ENSENADA EDC NEWS JUNE 2025 by Ensenada EDC

EDC NEWS

Board of Directors

Eng. Mario A. Peregrina President

Lic. Keiko Nishikawa Vice president

Lic. Gustavo Javier Morachis Vargas Secretary

Lic. Jesús Margarita

Elizabeth Ruíz Sandez Treasurer

EDC Operational Team

Lic. Kennya Vargas

Executive Director

kennya@ensenadaedc org

INFORMATIONAL GAZETTE FEBRUARY 2025 EDITION

Address:CarreteraEnsenadaTijuana,3917, PedregalPlayitas,22860,Ensenada,Baja CaliforniaI6461619531

www.ensenadaedc.org

DearReaders:

We are pleased to present a new edition of our informative space on Ensenada's economic development. In recent weeks, we have strengthened our international presence withtheAsia2025TourinChinaandJapan,highlightingour productive vocations in industry, technology, logistics and viticulture,asintheBajaCaliforniaWineWeek

We also participated in fairs such as FAMEX (Mexico Aerospace Fair) and DMEMS (Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show), establishing links in the aerospace andmanufacturingindustry,andintheMexico2025Tianguis Turístico, positioning Ensenada as an attractive bi-national destination.

In addition, we collaborated with the academic sector in events such as the UABC Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, the UTT Gastro-Science Expo, and the Open House event at CICESE (Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education), bringing innovation closer to the productive sectoranddevelopingtalentforoureconomy.

This issue reflects our dynamic and collaborative vocation. We thank our allies and invite you to learn more in this edition,continuingEnsenada'sdrivetowardsthefuture

Regards,

Kennya Vargas Maldonado

Executive director

ASIA TOUR 2025: CHINA

On April 7, 2025, we launched the Asia 2025 Tour in China, a strategic internationalpromotionalefforttoposition Ensenada as a competitive investment destination.

Mario A. Peregrina, president of Ensenada EDC, held key meetings with companies, business organizations, and representativesoftheMexicanEmbassyin China,wherehepresentedinformationon our city's strategic sectors and the opportunities for collaboration offered in theregion.

During these meetings, topics such as strengthening the supply chain, attracting foreigninvestment,andpromotingexports of maritime and agricultural products to China were discussed, highlighting the sharedinterestinestablishingsupportand trainingmechanisms.

This tour marks an important step in Ensenada'sinternationaltiesandopensup new opportunities for sustainable economicdevelopment.

ASIA TOUR 2025: JAPAN

As part of the Asia 2025 Tour, Ensenada EDC President Mario A. Peregrina held a strategic meeting with representatives of the Japanese aerospace cluster, where they shared Ensenada's competitive advantages and identified opportunities for technological collaboration and investmentintheaerospacesector.

Likewise, together with Keiko Nishikawa, vicepresidentofEnsenadaEDC,ameeting was held with representatives of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) in Tokyo.

This meeting allowed us to showcase our city's economic potential and explore cooperationmechanismsthatcouldboost new trade opportunities between Mexico andJapan.

We reaffirm a strong institutional relationship with JETRO, a key element in continuing to promote regional economic developmentthroughinternationalties.

Additionally, Mario A. Peregrina, president of Ensenada EDC, had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Motoo Hayashi, former MinisterofEconomy,Trade,andIndustryof the Japanese government. We began discussions to promote new business opportunities between Japan and Ensenada.

FENDER

BAJA CALIFORNIA WINE WEEK

Aspartofthe2025AsiaTour,wekickedoff Baja California Wine Week in Japan with a series of events celebrating our region's winemaking excellence, reinforcing Ensenada'sinternationalpositionasaland ofwine,flavor,andtalent. Theweekbeganwithaneleganttastingat Ginza Tsuru restaurant in Tokyo, led by renowned winemaker Lulú Martínez. This event brought together importers, strategic partners, and wine lovers, highlighting the quality and diversity of BajaCaliforniawines.

Afterward, a special wine tasting took place at the Mexican Embassy in Japan, where Ambassador Melba María Pría Olavarrieta welcomed attendees. During the event, Mario A. Peregrina, also a representative of ProBaja Trade & Investment, delivered a message highlighting the global presence of Baja California wine. The experience included the screening of an institutional video about Provino Baja California, a wine tastingguidedbyKeikoNishikawaandLulú Martínez, and a tasting of Mexican dishes, concluding with a valuable networking session.

FENDER

Finally, the "Ensenada Wine Tasting" event was held at Cielito Lindo Restaurant, combining the best of Mexican and Ensenada cuisine with a selection of exceptional wines from the region. During this experience, winemaker Lulú Martínez and Keiko Nishikawa shared details about the winemaking process, its history, and the economic impact of thewineindustryinBajaCalifornia.

