San Diego Business Journal articles from June 2008

San Diego Business Journal archives from June 2008

Shipyard blues: critics blast hotel, retail proposal at marine terminal: tourism uses incompatible with working waterfront, association says.
June 2, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Though better known for its beaches, San Diego serves as one of two megaports for the Navy and is home to the largest shipbuilding yard on the West Coast, operated by General Dynamics Nassco. In recent years,...

Scripps receives $20 million to speed the pace of research: portion of the funds to be spent on diabetes education.(Scripps Translational Science Institute )
June 2, 2008... A highly competitive National Institutes of Health grant designed to accelerate the pace of moving basic science from the laboratory to the patient will give the Scripps Translational Science Institute access to $20 million over five years. ...

Natural gas bringing Royale rewards to energy powerhouse: insiders say commodities still a very risky business.
June 2, 2008... Taking a gamble on natural gas has paid off for a local energy company, although predictions of how long the ride will last remain inconclusive. San Diego-based Royale Energy Inc. reported a 69 percent jump in its stock value in a May 15...

Burnham trustee launches fund to help guide research: investments to steer ideas through 'valley of Death'.
June 2, 2008... A newly established venture philanthropy fund set up by longtime charitable donor and Burnham Institute for Medical Research trustee Arthur Brody is allowing Burnham a chance to invest in the science and technologies it had a hand in...

Corrections.
June 2, 2008... MJE Marketing Services Inc. should have ranked No. 17 on the 2008 Advertising Agencies list published in the May 19 issue. The San Jose-based firm had $1.40 million in gross income for fiscal year 2007. Clearpoint Agency Inc., which ranked...

Kermit, Carlsbad Chamber now green.(SDBJ INSIDER)
June 2, 2008... OK, OK, OK... so the insider got beat on the scoop about failed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney house shopping in La Jolla. But did you know that Cindy McCain, John McCain's wife, is also house hunting in the high net-worth...

Maker of Predator moving to Poway from Rancho Bernardo: General Atomics Division Growing, needs more space.(General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.)
June 2, 2008... Citing increased demand for its product, a Rancho Bernardo manufacturer will pull up stakes this year and move to Poway, where there's more room to grow. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. makes the remote-control Predator spy...

Demand for biotech labs driving down commercial vacancies: 'Sorrento Mesa and Sorrento Valley have been picked clean'.
June 2, 2008... Demand for lab space among midsize biotech companies is steadily pushing vacancies downward, perhaps below 6 percent this year, and prompting more subdivision-conversions of large space, according to Cushman & Wakefield Inc. real estate...

Gaslamp, La Mesa billiard halls go on the market.(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Two Joltin' Joe's that are operated as event centers and upscale billiard halls were put up for sale in late May. The offering price for the Gaslamp Quarter location on Fourth Avenue near Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center is...

Law prohibits insurers from using genetic data to deny coverage: firms can't discriminate based on individuals' predisposition to disease.
June 2, 2008... A simple cheek swab and a few hundred dollars can reveal a person's predisposition to everything from breast cancer to hair loss. The information is fairly easy to obtain and is becoming more simplistic to process, in part because of...

Qualcomm hopes BREW is on tap for mobile applications.(binary runtime environment for wireless)
June 2, 2008... What can BREW do for you? That was the question San Diego-based Qualcomm Inc. left on the minds of nearly 2,500 visitors at its 8th annual conference May 28-30. The gathering centered on Qualcomm's BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless)...

Security conference pairs technology, defense sectors: trade show and contest aside, it's all about networking.
June 2, 2008... Up to 60 defense technology firms, including many based here in the San Diego region, will showcase products for government and commercial use at the fifth annual Security Summit scheduled for June 4 and 5 at Liberty Station. The Security...

U.S. Open buzz driving big business for local retailers: golf makers introduce drivers for spring season.(Callaway Golf Co.)
June 2, 2008... As San Diego golf fans anticipate the first U.S. Open Championship to tee off in their own backyard, golf manufacturers and retailers say its impact will vary for individual companies. The U.S. Golf Association's 2008 Open is scheduled to...

