The Subway That Connects San Diego and London

[Andrea Jenkins]

An article written by Phyllis Campbell shares about the the very interesting connection that San Diego and London current share through innovation and exportation. 

San Diego is currently leading in America through biotechnology, clean technology, sports innovation, defense technology and telecommunications. As the same time, London is currently represent 25 percent of the U.K.'s national exports. London is actually the largest market behind the European Union, as noted in the article. 

"London is San Diego’s second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI), and the U.K. is one of San Diego’s largest export markets.  At the same time, businesses in both cities are working together to help solve local needs, like managing a major transportation system. " (Campbell) Both cities are working together to see their developments thrive. 

The article goes on further to interview Mark Cafferty of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and Ben Rogers of the Centre for London on both of their great accomplishments.

Check out the full interview on the article: 

http://www.politico.com/magazine/sponsor-content/2015/03/the-subway...;