San Diego Business Journal articles from November 2008

San Diego Business Journal archives from November 2008

Barking up the right tree: with $27k investment, pet food maker builds multimillion-dollar operation.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Honest Kitchen has gone after a market with the drive of a golden retriever chasing a tennis ball. The downtown San Diego-based pet food manufacturer has found that people will pay extra for high-quality dog...

Risk-averse investors leave biotechs; young, innovative firms might get swallowed up by valley of death.
November 3, 2008... A year ago, Genoptix took advantage of the robust public markets and raised $85 million in an initial public offering that priced above forecast. The Carlsbad-based company attracted investors who saw potential in its ability to offer full...

2 planned banks may fall prey to dreary economy: piling on: regulatory burdens, wary investors.(Manchester Financial Bank)(Gateway Pacific Bank)
November 3, 2008... Two banks that planned to open this year probably won't do so, thanks to the lousy economy and overburdened bank regulators. The problem for Manchester Financial Bank is a major hit that owner Doug Manchester has taken in his stock...

TV, radio station ad sales heading downward: no sign of rebound in 2009, experts assert.
November 3, 2008... Barack Obama and John McCain spent hundreds of millions on national television advertising, particularly in the battleground states, but unlike earlier campaign years, it isn't going to move the needle into positive territory. From the...

The meltdown impacting San Diego's wealthiest.(SDBJ INSIDER)(briefs)
November 3, 2008... The ceaseless hammering reaches the ranks of the ultrawealthy. Ernest Rady, who ranks No. 1 on the Business Journal's list of the wealthiest, No. 743 on Forbes' list of the world's richest folks, and is a huge donor to Rady Children's Hospital...

Banks' losses prove to be credit unions' gains.
November 3, 2008... For the most part, area credit unions have sidestepped the worst of the financial upheavals that have taken down some of the largest banks, and even have been reporting gains in deposits and lending in recent months. "We've experienced...

A cloud is only fog.(Ask the EXPERTS)(Column)
November 3, 2008... The current buzz-phrases du jour are "Cloud computing" and "In the cloud". If you ask the average person what these phrases mean, they don't know. If you ask the average I.T. person what it means they also don't feel they really know. I...

An ear for success: partners offer chic items for iPods, publish E-zine.
November 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nikki Gutshall and Kailynn Bowling, who built a mini fashion empire in Orange County, are now operating in San Diego and expect to reach $1 million in sales this year. The pair has an online magazine,...

Union-Tribune circulation slips.
November 3, 2008... The San Diego Union-Tribune's carriers have fewer papers to throw on doorsteps these days. Its paid weekday circulation slipped 3 percent to 269,819 on Sept. 30, from 278,176 the same year-ago day, the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported...

Costs to expand business edge up with higher rates on loans: private lenders take on credit risks that some banks turn down.
November 3, 2008... With more banks tightening lending standards, some borrowers are forced to seek out alternative sources of funding, and are paying dearly for the money. Global Swift Funding is what is known in the industry as a merchant cash advance...

USD's economic indicators sink lower in September.(University of San Diego)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... An index measuring the health of San Diego's economy dropped again in September, the 29th time it has done so in the last 30 months, according to a report released Oct. 30. The University of San Diego's Index of Leading Economic Indicators...

BikeBandit.com has big part in aftermarket sales; site popular with motorcycle owners who do own repairs.
November 3, 2008... As economic woes pummel retailing, BikeBandit.com is posting double-digit growth. The Web site ships out 10,000 parts a day for motorcycles, ATVs, jet skies and snowmobiles. The Otay Mesa-based business, one of the largest online...

Thinking out of the box to provide security: Verimatrix builds reputation guarding TV content from pirates.(Company overview)
November 3, 2008... Verimatrix has built a reputation protecting the delivery of TV programming to households over the Internet. As Internet-based television, or IPTV, has become popular in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the San Diego-based startup has...

Santee files lawsuit over jail expansion proposal; city officials cite lack of environmental review.
November 3, 2008... Santee's recent retail growth, spurt of new home construction, and completion of its first Class A office building makes for strange neighbors for the aging Las Colinas Detention Facility, the county's only jail for women. However, county...