Community learns what a difference $47m, spirit can make: Jacobs Center offers job training, meeting space in former blighted neighborhood.(Jacobs Foundation)
June 2, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With help from a local nonprofit, a San Diego neighborhood once blighted and unsafe is building a reputation as a model of how to turn things around. "There's been a lot of physical changes, but the most...

Tioga's treatment for digestive disorders shows promise in tests.(BIOTECH)
June 2, 2008... Midstage data on an investigational drug being developed by Tioga Pharmaceuticals Inc. showed promising results for treating irritable bowel syndrome, a common and chronic gastrointestinal disorder thought to afflict as many as one in five...

Stock exchange to jump-start financing of Somaxon's sleep aid.(BIOTECH)(Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Financial Boost For Somaxon: Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a psychiatric and neurological drug developer based in Del Mar, said May 23 that it entered into a financial arrangement that will give the company access to as much as $65 million to...

Take advantage of lean times, get tough to increase business.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)(Column)
June 2, 2008... I have always been a glass is half full guy versus a half-empty glass guy. Along that line, I want to put some thoughts on the table about taking advantage of lean economic times to increase your business. Yes, I said increase your...

San Diego magazine debuts online version--for $12.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... When San Diego Magazine's June issue hits subscribers' mailboxes, it will also hit the Web, offering consumers a choice for the first time. The digital version became available for preview at sandiegomagazine.com at the beginning of June....

May I carry your bags?(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(Brief article)(Column)
June 2, 2008... May I Carry Your Bags? Talk about a clever marketing tactic. Loews Hotels is advertising a "Baggage Buy Back" that reimburses guests the $15 checked baggage fee that American Airlines is tacking on to the price of tickets. All of the hotel...

Going remote: The 33 employees of JHG-Townsend.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Going Remote: The 33 employees of JHG-Townsend, a local public relations and marketing firm, is launching a green program, "Virtual Fridays," that will allow its 33 employees to work remotely on Fridays this summer, said CEO Jayne Hancock. ...

Fashion Valley gets true religion: the apparel company.(RETAIL)(True Religion Apparel Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... True Religion Apparel Inc., an American premium clothing brand, announced May 22 the opening of a new retail store at San Diego's Fashion Valley mall. The 1,744-square-foot boutique offers the full True Religion collection for men, women...

Sempra board rejects bid to OK executive pay packages: directors vote bump in annual dividend.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
June 2, 2008... Given the excessive compensation executives of many public firms receive, you'd think a shareholder proposal to ratify such pay packages would receive near unanimous support. But that hasn't been the case. Take, for example, Sempra Energy,...

Sempra Energy.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Sempra Energy's board approved a 12-cent per share annual dividend increase last month, bringing the annual dividend to $1.40. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. obtained a $20 million credit line from Pacific Western Bank.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Rubio's Restaurants Inc. obtained a $20 million credit line from Pacific Western Bank, with an initial interest rate of 5.25 percent. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

Waytronx Inc.(Ticker Takes)(acquisation of CUI Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Waytronx Inc. acquired Portland, Ore.-based CUI Inc. for $37.5 million in cash, equity and $14 million note. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

Leap Wireless International Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Cricket Communications, the main subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc., recalled 285,000 cell phones because of a glitch that caused audio problems when dialing 911. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike...

Intuit Inc., which operates its TurboTax subsidiary here.(Ticker Takes)
June 2, 2008... Intuit Inc., which operates its TurboTax subsidiary here, reported net income of $444 million for its third quarter, up 21 percent from the like quarter of 2007. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail...

Cubic Corp.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Cubic Corp. said it was awarded a training support contract from the U.S. Marine Corps with a potential value of $166 million. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

DivX Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... DivX Inc. rang the closing bell at the Nasdaq market site in New York's Times Square on May 27. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

Kintera Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Kintera Inc. said it received notice from Nasdaq that it does not comply with minimum requirements of at least $10 million in shareholders' equity. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at...