We thank all attendees for their valuable participation and for joining us at these events that celebrate the best of our region.

Representing Ensenada EDC were Mario A. Peregrina, president, and Keiko Nishikawa, vice president. We also extend a special thanks to renowned winemaker Lulú Martínez, whose participation was instrumentalinenrichingtheexperience.

FENDERINTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

VISITOFTHEELECTEDMAYORSOFLOSANGELES,CA.

As part of a binational agenda aimed at strengthening the political, economic, tourism, and cultural relationship between EnsenadaandcitiesinLosAngelesCounty, we welcomed a delegation of 25 mayors and council members on April 11 and 12, 2025.

The visit began at the Wine Salon at Coral & Marina, where guests tasted a selection of regional wines. They then moved on to Bruma Vinícola, where they participated in a sparkling wine tasting in the wine cellar, followed by a welcome dinner led by Ensenada Mayor Claudia Agatón, who delivered a welcoming address to Consul CarlosGonzálezandtheelectedofficials.

The following day, the Riviera de Ensenada Social, Civic, and Cultural Center was visited, where Kennya Vargas presented "Doing Business in Ensenada," highlighting investment opportunities. The day concluded with a lunch at Hotel Coral, attended by Andrés Martínez Bremer and theSecretaryofTourism,MiguelAguiñiga.

Progress in the bilateral collaboration was discussed, and next steps were agreed upon, including an event promoting Ensenada in Los Angeles. The visit impressed attendees, who explored the city's cultural, culinary, and economic richness.

FENDER TALENT

On April 9, we participated in the "Learning to Undertake" Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, organized by the Autonomous University of Baja California through its Cimarrones Emprendedoresprogram. This event aimed to foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, and innovation within the university communitythroughactivitiesthatpromote the development of business ideas and projects. Representing Ensenada EDC was Kennya Vargas, Director, who participated as a judge in the entrepreneurs' pitch competition.

On April 11, we attended the UTT 2025 Gastro-Science Expo, organized by the Technological University of Tijuana at its Ensenadacampus.Thiseventrepresentsa valuable opportunity to strengthen ties between the academic and productive sectors through the presentation of innovativeprojectsdevelopedbystudents. Kennya Vargas, Director of the Ensenada EDC, attended the event, reaffirming our commitment to fostering talent and interinstitutional collaboration for the benefit of the region's economic development. We thank the Technological University of Tijuanafortheinvitation.

FENDER FAIRS

MEXICOAEROSPACEFAIR(FAMEX)

We participated in the Mexico Aerospace Fair withProBajaTrade&InvestmentandtheBaja California Space and Aeronautical Cluster, promoting the region as a strategic destination for investment in the aerospace industry. We held meetings with companies from Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States, exploring opportunities inadvancedmanufacturingandvaluechains.

We also attended the inauguration of the French pavilion, led by Ambassador Delphine Borione. We concluded with positive results, reaffirming our commitment to positioning Ensenada and Baja California in the aerospacesector,withthepresenceofKennya Vargas,DirectorofEnsenadaEDC.

DELMARELECTRONICS& MANUFACTURINGSHOW(DMEMS)

We were present at the Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show (DMEMS 2025) at the Del MarFairgroundsinSanDiego—oneofthemost important gatherings for the region's manufacturing and electronics industry. We connected with exciting business opportunities for Ensenada. From new technologies to strategic alliances, the event reaffirmed the importanceofcontinuingtopositionourcityasa hubforinvestmentandinnovation.Representing EnsenadaEDCwereUshuaiaZepeda,Promoter, and Miguel Coronado, representative of Maverick, a member company, who actively participated in meetings with key industry players.

FENDER MEXICO'S TOURIST MARKET

We attended the 2025 Mexico Tourism Fair, held inBajaCaliforniawithitsmainvenueattheBaja California Center and, for the first time, with binational activities in San Diego, under the "Two Nation Vacation" concept. This event represents a strategic platform where destinations throughout Mexico showcase the best of their tourism, cultural, and gastronomic offerings, showcasing their identity, traditions, and unique attractions to the world, strengthening their positioningnationallyandinternationally.

As part of the Ensenada Sister Cities Committee, we witnessed the signing and exchange of Letters of Intent for Sister City Partnerships between Ensenada and the municipalities of Puebla de Zaragoza and Oaxaca de Juárez. The renewal of sister city partnerships with Cancún and Cozumel was also formalized, and a HighScope Sister City Partnership was established with Los Cabos, Baja California Sur These agreements strengthen tourism cooperation in keysectorssuchasethnotourism,cruisetourism, culturaltourism,andnaturetourism.

