San Diego Business Journal articles from July 2008

San Diego Business Journal archives from July 2008

Air travelers irked: Lindbergh field passengers clearing many airline industry hurdles.(cancellation of flights)
July 7, 2008... One day in early spring Dennis Lombardi thought he'd seen it all as far as airline industry woes go. When 2,500 American Airlines flights were canceled during a 72-hour Federal Aviation Administration audit in April, Lombardi's was one of...

Let the buyer seeking bargains on foreclosed homes beware: lowball offers on bank-owned properties won't seal the deal.
July 7, 2008... Bank-owned homes recycling back into the market after foreclosure are being priced well below market value in order to solicit multiple bids, which in some cases exceed their original asking price, agents and analysts say. Brian Yui, chief...

Correction.(Correction notice)
July 7, 2008... An article published in the June 30 edition of the Business Journal incorrectly named the general contractor of the $147 million expansion of the Classic Residence by Hyatt. The San Diego office of Milpitas-based Devcon Construction Inc....

Corvette Diner moving to Liberty Station.(SDBJ INSIDER)
July 7, 2008... On the move with the latest news! The Cohn Restaurant Group is moving its popular '50s-themed eatery Corvette Diner to Liberty Station from Hillcrest next summer, reports Chief Executive Officer David Cohn. He blames the lack of parking in the...

Manchester Financial Group scouting investment partners.
July 7, 2008... For anyone with the ability to obtain some serious financing, developer Doug Manchester is offering a piece of the action in his hotels. Manchester wants to take on investment partners in his 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt, the city's...

Dataskill to purchase Silicon Space, acquire new technical talent: need for talent driving purchase.(Dataskill Inc. and Silicon Space Inc.)
July 7, 2008... Two longtime local technology companies are joining forces. Dataskill Inc., a provider of data management services and software that has been here since 1984, said July 1 that it is buying Silicon Space LLC, a software applications service...

Jet Source acquiring aviation firm.(Western Flight)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Jet Source, a Carlsbad-based corporate jet charter company, said July 1 it is acquiring Western Flight, a another fixed-base charter operator, for an undisclosed amount. Both are based at the McClellan-Palomar Airport and provide more than...

Internet ad execs conflicted over proposed top-level domain name changes: current system supports limited number of options.
July 7, 2008... On June 26 in Paris, Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, or ICANN, approved expanding Web address extensions, or "top-level domains," to include generic words and names in international scripts. The existing system only supports...

Pettit Kohn moves to Carmel Valley.(Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC has relocated its San Diego office to the Torrey Reserve business complex in Carmel Valley. The firm said the additional space will accommodate the growing demands of its expanding client base. The new address is...

The Danger of Botnets.(Ask the EXPERTS)
July 7, 2008... A couple of months ago I shared a little information about whet bots and botnets are. I promised to explain o bit more about why bots are dangerous. To recap, a bot is o program than runs on your computer and allows someone else to control your...

Local gyms not feeling crunch of recession so far: club memberships up, including YMCA branches.
July 7, 2008... As businesses tighten their belts while riding out rocky times, San Diegans remain worried enough with their waistlines to keep the health club industry afloat. Alden Perando, manager of UrbanBody Gym & Juice Bar in Hillcrest, says...

Local entrepreneurs want to do more than just have fun.(RETAIL)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The former owner of Family Fitness Centers, which was acquired in 1995 to create 24 Hour Fitness, is applying her business background and prowess to something a little more... glittery. It's All About The Girl, a party store catering to...

Pinkberry opens in Hard Rock Hotel.(RETAIL)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... If It Can Make It There... : Pinkberry, the Los Angeles frozen yogurt franchise that has gained a cultlike following in cities such as Los Angeles and New York, brought its flavor to San Diego on June 30. Located at the Gaslamp Quarter's...

Leap takes on $550m in debt to expand in St. Louis, Las Vegas.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
July 7, 2008... Leap Wireless International Inc. needs cash, lots of it, as its subsidiary Cricket Communications expands into new wireless markets like St. Louis and Las Vegas. Last month, to get the money needed to build out new networks, the company...