Volcano Corp.(Ticker Takes)(acquisation of Novelis Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Volcano Corp. acquired Atlanta-based Novelis Inc. for $12 million in cash, and possibly another $3 million if the firm meets certain goals. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

SAIC Inc.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... SAIC Inc. held its annual shareholder meeting May 30 in Northern Virginia. Send any news about San Diego-based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com.

Mesa Distributing sold; businessman reflects on stadium.
June 2, 2008... Mesa Distributing, the largest beer distributorship in San Diego, has been officially acquired by Reyes Holdings LLC, a Chicago-area firm that is among the largest privately held companies in the nation. Following the transaction's...

Carlyle's arrival to have minimal impact on Booz Allen office.(Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... The pending acquisition of the majority of Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.'s government contracting unit by the Carlyle Group, a private equity giant, won't change much for its San Diego office, says the unit's top local officer. "It will...

What's a botnet?(Ask the EXPERTS)(Survey)
June 2, 2008... In a recent survey by the National Cybersecurity Alliance it was reported that 71 percent of computer users have never heard the phrase "botnet" before. To me this is a startlingly high percentage. I strive to explain technical concepts in...

Quilt shop purchase might make worker's wallet fat.(VISTA)(Fat Quarters Quilt Shop)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Fat Quarters Quilt Shop has a new owner following last month's sale of the business to Michelle Joyner by Roma Olberding, who owned and managed the store for about three years. The purchase price was not disclosed. Joyner has worked at the...

Palomar station project not sprinting forward.(SAN MARCOS)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Opponents of the Palomar Station project were dealt a setback last month when the San Diego Superior Court rejected their complaint that the city had not adequately considered the public health impacts of 333 condominiums in a largely...

City lands more space for proposed college campus.(CHULA VISTA)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... A long planned four-year university and technology park in the eastern part of the city got closer to reality May 20 when the City Council received 160 acres conveyed by landowner JPB Development. In exchange for the land, the landowners...

City Council opposes possible ballot measure.(CORONADO)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... The City Council has come out against a proposed ballot measure that would open the door to hotel, restaurant and retail development across San Diego Bay at the San Diego Unified Port District's freight terminal. The proposal could also include...

Chamber to wear heart on its sleeve at June 6 benefit.(OCEANSIDE)
June 2, 2008... The Chamber of Commerce plans to host a wine tasting and silent auction June 6 to benefit the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation's cause of fighting heart disease and stroke. A donation of $40 per person is requested for the event at the...

$1 million-plus project to spruce up palm avenue.(IMPERIAL BEACH)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Quick, what would you pay to move two dozen queen and Mexican fan palms? The city is being quoted prices from $1,000 to $2,400 per tree. The tree-moving project is part of the city's plan to remake and repave the end of Palm Avenue...

Oceanside mom sets up shops online: e-commerce experience adds value to Web site consulting services.(DIGITAL MEDIA: Online Advertising)
June 2, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four years ago when Oceanside resident Staci Brillhart became a mom, she was not ready to give up a career. Armed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a computer and a supportive husband, she launched an online...

Video production companies: ranked by 2007 total video production gross revenue.(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
June 2, 2008... VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANIES Ranked by 2007 total video production gross revenue Gross revenue: ...

Driving traffic to online storefronts half the battle of ringing up sales: spending on Search-Engine marketing expected to grow to $25b in 2011.
June 2, 2008... E-commerce is booming. The U.S. Census Bureau reported online sales in the nation for the first quarter of 2008 was $33.8 billion, up from the $29.8 billion for the same quarter last year. If you are not using a commercial broker to find...

Online marketer makes Web sites 'readable' for visually impaired: target stores charged with violating ADA accessibility mandates.(Search Engine Optimization Inc.)
June 2, 2008... Garry Grant, president and chief executive officer of Carlsbad-based Search Engine Optimization Inc., is doing more than improving his clients' visibility online. He's helping them reach out to a new demographic, one that cannot navigate...

