“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” – Mr. Rogers The Innovate78 community is banding […]
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Businesses Along the 78 Corridor That Satisfy All Your Cravings
The 78 Corridor may be best known for its progressive culinary scene and an impressive lineup of craft breweries, but there is great diversity across the region’s food and beverage industry that is worth exploring. Whether it’s a bakery-turned-cafe with […]
Ring in the Holiday Season and Shop Small on the 78 Corridor
Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season, and for many small businesses along the 78 Corridor, it also marks the start of the busiest and most impactful time of their fiscal year. Since 2010, cities across the U.S. have been […]
Study: 85 percent of small businesses along San Diego’s 78 Corridor anticipate financial growth
With many economists forecasting an economic downturn in the years ahead, small businesses are often the most vulnerable to a changing economy. However, a new survey released by Innovate78 – a collaboration among Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista – found that small […]
Coworking Along the Corridor
By Sandy Athniel In addition to being home to many innovative companies, the 78 Corridor also houses a number of coworking spaces that contribute to the success of the local startup scene as well as the entire community. In addition […]
Just Say No To Winter.
In 2018, the San Diego region saw nearly 84,000 unique job postings for STEM-related occupations (EMSI, Job Posting Analytics). While tech heavyweights such as Thermo Fisher, Viasat, and GoPro all cite talent as a major reason for their local presence, […]
North County’s startup scene tastes like success
If you had arrived at Plantible Foods in San Marcos before August 22, it would have looked much like a typical farm; greenhouses and an abundance of open space. If you had arrived at Plantible Foods in San Marcos before […]
Patrick wins a $500,000 tax credit to help his business grow
Managing a business in California can seem like a daunting task. Regulations and taxes in the state have some businesses considering moving to other, more business-friendly, areas of the country. However, who would want to move from the Golden State […]
Innovate78: a look back and a look ahead
True collaboration takes time, commitment and consistency. As we close out the third year of working together as Innovate78, we are excited to see projects gaining momentum, business relationships strengthening, and city politicians and staff working together to improve the […]