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Kite's Oceanside facility received FDA approval to manufacture viral vectors
Kite is dedicated to achieving one of the most ambitious goals of 21st century medicine: curing cancer. Kite's Oceanside facility officially has received FDA approval to commercially manufacture viral vectors. Viral vectors are an essential component in the making of Kite’s cell therapies that are used to treat specific indications of Leukemia and Lymphoma. Kite is the only cell therapy company to have in-house viral vector manufacturing capabilities both for commercial products and clinical trials. In this short 1-minute video, get a brief insight into the viral vector manufacturing process that occurs at Kite's Oceanside facility, and its role in the CAR T-cell therapy process.
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December Awards nominations due;
Table sales, sponsorships now available
Thursday, December 15 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The Seabird Resort
101 Mission Ave,
Oceanside, CA 92054
****NOMINATIONS DUE BY OCTOBER 15****
San Diego North EDC and more than 300 North County leaders will convene to celebrate economic development achievements from throughout North County.
These awards will be an opportunity to spotlight new businesses located in North county, significant expansions of our existing businesses, new developments and investments in our community, and policies and activities that contribute to a more economically competitive and vibrant region.
Member Tickets: $120
Member Table: $1250
Non-member Tickets: $150
Non-member Table: $1,500
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit our website. Please contact Caitlyn at ccanby@sdnedc.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event.
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Collaborating Across the Corridor: Connecting Tri-City Medical Center with the Community
Aaron Byzak was born at Tri-City Medical Center, and now he has come full circle as the hospital’s Chief External Affairs Officer.
“This is the hospital that serves the healthcare needs of my family, my neighbors, my friends, and everyone in my community,” said Byzak. “If ever there was a place for me to bring what talents I might have, this is the place to do it.”
Byzak grew up in the Tri-City area, went to Carlsbad High School, did his undergraduate studies at MiraCosta College, and then went on to Chapman University and UC Irvine for his graduate studies. While attending school in Orange County and later working for the County Board of Supervisors and UC San Diego in the city of San Diego, he stayed in North County and commuted from here.
“I love everything about North County,” said Byzak. “There’s a neighborhood, small-town feel to North County, but it has matured dramatically over the years. We’ve got great collaboration across the 78 Corridor that doesn’t exist in a lot of places. The time of a person living and working in the exact same city – that’s not how it necessarily works anymore. They might live in my city but work in your city, and we need to collaborate on such things. I think that makes us really unique.”
Tri-City Meeting 21st Century Needs
Byzak joined the Tri-City Medical Center team in 2018, and since then, he has been working on improvements in the facility and organization. As CEAO, he is responsible for marketing, communications, government affairs, community engagement, patient transportation, and hospital interiors (or internal branding, as he calls it)...
Click below to read the full story, including "Pockets of Awesome," Tri-City's Impact on the Region, The COASTAL Commitment, and Learning as a CEAO...
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(W)right on Communications wins two international awards
Congratulations to (W)right On Communications, who received two out of the four awards given at the International Public Relations Network (IPRN) during the organization’s 2022 Annual General Meeting & Conference in Cartagena, Colombia.
B2B Project of the Year: an education and outreach program for the San Diego Tourism Marketing District to help explain its role guiding San Diego’s tourism recovery, getting San Diegans back to work and restoring city tax collections from transient occupancy tax (TOT) on hotel room night stays.
Video of the Year: a creative take that started with the familiar worries that parents had about their kids’ psychological development during the pandemic, then flipped the script to reveal that the psychological threat was really to their aging parents who had even less socialization and stimulation.
Agencies from the U.S.A., European Union, Latin America, and Middle East presented their best work, and awards were determined by a vote of the agencies’ peers.
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San Marcos named in Fortune's
'25 Best Places to Live for Families'
San Marcos was picked as one of the Fortune "25 Best Places to Live for Families" — especially for multi-generational families — out of a group of nearly 2,000 cities and towns across the country that had 25,000 to 750,000 residents. San Marcos, with a population of roughly 95,000, was ranked as No. 20. See a full list of the 25 cities here.