New home sales hit new low.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... San Diego home builders experienced their worst quarter in 30 years--or perhaps longer, according to MarketPointe Realty Advisors, which has been monitoring the home building industry for the last three decades. Only 505 new homes were...

Tech 'rally' likely to draw fewer investors this year.(TECHNOLOGY)
November 3, 2008... Executives will be reading the tea leaves at the upcoming American Electronics Association (AeA) trade show to gauge investors' appetite after the global market meltdown. The 38th Annual AeA Classic will take place Nov. 2-5 at the...

Mushroom Networks takes second prize at GadgetFest.(TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Gadgets Reign At Qualcomm: Mobile voice-over-Internet company Truphone won the "Greatest Gadget" title at the annual GadgetFest by CommNexus, which took place Oct. 23 at Qualcomm's headquarters. The London-based company captured top scores...

La Jolla's Jai restaurant adds flexible catering.(HOSPITALITY)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Celebrated master chef Wolfgang Puck, who celebrated the grand opening of his restaurant Jai in La Jolla two months ago, has now added catering services. In late October, Jai began taking reservations for private on- or off-site catering....

Omni Hotel hosts election night fete.(HOSPITALITY)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Election Night Out: The Omni San Diego Hotel is turning its lobby into election central with "Poll Sliders" mini-burgers to "Red Recovery" cocktails and more on election night Nov. 4. From 6-10 p.m., the "Election Night Returns!" event will...

Award-winning beer.(HOSPITALITY)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Award-Winning Beer: The county's craft brewers made a strong showing at the Great American Beer Festival, a competition that drew 432 of the nation's brewers and 46,000 attendees to Denver in early October. California brewers netted 39...

Websense sales grow, stock outperforms Dow Jones, S&P 500.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
November 3, 2008... During the past 52 weeks, looking back from Oct. 28 when its third-quarter results were released, Websense stock has lost about 13 percent. If that sounds bad, you're likely not invested in this incredibly volatile market. During the same...

Cymer's revenues decline, more of the same expected.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Chips Are Down: Cymer, which makes laser equipment used to manufacture chips, reported revenue of $111.4 million, down from $132.1 million, for its third quarter last month. Maybe more disappointing was the prospect for more of the same as the...

Cohu sees decline.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Cohu Sees Decline: Cohu is another local company in the semiconductor industry that was hurt by a big decline in demand. The Poway company makes semiconductor testing equipment. For the third quarter, it reported revenue of $48 million,...

Overland Storage.(Ticker Takes)(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Overland Storage reported its first quarter ended Sept. 30 with a net loss of $6.9 million compared with a net loss of $4.5 million for the same quarter in 2007. Revenue was fiat at $32.3 million. Overland said it has $5.4 million in cash and...

SAIC.(Ticker Takes)(Science Applications International Corp.)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... SAIC was awarded a five-year, $300 million contract from the U.S. Department of Education to provide software development services to help modernize Web-based student aid infrastructure. Send any news of locally based public companies to...

Javo Beverage.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Javo Beverage said it secured receivable-based financing to provide liquidity as it grows its beverage dispenser business. Richard Gartrell, chief financial officer of Javo Beverage, said in a news release: "Liquidity provided by this financing...

Local attorney represents filmmaker in wiretapping probe.(LAW)
November 3, 2008... Attorney Todd Neal of Sullivan Hill Lewin Rez & Engel is wrapped up in a case that has all the makings of a great Hollywood flick. There's the roll call of celebrity names, familiar faces such as Sylvester Stallone, Garry Shandling and...

Law school to fit into downtown's dynamic landscape by 2010.(LAW)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Law School Moves To East Village: Construction began last week on the $68 million Thomas Jefferson School of Law building being erected at 1155 Island Ave. in the East Village. The eight-story, 177,000-square-foot building designed by...

