San Diego Business Journal back issues from April 2007:
VCs, startups starting to hum words to 'O Canada': opening of consular office here leads to surge in collaborations.
Apr 02, 2007; ... San Diego venture capitalist Stuart Collinson admits it wasn't geography but a promising antibiotic that drew Forward Ventures to lead a recent $18 million investment in Canadian startup Affinium Pharmaceuticals Inc. While Sunil Sharma, the Canadian consul in San Diego, said he ...
Big grocers discovering ice cream s talent for taste: Zambeedo developers expect $1m sales in '07 with arrival in mainstream stores.(Company overview)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Zambeedo is derived from the Spanish word "zumbido," which means "buzzing." And that's exactly what buyers for retail stores are doing when it comes to a local business well on its way to helping feed the $21 billion-a-year U.S. appetite for ice cream. The primary ...
Padres swing for home run in the ticket selling game.(BATTERS UP)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Padres are a winning team, one that has made the playoffs for two coil secutive seasons for the first time in their history. Yet team officials are well aware of a losing trend they intend to stop, declining attendance at Petco Park. Last season, the Padres drew 2.65 million ...
Channel 4, XX radio to broadcast games till 2011.(BATTERS UP)(San Diego Padres)
Apr 02, 2007; ... At the start of the 2004 season, when the Padres moved into Petco Park, their take-me-out-to-the-ballgame retro home, Cox Channel 4 announcer Matt Vasgersian told the San Diego Business Journal that his biggest challenge with calling the action would be trying to temper his enthusiasm. ...
AT&T exec to reach out, touch employers on united way's behalf: nonprofit organization calls on Mark Leslie to reverse donation trend.
Apr 02, 2007; ... For 15 years, charitable fund-raising efforts contingent on local employers encouraging their staff to OK automatic payroll deductions have become increasingly less fruitful. Poised to break that trend is Mark Leslie, San Antonio-based AT&T Inc.'s vice president of external ...
Two appointed to data processing board.(San Diego Data Processing Corp. )(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders announced March 22 the appointments of Edward L. Wong and Moti L. Vyas to the board of directors of the San Diego Data Processing Corp. Wong serves as the executive vice president and chief supply chain officer for Charlotte Russe Holding Inc., and ...
Human infectious diseases remain focus of vicars vaccine research: biotech boasts plentiful pipeline, two drugs in late phase trials.
Apr 02, 2007; ... In the public's eye, human vaccine developer Vical Inc. might seem to be undergoing an identity crisis. The company was first submersed in the avian flu frenzy last year and is now being bombarded with phone calls about drugs to prevent dog cancer. But, make no mistake, Chief ...
Fleet manager rumbles up road with networkcar.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Networkcar, a San Diego company specializing in wireless vehicle monitoring, announced March 27 that it has inked a deal with Automotive Resources International. Based in New Jersey, Automotive Resources is a fleet management company that oversees a half-million cars and trucks ....
Residential boom in Baja benefiting north-of-border economy: San Felipe developers spent $2 million at home depot stores.
Apr 02, 2007; ... Development in Baja California is big business for San Diego. Baja Diamante, a $2 billion mixed-use residential project in San Felipe, is just one of many projects cropping up in Northern Baja, which is pumping millions of dollars into San Diego's economy. Located on ...
Should you use the business center PC?(Ask the EXPERTS)
Apr 02, 2007 ... Many hotels offer business centers with computers and printers. Some hotels provide these amenities free of charge while others charge a fee. Regardless, the actual cost can be quite high if you are not careful. The hotel business center Randy Abrams computer (or a cybercafe ...
Qualcomm, Kvocera ring up new wireless technologies at Orlando show: San ciego Companies work the crowd, show off capabilities.
Apr 02, 2007; ... Tech companies having anything to do with wireless communications saw the big annual trade show in Orlando, Fla., as the place to make a splash last week. Granted, Apple's iPhone drew as much attention as a sumo wrestler making a cannon-ball jump in the neighborhood pool. ...
San Diego spins 'Wheel of Fortune,' wins free PR for area economy.(MEDIA & MARKETING)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The odds of San Diego as good a candidate for bankruptcy as you're likely to find--luring another Super Bowl without a new stadium are roughly on par with--freezing over. (It's a four-letter word for a place.) But who needs 'em when you've got "Wheel of Fortune" providing the ...
Ad club recognizes Paul Palmer for career achievement.(MEDIA & MARKETING)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Addy's Add Up To Recognition: The San Diego Ad Club handed out 106 awards for excellence in 88 different advertising and graphic design categories to 32 different companies at its 2007 Addy's Creative Show on March 23 at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Recipients ...