Sempra invests $2.34b in natural gas pipeline between Rockies, Oregon.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Sempra Energy)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Sempra Buys Quarter Interest In Pipeline: Sempra Energy, which continues its effort to get approval for the Sunrise Powerlink high-voltage transmission line that would carry electricity across the Anza-Borrego Desert, said earlier this month it...

SYS Technologies Inc. shareholders approved the sale of the defense contractor to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... SYS Technologies Inc. shareholders approved the sale of the defense contractor to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. The deal valued SYS at $53 million at the time it was announced. Send any news of locally based public companies to...

DEI Holdings Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Directed Electronics Inc.'s shareholders voted to change company name)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Directed Electronics Inc.'s shareholders voted to change its name to DEI Holdings Inc. Send any news of locally based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can be reached at 858-277-6359.

DiVX Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... DivX Inc. said it has agreed to a deal with Sony Pictures Television International that allows online retailers in international markets to offer Sony's films and TV content for secure downloading in its format. Send any news of locally...

WD-40 Co.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... WD-40 Co. declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share payable July 31 to stockholders of record on July 17. Send any news of locally based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can be reached at...

Ashworth Inc.(Ticker Takes)
July 7, 2008... Ashworth Inc. reported second quarter net earnings of $900,000 on revenue of $57.8 million. That compared to a net loss of $2.5 million on revenue of $59.8 million for the like quarter of last year. Send any news of locally based public...

Overland Storage Inc.(Ticker Takes)
July 7, 2008... Overland Storage Inc. said J.F. Shea Co. Inc., a Los Angeles area construction firm, selected Overland's data protection library systems.

Qualcomm Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Gene Marcial of Business Week highlighted Qualcomm Inc. stock recently, saying developments involving next-generation, or 3G, cell phones portends positive results for the wireless chip maker. Another stock analyst put a 12-month target on QCOM...

Nascent Wine Co.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Nascent Wine Co. said it signed a letter of intent to sell Palermo Italian Foods LLC to a group of investors led by Palermo's current president, Victor Palermo. Send any news of locally based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at...

Patriot Scientific Corp.(Ticker Takes)(NuPower Semiconductor)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Patriot Scientific Corp. entered into an agreement with NuPower Semiconductor of Newport Beach to commercialize its power management technology. Send any news of locally based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com....

ideaEdge Inc.(Ticker Takes)(appointment of Joe Abrams )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... ideaEdge Inc. said Joe Abrams joined its board of directors. Send any news of locally based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can be reached at 858-277-6359.

TAG accountancy acquires local software outfit.(TECHNOLOGY)
July 7, 2008... TAG, a San Diego-based accounting and accounting software consultancy, announced on June 30 its acquisition of Contractor Software Corp., a local accounting software developer for the construction industry. While financial details of the...

ITatOnce makes its trek westward.(TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... IT Firm Heads West: ITatOnce, an information technology provider, recently relocated to San Diego County. The former East Coast company headed by engineer Yury Borukh planned to open its Rancho Bernardo office June 30. The company offers...

Nike Joins Networking Loop: Loop'd Network.(TECHNOLOGY)
July 7, 2008... Nike Joins Networking Loop: Loop'd Network, a San Diego-based social network for action sports, launched an online community for Nike Inc. this month. The Nike 6.0 community, at loopd. com/nike6, is geared to athletes participating in surf,...

Atlanta law firm merges into west coast market.(LAW)(Troutman Sanders LLP)(Ross, Dixon & Bell L.L.P.)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Top Atlanta law firm Troutman Sanders LLP is coming to Southern California. The firm announced June 25 it is entering the San Diego market by merging with Ross, Dixon & Bell LLP, a law firm with roots in San Diego that stretch back to...

City hopes to be looking over cloverleaf I-5 design.(ENCINITAS)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The city paid $730,000 for a study recently to convince the California Department of Transportation to help pay for more design improvements to the Encinitas Boulevard interchange on Interstate 5. The city and state agree on the designs for...

Finally, Ledcor Building San Elijo Hills Center.(SAN MARCOS )(Ledcor Industries Inc. hired San Elijo Hills Development Co.)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The long-awaited town center in the city's San Elijo Hills master-planned community is taking shape. Construction is under way on the first phase of the 40,000-square-foot, mixed-use project. San Elijo Hills Town Center LLC hired Ledcor...