Foley brings on Heller clan.(LAW)(Heller Ehrman L.L.P.)(Foley & Lardner)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Foley Brings On Heller Clan: David Kleinfeld, former co-chairman of the complex commercial litigation practice at dissolved law firm Heller Ehrman, said he's looking forward to rebuilding a practice at Foley & Lardner. Ten former Heller...

2008 Women Who Mean Business Awards dinner.(SEEN AFTER HOURS: 2008'S WOMEN WHO MEAN BUSINESS AWARDS)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The San Diego Business Journal's 15th Annual Women Who Mean Business Awards drew 900 participants to the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center on Oct. 23. The event recognized 30 honorees, with special...

Area code issue provides civics lesson for everyone.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)(Column)
November 3, 2008... I've said for years that state regulators are hard to regulate and once they make up their minds it is hard to turn them around. Well, at a public hearing Oct. 16 in San Francisco, the California Public Utilities Commission reversed its...

The accounting firm of Deloitte announced its annual San Diego Technology Fast 50 winners Oct. 10.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
November 3, 2008... The accounting firm of Deloitte announced its annual San Diego Technology Fast 50 winners Oct. 10. Carlsbad-based Genoptix topped the list with 28,288.52 percent growth during the last five years. The list ranks technology, media,...

Invitrogen.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Carlsbad-based Invitrogen won the 2008 Urban Legacy Award from the San Diego Urban League for its work in environmental sustainability. The award comes on the heels of the company being selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World...

There may be a stagnant economy brewing out there, but it has made little difference for the tourism industry.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... There may be a stagnant economy brewing out there, but it has made little difference for the tourism industry. The county's overall tourism numbers are up year over year in terms of economic impact. Through August 2007, 22.5 million people...

Networkcar turns into Networkfleet.(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... San Diego-based Networkcar has changed its name to Networkfleet to reflect its new focus on the commercial and government fleet markets, the business said Oct. 28. It has also moved into an expanded headquarters with nearly double the...

Chamber's CEO search leads back to its home.(SAN MARCOS)(appointment of Joan Priest)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Chamber of Commerce's board named Joan Priest its president and CEO on Oct. 22. Priest had been interim CEO since the abrupt departure of Sandy Reese, Joan Priest who resigned from the 600-member organization in...

Agency offers more services, merger insures.(CHULA VISTA)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Wilson Insurance Agency, founded locally in 1951, has merged with Teague Insurance Agency in La Mesa and will provide more products and services, says Bradley Wilson, vice president of the agency now called Teague Insurance. Teague, which...

Sikh Society temple 10 years in the making.(ESCONDIDO)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... A new temple for the 500-member local congregation of Sikhs is expected to be ready this month. The church's board, called the Sikh Society of San Diego, is acting as general contractor on the project, according to board Chairman Baljit...

Summer rentals to tax voters' strength in fall.(ENCINITAS)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Voters are scheduled to decide Nov. 4 whether to tax summer home rentals to generate funds to replenish the city's beaches. Proposition K would include summer rentals among taxes that hotel guests already pay. Coastal preservationists...

Urbn Pizza brings basic approach to Main Street.(VISTA)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Urbn Pizza, which makes thin style, brick oven baked pizza, opened its doors at 203 Main St. on Oct. 23. Majority owner Jon Mangini says the shop is a spinoff of another business, Basic, a bar/pizza restaurant that opened in San Diego's...

Aircraft repair depot lands 'Nobel Prize'.(CORONADO)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The Navy aircraft repair depot at Naval Air Station North Island has garnered a prize for excellence in efficient, or "lean," manufacturing processes. Fleet Readiness Center Southwest has received the Shingo Silver Medallion Award from the...

Some retailers' dreams might go up in smoke.(IMPERIAL BEACH)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The City Council plans to amend its zoning law to prevent additional tobacco retailers and smoke shops from opening their doors in the city's business districts. The measures are expected to appear on the council's Nov. 5 and 19 agendas. ...

UC San Diego Extension: Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor of public programs and dean of extension.(NONPROFIT profile)(Organization overview)
November 3, 2008... ORGANIZATION Mission: To serve the critical, lifelong knowledge and skill development needs of individuals, organizations and communities. Telephone: 858-534-3400. Web site: extension.ucsd.edu. Founded: 1966. Milestone:...