Geary exec helps companies tap the potential of the Internet.(Interview)(Company overview)
June 2, 2008... A native of Karlsruhe, Germany, 34-year-old Andreas Roell is the chief executive officer and president of Geary Interactive, a San Diego-based online marketing agency. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Founded in 2000, Geary has a staff of 68 and...

Legal notice.
June 2, 2008... FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2008-012226 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: G&Y Cleaning Squad G&Y Final Touch 9115 Judicial Dr. Apt. 4108 San Diego, CA San Diego 92122 9115 Judicial Dr. Apt. 4108 San...

Housing Group affirms commitment to build affordable homes.(REAL ESTATE)(Affirmed Housing Group )
June 2, 2008... Affirmed Housing Group recently purchased a downtown property to build what it calls the largest affordable housing project in the state--a 23 floor high-rise at 1050 B St. It's also the first wholly affordable housing high-rise in San...

Family units offer gateway for low-income households.(REAL ESTATE)(Wermers Construction Co.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... More Low-Income Housing: Another affordable housing development opened in downtown San Diego recently. The 42-unit Gateway Family Apartments, located in the Barrio Logan redevelopment project area at 16th Street, is four stories with...

Hot wiring.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Hot Wiring: Legislators want to make it more difficult for metal thieves to pillage and profit from stolen metal and copper wiring. A bill by Central Valley Assemblyman Tom Berryhill, R-Modesto, and co-sponsored by 36 Assembly members,...

Bosa develops artistic space downtown for San Diego State University. (PROGRESS REPORT).(Bosa Development Corp.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Bosa Development, developers of the Electra residential tower in downtown San Diego, says interior space improvements are under way in San Diego State University's 2,800-square-foot art gallery. SDSU's space within Electra, located at 700...

Roel Construction finishes $1.7M project in Poway.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Roel Construction has completed a $1.7 million tenant improvement project for Poway Academy of Hair Design, located at 13266 Poway Road in Poway. The 20,000-square-foot renovation was completed in three phases and included structural work,...

Leasing is under way on Harmony Grove Industrial Park, a 36,500-square-foot, multi-tenant industrial park being developed by Pacific Realty Advisors in Escondido.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Leasing is under way on Harmony Grove Industrial Park, a 36,500-square-foot, multi-tenant industrial park being developed by Pacific Realty Advisors in Escondido. The project, located at 1291 Pacific Oaks Place, is under construction, with...

Carlsbad-based home builder Barratt American is launching the Barratt American Custom Home Division.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Carlsbad-based home builder Barratt American is launching the Barratt American Custom Home Division, building custom-designed homes for clients instead of the traditional pre-designed models. Barratt says it was inspired to launch the...

SCS Engineers, an environmental contracting firm, provided Amcal Multi-Housing Inc. with environmental consulting services for its new affordable housing development in Barrio Logan.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Engineers Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... SCS Engineers, an environmental contracting firm, provided Amcal Multi-Housing Inc. with environmental consulting services for its new affordable housing development in Barrio Logan. As part of the $585,046 contract, SCS was responsible for...

Construction is continuing on the second phase of homes at Mandolin at Del Sur by Shea Homes in northwest Rancho Bernardo.(PROGRESS REPORT)(J.F. Shea Company Inc. Shea Homes )(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Construction is continuing on the second phase of homes at Mandolin at Del Sur by Shea Homes in northwest Rancho Bernardo. Prices start in the high $400,000s and homes will be available for move-in throughout the summer and fall. Mandolin...

Nine units totaling 46,162 square feet in the Ocean Terrace Professional Center, located at 3601-3637 Vista Way in Oceanside, have sold for $16,259,000.(SALES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Nine units totaling 46,162 square feet in the Ocean Terrace Professional Center, located at 3601-3637 Vista Way in Oceanside, have sold for $16,259,000. Situated on 9.9 acres, the 10-building medical and professional campus is comprised of...