The ranking looked at communities that best served the “Sandwich Generation” — those raising children, caring for aging parents, and working at full-time jobs. The study considered city and community resources that helped multigenerational families, such as housing, high-quality schools with high graduation rates, affordable nearby colleges, high-quality nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health care services, and prompt access to good health care providers.
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Oceanside named in global 7 Best Fall Travel Destinations for 2022
Average round-trip domestic airfares for September and October are down 37% to $238 — $142 below average summer round-trip domestic flights, and another 3% percent below 2019 prices. This is the perfect time to visit somewhere exotic, one of which is in our own backyard, according to Hotel Expert Brandon Berkson.
Oceanside made the cut along with other such desirable destinations as Portland, Oregon; Barnard, Vermont; Bangkok, Thailand; Madeira, Portugal, Amsterdam; The Netherlands; and Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.
This is what Berkson had to say about Oceanside:
"Oceanside, California, is the SoCal beach town you need to have on your radar. It’s approachable and economical yet burgeoning and trendy. The stuffiness of other nearby beach towns, such as Laguna Beach and La Jolla, feel a lifetime away when here. The past five to seven years have seen the city go through a renaissance: more cute boutique hotels, inviting cocktail bars and farm-to-table restaurants seem to debut each day. If you’re a fan of surfing, then Oceanside is your kind of town."
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SDG&E addresses wildfire threats with microgrids, line undergrounding
September to December, SDG&E will be working on microgrid deployment, line undergrounding, line hardening, and deployment of new technologies to limit the size and scope of outages due to wildfire threats. In the past two years, the SDG&E has successfully undergrounded more than 70 miles of overhead infrastructure with nearly 50 additional miles of lines planned for this year. More than 430 miles of overhead power lines have been replaced with steel poles, and deployment of sectionalizing devices to create microgrids continues to increase pace. Read more...
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Escondido incubator building could revive North County’s agriculture industry
A vacant, city-owned industrial building could become a hub for new businesses in the field of agricultural technology under a proposal now being explored by Escondido officials. The idea is to turn the empty building at 455 N. Quince St. into an incubator where researchers, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists could come together to hatch new companies serving North County’s agriculture industry. The 40,000 sqft building has been vacant since the city acquired it in 2010, according to Jennifer Schoeneck, Escondido’s economic development manager. Read more…
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Viasat to sell its Link 16 Tactical Data Links business for $1.96 billion
Carlsbad-based Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has an agreement to sell its Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business to L3Harris Technologies for $1.96 billion. The sale is expected to result in cash proceeds to Viasat of $1.8 billion net after estimated taxes, fees, and other expenses. The sale includes the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) platforms and associated next-generation Link 16 terminals and handheld radios, as well as the Link 16 to space business. Read more…
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MiraCosta College starts construction on new Chemistry, Biotechnology Building
MiraCosta College’s new Chemistry and Biotechnology Building will provide needed space for growth (chemistry and biochemistry labs and two 40-set flexible classrooms). It is a major component of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) quad and plaza. The $46.9 million project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2024 and is funded through MiraCosta’s capital improvement program using funds from Measure MM. The building is a design-build partnership between HED and C.W. Driver. Read more...
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Mesa Rim North City 'Grandiversary' aims
to educate, foster climbing community
Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mesa Rim North City
285 Industrial St,
San Marcos, CA 92078
Attendance is FREE
In the fall of 2020, Mesa Rim North City was unable to have a grand opening due to the pandemic. It opened following pandemic guidelines and with no fanfare. Now, the leadership team is making up for lost time and planning to host a “Grandiversary.” San Diegans are invited to enjoy FREE climbing, food, and entertainment and to learn more about the sport.
• With three facilities in San Diego – North City/San Marcos, Mission Valley and Mira Mesa – Mesa Rim is building a fun and inclusive community around climbing, yoga, and fitness. From fitness equipment to yoga classes, cardio machines, and everything climbing. Mesa Rim can help San Diegans find community and pursue new heights.