Chambers mix culture and commerce: Jewish, Latino, Asian members have access to specialty programs.(MINORITY BUSINESS)
November 3, 2008... As minority-owned businesses have become a growing force in the modem business landscape, they may owe at least some of their progress to specialized chambers of commerce set up to assist ethnically and culturally diverse groups. Three...

Borrowers look to microloans to bail them out of credit crunch; lending for startups still active, but SBA loans on the decline.(MINORITY BUSINESS: A SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL SPECIAL REPORT)(Small Business Administration)
November 3, 2008... With the credit crunch in full swing, small-business owners and startups looking to borrow money have been turning to microloans to meet their financing needs. Elizabeth Makee is director of operations for Accion San Diego, a local bank...

Hispanic Chamber to elect seven board members.(Special Report)
November 3, 2008... Nominations are being accepted by the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for its 2009-2010 board of directors. Chamber members will be electing seven board members this term. Nominations for the positions will be accepted by...

Minority Business Enterprises merge maintenance services.(Special Report)(KBM Building Services)(Moore Maintenance & Janitorial Services )(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Cleaning Enterprises Merge: San Diego-based KBM Building Services, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, announced a strategic merger with Moore Maintenance & Janitorial Services last month. Following the merger, the contract cleaning...

Law firms reflect greater demand for diverse work force: Lawyers Club survey identifies percentage of minorities on staff.(Special Report)(Survey)
November 3, 2008... As the global economy develops, big corporations are increasingly looking for their suppliers and contractors to reflect the diversity of their customer bases. And while that demand has extended to the legal profession from big clients...

Business associations: ranked by number of San Diego County members as of Oct. 1, 2008.(Special Report)(Statistical table)
November 3, 2008... BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Ranked by number of San Diego County members as of Oct. 1, 2008 Rank Association (last Address Telephone year) Web site Fax 1 San Diego...

Minority-owned businesses: ranked by 2007 gross revenue.(Special Report)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
November 3, 2008... MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES Ranked by 2007 gross revenue Gross revenue: * 2007 ...

Legal notice.
November 3, 2008... FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2008-032387 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: BigBtech 3026 Admiral Ave San Diego, CA 92123 THIS BUSINESS IS HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: Barrett Fabian 3026 Admiral...

Report cites glut of office vacancies.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The San Diego office market is facing an oversupply problem rivaling that of the housing market, according to Studley's third-quarter office market report released Oct. 27. Studley, a New York City-based...

Local companies tapped to build city hall in Arizona.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Team To Build City Hall Complex: Goodyear Civic Center Developers of San Diego will develop a new $67 million city hall and library complex in Goodyear, Ariz. The development team consisting of San Diego-based...

Histogen leases R&D space.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Histogen Leases R&D Space: Histogen signed an eight-year lease valued at $9.1 million for 27,700 square feet of research and development space in Sorrento Valley. Histogen is a regenerative medicine company formed in 2007. The company will...

Retail center refinancing.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Retail Center Refinancing: The San Diego central office of CB Richard Ellis Capital Markets Group arranged $48.6 million in financing for Phoenix-based retail owner Westcor to refinance two community retail centers in Chandler, Ariz. Mark...

Scripps Coastal Medical Center up and running.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Scripps Coastal Medical Center opened Oct. 20. It will be home to eight family and internal medicine physicians and one nurse practitioner, with plans to add pediatricians later this year. Located at 2176 Salk Ave., the new 40,000-square-foot...

La Jolla Ferrari dealership gets completely restored.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Ware Malcomb has announced that design has been completed and construction has begun for renovation of Ferrari of San Diego at 7514 Girard Ave. in La Jolla. Ware Malcomb is providing architectural and interior design services for the renovation...

Sully-Jones Roofing Co. has completed re-roofing two apartment buildings at 1239 and 1247 Robinson Ave. in Hillcrest.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Sully-Jones Roofing Co. has completed re-roofing two apartment buildings at 1239 and 1247 Robinson Ave. in Hillcrest. Sully-Jones installed approximately 9,200 square feet of new Polara Roofing on two buildings in the apartment community owned...

