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What’s Inside: Water Rate Hike Approved;
San Diego Housing Efforts Update; Statewide Life Science Workforce Symposium; Don’t Miss Our ‘Out of This World’ Annual Gala; San Diego CEO Summit; 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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Bright Cell, Irvine
Evolve Medical Systems, Carlsbad
Impilo Therapeutics, San Diego
Piercan USA, San Marcos
PointLoma Biosciences, San Diego
Quantum-Si, San Diego
Renovo Solutions, Irvine
Royanis, San Diego
SeedFolio, La Jolla
Somerset Recon, San Diego
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Water Rate Hike Approved in San Diego
The San Diego City Council voted 5-3 to approve water rate increases of nearly 20 percent, the first comprehensive increase in eight years. Rates will rise incrementally, starting with 5 percent December 1, 2023, and reaching the full increase January 1, 2025. The increase is in response to raised wholesale water rates and the cost of treatments and infrastructure maintenance.
San Diego Housing Efforts Update
There are multiple housing efforts moving throughout the region, each working to bring more housing options to residents. The City of San Diego has been chosen to join a pilot program with ten other cities to provide and share data on best practices to increase housing access and affordability. The city’s Land Use & Housing Committee recently voted to support the Mayor’s Housing Action Package 2.0 with an amendment to continue waiving Development Impact Fees (DIF) for micro units until January 1, 2025. In La Jolla, UC San Diego’s Chancellor Pradeep Khosla is considering building a village near Interstate 5 that would house 5,000 to 6,000 students and cost more than $1 billion.
More Than $1 Billion Needed to Overhaul Storm Water System
As San Diegans and our Biocom California members, especially in Sorrento Valley, prepare for the rainy season, the City of San Diego is again warning that its storm water system is in dire need of an overhaul. City officials said it’s projected to cost $1.3 billion to perform a systemwide upgrade that includes redesigning and building pump stations, and replacing thousands of pipes. The city has secured some federal funds to address these issues but has been saying for years that additional funding measures such as a dedicated tax need to be explored.
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Last Partner Days in 2023: Apply to Meet with Sanofi and Daiichi-Sankyo
The application deadline to meet with global pharmaceutical companies and discuss potential partnerships is rapidly approaching. Submit your application by September 29 for the opportunity to privately engage with Sanofi on November 7 and Daiichi-Sankyo on November 13.
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Life Science Workforce Symposium Across California
Biocom California Institute is thrilled to host its 6th annual Life Science Workforce Symposium in the San Diego, Los Angeles, and Bay Area regions. This event will impact over 200 participants including veterans, service members transitioning out of the military, and people from underrepresented populations who want to learn about opportunities in the life science industry. If you are interested in getting involved as a mentor/sponsor, please reach out to Paulina Fonville.
Save the Date: San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering at Snapdragon
Generation STEAM is thrilled to announce the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering is scheduled for March 2, 2024 at Snapdragon Stadium. The annual event draws 20,000 attendees and is made possible through the collaborative efforts of industry partners, school districts, community organizations and government agencies. With a wide array of interactive activities, captivating demonstrations and diverse STEAM entertainment, the Festival ignites curiosity across all age groups. If you’re interested in learning more about participation or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Annie Warner.
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Portfolio Update
The Biocom California Purchasing Group is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Enterprise Holdings, providing our members access to rental car offerings that are unparalleled in convenience, service and worldwide recognition. With over 7,000 neighborhood locations in North America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is suited to service any local, off-airport car rental needs while National Car Rental continues to be the premier car rental provider at airport locations for superior speed, service and choice. Biocom California members can enjoy complimentary access to The Emerald Club, allowing them to skip long counter lines, choose their car with ease, and even qualify for free car rental days at no extra cost. Learn more about their offerings 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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