by Erik Bruvold | Jun 4, 2021 | Live, Work, Play
It is clear that a key driver of economic development is the quality of life that a region provides. Quality of life helps attract and retain talent – the most important determinant of competitiveness in the 21st century. In that respect, North County is...
by Erik Bruvold | May 27, 2021 | Live, Work, Play
San Diego has experienced continued growth in the Clean Technology sector. The San Diego region is home to 3,300 cleantech companies, supports 40,000 jobs, and has an annual economic impact of $7.1B. Many of these companies are located North of SR 56 – with several...
by Erik Bruvold | May 20, 2021 | Live, Work, Play
The Craft Brewing cluster has given rise to not just scores of craft brewers but craft distilleries and wineries as well. Other companies involved in the cluster include beverage distribution, equipment manufacturers, curators of tourism, and providers of specialized...
by Erik Bruvold | Apr 27, 2021 | Live, Work, Play
It’s no secret that San Diego County is home to exciting and innovative companies. Each year, a Cool Companies list is created to identify businesses for Connect’s annual capital program. The program is designed to match San Diego’s top-performing...
by Erik Bruvold | Apr 22, 2021 | Live, Work, Play
Home to one of the most successful and concentrated Craft Brewery districts in the entire United States, it is safe to say North County has an affinity for Craft Beer. At the heart of “Hops Highway” lies Vista, boasting the most breweries per capita in the entire...
by Erik Bruvold | Nov 5, 2020 | Live, Work, Play
Between November 14th and November 29th North County’s Turkey Trot is going virtual this year. The O’side Trot has been recognized as one of the top trots in the country by Runner’s World and the LA Times. This race frequently attracts participants from 46...
