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What’s Inside: Ballots Mailed for Special Election; New Law Aims to Create Middle-Income Housing; Welcome MESH/diversity; Join Our San Diego CEO Summit Next Week; Upcoming 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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7TMBio.Inc, San Diego
Alexanders Mobility Services, San Diego
Flann, Irvine
G&L Healthcare Advisors, San Diego
Pretika MedTech, Irvine
Redwood BioLabs, San Diego
Sunshine Bio, Carlsbad
The Seabird & Pacific Mission Hotel, Oceanside
UCSD, School of Biological Sciences, La Jolla
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MTS Vote to Discontinue Sorrento Valley Connector Shuttles
On October 19, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors voted to discontinue connector shuttles to Sorrento Valley Coaster Station. Citing low ridership and the need to upgrade outdated shuttles, the MTS board supported the staff decision to shift responsibility for the shuttles to the North County Transit District (NCTD). Biocom California spoke in opposition to the proposal, which had only been noticed to local employers three days in advance of the hearing. We will continue to advocate with MTS and NCTD to maintain these shuttle services.
Ballots Mailed for November 7 Special Election
Nearly 600,000 ballots have been mailed to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District for the November 7 special election. Depending on their location, voters may be eligible to vote on: the special runoff election for the Fourth Supervisorial District, replacing Nathan Fletcher’s vacant seat; the special election for the City of Chula Vista’s city attorney; and detaching Fallbrook and Rainbow from the San Diego County Water Authority.
New California Law Aims to Create More Middle-Income Housing
A bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on October 11 will allow developers to build more units on a project as long as the units include housing for middle-income families in addition to low-income families. Supporters of AB 1287 say this law is critical to focus on middle-income families so they can rent in San Diego and eventually buy here, too. It goes into effect at the beginning of 2024.
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New Venture Hub Newsletter
Biocom California’s Capital Development team launched the Venture Hub Newsletter this month, showcasing our achievements from this year and the exciting partnering opportunities available for members. To remain in the loop about Investor Days and other programs connecting you to funding opportunities, subscribe to the quarterly Venture Hub newsletter here.
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Empower the Future Generation of Life Science Leaders
Unlock the opportunity to shape the future of the life sciences industry by becoming a mentor. Join Biocom California Institute for an informative session to explore all Fellowship programs, mentorship criteria, and expectations. Make a difference in the world of life sciences— RSVP today.
Save the Date: San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Join Generation STEAM at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Snapdragon Stadium! The festival is the largest event of its kind in California, attracting over 20,000 attendees each year and sparking curiosity across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). This event is free and open to the public, made possible by a collective effort between industry, government, community organizations, and academia. To learn more about participating in the event, click here or contact Annie Warner.
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New to the Portfolio
The Biocom California Purchasing Group is proud to introduce our newest solution to designing and driving cultures that are inclusive, MESH/diversity. MESH is revolutionizing the approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in contemporary workplaces through their complete and innovative method that blends science and data with cutting-edge technology to deliver a DEI solution that scales effortlessly. With a foundation in behavioral science, MESH’s strategies are rooted in data-driven insights and metrics, guaranteeing that your DEI efforts produce tangible and impactful results. Schedule a call with MESH/diversity to learn more about they can assist and enable your team wherever you stand in your DEI journey.
FedEx Examines Relationship Between Healthcare and Sustainability
In their whitepaper titled “ Healthcare’s Bet on Sustainability,” FedEx discusses the growing interest in sustainability in healthcare, driven by the desire of many organizations to be perceived as active contributors to solving the industry’s role in climate change. The paper outlines why life science organizations interested in healthcare should, at a minimum, expect to encounter conversations regarding sustainability and be prepared to speak to them. These organizations may even consider ways they can credibly incorporate sustainability into their value propositions, while being mindful of the risks as well as the benefits. Healthcare’s relationship with market forces that favor sustainability are nuanced, with a complex value chain that requires stakeholders along each link to consider ways they can contribute. To learn more, read the whitepaper 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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