Pita customers getting nutritional details when they belly up to the counter.(RETAIL)(Extreme Pita )
Apr 02, 2007 ... In the race to feed demands for healthier fast-food meals, a local franchisee is adding a detailed chart of nutritional facts to its purchase receipts. Brett Weiss, Extreme Pita franchisee for San Diego and Orange counties, began including the details in the form of a chart ...
National Retail Federation schedules big loss prevention gathering here.(RETAIL)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Paging Security: Loss prevention at retail stories will take center stage in San Diego in June. The National Retail Federation recently announced plans to hold its 2007 Loss Prevention Conference and Expo at the San Diego Convention Center from June 11-13. More than ...
Sharp HospiceCare.(NONPROFIT PROFILE)(Organization overview)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Suzi Johnson, Vice President ORGANIZATION Mission of organization: To provide compassionate and comprehensive care. Telephone: (619) 667-1900. Web site: www.sharp.com/hospice. Founded: 1992. Milestone: Opening LakeView ...
Executives who sold Cabrellis hope they have another winner in Tragara.(BIOTECH)(Tragara Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The management team at Tragara Pharmaceuticals Inc. is hoping it can create another winner. While one of biotechnology firms' ultimate goals is to get the Food and Drug Administration to approve their drugs--which often takes more than a decade, if at all--getting acquired by ...
Biosite shares soar on news of sale to Beckman Coulter Corp.(BIOTECH)(acquisitions)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Biosite Acquired: Fullerton-based Beckman Coulter Corp. said recently that it plans to purchase San Diego's Biosite Inc. for $1.5 billion. Biosite has more than 1,000 employees--more than any other San Diego-based life sciences company. Biosite sells diagnostic tests such as the ...
What's next?(BIOTECH)(appointment of Charles Kosmont)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Next Pharmaceuticals is regaining composure following the sudden death of former CEO and co-founder Bob Garrison. Next named Chairman Charles Kosmont, the other co-founder, its CEO last week. Garrison, who died of a heart attack March 1 at age 64, and Kosmont founded the dietary ...
Seeking a piece of $2b market.(BIOTECH)(Amira Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Amira Pharmaceuticals raised $25 million in a second round of financing March 23, and hopes to advance its drug for respiratory and cardiac problems. According to Amira, the U.S. market for respiratory drugs is $2 billion to $3 billion. The investment round was led ...
Trial halted.(BIOTECH)(Genentech )(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The human clinical trial that Genentech halted last month will not affect production of Avastin in its Oceanside plant, the company has said. Genentech, based in South San Francisco, reported March 24 that one patient died and several others developed holes in their ...
Learn more about life on the waterfront.(National City)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Working Waterfront Group, a coalition of water-dependent businesses, the San Diego Port Tenants Association, the San Diego Unified Port District, and labor and environmental groups, among others, is hosting a series of tours this spring. According to the National City ...
Miguelito's and panera look to make dough.(Coronado)(Miguelito)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... While one eatery is opening its doors in Coronado, a second is making a big addition. Panera Bread was set to open last week in a spot on Orange Avenue. Mama Development Group of Encinitas is the Panera franchisee. Meanwhile, Miguelito's is set to open on ...
Partnership may be music to Chamber's ears.(Oceanside)(Oceanside Chamber of Commerce)(SmarterSmallBusiness.com)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has partnered with SmarterSmallBusiness.com to offer members resources designed to grow their businesses. The online program, set to be rolled out March 29, presents more than 70 real-world strategies, which cover sales and marketing, human ...
Shopping mall fetches $9.2 million.(Lemon Grove)(Union Bank of California)(Castlerock Property Management Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Lemon Grove Shopping Center on Lemon Grove Avenue sold for $9.2 million March 15. The 72,000-square-foot retail center is home to Bank of America, Henry's Market and several other tenants. ...
Retailing might get a boost by city council.(Del Mar City Council )(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Del Mar City Council plans to vote Monday, April 2, to permanently change allowable uses in the commercially zoned area along Camino del Mar and 15th Street to retail use only. The council enacted a temporary ordinance last month in response to concerns that the city's ...
Honda S2000 needs to change with the times.(ROAD TEST)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The theme for this review of the 2007 Honda $2000 is a slight variation on the title of a famous self-help book. So let's call it, "He's Just Not That Into You Anymore." When the $2000 was introduced in late 1999, it was love at first sight. I spent several glorious days driving ...
Antiquing fairly strong in heart of the city.(La Mesa)(La Mesa Village Merchants Association)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The La Mesa Village Merchants Association held its Antique Street Faire on March 25, attracting 2,500 visitors, according to Stan Young, association president. Antique vendors could rent 10-foot-by-10-foot booth spaces for $85 on the main drag of La Mesa Boulevard between Spring ...
East county tax filers making liberty calls.(El Cajon)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Liberty Tax Service has located an office in El Cajon at 2990 Jamacha Road, Suite 190. The company, based in Virginia Beach, Va., is known for having its employees dress up as the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam while ...