Freight transporter targets name change.(SAN DIEGO)(Mainfreight Ltd.)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Target Logistic Services said June 27 that it is changing its name to Mainfreight this month, reflecting the name of its new parent company. Mainfreight, a New Zealand transportation company, acquired the Carson-based freight forwarder and...

Sonic burger to heat up county restaurant scene.(VISTA)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The county's first Sonic Burger restaurant is coming following approval of a 40-year lease by the City Council on June 24. Sonic, based in Oklahoma City, is known for its 1950s-style burger joints that use carhops as well as drive-through...

Charities playing starring role in AMC movie camp.(CHULA VISTA)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The AMC Otay Ranch 12, in the Otay Ranch Town Center, hosts a summer movie camp for children each Wednesday through Aug. 6. Admission proceeds will benefit Variety--The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute, according to the AMC Web...

Schaar planting seeds for proposed garden project.(DEL MAR)
July 7, 2008... The City Council was scheduled to review several applications June 30, including the draft environmental impact report, related to the proposed mixed-use Garden Del Mar project on Camino del Mar. The project by owner Schaar Homes and...

Seen after hours: HR Professionals Awards 2008.(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... A good time was had by all at the Business Journal's first-ever Human Resources Professional of the Year Awards held June 18 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. More than 500 professionals from HR departments representing businesses and...

Rogue's Burger Lounge to get cooking on the island.(CORONADO)(Rogue Restaurants Inc.)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... La Jolla-based Rogue Restaurants Inc. has chosen a location on the island for its third Burger Lounge eatery. The company plans to open its store at 922 Orange Ave. in late July. Its other two restaurants are in downtown La Jolla and...

City: tax rate hike needed to provide key services.(LA MESA)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... City officials are considering a sales tax increase for the November ballot to help offset budget deficits associated with a slowing economy. If voters approve the three-quarter-cent increase, it would up the city's sales tax to 8.5 percent....

Decision on sales tax may affect public safety jobs.(EL CAJON)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The City Council is expected to vote this month on whether to put a sales tax increase on the November ballot. If voters approve the half-cent increase, it would boost the city's sales tax rate to 8.75 percent. City Manager Kathi Henry...

Keating Hotel books top honor from magazine.(SAN DIEGO)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The Keating Hotel, a 35-room property in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, was named one of the "33 Best New Hotels for Business" in a recent edition of Fortune magazine. Opened in March 2007, the hotel and its basement bar and lounge were...

Cost-cutting measures to impact workers, schools.(POWAY)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The Poway Unified School District board approved the 2008-09 budget June 23, which includes $259 million in expenditures and $10.7 million in cuts, according to district officials. Officials say transportation, elementary school libraries...

Groups form luxurious, international alliance.(CARLSBAD)(Allied International and Associated Luxury Hotels Inc.)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Allied International, a destination management company with offices throughout Europe, the United States and elsewhere, has formed an alliance with Associated Luxury Hotels International. Allied International was formed in November when...

Region's recent world-class events show real economy.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)
July 7, 2008... San Diego has recently been center stage for two world-class events--the U.S. Open and BIO 2008 gathering. These two events focused the world's spotlight on our region for two distinctively different reasons. One is the super bowl of golf...

Video on the 'net is light years away from its precursor, the newsreel: businesses use the medium to advertise jobs, products and promote their histories.(INTERNET/WEB TECHNOLOGIES)
July 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Internet video is a burgeoning cultural phenomenon. The 2008 presidential campaign has given Internet viewers a scene of Amber Lee Ettinger, also known as the Obama Girl, singing a ditty called, "I Got a Crush on...

New wave of video firms enhance mobility and motion of Internet: advertising expected to evolve online and reach wider audience.(INTERNET/WEB TECHNOLOGIES)
July 7, 2008... In the years ahead, watch for the Internet to move away from content that stands still. The Internet is moving toward video, says Robert Craghead, owner of Ten Stories, a San Diego-based video and film production company. "We see the...

Computer tech's novel take on it services has caretaker applications: virtual office a vital tool for managing elder care franchise.(INTERNET/WEB TECHNOLOGIES)
July 7, 2008... It's funny how one thing can lead to another. A trip into the franchise world opened up new vistas for 51-year-old Bill Mathis. The Lakeside resident was a chief technology officer with more than 20 years of experience when he decided...

