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Economic forum addresses San Diego's high cost of living The newest U.S. census data confirms what we already know here in San Diego. The cost of living is skyrocketing, and incomes have not kept pace with things like housing. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea was at the...

PIC’s Chief Economist @denemark.bsky.social and Asst. CAO Caroline Smith with the County of SD spoke to @nbcsandiego.com about the Economic Roundtable & how the region can apply creative solutions for economic challenges. 🔗 nbcsandiego.com/video/videos/trying-to-make-ends-meet-in-san-diego/3973664/

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PIC’s Senior VP @berubea1.bsky.social analyzed where federal dollars grew & dipped in the County last year in his “DC Explained” column in @voiceofsandiego.org. 📰 Read the analysis: voiceofsandiego.org/2026/02/10/dc-explained-tracking-san-diegos-federal-funding-performance-by-the-numbers/

11.02.2026 00:55 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

@kpbssandiego.bsky.social’s Jade Hindmon will lead the expert panel of workforce leaders, including executives from BD, UC San Diego Health and County of SD – each representing some of the largest employment sectors in the region.

30.01.2026 17:01 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thurs, 2/5 📅 The Economic Roundtable gathers leaders & experts throughout SD and is hosted by PIC, SD Workforce Partnership & University of San Diego’s School of Business. Keynote speaker @denemark.bsky.social will share his expertise in SD region’s economy. Register: bit.ly/2026EconomicRoundtable

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PIC’s Senior Officer of Community Impact Stephanie Gioia-Beckman spoke at the California Regional Health Workforce Initiative. She introduced the ELEVATE Behavioral Health Workforce Fund, a $75 million investment from the County of San Diego.

Learn more about ELEVATE: ThinkPIC.org/ELEVATE.

22.01.2026 00:05 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

PIC’s Chief Economist Dr. Daniel Enemark and Director Tina Ngo Bartel from the Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research are co-hosting the event. PIC’s Economist Dr. Karen Boyd will also share her expertise on incorporating AI with policies & practices for mission-driven organizations.

13.01.2026 17:23 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Research Summit Hosted by the San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) and the San Diego Policy & Innovation Center (PIC).

Friday, Jan. 16: Don’t miss the insight from San Diego’s experts in behavioral health, policy, AI, the workforce and more at the 2026 Research Summit.

The free event includes breakfast, lunch and networking opportunities.

Space is limited. RSVP at Bit.ly/2026ResearchSummit

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