Expert training unleashed at 24-hour gym.(Escondido)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... A 24-hour gym run by professional athletes is expanding into North County with a new downtown Escondido location. The Unleashed Fitness & Training Center is now open at 237 E. Valley Parkway, between Juniper and Kalmia streets. The local company also maintains a 9,000square-foot ...
Local faculty staying on the job, for now.(San Marcos)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Cal State San Marcos faculty agreed to postpone a possible strike until April 6. The local faculty is among those at the 23-campus Cal State system to consider striking following two years of tumultuous labor negotiations. The university system has offered ...
Trademark may lead to exponential growth.(San Diego)(Exponents Inc)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... San Diego-based exhibit designer and manufacturer Exponents Inc. announced March 21 that it was granted trademark and concept protection for its Luminents exhibit display system. The trademark was ...
City stresses need to be ADA compliant.(Solana Beach)(Sally Swanson Architects Inc)(Americans with Disabilities Act)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... A transition plan to ensure that city facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is under way in Solana Beach, according to city staff member Steve Didier. The evaluation began in December and is expected to be completed in May under San ...
Council members ganging up on criminals.(Santee)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The city of Santee approved an extra $310,000 a year to prevent gangs from spraying graffiti on places such as parks and businesses, among other crimes. The City ...
Settlement forces Rubio's to swim upstream.(Carlsbad)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Carlsbad-based Rubio's Restaurants Inc. announced a net loss of $4.69 million, or 48 cents a share, including a charge of $4.83 million related to a class action lawsuit settlement, in the fourth quarter, compared with a net loss of $2.45 million, or 26 cents a share, in the like quarter ...
First team not just spinning its wheels at event.(Poway)(Poway High School )(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The robotics team at Poway High School took home awards from a regional competition March 25, though their machines did not make it to the final rounds. The team earned Underwriters Laboratories Industrial Safety and Judges awards, concluding the inaugural San Diego Regional ...
Wealthy home buyers treated to first-class banking services: bankers create individual loans based on trust and assets for Premier clients.(SPECIAL REPORT: Private Banking)
Apr 02, 2007; ... "The wealthy are going to do what the wealthy are going to do when the wealthy are going to do it." That is the mantra of Norma Nelson-Wiberg, the prominent branch manager of Private Mortgage Banking for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Rancho Santa Fe. "They are not ...
Banks offering specialty services once reserved for Elite clients: need for simplicity, competition driving democratic approach.(SPECIAL REPORT: Private Banking)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Private banking--the Tiffany of financial services--has been evolving. Even ordinary banks are courting the high-end client. "Private banking has grown and matured over the last few years," said Norma Nelson-Wiberg, branch manager of Private Mortgage Banking for Wells Fargo Home ...
Rising delinquencies send shockwaves through credit strata: some short-term investors retreat to moderate bonds, REITs despite market gains.(SPECIAL REPORT: Private Banking)(Private Mortgage Banking Group)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Where is the high-end market heading these days? The high-end market is "holding fairly steady, and is surprisingly resilient," said Tim Kruger, executive vice president of Sherman Oaks-based Private Mortgage Banking Group, which provides "concierge-level" mortgages to the ...
Public and municipal golf course: ranked by number of rounds played in 2006.(SPECIAL REPORT: PRIVATE BANKING)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 02, 2007; ... <Pre> PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES Ranked by number of rounds played in 2006Number of rounds played: ...
Private championship golf courses: ranked by number of local golf members as of March 1, 2007.(SPECIAL REPORT: PRIVATE BANKING)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 02, 2007; ... <Pre> PRIVATE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES Ranked by number of local golf members as of March 1, 2007 Golf members:* 2007 Greens ...
Semiprivate golf courses: ranked by number of rounds played in 2006.(SPECIAL REPORT: PRIVATE BANKING)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 02, 2007; ... <Pre> SEMIPRIVATE GOLF COURSES Ranked by number of rounds played in 2006 Number of rounds played: ...
Legal notice.
Apr 02, 2007 ... NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT MELTON FRANCIS (decedent) CASE No.: P192814-4A 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate of: ROBERT MELTON FRANCIS ...
Web connect directory.(Directory)
Apr 02, 2007 ... Advertising & Design Communications Agency whitfieldbarrett--marketing communications www.whiffieldbarrett.com shine@whitfieldbarrett.com 858.549.8475 Air Charter Jetsource Charter www.jetsource.com ...
Market place: San Diego public stocks.(Statistical table)
Apr 02, 2007 ... <Pre> MARKET PLACE San Diego Public Stocks Ranked by Market Capitalization TICKER PRICEPRICE EXCHANGE SYMBOL COMPANY NAME03/27/2007 03/20/2007 NASD QCOM Qualcomm, Inc. 42.6343.04 ...
