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What’s Inside: Planned Permit Extension Ordinance; City Council Passes Blueprint San Diego; Water Rate Increase; Partner with Eli Lilly; Community Events; and more.
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See below for some of the latest news, trends, and resources surrounding the San Diego life science industry. As always, if you have company news or information you’d like included, please get in touch. |
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Welcome New San Diego Members
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San Diego Land Use Policy Updates
On July 23, San Diego City Council unanimously passed Blueprint San Diego, the city-initiated update to its general plan, which was last updated in 2008. Biocom California has been supportive of the update given its policy language allowing for additional housing near transit and mixed-use developments that include lab space. However, we became aware during the council meeting that language had been introduced the evening before the meeting related to building electrification. We made it clear during our comments that while we support the plan, any policy changes related to building mandates need further study and stakeholder engagement. This policy will inform City Council’s vote on the UC Plan Update on July 30.
Notice of Planned Permit Extension Ordinance
On July 16, San Diego City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Municipal Code allowing a 180-day extension to permit applications in addition to the same extension period that was approved in August 2023. Biocom California supported this proposal and plans to participate in the city’s implementation advisory group for the new policy.
Water Rate Increase Not as Steep as Anticipated
The County Water Authority’s board tentatively shrank a proposed rate hike for wholesale water from 18% to 14% for 2025. This would be part of a three-year set of rate hikes that cumulatively raises rates by more than 40% by 2027 when compounded, if the board follows through with the planned increases.
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Final Call: Apply to Partner with Eli Lilly
The application deadline for the Venture Hub Partnering Day with Eli Lilly on August 20 is quickly approaching. Representatives from Eli Lilly are eager to meet with a wide variety of companies and explore connections that align with their objectives. Submit your application by July 31 to be considered.
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Transform Your Career with the From the Laboratory to Leadership Programs
Whether you’re a first-time manager or seeking to expand your management skills, The Leadership Edge invites you to join the From the Laboratory to Leadership program and become your best professional self. Built from 30 years of success with over 7,500 graduates from 1,000 life science companies, the hybrid San Diego and Zoom programs will transform you into a capable business leader. Register here for the hybrid San Diego program. Register here for the virtual Zoom program. To learn more, click here.
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Member Event
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UC San Diego Gene Therapy Initiative will host their first Annual Symposium on September 19 to engage our thriving San Diego community of researchers, life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the gene therapy space. Speakers are from UC San Diego, Kyowa Kirin, Novartis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, National Institutes of Health and California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Learn more and register here.
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Biocom California | San Diego
Biocom California is the largest, most experienced leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. Our San Diego office aims to build the networks that are critical to growth in this thriving regional ecosystem. Our targeted programs and customized services are tailored to the specific needs of the greater San Diego region. We work on behalf of more than {{{dynamic_content_1600}}} members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs, and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.
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