City of Escondido
Ever since the first crops were planted in Escondido soil in the early 1900s, the city has been a home for agricultural businesses and farmers. Escondido farms make up 19% of San Diego County's agricultural production, and the sector is one of the top employers in the city.
Carlsbad Life in Action
Technology is just one of the industries contributing to the diverse business environment in the city. We are going to dive a bit deeper into Carlsbad’s tech scene over the next few months. The series will spotlight the leading industries and the businesses that are the reason Carlsbad is now seen as a tech cluster. Kicking off the first in our series is SleepScore, a global sleep improvement company.
City of Escondido
San Diego’s biotech story began in the 1950s, when various academies – Salk Institute, Scripps, and the University of California, San Diego – cropped up in the city. They would go on to become some of the preeminent research institutions for biotechnology in Southern California and in the nation.
Carlsbad Life in Action
It doesn’t matter if you are looking for the perfect candidate or you are the perfect candidate; Carlsbad’s “Life in Action” is a one-stop shop to connect talent with opportunities in Carlsbad. Going one step further, it can help you balance a fulfilling career with an active lifestyle.
Carlsbad Life in Action
With many shopping options across the city, it’s easy to shop small and support small businesses in Carlsbad this holiday season. Shoppers can get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday at Carlsbad Village. The first 100 attendees to check-in at the Carlsbad Village Association hospitality booth at the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street will receive a free reusable canvas tote bag.
City of Escondido
The Escondido Hotel. A horse stable. A meat market. And a combination furniture store-mortuary. These are just a few of the businesses that made up the streets of Downtown Escondido shortly after its 1888 incorporation, when a trip to San Diego was a day-long journey. During Escondido’s formative years, the businesses on Grand Avenue were the go-to spots for locals to get groceries, visit the blacksmith, or pick up a newspaper.
Carlsbad Life in Action
On the last day of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are talking about cyberattacks, which are on the rise in the United States. In 2021, Americans were hit by an unprecedented increase in cyberattacks and malicious cyber activity, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
City of Escondido
In October 1988, the U.S. Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act to promote the growth and development of female entrepreneurs. When this important legislation was enacted just 34 years ago, less than 10% of working women owned businesses. Today, women own 1.1 million small businesses across the U.S., with the majority of them headquartered in California.
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
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
Carlsbad Village is the heart of the city, and Jeune et Jolie has become the heart of its thriving restaurant scene. The modern French restaurant is the city’s first Michelin Star-rated restaurant, one of four in San Diego County, and has helped make the Village a culinary destination in the region.
City of Vista
Experts say American businesses were forced to look to domestic manufacturers as a result of the pandemic, which in turn resulted in a focus on Vista, a city that is home to a variety of manufacturers including those in the life science, aerospace and information technology. This domestic economic boom isn’t ending anytime soon either.
City of Vista
As the maker movement continues to gain momentum across the US, many cities have begun to incorporate economic development strategies that support these makers in their own communities. By embracing the maker culture, these cities are also fueling community-wide advances in local entrepreneurship and job creation.
City of Vista
Alcoholic seltzers are now a multibillion-dollar industry, with over $4.5 billion in sales in 2020. This is a major increase from an industry that had $39 million in sales in 2017.
City of Vista
While 25% of America’s roughly 1,000 malls are expected to close over the next three-to-five years, many outdoor “lifestyle” shopping centers are expected to gain popularity, especially as many of us have grown accustomed to and demand more outdoor time and fresh air.
