San Diego Business Journal articles from April 2007

San Diego Business Journal archives from April 2007

VCs, startups starting to hum words to 'O Canada': opening of consular office here leads to surge in collaborations.
April 2, 2007... San Diego venture capitalist Stuart Collinson admits it wasn't geography but a promising antibiotic that drew Forward Ventures to lead a recent $18 million investment in Canadian startup Affinium Pharmaceuticals Inc. While Sunil Sharma,...

Big grocers discovering ice cream s talent for taste: Zambeedo developers expect $1m sales in '07 with arrival in mainstream stores.(Company overview)
April 2, 2007... Zambeedo is derived from the Spanish word "zumbido," which means "buzzing." And that's exactly what buyers for retail stores are doing when it comes to a local business well on its way to helping feed the $21 billion-a-year U.S. appetite...

Padres swing for home run in the ticket selling game.(BATTERS UP)
April 2, 2007... The Padres are a winning team, one that has made the playoffs for two coil secutive seasons for the first time in their history. Yet team officials are well aware of a losing trend they intend to stop, declining attendance at Petco Park. ...

Channel 4, XX radio to broadcast games till 2011.(BATTERS UP)(San Diego Padres)
April 2, 2007... At the start of the 2004 season, when the Padres moved into Petco Park, their take-me-out-to-the-ballgame retro home, Cox Channel 4 announcer Matt Vasgersian told the San Diego Business Journal that his biggest challenge with calling the action...

AT&T exec to reach out, touch employers on united way's behalf: nonprofit organization calls on Mark Leslie to reverse donation trend.
April 2, 2007... For 15 years, charitable fund-raising efforts contingent on local employers encouraging their staff to OK automatic payroll deductions have become increasingly less fruitful. Poised to break that trend is Mark Leslie, San Antonio-based...

Two appointed to data processing board.(San Diego Data Processing Corp. )(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders announced March 22 the appointments of Edward L. Wong and Moti L. Vyas to the board of directors of the San Diego Data Processing Corp. Wong serves as the executive vice president and chief supply chain...

Human infectious diseases remain focus of vicars vaccine research: biotech boasts plentiful pipeline, two drugs in late phase trials.
April 2, 2007... In the public's eye, human vaccine developer Vical Inc. might seem to be undergoing an identity crisis. The company was first submersed in the avian flu frenzy last year and is now being bombarded with phone calls about drugs to prevent dog...

Fleet manager rumbles up road with networkcar.(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Networkcar, a San Diego company specializing in wireless vehicle monitoring, announced March 27 that it has inked a deal with Automotive Resources International. Based in New Jersey, Automotive Resources is a fleet management company that...

Residential boom in Baja benefiting north-of-border economy: San Felipe developers spent $2 million at home depot stores.
April 2, 2007... Development in Baja California is big business for San Diego. Baja Diamante, a $2 billion mixed-use residential project in San Felipe, is just one of many projects cropping up in Northern Baja, which is pumping millions of dollars into San...

Should you use the business center PC?(Ask the EXPERTS)
April 2, 2007... Many hotels offer business centers with computers and printers. Some hotels provide these amenities free of charge while others charge a fee. Regardless, the actual cost can be quite high if you are not careful. The hotel business center...

Qualcomm, Kvocera ring up new wireless technologies at Orlando show: San ciego Companies work the crowd, show off capabilities.
April 2, 2007... Tech companies having anything to do with wireless communications saw the big annual trade show in Orlando, Fla., as the place to make a splash last week. Granted, Apple's iPhone drew as much attention as a sumo wrestler making a...

San Diego spins 'Wheel of Fortune,' wins free PR for area economy.(MEDIA & MARKETING)
April 2, 2007... The odds of San Diego as good a candidate for bankruptcy as you're likely to find--luring another Super Bowl without a new stadium are roughly on par with--freezing over. (It's a four-letter word for a place.) But who needs 'em when you've...

Ad club recognizes Paul Palmer for career achievement.(MEDIA & MARKETING)
April 2, 2007... Addy's Add Up To Recognition: The San Diego Ad Club handed out 106 awards for excellence in 88 different advertising and graphic design categories to 32 different companies at its 2007 Addy's Creative Show on March 23 at the Museum of...

