Carlsbad Life in Action
It is no secret that companies around the globe moved swiftly to take on COVID-19 with breakthrough innovations, like tracking, testing, and treating, proving that biotechnology and technology can pivot to respond to the world’s needs. Carlsbad businesses were among the companies that quickly answered the call and helped the global response to the pandemic.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Businesses bought a record amount of clean energy in 2021. More than 137 corporations in 32 different countries bought 31.1 gigawatts of clean energy through power purchase agreements last year, up nearly 24% from the previous year’s record of 25.1 gigawatts, according to research firm BloombergNEF. CNET reported one gigawatt is enough energy to power about 750,000 homes.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Carlsbad companies are finding it a little bit easier to recruit top talent locally and from around the world, thanks to the city’s “Life in Action Recruiter” initiative.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the United States and around the world. Carlsbad has become a hub to game changing life sciences companies striving to change the statistics and save lives. Tyra Biosciences is leading the charge. The Carlsbad-based biotechnology company is working to develop cancer drugs that precisely target tumors resistant to other therapies.
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Women-owned businesses make up a growing portion of San Diego County’s small business community—a whopping 36% – and several are concentrated in North County. Carlsbad offers plenty to sway incoming talent and new industries, but it also nurtures the homegrown businesses that are thriving under the helm of women
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San Diego Startup Month has just begun. What started eight years ago has grown into one of the biggest highlights in the startup world. Even the pandemic couldn’t stop the momentum of this wildly popular event that went from a week-long program to a month-long event last year.