San Diego North Economic Development Council

Report: E3 Collaborative is regional economic engine

staffJune 28, 2024

June 28, 20240290

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Environmental Education (E3) Collaborative, an association of nonprofit and public community-serving organizations located in the Saxony-Quail Gardens Drive neighborhood, has nearly...

Community News Oceanside Region

North County Stewards: MiraCosta College President Sunny Cooke

Caitlyn CanbyJune 28, 2024

June 28, 20240427

OCEANSIDE — As Sunny Cooke, president of MiraCosta College, identifies the problems of today, she also trains herself, her staff and her students to look...

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North County companies and projects recognized for achievements

staffDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023

December 21, 2023December 21, 20230373

OCEANSIDE — Over 325 business and community leaders gathered on Dec. 14 at The Seabird Resort to honor the North County companies, developments and projects...

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North County economic leaders predict mild recession at summit

Steve PuterskiMay 21, 2023June 8, 2023

May 21, 2023June 8, 20230107

REGION — The San Diego North Economic Development Council hosted its 10th annual North County Economic Summit on May 16 at California State University San...

Columns Meet North County Stewards

Meet North County Stewards: Stephanie Baker, Palomar Health

Caitlyn CanbyMarch 2, 2023

March 2, 20230436

Caring for Vulnerable Communities: The Patient-Centered Experience Rarely have I met someone as tenacious and as passionate about her work as Palomar CAO Stephanie Baker,...

Columns Meet North County Stewards

Meet North County Stewards: Ron Dutt, FLUX

Caitlyn CanbyMarch 2, 2023

March 2, 20230231

Pioneering a High-Risk Venture: Forklift Lithium Batteries When I stepped into Ron Dutt’s office, he good-naturedly offered me a fist bump, protecting us both from...

Columns Meet North County Stewards

Meet North County Stewards: Ninia Hammond, Integral Communities

Caitlyn CanbyMarch 2, 2023

March 2, 20230559

A Peak Into the World of a Developer: Seamlessly Enhancing Community The world of community development is changing, and stress levels can be high, but...

Columns Meet North County Stewards

Meet North County Stewards: Max Villalobos, Kaiser Permanente

Caitlyn CanbyMarch 2, 2023

March 2, 20230768

San Marcos Medical Center nears completion; community hospital for all Max Villalobos is a problem-solver. Sometimes he jokes that he will put this title on...

Columns Meet North County Stewards

Meet North County Stewards: Cameron Curry, Classical Academies

Caitlyn CanbyJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

January 26, 2023January 26, 20230557

Transforming Neighborhoods with Student Flexibility, Parent Partnership “What are we doing for kids today?” That is the question that Cameron Curry, CEO of Classical Academies,...

Carlsbad Cities News Region

Tri-City, business groups launch workforce development initiative

Tigist LayneJanuary 4, 2022January 4, 2022

January 4, 2022January 4, 20220616

REGION — Tri-City Medical Center, in collaboration with several regional business groups and colleges, recently launched an online platform helping students and job seekers find...

Cities Community News Politics & Government Vista Vista Featured

Vista’s longtime economic director retiring, honored with award

Stephen WyerDecember 20, 2021December 20, 2021

December 20, 2021December 20, 20210634

VISTA — A regional economic development group recently honored Vista’s Economic Development Director Kevin Ham, who is retiring at the end of the month, with...

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Carlsbad approves Marja Acres development project

Steve PuterskiNovember 4, 2020November 6, 2020

November 4, 2020November 6, 2020020217

CARLSBAD — For the past four years, Marja Acres development proposal has been a hot topic for residents on Kelly Drive and the surrounding neighborhood....

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Escondido’s COVID-19 grant program helped 100 small businesses

Tigist LayneSeptember 9, 2020

September 9, 202002024

ESCONDIDO — The City of Escondido recently wrapped up its $1 million business grant program, which awarded grants to 100 small businesses that have been...

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Escondido offers business grants in COVID-19 relief effort

Tigist LayneAugust 5, 2020

August 5, 202001839

ESCONDIDO — In an effort to provide support to local business owners, the City of Escondido has awarded grants to more than a dozen small...

Community Commentary Opinion

Commentary: Stand up for summer — Tourism’s critical role in the economic recovery

commentaryJuly 1, 2020

July 1, 20200361

The safe resumption of leisure tourism in North County, particularly during the coming summer months, is critical to the economic health of our region....