The event was led by Ms. Claudia Agatón, Mayor of Ensenada, and was attended by Mr Miguel Aguiñiga,SecretaryofTourismofBajaCalifornia. Kennya Vargas, Director of the Ensenada EDC, attendedonbehalfoftheorganization.

Let's celebrate these ties that drive the tourism andeconomicdevelopmentofourregion

FENDER SISTER CITIES OF ENSENADA

On April 10th, we participated in the Second Regular Session of the Sister Cities Committee of the Municipality of Ensenada. We are proud to be an active member of this committee, collaborating on initiatives that strengthen international ties and promote the cultural, economic, and tourism development of our city. Collaboration with these cities offers an invaluable opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices in areas such as sustainability,education,andthearts.

This session was attended by Kennya Vargas,DirectorofEnsenadaEDC

At the Mexico 2025 Tourism Fair, Ensenada established a sister city relationship with LosCabos,BajaCaliforniaSur.Thisinitiative strengthens the historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two cities. The first activity included a tour of the Riviera Cultural Center and the opening of a photography exhibition of Los Cabos, followed by a tasting of local cuisine. Both cities share a history linked to the missionary journey of Las Californias and a development vision focused on tourism and other productive vocations. Kennya Vargas Maldonado, Executive Director of EnsenadaEDC,attendedtheevent.

TWINNINGOFENSENADAWITH LOSCABOS

FENDER NETWORKING EVENTS

BUSINESSCOEXISTENCE:CCEE

The Ensenada Business Coordina Council, A.C., organized an afternoon business networking that brought toge representatives from the private se and organizations dedicated to region's economic development. It wa ideal space to strengthen collabora generate new connections, and sh ideas in a relaxed atmosphere activities such as networking, delic paella,andmore. We hold these types of meetings strengthen ties between key players in business ecosystem. Represen Ensenada EDC were Mario A. Pereg President,andKennyaVargas,Director.

FENDER RETENTION VISITS

COLUMBIAEXPORT

On May 9, we visited Columbia Export Group, a company specializing in logistics andforeigntradesolutions,withoperations inthemainportsofBajaCalifornia.

At Ensenada EDC, we continue to strengthen our relationship with the business sector through on-site visits that allow us to gain a closer look at their processes, needs, and contributions to regionaleconomicdevelopment.

On this occasion, Ushuaia Zepeda, promoter of Ensenada EDC, and Miguel Coronado, member of the Board, participated.

ROTOMEX

OnMay14,wevisitedRotomexdelPacifico, an Ensenada-based company that manufactures wood products, has rotational molding machinery, produces plastic bags for industry, and pieces for protectingfurnitureduringtransport.

We thank Engineer Julio Valdés, manager of Rotomex, for welcoming us and sharing more about his capabilities and areas of expertise, which include sectors such as offices, hospitals, swimming pools, and more. This visit was part of our business retention efforts to strengthen economic developmentinEnsenada.

Representing Ensenada EDC were Mario A. Peregrina, President, and Kennya Vargas, Director.

FENDER RETENTION VISITS

HOTELCORAL&MARINA

On May 16, we made a retention visit to Hotel Coral & Marina. During the meeting, we discussed their upcoming anniversary, their capabilities, and their supplyneeds.

Hotel Coral & Marina is an active member of our membership, and we recognize its track record as a benchmark in hospitality and tourism services in the region. Representing Ensenada EDC were Kennya Vargas Maldonado, Director, and Ushuaia Zepeda,Promoter.

MOLDCRAFT

On May 22, we visited the Mold Craft Solutions facility in Ensenada, Baja California,aspartofourbusinessretention visitprogram.

Mold Craft provides specialized solutions for the aerospace, automotive, electrical, and medical industries, establishing itself as a key player within Ensenada's manufacturingecosystem.

We thank Engineer Luciano Argüello for his kindwelcome.

Mario A. Peregrina, president of Ensenada EDC, and Ushuaia Zepeda, promoter, participatedinthisvisit.

FENDER MEETINGS AND EVENTS

INAUGURATION:COMICE

On May 7, we attended the swearing-in ceremony ofthe15thCOMICEEnsenadaBoardofDirectors,an event that brings together construction industry leaders committed to the development of our region.Wecongratulatethenewboardofdirectors and wish them much success in this new phase. Mario A. Peregrina, president of the organization, attendedonbehalfofEnsenadaEDC.

