CITY FOCUS | SAN DIEGO
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Supporting the city ’ s booming medical and biotechnology sector , over 100 events have been planned at the center this year , with medical meetings forecasted to account for 46 % of its estimated $ 1.2bn regional impact this year . Over 300 biotechnology companies and close to 100 contract research organizations ( CROs ) which support the pharmaceutical sector reside in the city , with a number of pharmaceutical businesses and healthcare start-ups placing firm roots in the city .
Additionally , technology companies have become enticed by the advantages San Diego can offer . Electronics giants , Nokia , LG Electronics and wireless cellular technology business Qualcomm have all based themselves in the city ; however , entrepreneurs have also been catered for .
DECEMBER 2018