Recently added articles from San Diego Business Journal:
Improvement districts offset the decline in city services: store owners moving to self-assessments.(SMALL BIZ)
Jun 15, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With more and more cities cutting services, some neighborhoods are taking a different approach to maintaining their livability, says Marco Li Mandri. Li Mandri, a San Diego consultant who specializes in helping communities form business ...
SAIC expecting less funding for army modernization program: Pentagon Rethinking $160B Combat Systems Effort.(DEFENSE)(Science Applications International Corp.)
Jun 15, 2009; ... It's called Future Combat Systems and in Washington, the talk revolves around ... well, its future. The Pentagon is rethinking its approach to the ambitious U.S. Army program, a $160 billion modernization effort originally envisioned to take in trucks, flying spy drones, ...
Technology changing business of branding: social media sites not just for consumers.(MARKETING)(Advertising Club of San Diego)
Jun 15, 2009; ... Ever since the Internet put the world on a stage, managing one's online presence has become central to developing a brand and business. "Today, it's rare to go into a job interview where there isn't searching and reference checking going on beforehand," said Steve Patrizi, vice ...
Could W stand for wave of forfeitures? Poor economy pulling down value of hotels.(HOSPITALITY)
Jun 15, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If San Clemente-based Sunstone Hotel Investors hands the keys of the 258-room W San Diego back to its lender, it could be the tip of the iceberg as far as lodging forfeitures and foreclosures go, one regional broker says. Alan Reay, who heads ...
Former ConVis CEO headin' to Arizona.(SDBJ INSIDER)(Gary Shaw )
Jun 15, 2009; ... Out With the old and in with the new in this suddenly very wacky world of print journalism. As reported at our Web site, longtime publisher Gary Shaw has sold The Metropolitan monthly business newspaper to former Boston and Chicago newspaper publisher Bob Page. Shaw tells reporter Connie ...
Banks showing little interest in no interest loan program: district chief says SBA lending is starting to rise.(FINANCE)(Small Business Administration)
Jun 15, 2009; ... A no interest loan program intended to help business owners catch up on past due payments for other loans may find few takers among commercial banks. The $35,000 loans carry no interest, don't require repayments for 18 months after the loan is made, and are 100 percent ...
Qualcomm raises guidance on quarterly earnings estimates.(Financial report)
Jun 15, 2009; ... Qualcomm has increased financial guidance for the quarter ending June 28, citing increased demand for its mobile chipsets, but cautioned that the poor economy was still hurting the value of its investments. The chipmaker boosted guidance on revenues and operating income but held ...
More wind turbines to sprout on reservation at Campo.(Campo Band of the Mission Indians )(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Campo Band of the Mission Indians struck an agreement to build the second wind farm on its reservation, it said June 11. The pact also involves the developer Invenergy, a specialist in wind generation based in Chicago, as well as San Diego Gas & Electric. The new facility ...
Consumer genome test comes with hefty $48,000 price tag.(Knome Inc.)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... In a move toward offering a cheaper view of a person's entire genetic makeup, Illumina said June 10 it will offer a consumer test for $48,000. The San Diego-based maker of tools for genetic research already lends its scanning technology to consumer genetics companies 23andMe of ...
Cross-border airline terminal crossing moving ahead.(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... A cross-border terminal that would connect Otay Mesa with Tijuana's international airport is close to filing for a necessary presidential permit, according to an updated report presented to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority on June 4. The project that has been in ...
Navy is steering work to Chula Vista super-yacht repair yard.(Marine Group Boat Works)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... Marine Group Boat Works, a Chula Vista boat and super-yacht repair yard on San Diego Bay, said June 5 that it was one of 10 businesses awarded a five-year, indefinite delivery contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to provide ...
Enjoy a taste of the city, sweet summer sounds.(VISTA)(Vista Village Business Association)(Chamber of Commerce)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Vista Village Business Association, Chamber of Commerce and the city are sponsoring the first Taste of Vista from 3 to 6 p.m. June 19 along Main Street downtown. The event features ...
Sharp, children's hospitals open pediatric facility.(EAST COUNTY)(Sharp Grossmont Hospital)(Rady Children's Hospital)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... Sharp Grossmont Hospital is partnering with Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego to operate an 11-bed pediatric unit at Sharp. The unit, called Rady Children's at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, opened its doors in May. It joins a pediatric urgent care facility also operated by Rady ...
Listen, drink and be merry at chamber event in July.(LA MESA)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Chamber of Commerce and Gio Bistro Wine Bar are hosting the first Taste of La Mesa, an event featuring music, beer and wine samplings, from 5:30 to 8 ...
Don't let sun go down without mixing it up.(ENCINITAS)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Chamber of Commerce is holding a Sundowner mixer at The Grauer School on June 16. Attendees will get appetizers and drinks and can participate in a ...
Student designers to secure $500 chamber scholarships.(SAN MARCOS)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Chamber of Commerce is holding a communitywide logo redesign contest. One semifinalist will be selected from three categories: high school student, college student and non-student, which is open to amateurs and professionals. Each student semifinalist will receive a $500 ...
Clarifying building-height rules not a tall order.(CARLSBAD)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council vote to clarify some language in a set of ordinances governing height restrictions for buildings. There are no changes in heights, just wording on what must be measured when height estimates are made for new ...
Show gets ring around 'Lord' movie director.(SAN DIEGO)(Brief article)
Jun 15, 2009; ... Comic-Con International, the comic and movie industry trade show that completely fills exhibit space at the 2.6 million-square-foot Convention Center during its annual summertime engagements, has snagged a significant signing this year. Peter Jackson, director of "The Lord of ...
Awards, meals to be handed out at club.(OCEANSIDE)
Jun 15, 2009; ... The Chamber of Commerce holds its installation and awards luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. June 17 at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center are sponsoring the event. For more information, contact the chamber at 760-722-1534 or visit the event Web ...
State cutbacks prove worrisome for health providers: canceling programs would save state $1.4 billion in next fiscal year.(HEALTH CARE)
Jun 15, 2009; ... As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger considers a plan to eliminate the state's health insurance program for children and cash assistance programs to low-income families in order to reduce the state's budget deficit, San Diego safety net providers are prepping for what they consider a bleak ...