LDF LLC, a manufacturing company, has purchased 23,568 square feet of industrial space from Innovative Oil & Gas Development & Trading for $3.9 million.(SALES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... LDF LLC, a manufacturing company, has purchased 23,568 square feet of industrial space from Innovative Oil & Gas Development & Trading for $3.9 million. The property is located at 8710 Avenida de la Fuente in Otay Mesa and sits on 3.9 acres of...

The Morena Vista Corporate Center, located at 4375 Jutland Drive in Clairemont, has sold for $5.8 million.(SALES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... The Morena Vista Corporate Center, located at 4375 Jutland Drive in Clairemont, has sold for $5.8 million. The two-story, multi-tenant office building totals 31,530 square feet and includes covered parking. The property will be 100 percent...

Alpine Creek Family Medicine has leased 1,360 square feet of retail space at Alpine Creek Town Center, located at 1392 Tavern Road in Alpine, from Westcore Freightways LLC.(LEASES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Alpine Creek Family Medicine has leased 1,360 square feet of retail space at Alpine Creek Town Center, located at 1392 Tavern Road in Alpine, from Westcore Freightways LLC. The property is leased for five years at $218,237. The lessee...

Medici Galleria has renewed its lease on 2,357 square feet of retail space at 1555 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar from G&I III Del Mar LP.(LEASES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Medici Galleria has renewed its lease on 2,357 square feet of retail space at 1555 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar from G&I III Del Mar LP. The property, leased for 36 months at $441,457, will continue to be used for an art gallery. The lessee...

Fiesta Mexican Grill has subleased 2,000 square feet of retail space at 330 W. Broadway in downtown San Diego from Samada LLC.(LEASES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Fiesta Mexican Grill has subleased 2,000 square feet of retail space at 330 W. Broadway in downtown San Diego from Samada LLC. The property is subleased for five years at $203,871. The sublessee was represented by David Bradley and John...

La Carreta Restaurant has signed a 63-month, $429,008 lease for 2,400 square feet of retail space located at 1347 Tavern Road in Alpine.(LEASES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... La Carreta Restaurant has signed a 63-month, $429,008 lease for 2,400 square feet of retail space located at 1347 Tavern Road in Alpine. The restaurant is relocating from Suite 28B in the same center and doubling its space. The lessor was...

J.G. Tate Fire Protection Systems Inc. has leased 5,837 square feet of industrial space at 13691 Danielson St. in Poway from Parkway Commerce Center LLC.(LEASES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... J.G. Tate Fire Protection Systems Inc. has leased 5,837 square feet of industrial space at 13691 Danielson St. in Poway from Parkway Commerce Center LLC. The property is leased for 36 months at $195,603. The lessee was represented by Tim...

MPI Clinic has leased 1,340 square feet of office space at 5414 Oberlin Drive in Sorrento Valley from Balboa Travel Plaza.(LEASES)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... MPI Clinic has leased 1,340 square feet of office space at 5414 Oberlin Drive in Sorrento Valley from Balboa Travel Plaza. The property, leased for six years at $197,317, will be used as medical office space. The lessee represented itself. The...

The county of San Diego has leased 2,696 square feet of office space at 3160 Camino del Rio S. in Mission Valley from 111 Zuma Corp.(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... The county of San Diego has leased 2,696 square feet of office space at 3160 Camino del Rio S. in Mission Valley from 111 Zuma Corp. The property is leased for 36 months at $206,010. The lessor was represented by Derek Applbaum and Eric Vann of...

San Diego public stocks.(MARKETplace)
June 2, 2008... SAN DIEGO PUBLIC STOCKS EXCHANGE TICKER COMPANY NAME PRICE PRICE SYMBOL 5/27/2008 5/20/2008 NASD FPBN 1ST PACIFIC BANCORP 8.00 8.00...

Entrepreneur profile: Sean Hamm.(Five Alarm Security)(Interview)
June 2, 2008... Sean Hamm is president of Five Alarm Security, a Carlsbad-based company that provides commercial and residential security systems, fire detection and medical alerts. VITALS Name: Sean Hamm. Title: President. Company: Five...

