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CARLSBAD – Nationwide, retail is entering a new era. Top ownership companies like Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) are tightening their portfolios to focus on high-performing assets while shuttered big box retailers are leaving mall anchors empty. sdbj.com/?p=110591

SAN DIEGO – There are nearly 10,000 people experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. Each one of them has a different story. There is no one cause and no one solution, local nonprofit leaders agree. #FreeStories sdbj.com/?p=110648

Leading San Diego AI companies made moves last week to give back to the community. #FreeStories sdbj.com/?p=110579

SAN DIEGO – Cybersecurity is everyone’s business, and the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence makes sure that everyone has access to resources to protect themselves. #FreeStories sdbj.com/?p=110569

SAN DIEGO – The Indo-Pacific region is home to roughly half the world’s population and nearly two-thirds of its economic activity and growth. It could also be the area of operation for one of San Diego’s most ambitious aerospace startups. sdbj.com/?p=110554

Let's Talk Business with Risa Baron of @RepublicService . Full article in this week's edition.

SAN DIEGO –From his office at the San Diego International Airport (SAN), Atif Saeed — the recently appointed CEO of San Diego Regional Airport Authority — can watch international arrivals and departures pull in and out of Terminal 2. sdbj.com/?p=109512

ESCONDIDO – Megan Strom was about to head out the door to her farm early on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 15 when she got a life-changing call from her mother. sdbj.com/?p=109514

Congratulations to our inaugural Startups, Innovators & Entrepreneurs Awards Finalists! Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at University Club San Diego on Wednesday, 10/28 at 5:30pm. Registration open now at link in bio!

CARLSBAD – Nearly three-quarters of the world’s population uses the internet, a figure that grows each year. In the U.S. alone, roughly 96% of adults use the internet, up from 52% in 2000, according to Pew Research Center. sdbj.com/?p=109551

SAN DIEGO – The Oct. 6 groundbreaking of Louisiana Street, a 38-home project in North Park, signaled the start of a larger, $100 million partnership to bring 257 affordable homes to the region. sdbj.com/?p=109519

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – San Diego’s innovation economy will be on full display this fall with startup companies highlighted in programming from multiple host organizations, including the San Diego Business Journal. #FreeStories sdbj.com/?p=109543

SANTEE – The Santee site of a former drive-in movie theater is being converted into an industrial park. sdbj.com/?p=109507

Aztec men’s basketball got a boost last month from San Diego State University alumnus and famed municipal securities specialist Terry Atkinson. #FreeStories sdbj.com/?p=109500

SAN DIEGO – A San Diego company that makes sea-going drones is growing so fast that the company had to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operation. “There’s a lot of growth in our future,” said CEO Mike Flanigan. sdbj.com/defense/autonomous-…

Latest episode of The Community of Business Podcast available now featuring Shawn Dixon of @sandiegozoo . Tune in now for full episode wherever you get your podcasts!

SAN MARCOS – A North County startup, Veruca, plans to revolutionize grocery shopping with a model that is a hybrid between delivery services, such as DoorDash and Instacart, and warehouse stores such as Costco. sdbj.com/?p=109485

SAN DIEGO – This September, Rady Children’s Health broke ground on its first purpose-built behavioral health building. sdbj.com/?p=109492

Let's Talk Business with Joe Busalacchi of Sportsmen's Seafood. Read the full article in this week's Special Report!