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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 11h
AI is changing how we work, but can we use it responsibly? Join us on Thursday, Oct 15, for Big Idea Night, featuring keynote speaker Karen Boyd, PhD, Senior Officer at Policy & Innovation Center on “Can We Use AI Ethically?” Learn more: bigideanight.com/
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
📢 We’re hiring! PIC is seeking a Project Manager & Evaluation Specialist to support two behavioral health initiatives in San Diego: ELEVATE Behavioral Health Workforce Fund and the Strategic Behavioral Health Initiative. Apply today: apply.workable.com/san-diego-fo...
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Are the (1 million) kids (in San Diego County) alright? Some! But not all, and not equally. Today, PIC, San Diego Foundation, @prebysfdn.bsky.social and the City of San Diego’s Office of Child and Youth Success launched the Youth Well-being Report. Get the data at thinkpic.org/youth-wellbe....
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
San Diego ranks last in children's behavioral health funding among major CA counties, and the proposed budget would cut another $17.2 million from kids' programs. Our kids can't wait. Read more: thinkpic.org/pic-intel/op...
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
What's shaping San Diego's economy? Find out in the Monthly Economic Report from PIC’s Chief Economist Dr. @denemark.bsky.social and Manpower San Diego’s Executive Officer Phil Blair, as they analyze which industries are growing or shrinking. Sign up at ThinkPIC.org/Subscribe.
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
PIC helped launch Artists Count: San Diego + Tijuana today, which includes a research survey and $1.3M for artists across the region. This binational initiative will award 42 artists with funding, along with training and cross-border networking opportunities. 🔗 ArtistsCount.org
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Padres season has begun! While all eyes are on Petco Park, don't miss what's shaping San Diego's economy in the Monthly Economic Report. Plus, get PIC's latest research and analysis in the Monthly News: ThinkPIC.org/Subscribe ⚾
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
What’s a major roadblock to new innovative water projects? Permitting. PIC’s new “Deploying Innovative Water Technologies” dashboard helps local water agencies quickly identify the permits they’re likely to face and compare them across neighboring cities. Dive in at ThinkPIC.org/Water.
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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/
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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.
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Policy & Innovation Center @thinkpic.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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.
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