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Tickets Selling Fast for North County's Largest Networking Event

CEO Message for April 11th
North County Economic Summit Presents by Wells Fargo
May 11th, 2022
 
On May 11th from 7 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at CSU San Marcos SDNEDC will host the 9th annual North County Economic Summit with the generous help of our presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo.  For nine years SDNEDC has been convening over 400 leaders from throughout North County to hear insights about how national and international economic trends will impact North County.

This could be one of the most consequential summits in SDNEDC’s history. Inflation has become a much more central factor in the economy and interest rates hikes could put an end to nearly two decades worth of accommodative fiscal policy. Housing prices in North County have risen to unprecedented levels. The great “reset” has dramatically disrupted labor force dynamics with technical talent being in extremely short supply and wages increasing as companies compete for skilled workers. How these and other trends will play out in 2022 and 2023 could have a dramatic impact on both private and public sector entities in North County.

This year’s keynote speaker is Mark Vitner, Managing Director & Senior Economist from Wells Fargo, who will provide a national and state forecast.  New this year will a subsequent set of rapid “TED”-like talks about three aspects of North County’s economy significantly changed by COVID19. Bob Rauch, CEO of RAR Hospitality and a hotel owner in North County, will kick things off with his views of how North County multi-billion dollar tourism industry will fare in 2022.  Next will be Mark Stuart, CEO of the San Diego Foundation, discussing how the non-profit sector is fairing in a post-COVID world.  Finally, Josh Williams, SDNEDC’s senior advisor and President of BW Research, will discuss how the world of work and labor force dynamics look in a post-pandemic world.

As in past years, we also will be distributing the hard copy version of the North County Indicators Report.  This year we have changed the publication to make it more reference friendly, providing attendees with a resource to quickly find key data points about North County.
We are at more than 75% capacity. If you would like to attend one of the biggest networking events in North County, please register here. We also have three more tables (of 10) available and if interested in one of those please call Ally Harano at 760-510-5919 ASAP. 
Register today
Nordson to Award Scholarships
SDNEDC-Investor Nordson Corporation is strongly committed to helping grow the STEM workforce. 

Nordson BUILDS is the company's scholarship program, providing assistance to post-secondary students pursuing STEM or manufacturing careers.

The deadline to apply for 2022-2023 is May 15th.  For more information follow the link below and pass onto any students you think might be interested.  You can also watch a short YouTube here.
 
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DocGo and West Pace Partner for Expanded In-Home Medical Visits 
The Union-Tribune featured an article on a new partnership between DocGo, a New York-based provider of last-mile Mobile Health services and SDNEDC-investor Gary and Mary West PACE. The service started in February and has since increased visits from adults 55 or older who may be fearful of leaving due to Covid-19. The goal of this partnership is to bridge the gap between virtual and physical visits. 

To learn more about this partnership and both companies, click the link below. 
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Encinitas Becomes Latest City to Join a CCA

An important innovation in California's energy market is in the rise of Community Choice Aggregators (CCA) that allow consumers more flexibility in the kind of power which they purchase. The City of Encinitas recently joined five other cities in the region as part of San Diego Community Power. The Project started April 1st and is hoped to encourage other cities to make the shift to a clean source of power.

To learn more about this change, click the link below. 

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Oceanside Discusses Clustered Housing in South Morro Hill

Oceanside is currently engaged in an update on its General Plan. One of the more challenging questions being faced is how to accommodate additional housing. An area generating the most concern is the South Morro Hills Area.

SDNEDC, as an organization, strongly believes that North County’s future competitiveness requires significantly increasing the region’s stock of housing to balance what has been a robust increase in net employment over the past decade. 

To learn more about the issues in Oceanside, click here.

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ViaSat and Inmarast win Regulatory Approval for Merger

ViaSat has moved closer to acquiring Inmarsat, a move that will combine two of the worlds leaving telecommunication innovators.  

To learn more about ViaSat's efforts, click the button below (paywall is required for this website).   You can also read more here.

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Small Business Covid-19 Impact Survey

Greetings,

As we are, hopefully, moving away from the pandemic, we need your help to better understand the impacts on small business. The Small Business Development Centers of California are collaborating with the State of California Office of the Small Business Advocate and California’s Women’s Business Centers to conduct a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on small business.

We request your help on this survey. All results are confidential, and reporting is only in the aggregate.
Take and/or share the survey here!
The survey closes on April 24.
Thank you,

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Tory R. Walker is Hiring! 

Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an Engineer I/II in Water Resources to perform floodplain and stormwater analyses and design tasks on various water resources engineering projects. Tory R. Walker Engineering strives to Build Trust through Reliable Solutions in Water Resources, through our core values of trust, stewardship, and excellence.

Interested in working with highly experienced, well-qualified, and dedicated professionals, at an established firm that values employee input and collaboration? At TRWE, we believe success is not created by one person but by a team that comes together as one, and we're looking for a Water Resources Engineer I/II to join our team in Vista, CA. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with the desire to learn and grow. Check out the posting on our website for more information.   
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply broad knowledge of principles and practices to design a complete project, including modeling, analysis, and development
  • Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to projects assigned
  • Support/assist Project Managers as assigned
  • Work on multiple projects of moderate size, or portions of major projects
  • Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work
  • Assist with preparing proposals; determine scope, schedule, and budget requirements
  • Participate in client communication pertaining to assigned projects
  • Attend meetings and present specific aspects of assigned projects
  • Communicate with Project Manager and administration regarding status of projects
  • Follow general directions on key objectives, receive guidance on unconventional or complex problems and new approaches
  • Research, analyze and interpret data; formulate and solve problems as expertise allows
  • Prepare Hydromodification Management Plans, Storm Water Management Plans, Drainage Reports, water quality documents, and BMP selection/design 

Email aharano@sdnedc.org if you are interested in the position! 

Lunch and Learn Series: 
April 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Green Dragon Tavern

Several economists have suggested that the COVID19 Pandemic accelerated American’s adoption of e-commerce and delivery services multiple decades and has permanently shifted in profound ways how we obtain goods and services. These trends have significantly increased the demand for “last mile” solutions and the requirements of numerous e-commerce and delivery services which have impacted a host of issues: from real estate to transportation to where we work.


Join us to learn more about these trends and how the leading global e-commerce company, Amazon, is thinking about the future, what it means for economic development in North County and what it takes to deliver goods in a convenient fashion after you click the checkout button on a website. Speaker: Stephen Maduli-Williams, Manager Economic Development Policy, Amazon Stephen Maduli-Williams is Manager for Economic Development Policy at Amazon. In that role he plays a key role in assisting the company with its expansion efforts and real estate needs. Prior to joining Amazon Mr. Williams was the Community Development Division Manager for the City of San Diego where he oversaw the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as well as oversaw the City of San Diego's Successor Agency.

Check it out!
Opportunities for Corporate Involvement: SDNEDC and Partners Launch Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning
One of the biggest challenges holding back North County’s economy is the difficulty many companies face finding and recruiting talent. With unemployment in the region standing at 4.6% and with even more pronounced shortages in fields that require technical proficiencies, it is among the most important issues that SDNEDC will be addressing in 2022.

Part of that effort will center around SOCAL (Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning), a collaborative project between Tri-City Medical Center, SDNEDC, and three North County Chambers (Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad). The goal of SOCAL is to raise awareness among young adults about different careers they might not know about and provide some of the resources and educational pathways that can help them pursue the opportunities. 

The first phase is a searchable website with short video interviews from a variety of workers. We encourage you to take some time and explore the site and watch some of the videos.

Should your company be interested in participating as we build out the library, please contact Erik at ebruvold@sdnedc.org. We have attractive sponsorship packages that will produce three videos of different team members and then elevate the visibility of various job postings and opportunities at your firm. The goal of SOCAL is to have 100 different North County workers highlighted by the end of the year.
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Water District to Sponsor Scholarship Contest
Application Deadline Friday April 29, 2022

Vallecitos Water District invites local high school seniors and students at both Palomar College and California State University San Marcos to compete for scholarships from the District. Up to six scholarships may be awarded in amounts up to $1,000 per scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to learn more about water related issues impacting their community.

Students who compete for a scholarship must complete an essay and provide a personal statement related to their background and/or goals. Selection criteria also include community involvement or volunteer service, a financial needs worksheet, and letters of recommendation from faculty or an associate.

Students may download an application package here, or contact Chris Robbins at (760) 752-7120 or crobbins@vwd.org to have the materials sent to them. Applications must be received via e-mail or at the District office by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 29, 2022. Eligible students must live or go to school within the Vallecitos Water District’s service area.
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SDNEDC would like to thank our newest investors

San Diego Botanic Garden

ANT Strategic Communications

Torrey Pines Bank


Thank you to our renewing investors




AMR
H.G. Fenton
Palomar Community College

 
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