Grossmont Union High School District reports significant progress on its $274 million school construction program funded by Proposition H. Phase 2B projects, involving the modernization of 142 classrooms, have been completed at every campus and district facility.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Grossmont Union High School District reports significant progress on its $274 million school construction program funded by Proposition H. Phase 2B projects, involving the modernization of 142 classrooms, have been completed at every campus and...

CB Richard Ellis announced that GameStop leased 1,200 square feet of retail space at 5665 Balboa Ave. from Balboa Realty.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... CB Richard Ellis announced that GameStop leased 1,200 square feet of retail space at 5665 Balboa Ave. from Balboa Realty. The five-year lease is valued at $230,400. Reg Kobzi of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessor. Brad Jones, also of CB...

Sperry Van Ness Real Estate Services has leased 4,211 square feet of retail space at 16796 Bernardo Center Drive.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Sperry Van Ness Real Estate Services has leased 4,211 square feet of retail space at 16796 Bernardo Center Drive. The 10-year lease by California Bank and Trust is valued at $2.2 million. Ryan Litrich of Sperry Van Ness represented the lessor,...

Fresenius Usa Manufacturing has leased 20,000 square feet of space from Koll.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Fresenius Usa Manufacturing has leased 20,000 square feet of space from Koll. The property is located at 1611 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos, in the La Costa Meadows Business Center. The two-year lease is valued at $58 million. Mike...

The Inaja-Cosmit Band of Mission Indians has leased 1,250 square feet of office space at 2005 S. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The Inaja-Cosmit Band of Mission Indians has leased 1,250 square feet of office space at 2005 S. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido. The total consideration for the 36-month lease was $76,500. John Witherall of Coldwell Banker represented the lessor,...

Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial announced that 7-Eleven has leased 2,500 square feet of retail space in Little Italy.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial announced that 7-Eleven has leased 2,500 square feet of retail space in Little Italy. The 10-year lease for the property located at 1459 State St. was valued at approximately $1.2 million. Linville Martin of Grubb &...

Intracorp San Diego has leased 2,640 square feet of office space at 701 B St.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Intracorp San Diego has leased 2,640 square feet of office space at 701 B St. The four-year lease is valued at $299,318. Nick Bonner of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessee and Matt Carlson of Cushman & Wakefield represented the lessor,...

The Muller Co. has leased 8,022 square feet of office space to Security Business Bank at 5901 Priestly Drive in Carlsbad.(LEASES)
November 3, 2008... The Muller Co. has leased 8,022 square feet of office space to Security Business Bank at 5901 Priestly Drive in Carlsbad. Joe Anderson and Brooks Campbell of Grubb & Ellis|BRE represented the lessor and Alex Perry and Steve Rosetta of Cushman &...

Santana's Cuisine has signed a 10-year lease for 2,025 square feet of restaurant space at 3205 Mission Blvd. in San Diego.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Santana's Cuisine has signed a 10-year lease for 2,025 square feet of restaurant space at 3205 Mission Blvd. in San Diego. The lease is valued at $1.2 million. The lessor and lessee were both represented by Andrew Peterson of Grubb & EllisIBRE...

CLI has leased 2,475 square feet of office space to Family Gym International at 1033 B Ave. in Coronado.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... CLI has leased 2,475 square feet of office space to Family Gym International at 1033 B Ave. in Coronado. The total consideration for the transaction was $802,180 for nine years. The lessor was represented by Duncan Dodd of SIOR and Phil Linton...

The warehouse located at 2340 Enrico Fermi Drive in San Diego has been leased to BYKEV International for $734,139.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The warehouse located at 2340 Enrico Fermi Drive in San Diego has been leased to BYKEV International for $734,139. The 29,529-square-foot space is leased for 53 months. Regan Tully and Sylvie Togno of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial represented...

