The San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence at California State University, San Marcos, National University and San Diego State University have jointly received a $1 million grant from the philanthropic arm of tech giant Google to set up a cybersecurity clinic.
According to a news release, the clinic will be similar to a university's free health clinic and will provide critical digital security services to resource-strapped organizations.
According to the announcement, students will gain first-hand experience protecting local businesses, hospitals, energy grids and other critical operations from cyber attacks.
Google said the initiative is part of a national effort to address a growing cybersecurity talent shortage.
The report said there are about 500,000 job openings in cybersecurity, with more than 5,000 of those in San Diego.
Demand for professionals in the field is projected to grow 32 percent by 2033, according to the release.
The funding comes from Google.org, the search engine's philanthropic arm, and is part of a $25 million collaboration with the Cybersecurity Clinics Consortium.
According to a report by the World Economic Forum, cybersecurity inadequacies remain one of the top 10 global risks over the next decade.
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Have you ever wondered who can work from home?
Online Publishing Coworking Mug They released a survey that provides a general profile of San Diego's remote workers.
According to the survey, the typical remote worker is a millennial with a higher education (bachelor's degree or higher), working in a professional, scientific or managerial occupation, and earning more than $80,000 per year.
Most of them (over 50%) are in professional business services.
A large proportion, 16.5%, are engaged in education and health services. Around 11% are engaged in financial activities.
The West has the largest concentration of remote workers, making up 17% of all workers, while the Northeast has the second highest percentage at 16%.
Surprisingly, the South also has a significant number of telecommuters, making up about 15% of the workforce, while in the Midwest, 13% of all workers telecommute.
Millennials make up roughly 30% of remote workers, with a roughly even gender split, with a slightly higher proportion of women at just over 51%.
To find out more about CoworkingMag's research, click here.
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San Diego real estate management firm PE Management Group announced it has acquired Orfila Vineyards & Winery.
In a news release, PEMG said it has a “strong focus on creating attainable and memorable experiences for families.” Belmont Park, Lake House Resort And 2 Invita Cafe.
According to the release, Orfila has won more than 1,300 medals in national and international competitions.
PE Management was founded in 1980 as a construction company.
In 2000, the company evolved into real estate investments, then in 2012 expanded into the hospitality business, working with restaurants, hotels and tourist destinations.
To learn more, click on www.pemginc.com.
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Wine GirlA wine bar with locations in Scottsdale and Napa, Arizona. Gaslamp Promenade It will take place on 5th Avenue in early 2025.
The bar offers a regularly-stocked selection of wines on draft, by the bottle, and by the glass, along with craft beers, spitzers, and a beverage and food menu.
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Las Americas Premium Outlets in San Ysidro and Carlsbad Premium Outlets have announced they are preparing for National Outlet Shopping Days, which will take place over two days on June 8th and 9th.
The two stores are among 90 Simon Premium Outlets locations celebrating the shopping day, according to a news release.
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San Diego appears to be bucking the national trend in existing home sales.
Online Residential Real Estate Brokers Redfin The company said home prices nationwide had fallen to their lowest level in 18 months due to a decline in the number of properties for sale and properties up for sale.
In the four weeks ending May 26, 6.4% of home sellers reduced their asking price, the highest percentage since November 2022, the site said.
But San Diego was moving in the opposite direction.
Pending sales in the four weeks ending May 26 were up more than 5% compared to a year ago, while new listings for the same period were up 21%.
To see the full report, including graphs, click here.
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San Diego-based dental management software startup Practice Tech Based in Alpharetta, Georgia Oradentalis a dental-focused software startup that claims to be “the industry's pioneering all-in-one dental practice management platform.”
The acquisition was completed in partnership with the Atlanta-based cloud-based software management company, according to a news release. Total Dental“We aim to revolutionize dental care administration.”
According to PracticeTek CEO Steve Auerbach, Ora offers comprehensive functionality including appointment scheduling, patient record management, billing and analytics.
“This acquisition strengthens PracticeTek's commitment to providing cutting-edge tools to dental professionals,” the news release said. “This acquisition marks a major step toward improving dental practice efficiency and patient care.”
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Visit to the Oceanside Convention and Visitors BureauThe city's Tourism Marketing Department released a new sustainable tourism master plan on May 30.
The document is a 10-year blueprint for growing tourism that “benefits the economy while aligning with environmental and community priorities.”
“After 10 years of planned urban improvements and development including new hotels, restaurants, experiences and infrastructure, the time was perfect to invest in our vision for the next decade,” Visit Oceanside's CEO said. Leslie Gall“With so much pressure from the state level, it’s more important than ever for Oceanside to have a roadmap that outlines projects and priorities that are not only meaningful to visitors but also contribute to the long-term health of our destination.”
For more information about STMP, visit loveoceanside.com.
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Finally, something to note… Oceanside Chamber of Commerce The association is currently seeking organizations to participate in its annual North County Health and Wellness Fair, which will be held Aug. 24 at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza.
According to the chamber, the event will “provide local health-related businesses with an opportunity to promote their products and services and provide screenings for fair attendees.”
The fair will be held at the same time as Oceanside's popular Downtown Farmers Market.
For more information, Elizabeth Carlson in Elizabeth@OceansideChamber.com.
Tom York is an independent journalist based in Carlsbad who specializes in writing about business and economics. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, please send it to him at tom.york@gmail.com.