Peripheral-maker Mad Catz closes out year with reduced sales, net income.(INTERNET/WEB TECHNOLOGIES)(Financial report)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Mad Catz Interactive Inc., a San Diego maker of computer peripherals mainly for video games, reported net income of $3.2 million for its fiscal year ended March 31 in a report on June 30. That compared to its net income of $3.7 million for...

Web development and design firms.(INTERNET/WEB TECHNOLOGIES)(Directory)
July 7, 2008... WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN FIRMS Ranked by number of local employees as of June 1, 2008 Number of full-time ...

Internet service providers.(INTERNET/WEB TECHNOLOGIES)(Directory)
July 7, 2008... INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Ranked by number of local employees as of June 1, 2008 Number of local Rank Company ...

BAE Systems breaks ground on Liberty Station building.(BAE SYSTEMS PLC)
July 7, 2008... BAE Systems plc, a defense contractor that employs 3,000 in the region, said it will add as many as 300 local employees next year. The British-based concern held a groundbreaking ceremony July 1 at one of its newest facilities in Point...

Legal notice.(Public notice)
July 7, 2008... FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2008-017356 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: JDKell Personal Assistants 5258 Cobb Place San Diego, CA San Diego 92117 THIS BUSINESS IS HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: Diane L....

Office space in Golden Triangle worth its weight in gold.(REAL ESTATE)(purchase of Genesee Executive Plaza )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Genesee Executive Plaza has been purchased for $56 million in a joint venture between Janez Group of San Diego and PCCP LLC of El Segundo, the companies said July 1. The 159,000-square-foot complex on Genesee Avenue in the La Jolla Golden...

Lack of credit wreaks havoc on commercial real estate market.(REAL ESTATE)
July 7, 2008... Crisis Of Confidence: Credit for commercial real estate remains frozen due to the subprime fiasco, even though commercial delinquencies are historically low, according to Cushman & Wakefield Inc.'s San Diego Real Estate Finance Group. At...

Shoreham-Viewridge LLC sold the Governor Tech Center, located at 5010 Shoreham Place in University City, to DPR Construction Inc. for $6.85 million.(SALES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Shoreham-Viewridge LLC sold the Governor Tech Center, located at 5010 Shoreham Place in University City, to DPR Construction Inc. for $6.85 million. The single-story, multi-tenant office building totals 33,700 rentable square feet and is 70...

Little Italy Center purchased a 2,700-square-foot ground floor retail suite at Piazza D'Oro, located at 3402 Piazza D' Oro Way in Oceanside, for $795,000.(SALES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Little Italy Center purchased a 2,700-square-foot ground floor retail suite at Piazza D'Oro, located at 3402 Piazza D' Oro Way in Oceanside, for $795,000. The buyer represented itself. The seller, K. Hovnanian at Piazza D'Oro LLC, was...

CK Riverdale Investments LLC purchased 55,800 square feet of industrial space from Riverdale Park Associates for $5.8 million.(SALES)(CK Riverdale Investments LLC )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... CK Riverdale Investments LLC purchased 55,800 square feet of industrial space from Riverdale Park Associates for $5.8 million. The property is located at 6302-6356 Riverdale St. in Del Cerro. Lindsey Kalal of Kalal Investment Realty represented...

Ryan Cos. US Inc. sold 6,875 square feet of office space to 250 Riverview LLC for $1.75 million.(SALES)(Grubb and Ellis Co. represents as the buyer and CB Richard Ellis Inc. represents as the seller)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Ryan Cos. US Inc. sold 6,875 square feet of office space to 250 Riverview LLC for $1.75 million. The property is located at 250 Riverview Parkway in Santee. Ken Ruppert and Kerry Schimpf of Grubb & Ellis represented the buyer. CB Richard Ellis...

Telesis Development Group bought 58,800 square feet of industrial space from Jolanda Jimenez for $1,050,000.(SALES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Telesis Development Group bought 58,800 square feet of industrial space from Jolanda Jimenez for $1,050,000. The property is located at 2205 Otay Center Drive in Nestor. Regan Tully of Grubb & Ellis represented the buyer and seller.