Nonprofit profile: Vista Community Clinic.
June 2, 2008... Vista Community Clinic Barbara Mannino, chief executive officer [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ORGANIZATION Mission of organization: The mission of Vista Community Clinic is to provide quality health care and health education to...

General Mortgage Corp.(BANKING AND FINANCE)
June 2, 2008... General Mortgage Corp. has announced the addition of Robin Mitchell to its mortgage team as a loan officer.

John Penrith has joined Coronado First Bank as executive vice president and regional manager.(BANKING AND FINANCE)
June 2, 2008... John Penrith has joined Coronado First Bank as executive vice president and regional manager. Penrith will be responsible for off-island business acquisition.

Deanna Flores has joined KPMG LLC as a principal of the firm's Washington National Tax Financial Institutions and Products Group.(BANKING AND FINANCE)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Deanna Flores has joined KPMG LLC as a principal of the firm's Washington National Tax Financial Institutions and Products Group. Flores has experience related to mutual funds, asset management and alternative investments.

Elaine Simon has joined the San Diego-Imperial March of Dimes program services committee.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)
June 2, 2008... Elaine Simon has joined the San Diego-Imperial March of Dimes program services committee. Simon has 24 years of experience in diabetes management and education.

Gen-Probe Inc.(HEALTH CARE AND BIOTECH)(appointment of Lucy Shapiro )(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Lucy Shapiro has been elected to the board of directors of Gen-Probe Inc. Shapiro is the Virginia and D.K. Ludwig professor of cancer research, associate chair of the Department of Developmental Biology, and director of the Beckman Center for...

The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Margaret Sitton)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau has named Margaret Sitton senior vice president of sales. Sitton, formerly regional vice president of sales and marketing at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, will direct the bureau's Hotel Meetings Sales...

Red Marlin Restaurant.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Mark Vassar )(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Mark Vassar has been appointed general manager of Red Marlin Restaurant. Vassar received his culinary degree from the Le Cordon Bleu program at the California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena.

Ane Rocha has joined Gensler San Diego.(HOSPITALITY)
June 2, 2008... Ane Rocha has joined Gensler San Diego as director of hospitality.

Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP.(LAW)(appointment of Barry Fitzpatrick)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP has announced the addition of Barry Fitzpatrick to its Family Wealth and Exempt Organizations group. Fitzpatrick will practice in the firm's Rancho Santa Fe office.

Geiger Law Office PC.(LAW)(appointment of Michael Mizianty )(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Geiger Law Office PC has hired Michael Mizianty as its customer relations manager. Mizianty will manage all client relations responsibilities, prospective client outreach and client retention efforts.

Rebecca Boehmer has joined Parker-White Inc. as account executive.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Rebecca Boehmer has joined Parker-White Inc. as account executive. Boehmer will be responsible for developing strategic public relations campaigns and generating publicity for key agency clients.

Glen Brodowsky, associate professor of marketing at Cal State San Marcos, has been named vice president of the Marketing Educators' Association for 2008-09.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Glen Brodowsky, associate professor of marketing at Cal State San Marcos, has been named vice president of the Marketing Educators' Association for 2008-09. Brodowsky will serve four years on the officer track, advancing to president-elect,...

PrimeCo Painting Inc.(MISCELLANEOUS)
June 2, 2008... PrimeCo Painting Inc. has hired Omar Perez as a project manager. Perez has nine years of experience in painting and customer relations.

Adnavance Technologies Inc.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Christian Valcke )(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Adnavance Technologies Inc. has appointed Christian Valcke to its scientific advisory board. Valcke has more than 20 years of experience in product development, including design, validation, manufacturing and clinical development for medical...

SGIC.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Michael Albano )(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... SGIC has hired Michael Albano as division vice president of information technology services. Albano will oversee the bid and proposal process, identifying and approving potential business targets and supervising the capture process of selected...