Pita customers getting nutritional details when they belly up to the counter.(RETAIL)(Extreme Pita )
April 2, 2007... In the race to feed demands for healthier fast-food meals, a local franchisee is adding a detailed chart of nutritional facts to its purchase receipts. Brett Weiss, Extreme Pita franchisee for San Diego and Orange counties, began including...

National Retail Federation schedules big loss prevention gathering here.(RETAIL)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Paging Security: Loss prevention at retail stories will take center stage in San Diego in June. The National Retail Federation recently announced plans to hold its 2007 Loss Prevention Conference and Expo at the San Diego Convention Center...

Sharp HospiceCare.(NONPROFIT PROFILE)(Organization overview)
April 2, 2007... Suzi Johnson, Vice President ORGANIZATION Mission of organization: To provide compassionate and comprehensive care. Telephone: (619) 667-1900. Web site: www.sharp.com/hospice. Founded: 1992. Milestone: Opening...

Executives who sold Cabrellis hope they have another winner in Tragara.(BIOTECH)(Tragara Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The management team at Tragara Pharmaceuticals Inc. is hoping it can create another winner. While one of biotechnology firms' ultimate goals is to get the Food and Drug Administration to approve their drugs--which often takes more than a...

Biosite shares soar on news of sale to Beckman Coulter Corp.(BIOTECH)(acquisitions)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Biosite Acquired: Fullerton-based Beckman Coulter Corp. said recently that it plans to purchase San Diego's Biosite Inc. for $1.5 billion. Biosite has more than 1,000 employees--more than any other San Diego-based life sciences company. ...

What's next?(BIOTECH)(appointment of Charles Kosmont)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Next Pharmaceuticals is regaining composure following the sudden death of former CEO and co-founder Bob Garrison. Next named Chairman Charles Kosmont, the other co-founder, its CEO last week. Garrison, who died of a heart attack March 1 at...

Seeking a piece of $2b market.(BIOTECH)(Amira Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Amira Pharmaceuticals raised $25 million in a second round of financing March 23, and hopes to advance its drug for respiratory and cardiac problems. According to Amira, the U.S. market for respiratory drugs is $2 billion to $3 billion....

Trial halted.(BIOTECH)(Genentech )(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The human clinical trial that Genentech halted last month will not affect production of Avastin in its Oceanside plant, the company has said. Genentech, based in South San Francisco, reported March 24 that one patient died and several...

Learn more about life on the waterfront.(National City)
April 2, 2007... The Working Waterfront Group, a coalition of water-dependent businesses, the San Diego Port Tenants Association, the San Diego Unified Port District, and labor and environmental groups, among others, is hosting a series of tours this spring....

Miguelito's and panera look to make dough.(Coronado)(Miguelito)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... While one eatery is opening its doors in Coronado, a second is making a big addition. Panera Bread was set to open last week in a spot on Orange Avenue. Mama Development Group of Encinitas is the Panera franchisee. Meanwhile,...

Partnership may be music to Chamber's ears.(Oceanside)(Oceanside Chamber of Commerce)(SmarterSmallBusiness.com)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has partnered with SmarterSmallBusiness.com to offer members resources designed to grow their businesses. The online program, set to be rolled out March 29, presents more than 70 real-world strategies,...

Shopping mall fetches $9.2 million.(Lemon Grove)(Union Bank of California)(Castlerock Property Management Inc.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Lemon Grove Shopping Center on Lemon Grove Avenue sold for $9.2 million March 15. The 72,000-square-foot retail center is home to Bank of America, Henry's Market and several other tenants. The seller was San Francisco-based Union...

Retailing might get a boost by city council.(Del Mar City Council )(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Del Mar City Council plans to vote Monday, April 2, to permanently change allowable uses in the commercially zoned area along Camino del Mar and 15th Street to retail use only. The council enacted a temporary ordinance last month in...

