I’m excited to share information on the Show Up & Shine Challenge happening this week! 🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity to get your brand in front of hundreds of thousands of other businesses and make a real impact. The best part? It's totally free to attend! Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your business -
join me and sign up now at:
https://lnkd.in/gAYyJZ5p. Let’s shine together! 💪✨
San Diego rises in America's Best Cities Report!
San Diego has climbed to No. 11 in Resonance's 2024 America's Best Cities Report, up from No. 16 in 2023.
The report highlights San Diego's appeal in several key areas:
• 5th among cities where Americans most want to live
• 8th most desired visitor destination
• 19th for job opportunities
This recognition underscores San Diego's allure, combining vibrant culture, exceptional quality of life, and a balance of professional opportunities with leisure activities.
Embracing ethical data practices is crucial to handling privacy and other issues. In today's data-driven world. Prioritizing privacy, addressing bias, and ensuring transparency can build trust and drive sustainable growth. It's vital to align responsible data usage with core values for a fair and equitable future for everyone.
The idea of wellness isn’t new — however, wellness tourism is becoming a hot new trend that is projected to hit $1.3 trillion by 2025. From sleep tourism to blue zone retreats and more, this article explores some of today's most sought-after wellness travel experiences, trends and amenities. https://lnkd.in/eC23sZH8
Happy National Travel and Tourism Week!
As designated by the U.S. Travel Association, this annual celebration (May 19-25) highlights the immense value tourism brings to communities nationwide.
Here in San Diego, our $22 billion tourism industry is a major economic engine.
In 2023...
✈️ 31.8 million visitors explored our beaches, attractions, and neighborhoods.
💵 $14.3 billion was generated from visitor spending.
💰 San Diego's county-wide TOT reached $418 million, funding vital public initiatives.
Travel stimulates growth, creates jobs, and elevates our quality of life.
We proudly join destinations across the country in recognizing tourism's indispensable role during #NTTW24.
🌟 Hello May! 🌟
As we embrace the sunny days and blooming flowers of May, let's also dive into a week packed with exciting opportunities and insights! Here's what's on the Startup San Diego agenda for the week!:
🎙 **Podcast Power**: Ever wondered about the power of podcasts in today's digital landscape? This week, let's explore the importance of having a podcast. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just getting started, uncover the impact this medium can have on your brand, business, or personal growth.
☕ **Coffee Chats with the AI Startup Community**: Grab your favorite cup of joe and join the vibrant AI startup community for some stimulating conversations. Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of artificial intelligence, these coffee chats promise to spark new ideas and connections.
🚀 **Mixer with North County Startups**: Calling all innovators from North County! Join us for a mixer where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts come together to celebrate creativity and collaboration. Whether you're looking for funding, mentorship, or simply want to expand your network, this event is not to be missed.
🌍 **Impact of Nearshoring on Tech**: Explore the evolving landscape of tech with a closer look at the nearshoring movement. Discover how companies are leveraging nearshore outsourcing to access top talent, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation. From software development to cybersecurity, delve into the transformative effects of this global trend.
🌟 **San Diego Angel Conference 6th Annual Finale Pitch Competition**: Get ready for an electrifying finale as the San Diego Angel Conference showcases the brightest startups in the region. From groundbreaking technologies to game-changing business models, witness entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of angel investors. Who will emerge victorious? Tune in below to find out days and times!
May is bursting with opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired. Let's make the most of it together! 🌟✨
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It’s May! This week learn about the importance of having a podcast, have some coffee with the AI startup community, join the mixer with some north county startups, check out the impact of the nearshoring movement on tech, and watch the San Diego Angel Conference 6th annual finale pitch competition!
Here’s some highlights for May 6 - 10 on the San Diego Startup Calendar:
➡️ Tuesday, May 7th - Power of the Podcast – Create a Storyboard & Expand Your Online Presence - Learn to establish expertise, build legitimacy, and create content at the new REC Innovation Lab Business and Entrepreneurship Podcast and Recording Lab!
➡️ Wednesday, May 8th - AI Coffee with SDx - Open discussions about the latest updates in AI and the opportunity to share what you’re working on with the group.
➡️ Wednesday, May 8th - North County SD Startup Mixer - Meet founders, VCs, journalists, entrepreneurs, and investors, all living or working in North County San Diego.
➡️ Wednesday, May 8th - The Impact of The Nearshoring Movement on Tech - Join us for an expert panel discussion on The Impact of the Nearshoring Movement on Tech. Ft. arkusnexus
➡️ Thursday, May 8th - San Diego Angel Conference VI - Attend the San Diego Angel Conference for its 6th annual finale: pitch competition and investor conference.
➡️ Friday, May 10th - SD Founders Hike – May 2024 - Meet founders and join the beautiful hike on Torrey Pines State Beach
🚀 View the full calendar and register at: startupsd.org/events#StartupSD#startupsandiego#SanDiegoStartupCalendar#sandiegoevents
Our partners at Bank of America recently released their 2024 Business Owner Report which surveyed more than 1,400 business owners about their expectations and perspectives on the year ahead. Despite some economic concerns, #smallbusiness and mid-sized business owners expect their
revenue to increase.
To get full insight into how fellow #entrepreneurs are feeling and preparing their businesses for the year ahead, check out the report: https://bit.ly/3UVIfon
Happy birthday Girl Scouts!!! 💚💛🥳
Grab a GS cookie 🍪 🎉 and join us in celebrating Girl Scouts! They’re such a wonderful organization and we love our partnership with them! Here’s to many more years of Coding For Good, Cybersecurity, and Coding for Cookies workshops!
Go celebrate the Girl Scout in your life today!🎊💚
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