Carlsbad Life in Action
San Diego Startup Week is back in full swing this fall, following two years of virtual content and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Carlsbad has been a longtime supporter of Startup San Diego and San Diego Startup Week and is excited to host the opening day of this year’s event.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Summer is almost here. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed getaway or a relaxing staycation this summer, Carlsbad has so much to offer locals and out-of-town guests.
That’s why the coastal city attracts more than 3.5 million visitors annually, according to the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Starr Edwards’ business Bitchin’ Sauce started as an almond-based dip sold at local farmers markets. Today, the saucy and successful Carlsbad-based enterprise offers a variety of plant-based dips and sauces at major retailers nationwide.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Many know that San Diego is known as the “Craft Beer Capital of America,” with more than 150 breweries and countless beer bars and tasting rooms across the county. Many of those locations can be found along the “Hops Highway” in San Diego’s North County, which includes Carlsbad as a growing craft beer destination, thanks to the city’s selection of award-winning craft beers and tasty food options combined with the coastal charm and laid-back vibe of the beach community.
Carlsbad Life in Action
From startups to long-established businesses, Carlsbad attracts innovative companies from a variety of industries thanks to the city’s high quality of life and pool of skilled workers. Among those innovative companies isHM Electronics, Inc., which has called Carlsbad home for four years.
Carlsbad Life in Action
From Carlsbad Strawberry Company toThe Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad is home to iconic farms that have become tourist destinations. Another is Carlsbad Aquafarm, a staple in the coastal city for decades.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Every year nearly 200,000 service members exit the military. This transition from military to civilian life often means moving to a new city and settling in a new career path. As they exit the military and find a new way of living and working, Carlsbad is a city many veterans and their families like to call home.
Carlsbad Life in Action
It isn’t a secret that new and innovative companies continue to move to Carlsbad, but some companies have long called the beach city home. Upper Deck, the leading company behind trading cards, has been headquartered in Carlsbad for 30 years.
Carlsbad Life in Action
When you hear the word “nonprofit,” you typically picture an effort that surrounds good-doing for kids, animals or the community, but nonprofits exist in the corporate world too. Connect, the San Diego nonprofit that uplifts tech and healthcare entrepreneurs, is one such example.