Honda S2000 needs to change with the times.(ROAD TEST)
April 2, 2007... The theme for this review of the 2007 Honda $2000 is a slight variation on the title of a famous self-help book. So let's call it, "He's Just Not That Into You Anymore." When the $2000 was introduced in late 1999, it was love at first...

Antiquing fairly strong in heart of the city.(La Mesa)(La Mesa Village Merchants Association)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The La Mesa Village Merchants Association held its Antique Street Faire on March 25, attracting 2,500 visitors, according to Stan Young, association president. Antique vendors could rent 10-foot-by-10-foot booth spaces for $85 on the main...

East county tax filers making liberty calls.(El Cajon)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Liberty Tax Service has located an office in El Cajon at 2990 Jamacha Road, Suite 190. The company, based in Virginia Beach, Va., is known for having its employees dress up as the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam while waving to drivers...

Expert training unleashed at 24-hour gym.(Escondido)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... A 24-hour gym run by professional athletes is expanding into North County with a new downtown Escondido location. The Unleashed Fitness & Training Center is now open at 237 E. Valley Parkway, between Juniper and Kalmia streets. The local...

Local faculty staying on the job, for now.(San Marcos)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Cal State San Marcos faculty agreed to postpone a possible strike until April 6. The local faculty is among those at the 23-campus Cal State system to consider striking following two years of tumultuous labor negotiations. The...

Trademark may lead to exponential growth.(San Diego)(Exponents Inc)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... San Diego-based exhibit designer and manufacturer Exponents Inc. announced March 21 that it was granted trademark and concept protection for its Luminents exhibit display system. The trademark was made official March 6 by the U.S. Patent...

City stresses need to be ADA compliant.(Solana Beach)(Sally Swanson Architects Inc)(Americans with Disabilities Act)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... A transition plan to ensure that city facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is under way in Solana Beach, according to city staff member Steve Didier. The evaluation began in December and is expected to be...

Council members ganging up on criminals.(Santee)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The city of Santee approved an extra $310,000 a year to prevent gangs from spraying graffiti on places such as parks and businesses, among other crimes. The City Council voted last month to use the money to add two full-time deputies to...

Settlement forces Rubio's to swim upstream.(Carlsbad)
April 2, 2007... Carlsbad-based Rubio's Restaurants Inc. announced a net loss of $4.69 million, or 48 cents a share, including a charge of $4.83 million related to a class action lawsuit settlement, in the fourth quarter, compared with a net loss of $2.45...

First team not just spinning its wheels at event.(Poway)(Poway High School )(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The robotics team at Poway High School took home awards from a regional competition March 25, though their machines did not make it to the final rounds. The team earned Underwriters Laboratories Industrial Safety and Judges awards,...

Wealthy home buyers treated to first-class banking services: bankers create individual loans based on trust and assets for Premier clients.(SPECIAL REPORT: Private Banking)
April 2, 2007... "The wealthy are going to do what the wealthy are going to do when the wealthy are going to do it." That is the mantra of Norma Nelson-Wiberg, the prominent branch manager of Private Mortgage Banking for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Rancho...

Banks offering specialty services once reserved for Elite clients: need for simplicity, competition driving democratic approach.(SPECIAL REPORT: Private Banking)
April 2, 2007... Private banking--the Tiffany of financial services--has been evolving. Even ordinary banks are courting the high-end client. "Private banking has grown and matured over the last few years," said Norma Nelson-Wiberg, branch manager of...

Rising delinquencies send shockwaves through credit strata: some short-term investors retreat to moderate bonds, REITs despite market gains.(SPECIAL REPORT: Private Banking)(Private Mortgage Banking Group)
April 2, 2007... Where is the high-end market heading these days? The high-end market is "holding fairly steady, and is surprisingly resilient," said Tim Kruger, executive vice president of Sherman Oaks-based Private Mortgage Banking Group, which provides...

Public and municipal golf course: ranked by number of rounds played in 2006.(SPECIAL REPORT: PRIVATE BANKING)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 2, 2007... PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES Ranked by number of rounds played in 2006 Number of rounds ...