The city of San Diego sold Dr. Stayboldt 2,300 square feet of multifamily space located at 505-517 W. Maple St. in Hillcrest for $751,000.(SALES)(RE/MAX Properties Inc. represents as the buyer and Grubb and Ellis Co. represents as the seller)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The city of San Diego sold Dr. Stayboldt 2,300 square feet of multifamily space located at 505-517 W. Maple St. in Hillcrest for $751,000. Ray Adams of Grubb & Ellis represented the seller. Matt Giacalone of Re/Max Real Estate represented the...

Ambit Biosciences signed an $11 million, six-year lease renewal and expansion for 54,924 square feet of office space at 4215 Sorrento Valley Blvd. in Sorrento Valley.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Ambit Biosciences signed an $11 million, six-year lease renewal and expansion for 54,924 square feet of office space at 4215 Sorrento Valley Blvd. in Sorrento Valley. The two-story laboratory facility was re-leased from Biomed Realty. Dave...

System4 signed a five-year, $128,000 lease for 1,917 square feet of office space located at 1945 Camino Vida Roble in Carlsbad.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... System4 signed a five-year, $128,000 lease for 1,917 square feet of office space located at 1945 Camino Vida Roble in Carlsbad. Bill Maloney of Lee & Associates represented the lessee. The lessor, The Betty Ann Robinson Trust, was represented...

CORT Business Services Corp. has signed a 96-month, $3.35 million lease for 46,846 square feet of industrial space at 9404 Cabot Drive in Mira Mesa.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... CORT Business Services Corp. has signed a 96-month, $3.35 million lease for 46,846 square feet of industrial space at 9404 Cabot Drive in Mira Mesa. The lessor, Westcore Properties, was represented by Brad Tecca of Grubb & Ellis. CORT Business...

Two leases with a combined value of $915,155 have been signed at BeachWalk, a 53,415-square-foot, two-level retail center located on 437 S. Highway 101 in Solana Beach.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Two leases with a combined value of $915,155 have been signed at BeachWalk, a 53,415-square-foot, two-level retail center located on 437 S. Highway 101 in Solana Beach. Haute Yoga signed a five-year, $590,988 lease for 3,427 square feet of...

The UPS Store signed a five-year, $162,598 lease renewal for 1,917 square feet of retail space located at 7918 El Cajon Blvd. in La Mesa.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The UPS Store signed a five-year, $162,598 lease renewal for 1,917 square feet of retail space located at 7918 El Cajon Blvd. in La Mesa. Eric Myers and Robert Murray of Lee & Associates represented the lessor, Euston Homes, and the lessee.

San Diego Regional Training Center has leased 3,623 square feet of office space at 6155 Cornerstone Court in Sorrento Valley from Sorrento Mesa Office Building LP.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... San Diego Regional Training Center has leased 3,623 square feet of office space at 6155 Cornerstone Court in Sorrento Valley from Sorrento Mesa Office Building LP. The property, leased for five years at $424,604, will be used for a professional...

Larabee Gienapp Larabee APC has leased 2,000 square feet of office space at 2120 Fourth Ave. in downtown San Diego from Hayetito Inc.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Larabee Gienapp Larabee APC has leased 2,000 square feet of office space at 2120 Fourth Ave. in downtown San Diego from Hayetito Inc. The property is leased for three years at $131,600. The lessee was represented by John Bucher of John Bucher...

Celadon Group Inc., a restaurant group, has leased 5,765 square feet of office space from Wonderhaus LP for $383,673.(LEASES)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Celadon Group Inc., a restaurant group, has leased 5,765 square feet of office space from Wonderhaus LP for $383,673. The property, located at 241 14th St. in downtown San Diego, is leased for five years. The lessee was represented by Michael...

San Diego public stocks.(MARKETplace)(Statistical table)
July 7, 2008... Index Watch Net Index 7/01/08 6/24/08 Change % Change San Diego Business Journal Index 1567.63 1570.60 -2.97 -0.19% Dow Jones Industrial ...

Executive profile: Bill Garland.
July 7, 2008... Bill Garland is owner of NiteLites of San Diego, a company that provides outdoor lighting services to commercial and residential clients. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY Essential business philosophy: Underpromise and over-deliver. Best way...

