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What’s Inside: Measure C Proponents Win Legal Victory; San Diego Mayoral Debate; 2024 Land Development Code Update; San Diego Venture Activity Summary; Career Acceleration Workshop; 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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Building Electrification in Carlsbad’s Climate Action Plan
Carlsbad Planning Commission will consider an update to the city’s Climate Action Plan at its meeting on October 2. Biocom California will attend to speak on a potential building electrification policy and submitted a letter to the city outlining our concerns earlier this month. If your company has operations in Carlsbad, consider weighing in by commenting in writing or in person to the Planning Commission for the October 2 meeting.
Measure C Proponents Win Legal Victory
In 2020, over 65% of San Diego voters approved Measure C, a hotel tax for convention center expansion, homelessness and street repairs. Initially thought to need a two-thirds majority, recent court rulings state it only required a simple majority. After four years of litigation, the court affirmed the measure’s legality. An appeal is still possible, but supporters are eager for its implementation. Biocom California supported Measure C when it was first on the ballot to facilitate the growth of life science conventions.
San Diego Mayoral Debate
In the first San Diego mayoral debate, incumbent Todd Gloria and challenger Larry Turner took on homelessness, bike lanes, street vendors and the housing crisis. Gloria highlighted the adding of shelter beds and housing incentives under his administration, while Turner said city efforts aren’t going far enough. The candidates also disagreed on bike lane planning and street vendor regulations. Polls show Gloria leading by a narrower margin, with many voters still undecided ahead of the election.
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San Diego 2024 Q1 and Q2 Venture Activity Summary
From January 1 to June 30, 183 investors funded 53 companies in the San Diego region, raising a total of $2.38 billion. The most active investors included OrbiMed, Alexandria Venture Investments and Perceptive Advisors. To read the full report, log into Venture Hub and visit the Newsletter Archive.
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Looking to Accelerate Your Science Career?
Join the two-day virtual workshop, Bioinformatics Applications in Life Sciences, on November 8 and November 15. Master the basics of bioinformatics, learn to manipulate data using command-line tools, explore next-generation sequencing (NGS) and whole genome sequencing, and analyze real-life NGS data, such as identifying COVID mutations. This workshop is perfect for entry-level scientists, research assistants, students and instructors. Register here.
Discover Volunteer Opportunities to Make a Lasting Impact in 2025
Are you an accomplished life science professional looking to give back to the community? Biocom California Institute’s Life Science Fellowship Programs are seeking mentors and volunteers to share their knowledge and experience with those aspiring to enter the sector. We are looking for experts from all subsectors and occupations within the industry to guide and inspire the next generation of talent. Join us on October 1 at 12 p.m. to learn how you can foster innovation and excellence in our community. Register here.
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering 2025
The annual San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering returns March 1, 2025, at Petco Park. The festival is free and open to the public, attracting over 17,000 attendees each year and hosting over 170 plus exhibitors. The festival is a collective effort between industry, business leaders, government, community organizations, public outreach centers, academia, schools and school districts, and parents. To learn more about participating, contact Silvana DelPiccolo.
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October 1 | Source Responsibly with Fisher Scientific | Virtual
Join us for this informative webinar focused on advancing sustainability in the life science industry. This event will delve into Fisher Scientific’s Greener Choice and Trusted Sustainability Partner programs, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies to help your organization lead the way in greener procurement. Register Here.
Sharp is Committing to Advance Women in the Workplace
Driven by their 2016 action plan based on Japan’s Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, Sharp is working to raise the percentage of women in all job categories and increase the number of women in managerial roles. Their goals include hiring women for at least 15% of engineering jobs and 50% of non-engineering jobs aimed for new graduates, as well as ensuring women make up at least 5% of management. Learn more about their plan to develop diversity management here.
October 15 | Cybersecurity Awareness & Risk Prevention | Virtual
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on cybersecurity awareness and risk prevention, featuring expert insights from leaders in IT, AV systems and cybersecurity insurance within the Core portfolio. Our panelists from centrexIT, Marsh McLennan Agency and Sharp Business Systems will cover the latest trends in protecting your business both technically and financially, with a focus on compliance requirements for investors and regulators. 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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