Private championship golf courses: ranked by number of local golf members as of March 1, 2007.(SPECIAL REPORT: PRIVATE BANKING)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 2, 2007... PRIVATE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES Ranked by number of local golf members as of March 1, 2007 Golf members: ...

Semiprivate golf courses: ranked by number of rounds played in 2006.(SPECIAL REPORT: PRIVATE BANKING)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 2, 2007... SEMIPRIVATE GOLF COURSES Ranked by number of rounds played in 2006 Number of rounds ...

Legal notice.
April 2, 2007... NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT MELTON FRANCIS (decedent) CASE No.: P192814-4A 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate of:...

Web connect directory.(Directory)
April 2, 2007... Advertising & Design Communications Agency whitfieldbarrett--marketing communications www.whiffieldbarrett.com shine@whitfieldbarrett.com 858.549.8475 Air Charter Jetsource Charter www.jetsource.com San...

Market place: San Diego public stocks.(Statistical table)
April 2, 2007... MARKET PLACE San Diego Public Stocks Ranked by Market Capitalization TICKER PRICE PRICE EXCHANGE SYMBOL COMPANY NAME 03/27/2007 03/20/2007 NASD QCOM ...

Apartment property prices still setting records, Burnham report shows.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... San Diego-based Burnham Real Estate reported that the average selling prices of San Diego County apartment properties are resilient despite steady declines in sales volume the past two years. George Carlson, vice president and apartment...

If not for Miami, S.D. would rank as nation's worst housing market.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Among The Worst: San Diego ranked second in a recent forecast of the worst 25 U.S. housing markets for 2007. The forecast, which rated markets based on factors such as employment, business growth and development, was conducted by Destin,...

Focus on affordability.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... A proposed housing affordability act, SB 303, was approved March 27 by the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The bill was introduced by Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny, DSan Diego, to ensure that low-income residents are included in...

Welcome back.(REAL ESTATE)(Steve Hoskins and Jim Spencer)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... San Diego-based NTDStichler Architecture is welcoming back partners Steve Hoskins and Jim Spencer after nearly 27 years. Hoskins and Spencer got their start nearly 40 years ago at NTDStichler before they ventured out to begin their own...

One-stop shopping.(REAL ESTATE)(Metrocities Mortgage LLC)(Keller Williams San Diego Metro)(Metro San Diego Mortgage)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Sherman Oaks-based Metrocities Mortgage LLC and Keller Williams San Diego Metro have formed Metro San Diego Mortgage, a joint venture mortgage company based in San Diego. The affiliated business arrangement provides home buyers with access...

Calendar: business events.(Calendar)
April 2, 2007... TUESDAY, APRIL 3 ExecuNet presents, "Networking Meeting for Senior Executives in Career Transition," from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Tamarack Beach Resort, 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. Cost is $35 in advance: $50 at the door. For information,...

Executive profile: Jon Baker.(NTDStichler Architecture)(Interview)
April 2, 2007... RESUME Name: Jon Alan Baker, AIA. Company: NTDStichler Architecture. Titles: President, CEO. Education: Cal Poly Pomona. Birthplace: San Jose. Age: 51. Residence: Rancho Bernardo. Family: Wife, Christine;...

Entrepreneur profile: David Anthony.(Interview)
April 2, 2007... A 17-year-old David Anthony built and sold his first motorcycle for $375. It was an experience that ignited a passion that has stretched into a full-time career. Nearly 20 years later, he's incorporated his craft into David Anthony...

A new era in banking.(Business Banking)
April 2, 2007... Bankers are not often thought of as on innovative lot. If anything, people think we're too conservative. But quietly, there has been a slow revolution taking place which is making banking more dynamic, powerful and convenient for business...

KMJ Corbin & Co.(BANKING AND FINANCE)(appointment of Rick Lange, Tony Price and David Reule)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... KMJ Corbin & Co. announces a new hire and two promotions. Rick Lange has been appointed senior director of business development. The appointment of the 13year industry veteran coincides with the firm's decision to change its name to KMJ Corbin...

Steve Krameisen has joined Advanced Equities Financial Corp. as chief technology officer.(BANKING AND FINANCE)
April 2, 2007... Steve Krameisen has joined Advanced Equities Financial Corp. as chief technology officer. Krameisen is responsible for overseeing information technology for all of AEFC's subsidiaries.