KMA Architecture & Engineering.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of Andrew Carlos and William Karrasch)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... KMA Architecture & Engineering has promoted Andrew Carlos and William Karrasch to associates. Carlos brings 17 years of commercial and retail design, and historical residential preservation experience to the firm. Karrasch is a Leadership in...

San Diego Community College District.(EDUCATION)(appointment of Otto Lee)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Otto Lee has been named vice chancellor of the San Diego Community College District. Lee holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Polytechnic University in New York, a master's degree in aeronautics and astronautics from the...

J. Craig Venter Institute.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)(appointment of Robert Friedman)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The J. Craig Venter Institute has named Robert Friedman deputy director of its La Jolla facility Friedman will oversee daily operation of the facility and 40 staff members and scientists who are engaged in synthetic, environmental and human...

California Volunteers Board of Commissioners.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)(appointment of Sue Carter)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Volunteer San Diego Executive Director Sue Carter has been appointed to the CaliforniaVolunteers Board of Commissioners by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 25-member board serves as the California Volunteers' governing body. Its roles include...

National Multiple Sclerosis Society.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)(appointment of Rich Israel)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The Pacific South Coast chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has named Rich Israel its president. Before joining the society, Israel served as vice president of strategic partnerships with Mindgruve Inc.

Escondido Chamber of Commerce.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)(appointment of Tom Hogarty)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Tom Hogarty, founder and principal of Hogarty Communications, has been elected chairman of the board of the Escondido Chamber of Commerce. He will serve a one-year term.

SeQual Technologies Inc.(HEALTH CARE AND BIOTECH)(promotion of Ron Richard )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... SeQual Technologies Inc., a San Diego manufacturer of medical equipment, has promoted Ron Richard to chief executive officer. Richard has replaced Jim Bixby, who will continue to have a seat on the board of directors. Richard joined the...

Illumina Inc.(HEALTH CARE AND BIOTECH)(appointment of Fredrick Cierie )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Illumina Inc. has appointed Fredrick Cierie to vice president of quality assurance and regulatory affairs. Cleric will be responsible for managing and enhancing Illumina's comprehensive quality systems strategy to support the development,...

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP.(LAW)(Sharon Madere and Clancy Mendoza)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP has hired Sharon Madere and Clancy Mendoza. Madere has joined the firm as an associate in the corporate, mergers and acquisitions and securities practice in the San Diego office. Madere comes to the firm...

San Diego County Bar Foundation.(LAW)(Joseph Ergastolo, James Hill, Timothy Richardson)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... The San Diego County Bar Foundation has elected Joseph Ergastolo, James Hill, Timothy Richardson and Debra Buljat to its board of directors. Ergastolo, a partner at the law firm of Wright & L'Estrange, specializes in complex litigation in state...

Bailey Gardiner.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(appointment of Ian Graham )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Bailey Gardiner has hired Ian Graham as executive creative director. As creative leader of the agency, Graham has hired Nik Helgaas as art director and Lindsay Cliett as copywriter. Francis Floro has also been hired as a designer and Callan...

Innovative Employee Solutions.(MISCELLANEOUS)(promotion of Darlene Bruder and Gaby Mergenthal )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Innovative Employee Solutions, which offers payroll and human resources administrative services, has promoted Darlene Bruder from vice president of operations to executive vice president. Gaby Mergenthal has been promoted from vice president of...

Sequoia Communications.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(promotion of Reza Kasnavi and Duncan Pilgrim)(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Sequoia Communications has promoted Reza Kasnavi and Duncan Pilgrim. Kasnavi has been named vice president of product management. He previously served as director of product development and has 11 years of experience in the semiconductor...

Enaxis Consulting.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Kevin Leusing )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Enaxis Consulting has hired Kevin Leusing as a senior manager. Leusing has 18 years of experience in solution design and delivery leadership. He will serve as a business development leader and client engagement adviser for Enaxis.

Dynalectric.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Channey Doud )(Brief article)
July 7, 2008... Dynalectric has named Channey Doud executive vice president. Doud will be responsible for the daily operations and lead all aspects of the construction, service and systems groups.