MEETINGWITHASIPONA

On May 7, we participated in the meeting between ASIPONA Ensenada and CODEEN, a forum for dialogue that addressed the portcity's strategic projects and the public-private investments contemplated in the Ensenada Port Master Development Plan. This session represents an important step toward strengtheningcollaborationbetweenkeysectors of local economic development. Mario A. Peregrina, president of the organization, attendedonbehalfofEnsenadaEDC.

On May 7, we attended the Educational Innovation2025eventatCETYSUniversity,where itsnewMulti-ExperientialEducationalModelwas presented. This model seeks to train professionals with a global vision and practical skills. CETYS, along with other educational institutions in Ensenada, offers updated and flexibleprograms,preparingtalentedindividuals to lead strategic sectors. Kennya Vargas, Director of Ensenada EDC, was present at the event.

FENDER ACADEMIA

MEETINGWITHCICESE

On May 23, the Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education (CICESE)wasvisited,wherethedirector,Dr. David Covarrubias, and representatives of its academic divisions welcomed visitors. The disciplines represented were Experimental and Applied Biology, Earth Sciences,AppliedPhysics,andOceanology. With 52 years of experience, CICESE is the most multidisciplinary research center in Mexico, key to innovation in Ensenada. The visit sought to strengthen collaboration between science and business for regional economic development, promoting the transfer of knowledge and technology. Mario A. Peregrina and Kennya Vargas, fromEnsenadaEDC,participated.

INDUSTRYOPENHOUSE

EVENT:CICESE

On May 30, we attended CICESE's Industry Open House, where the capabilities of the Optics, Electronics, Telecommunications, and Computer Science departments were showcased.

These events are key to strengthening the relationship between science and business in Ensenada, highlighting the value of science and technology in innovative solutions and multisector collaboration. Ensenada EDC was represented by Mario A. Peregrina and Ushuaia Zepeda.

F PRESS CONFERENCE

RESULTSOFTHEPROMOTIONALTOURINASIA

On May 19, we held a press conference to presenttovariousmediaoutletstheresults of our most recent international promotional tour in Asia, led by the Ensenada Economic Promotion Commission (COPREEN), in coordination with the Secretariat of Economy and Innovation of the Baja California State Government, under the ProBaja Trade&Investmentbrand.

We highlight the Baja California Wine Week inJapan,aninitiativethatseekstoposition thewineindustry.

of the state in strategic markets, and whichcontinuestheworkbegunin2024.

Our appreciation and gratitude to the media outlets that joined us, both in person and online, for their interest in promoting the initiatives that strengthen BajaCalifornia'sinternationalpresence.

Participating in this press conference were Mario A. Peregrina, President of the Ensenada EDC; Keiko Nishikawa, Vice President; and Lulú Martínez, Winemaker, who shared the main ideas and results of thisinternationaleffort.

FENDERINTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

VISITOFTHEAUSTRALIANAMBASSADORTOMEXICO

OnMay27,wehadthepleasureofmeeting with Her Excellency Rachel Moseley, Australian Ambassador to Mexico, with whom we held a productive meeting, along with the director of CEVIT - Center forViticulturalStudies-andthedirectorof CETYSUniversityEnsenadaCampus.

It was a pleasure to see you again and share updated information about Ensenada, highlighting strategic sectors with high potential for collaboration, such as the maritime industry, the automotive sector (especially in the aftermarket and off-road sectors), technology, exports, and suppliers.

We identified areas of collaboration between regions, strengthening relations followingourvisittotheEmbassyinMexico City. We agreed to continue the dialogue throughbusinesschambersinAustralia.

The visit to Bodegas Santo Tomás was fruitful, recounting Baja California's winemaking legacy and strengthening international ties for the economic developmentofEnsenada.

Mario A. Peregrina, President; Keiko Nishikawa, Vicepresident; and Kennya Vargas, Director from Ensenada EDC were present.

FENDER REPORTING MEETING

On May 28, our bimonthly reporting meeting was held, during which the organization's President, Mario A. Peregrina, shared the results of his recent trip to Asia. During his visit, he met with various companies and organizations, promoting Ensenada and its strategic sectors and paving the way for new business opportunities for the region.

Vice President Keiko Nishikawa also presented a summary of the findings and opportunities identified during Baja California Wine Week in Japan, highlighting the growing international interest in our wine industry.

Likewise, the operational team presented all the promotional activities carried out over the past few months, including international events, retention meetings, and strategic alliances with organizations and academic institutions. Information was also shared about upcoming events in which we will be participating as part of the organization's work agenda.