Tucker Sadler Architects Inc.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
April 2, 2007... Arturo Castro was named partner and chief operating officer of Tucker Sadler Architects Inc. Castro has been with the firm for more than 30 years.

KBM Building Services.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of Paul Condie)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Paul Condie has been named director of operations for KBM Building Services. Condie is responsible for client and customer satisfaction as well as operational oversight at KBM's operations department.

Turner Construction Co.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of David Cattle)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Turner Construction Co. has promoted David Cattle to purchasing manager for the San Diego business unit. He joined the Turner Irvine office in 1999 and transferred to the San Diego office in 2004 as a project executive.

Studley.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of James Langley)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Studley has announced that James Langley has joined its San Diego office as assistant director. Langley comes to Studley from Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial, with whom he formulated effective leasing models that enabled clients to maximize space....

Robert Garbrick joins Pacific Building Group as senior project manager.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
April 2, 2007... Robert Garbrick joins Pacific Building Group as senior project manager. Before joining Pacific Building, Garbrick served as a senior estimator with Reno Contracting Inc.

California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology.(EDUCATION)(appointment of Susan Baxter)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Susan Baxter has been named executive director of the California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology. Dr. Baxter has experience in the biotechnology industry and in academia, having served most recently as chief...

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Joe Stern)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Joe Stern has been named director of marketing at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Stern has served Hyatt for 20 years in sales and marketing positions. Previously, he served as director of sales and marketing at the Grand Hyatt Washington...

Brigantine Family of Restaurants.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Steve Floyd)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Brigantine Family of Restaurants has named Steve Floyd corporate training chef for its 11 restaurants, including the new Zocalo in 4S Ranch and Brigantine Seafood Restaurant at the Village Walk in Eastlake. Floyd's responsibilities include...

Brown Law Group.(LAW)(appointment of Lann McIntyre)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Brown Law Group has appointed attorney Lann McIntyre chief operating officer. McIntyre's new responsibilities as COO for the downtown San Diego firm include planning, organizing and coordinating day-to-day activities for the firm....

Alternative Strategies.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(appointment of Jana Ferron)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Alternative Strategies has promoted Jana Ferron to vice president. Ferron's responsibilities will encompass coordination of design-related projects. Ferron has headed the firm's public relations department for the past two years and will...

Polestar.(MISCELLANEOUS)(appointment of Timothy Hanahan)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Polestar, a physician office laboratory consulting firm in Escondido, has hired Timothy Hanahan as distributor sales manager. In the newly created position, Hanahan will support Polestar's development of a distributor network for physician...

FreshForm Interactive.(MISCELLANEOUS)(appointment of Cheryl Hagen)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... FreshForm Interactive has announced the appointment of Cheryl Hagen as project coordinator. Hagen is responsible for overseeing all interactive projects while managing the internal creative and production teams. She has more than six years of...

CB Richard Ellis.(REAL ESTATE)(Dave Hagglund promoted)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... CB Richard Ellis announced the promotion of Dave Hagglund to senior vice president of the San Diego central office. Hagglund's 20-year career with CBRE includes more than 600 sales and lease transactions totaling more than $800 million. He is...

PMB Real Estate Services.(REAL ESTATE)(appointment of Glenn Martin)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... PMB Real Estate Services, a subsidiary of Pacific Medical Buildings, has announced the appointment of Glenn Martin to real estate portfolio manager. With four years in commercial property management and 11 years of sales and business...

Michael McCabe has joined Brecht Enterprises as manager of the business development center for the Escondido Brecht BMW and Brecht Mini automobile retail centers.(RETAIL)(appointment of Michael McCabe)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Michael McCabe has joined Brecht Enterprises as manager of the business development center for the Escondido Brecht BMW and Brecht Mini automobile retail centers. McCabe manages the purchase and lease client base as well as incoming telephone,...