GM Business Interiors of San Diego has leased 13,975 square feet of industrial space at 9340 Cabot Drive in San Diego.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... GM Business Interiors of San Diego has leased 13,975 square feet of industrial space at 9340 Cabot Drive in San Diego. The 60-month lease for $677,772 will be used for distribution and warehouse space. Bryce Aberg and Brad Tecca of Grubb &...

Software Equity Group has leased 2,392 square feet of office space to Cognac Del Mar Owner.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Software Equity Group has leased 2,392 square feet of office space to Cognac Del Mar Owner. The 42-month lease is valued at $957,364. The property is at 12220 El Camino Reel. The lessor was represented by Rick Reeder, Dave Odmark and Joe...

The 6,941-square-foot industrial space at 745 Design Court in Chula Vista has been leased by Miramar Corp.(LEASES)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The 6,941-square-foot industrial space at 745 Design Court in Chula Vista has been leased by Miramar Corp. The $317,299 lease is for five years. The lessor, Otay Commercial Partners, was represented by Sylvie Togno of Grubb & Ellis|BRE...

San Diego public stock.(MARKET place)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
November 3, 2008... Index Watch Net Index 10/28/08 10/21/08 Change % Change San Diego Business 1265.43 1265.35 0.08 0.000 Journal Index Dow Jones Industrial ...

Torrey Pines Bank.(BANKING AND FINANCE)(appointment of Patrick Tropio )(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Torrey Pines Bank has hired Patrick Tropio as vice president and relationship manager. Tropio will be based out of the bank's headquarters in Carmel Valley and will oversee business development. Most recently, Tropio was managing director of...

San Diego State University.(EDUCATION)(appointment of Erica Bouris)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The College of Extended Studies at San Diego State University has named Erica Bouris its special sessions director. She has been with the university for two years as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and, more recently, as...

Mayor Jerry Sanders has appointed Cathy DeStefano, who is executive director of the Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego, to the International Affairs Board.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Mayor Jerry Sanders has appointed Cathy DeStefano, who is executive director of the Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego, to the International Affairs Board. The board works to foster relationships among residents of San Diego and citizens of...

Scripps Green Hospital.(HEALTH CARE AND BIOTECH)(appointment of Michael P. Kosty)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Scripps Green Hospital has appointed Michael P. Kosty medical director of the Green Cancer Center. Kosty has been with Scripps since 1989 and is the director of both the graduate medical education and hematology/oncology fellowship programs. He...

Timothy Strouse II.(HEALTH CARE AND BIOTECH)(Sharp Rees-Stealy)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Timothy Strouse II has joined the Internal Medicine Department at Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista. He graduated from Chicago Medical School and completed his internship and residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.

The Meeting Manager.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Lauryn Hudson)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... The Meeting Manager has hired Lauryn Hudson as director of sales. She will be responsible for working with association clients and developing programs and concepts for local events.

Artisans Insurance.(INSURANCE)(appointment of John Mohns )(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Artisans Insurance has named John Mohns president of Benchmark Landscape. He recently served as Artisans' executive committee chairman of the underwriting committee, as well as secretary and vice president. Artisans is an alternative insurance...

Hoffman Hanono Insurance Services.(INSURANCE)
November 3, 2008... Hoffman Hanono Insurance Services has hired Michael Dullea as a commercial lines producer. He worked as a loan consultant from 2001 to 2008.

Karen Dow.(LAW)
November 3, 2008... Karen Dow has joined the San Diego Office of DLA Piper. Her focus will be life sciences patent prosecution, opinion and licensing.

Foley & Lardner.(LAW)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Foley & Lardner has welcomed 10 new attorneys and one patent specialist, all formerly of Heller Ehrman. David Kleinfeld, Dan Silverman, Chad Fuller and Barry Tucker will join Foley's Litigation Department, while Kurt Kjelland will join the...

Sullivan, Hill, Lewin, Rez & Engel.(LAW)(Brief article)
November 3, 2008... Sullivan, Hill, Lewin, Rez & Engel has hired attorney Larry Campitiello. His practice concentration will be business litigation with an emphasis in commercial and real estate disputes. Campitiello graduated cum laude from Loyola Marymount...