• Mesa Rim is a part of the North City neighborhood and is within walking distance of all of North City’s amenities and attractions. So, people can enjoy an awesome workout and then explore the food, drinks, public art, weekly farmer’s market, and more.
This short 1-minute video shares the story of the ground-up build of the facility that was three years in the making. While it has been operating quietly for the past two years, the Mesa Rim team is looking forward to its official "Grand Opening + Anniversary" debut.
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Encinitas' Valentina selected in Forbes 'Best Places to Eat & Drink in San Diego Right Now'
"North County residents are thankful for this warm bistro and wine bar which also serves as an anchor of the local weekend brunch scene. There is a casually Spanish theme to the menu, with iberico croquets, paella and gambas al ajillo all stepping out as stars. But you can also enjoy a fantastic schnitzel here. Or savor French inspirations such as steak frites...And moules frites. So it’s hard to pin down a uniform identity on the place. Expect nothing more than crowd-pleasing small plates paired alongside a bevy of fun wines by the glass—packaged all with easy-going beach-ey vibes. Bonus points for being enthusiastically dog-friendly." ~ Forbes on Valentina
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North County Post-Election Recap
Wednesday, November 9 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
The political landscape of North County is undergoing profound changes. All five of the cities along the SR 78 corridor are now carrying out “district only” City Council elections.
Redistricting at the state and national level has grouped North County communities together with areas of Southern Orange County and the City of San Diego. The numerical difference between Republicans and Democrats has never been closer and the “nationalization” of races is having a profound effect on both partisan and nonpartisan elections.
Join us the day after the November election to hear about what the results say about North County’s political future. Our guest that day will be John Nienstedt, one of San Diego's most experienced and knowledgeable public opinion researchers. John will talk about what the results mean.
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SANDAG Community Fair
Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ruocco Park, Seaport Village
585 Harbor Lane,
San Diego, CA 92101
Admission is FREE
Hosted by SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments), this is a free, family-friendly community event. Learn more about the projects and programs delivering throughout the San Diego region: featuring food trucks, giveaways, art, live music, tech demos, and more. Get a sneak peek of cutting-edge projects, innovative technology, and the community partnerships that make it all possible.
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Escondido's Grand Avenue Festival
Sunday, October 16 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Historic Downtown Escondido
Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA
With the new layout design that places all the street vendor booths along the center of Grand Avenue, the storefronts of our vibrant downtown businesses will be easily seen and accessed by attendees.
This Year, the Grand Ave Festival, will take place in our historic downtown on Grand Ave from Escondido Blvd to Ivy. You’ll be able to shop from hundreds of vendors for unique hand-crafted gifts and imports and enjoy international cuisine and local entertainment at the Maple Street Community Stage. New this year will be a Beer & Wine Garden at Maple & Grand. And there’s more…Such as the Creative Kids Corner at Juniper & Grand featuring Robotic Team Demonstrations from local high schools, and the ever-popular Art In The Garden at Heritage Garden!
Click here for a VENDOR APPLICATION, a PERFORMER APPLICATION, or below for more information.
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Steico Hiring Event
Wednesday, October 12 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
1808 Ord Way,
Oceanside, CA 92056
When you work for STEICO Industries, Inc. you gain the support and trust of a committed and growing team. We are looking for talented and skilled workers like you! Onsite interviews are available for those interested in participating in this event.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Production Coordinator/Account Executive
Administrative Assistant
Bend Operator
CMM Operator
CNC Operator
Machine Operator
Director of Engineering
End Finish Operator
Fabricator
Kanban Operator
Label Operator
Master Scheduler
NDT Level II
Shipping & Receiving/Outside Processing Operator
Pressure Test Operator
In addition to a professional and engaging work environment, STEICO Industries, Inc. offers a highly comprehensive benefits package with plans that assist and support employee needs.
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Escondido Union High School District College & Career Fair
Monday, October 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
San Pasqual High School
330 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
More than 50 colleges will be in attendance along with information booths on:
- financial aid,
- CTE programs, and
- CSU/UC admission requirements.
There will also be food vendors and opportunity drawings.
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