Gregory Mueller.(EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT)(appointment of Gregory Mueller)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Gregory Mueller has been named partner and chief executive officer of Tucker Sadler Architects Inc. Mueller is known for his cutting-edge design and wealth of knowledge in the development arena and markets within the public and private sectors....

Feminist Gloria Steinem gives keynote address at Tea By the Sea gathering.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The local Center for Community Solutions recently honored businesses and community members as well as volunteers at the Eighth Annual Tea By the Sea, which featured Ms. Magazine co-founder and feminist leader Gloria Steinem as keynote speaker....

Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital's fifth annual Renaissance Ball was scheduled for March 31 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla to honor philanthropist Burl Mackenzie.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital's fifth annual Renaissance Ball was scheduled for March 31 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla to honor philanthropist Burl Mackenzie. Mackenzie serves on advisory boards of the Scripps Clinic and...

Casa de Amparo honored Oceanside-based OneSource Distributors Inc. at its Second Annual World Cup Grand Prix at the Del Mar Arena on March 24.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Casa de Amparo honored Oceanside-based OneSource Distributors Inc. at its Second Annual World Cup Grand Prix at the Del Mar Arena on March 24. "Casa de Amparo provides a refuge for neglected and abused children, and enables us the...

Mayor Jerry Sanders kicked off the Mayors for Meals Day campaign March 20 by delivering meals to senior citizens along with other mayors in the county and Meals on Wheels volunteers.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Mayor Jerry Sanders kicked off the Mayors for Meals Day campaign March 20 by delivering meals to senior citizens along with other mayors in the county and Meals on Wheels volunteers. Other mayors participating included Cheryl Cox of Chula...

The Grossmont Healthcare District, which supports various health-related programs and services in East County.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Grossmont Healthcare District, which supports various health-related programs and services in East County, was recently presented with the 2007 Visionary Award by the Home of Guiding Hands, an El Cajon nonprofit helping residents with...

The American Lung Association will celebrate 100 years in San Diego on April 28 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.(KUDOS)(American Lung Association to honor John Hawkins, Ron Roberts and Petco Park)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The American Lung Association will celebrate 100 years in San Diego on April 28 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The association will honor John Hawkins, president and CEO of Cloud 9 Shuttle; Ron Roberts, San Diego county supervisor; and...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently recognized the local offices of Waste Management Inc. at a special luncheon.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently recognized the local offices of Waste Management Inc. at a special luncheon. "We're very excited that we have been selected for this award and also to be a multi-year supporter of MADD," said Jason Rose,...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad honored Invitrogen Corp., Colby Geller and Eddie Serna as volunteers of the year at its seventh annual recognition dinner.(KUDOS)
April 2, 2007... The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad honored Invitrogen Corp., Colby Geller and Eddie Serna as volunteers of the year at its seventh annual recognition dinner. The awards recognize volunteer service given on behalf of area youth and the two...

Jenny and Sid Craig, co-founders of Jenny Craig International, have been presented with the Horatio Alger Award and inducted as lifetime members of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.(KUDOS)
April 2, 2007... Jenny and Sid Craig, co-founders of Jenny Craig International, have been presented with the Horatio Alger Award and inducted as lifetime members of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The group honors the achievements...

Business Week has ranked the University of San Diego School of Business Administration as one of the top undergraduate business programs in the nation.(KUDOS)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Business Week has ranked the University of San Diego School of Business Administration as one of the top undergraduate business programs in the nation. USD's undergraduate business program numbered 46 out of the top 50 programs listed by the...

Small Business Administration.(KUDOS)(Hany Girgis honored)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... The Small Business Administration has named Hany Girgis, CEO and founder of SkillStorm Inc., SmallBusiness Person of the Year. "I am extremely honored to be distinguished with such a prestigious award by the SBA," Girgis said. "I have been...

Top business news: March 23-29, 2007.(WEEK IN REVIEW)(Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awards $64 million contract to Serco Inc.)(Alion Science and Technology Corp. opens new office in San Diego)(Calendar)
April 2, 2007... Monday, March 26 Serco Serves Spawar: Serco Inc., a Vienna, Va.-based defense contractor, announced that the company was awarded a contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command worth $64 million after exercising all options....