On this occasion, we also welcomed a new member to our membership: Edificación y Supervisión de Ensenada / INTEGRANET. Pedro Montero briefly introduced the company, its services, and other valuable information, joining our network with high-value proposals.

BLUE NANOTECHNOLOGY: THE PROFITABLE FUTURE OF AQUACULTURE IN ENSENADA

BySergioBojórquez|NanotechnologyEngineeringStudentatUABC

Ensenada has not only gained international prestige for its wine and beer industries, but it hasalsopositioneditselfasakeyplayerinthe development of aquaculture, particularly in the cultivation of bivalve mollusks such as oysters and clams This productive activity took a decisive turn following the tuna embargo imposed by the United States in the 1990s, which severely impacted the regional fishingeconomy.Thedeclineinexportsforced local stakeholders to rethink their production model, paving the way for diversification and thestrengtheningofalternativecropssuchas bivalves.

Faced with this situation, investment in science and technology became a strategy for recovery and growth. The presence of researchcenterssuchastheEnsenadaCenter for Scientific Research and Higher Education (CICESE), the UNAM Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (CNYN), and the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC)

has transformed Ensenada into a true breeding ground for scientific talent, especially in the areas of biosciences and nanotechnology. Thanks to this academic infrastructure and an active scientific community, an ecosystem has emerged where applied research directly impacts regionaleconomicdevelopment.

Nanotechnologicalsolutionsattheserviceof thesea.

In this context, nanotechnology offers concrete solutions to strengthen the fishing and aquaculture sectors. Technologies such as nanobubbles are revolutionizing cold chains for the transportation of seafood, improving the preservation of mollusks and freshfish,reducingqualityloss,andextending their shelf life without resorting to harsh chemicals.

Nanosensors also allow real-time monitoring of parameters such as temperature, salinity, oxygenation, and the presence of pathogens in hatcheries, facilitating a rapid response to diseases that have historically affected species such as oysters Early detection and environmental monitoring at the nanoscale can be key to avoiding significant economic losses.

One of the most promising advances is the use of targeted medicine systems to treat diseases in bivalves. Using functionalized nanoparticles, therapeutic agents can be selectively delivered to tissues affected by bacteria, viruses, or parasites without compromisingtheoverallhealthofthecropor contaminating the environment. These strategies not only reduce antibiotic use but alsoincreasetheeffectivenessoftreatments

On the other hand, progress is being made in the design of biosensors based on carbon nanotubes and metal oxides, capable of being integrated into smart platforms for the comprehensive management of the marine ecosystem. These sensors can detect contaminants, physiological changes in culturedorganisms,andeventracesofheavy metals, thus contributing to safer and more responsibleproduction.

Opportunities for economic development with alocalstamp.

At the recent 16th Workshop on Shells and New Wine, held at the Center for Viticultural Studies (CEVIT) at CETYS University, these issues were addressed and opportunities for innovation in this industry were highlighted. Institutions such as the Secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture, SEMARNAT (National Secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture), CONAPESCA (National Commission for the Conservation of Nature), CICESE (Center for the Study of New Wine), IMIPAS (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences), and other strategic players in the sectorparticipated.

This event reaffirmed the importance of investing in research and technological development as pillars of sustainable growth. It also highlighted a critical paradox facing Mexico: while raw materials for components used in marine farming systems are manufactured,theyareexportedforprocessing andthenreimportedathighprices.

Here, nanotechnology can enable more efficient production processes, allowing this transformation to occur locally, generating employment, reducing costs, and fostering nationalsupplychains.

An example of this is corrosion- and biofouling-resistant nanocomposite materials, which extend the lifespan of structures such as nets, cages, and anchoring systems. The implementation of these materials not only reduces maintenance costs but also lessens the environmentalimpactofmarinedebris.

The goal is to advance these solutions through the design of advanced materials, diagnostic devices, water purification systems, and controlled-release technologies that can provide added value totheentireaquacultureproductionchain.

The region thus has the opportunity to establish itself as a hub of innovation in "blue nanotechnology," integrating cuttingedge science with real production needs. In a post-tuna embargo scenario, this approach not only guarantees greater food sovereignty but also makes Ensenada and Calibaja regions leaders in sustainable, competitive, and technologically advanced aquaculture.

Investing in nanotechnology applied to the ocean is not science fiction: it is a tangible, profitable, and urgent strategy to protect ocean resources and boost regional economicdevelopment.

Did you know that a single nanobubble can be up to 250 times smaller than the width of a human hair and still significantly improve water oxygenation in shellfish farms? These tiny bubbles not only increase the efficiency of aquaculture farming, but also help reduce disease and improve the quality of the final product, making production more profitableandsustainable.

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