Apartment property prices still setting records, Burnham report shows.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... San Diego-based Burnham Real Estate reported that the average selling prices of San Diego County apartment properties are resilient despite steady declines in sales volume the past two years. George Carlson, vice president and apartment specialist with Burnham, said even though ...
If not for Miami, S.D. would rank as nation's worst housing market.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Among The Worst: San Diego ranked second in a recent forecast of the worst 25 U.S. housing markets for 2007. The forecast, which rated markets based on factors such as employment, business growth and development, was conducted by Destin, Fla.-based Housing Predictor. ...
Focus on affordability.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... A proposed housing affordability act, SB 303, was approved March 27 by the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The bill was introduced by Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny, DSan Diego, to ensure that low-income residents are included in the future of residential planning. ...
Welcome back.(REAL ESTATE)(Steve Hoskins and Jim Spencer)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... San Diego-based NTDStichler Architecture is welcoming back partners Steve Hoskins and Jim Spencer after nearly 27 years. Hoskins and Spencer got their start nearly 40 years ago at NTDStichler before they ventured out to begin their own architecture practice with a focus on community ...
One-stop shopping.(REAL ESTATE)(Metrocities Mortgage LLC)(Keller Williams San Diego Metro)(Metro San Diego Mortgage)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Sherman Oaks-based Metrocities Mortgage LLC and Keller Williams San Diego Metro have formed Metro San Diego Mortgage, a joint venture mortgage company based in San Diego. The affiliated business arrangement provides home buyers with access to more than 7,000 loan programs, ...
Calendar: business events.(Calendar)
Apr 02, 2007 ... TUESDAY, APRIL 3 ExecuNet presents, "Networking Meeting for Senior Executives in Career Transition," from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Tamarack Beach Resort, 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. Cost is $35 in advance: $50 at the door. For information, call (760) 230-4301. Score ...
Executive profile: Jon Baker.(NTDStichler Architecture)(Interview)
Apr 02, 2007; ... RESUME Name: Jon Alan Baker, AIA. Company: NTDStichler Architecture. Titles: President, CEO. Education: Cal Poly Pomona. Birthplace: San Jose. Age: 51. Residence: Rancho Bernardo. Family: Wife, ...
Entrepreneur profile: David Anthony.(Interview)
Apr 02, 2007; ... A 17-year-old David Anthony built and sold his first motorcycle for $375. It was an experience that ignited a passion that has stretched into a full-time career. Nearly 20 years later, he's incorporated his craft into David Anthony Customs, creating custom choppers for a living ....
A new era in banking.(Business Banking)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Bankers are not often thought of as on innovative lot. If anything, people think we're too conservative. But quietly, there has been a slow revolution taking place which is making banking more dynamic, powerful and convenient for business owners. It has been happening on the cash ...
KMJ Corbin & Co.(BANKING AND FINANCE)(appointment of Rick Lange, Tony Price and David Reule)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... KMJ Corbin & Co. announces a new hire and two promotions. Rick Lange has been appointed senior director of business development. The appointment of the 13year industry veteran coincides with the firm's decision to change its name to KMJ Corbin & Co. from ...
Steve Krameisen has joined Advanced Equities Financial Corp. as chief technology officer.(BANKING AND FINANCE)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Steve Krameisen has joined Advanced Equities Financial Corp. as chief technology officer ....
Tucker Sadler Architects Inc.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Arturo Castro was named partner and chief operating officer of Tucker ...
KBM Building Services.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of Paul Condie)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Paul Condie has been named director of operations for KBM Building Services. Condie is responsible ...
Turner Construction Co.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of David Cattle)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Turner Construction Co. has promoted David Cattle to purchasing manager for the San Diego business unit. He ...
Studley.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(appointment of James Langley)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Studley has announced that James Langley has joined its San Diego office as assistant director. Langley comes to Studley ...
Robert Garbrick joins Pacific Building Group as senior project manager.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Robert Garbrick joins Pacific Building Group as senior project manager. Before ...
California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology.(EDUCATION)(appointment of Susan Baxter)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Susan Baxter has been named executive director of the California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology. Dr. Baxter has experience in the ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Joe Stern)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... Joe Stern has been named director of marketing at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Stern has served Hyatt for 20 years in sales and marketing positions. Previously, ...
Brigantine Family of Restaurants.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Steve Floyd)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Brigantine Family of Restaurants has named Steve Floyd corporate training chef for its 11 restaurants, including the new Zocalo in 4S Ranch and Brigantine Seafood Restaurant at the ...
Brown Law Group.(LAW)(appointment of Lann McIntyre)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007; ... The Brown Law Group has appointed attorney Lann McIntyre chief operating officer. McIntyre's new responsibilities as COO for the downtown San Diego firm include ...