San Diego Business Journal back issues from April 2009:
Seeking profitability, UltraStar Cinemas invests in latest technology: motion seats make moviegoers part of the action.
Apr 06, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So you say you want to be in motion pictures? For the price of admission, advanced technology such as motion seats, digital projectors and 3-D will make you feel like you're part of the on-screen action, or as good as it gets without a screen ...
Play ball! Team of investors makes unusual deal to buy Padres.
Apr 06, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even for a seasoned and powerful sports executive like Jeff Moorad, it was hectic as he completed his purchase of one-third of the San Diego Padres last month. "It's like drinking out of a fire hose," said Moorad in a baritone voice tinged with ...
Listen up: television audio devices plug into growing market.(TV Ears)
Apr 06, 2009; ... TV Ears, a maker of assisted listening devices for televisions, is on a roll. The company has increased revenues exponentially over the past five years with an aggressive marketing campaign to tape the growing market of TV-watching baby boomers reaching their twilight years. ...
Experts to discuss threat of massive cyber assault.(Discussion)
Apr 06, 2009; ... It's more than just protecting your personal computer from a rampaging software worm. Cybersecurity--as it relates to personal security and national security--will be the topic on the table at a panel discussion April 10 at San Diego State University. An assault on ...
Private screening for filmmakers.(SDBJ INSIDER)(briefs)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Well, this couple is all wet for good reason. Del Mar residents and documentary filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall attended a private screening of their latest IMAX release, "Under the Sea," which opened April 1 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The Halls said their ...
Radio in a daze.(Financial report)
Apr 06, 2009; ... San Diego's radio broadcasters suffered a revenue drop of 11 percent in 2008, marking the second consecutive yearly decline, and the forecast for the next two years is no better, according to BIA Financial Network. Nationwide, radio industry revenue was down 8.5 percent last ...
Stimulating spam.(Ask the EXPERTS)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The federal stimulus package means a lot more than a few bucks in your bank account. It also means that crooks and con artists will want to remove that money from your account as well. There are some simple rules to help protect yourself against the scammers. If you are already ...
3E helps clients track, handle chemicals.(Company overview)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The people running the corner hardware store have a certain focus, Bob Christie says, such as marketing to the neighborhood. Tracking every chemical a store stocks, and refreshing that data as government mandates change, isn't part of that focus. For that job, ...
Publisher provides tentacles of support.(TECHNOLOGY)(Wocto)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Trying to help cash-strapped teachers who often pay out of pocket for supplemental materials, an independent book publisher in La Jolla is providing complementary materials to its books for free online. "Before we started doing this, I talked to many teachers and found out how ...
SDNN stumbles out of the gate.(TECHNOLOGY)(San Diego News Network)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... SDNN Stumbles Out Of The Gate: After its inaugural week, the online San Diego News Network is no longer being led by its creator and executive, Editor Ron James. SDNN would not comment on what led to its co-founder's unexpected departure. He was replaced by Barbara Bry, who is one of the ...
Feds uncover fraud in $8b SBA contracting program: GAO: 3 local firms did not comply with rules.(Small Business Administration)(Government Accountability Office)
Apr 06, 2009; ... A federal investigation into an $8 billion small-business program in four cities, including San Diego, found at least 36 instances where firms receiving contracts were not in compliance with regulations. The U.S. Government Accountability Office, Congress' investigative arm, ...
Ernst & Young delivers its assessment on a new City Hall.
Apr 06, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The city of San Diego inched another step towards construction of a new City Hall when Ernst & Young presented the results of its independent review on March 25 to the city's redevelopment arm. The consultant advised officials to hold off on ...
Delayed 16-story federal courthouse set for construction downtown: $412m building to add 14 courtrooms to one of U.S.'s busiest facilities.
Apr 06, 2009; ... Hensel Phelps Construction will soon break ground on a $412 million green federal courthouse downtown. The Greeley, Colo.-based general contractor is no stranger to construction in San Diego. It also built several downtown projects, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for ...
One problem loan leads to larger net loss for 1st Pacific.(FINANCE)(First Pacific Bancorporation Inc.)(Financial report)
Apr 06, 2009; ... 1st Pacific Bancorp blamed most of its amended $21 million net loss for 2008 on a single, unsecured land development loan that it had to classify as charged off or uncollectible. The problem loan of $6.9 million was for a residential/commercial development in Riverside the bank ...
Chase rebrands its WaMu branches.(FINANCE)(Washington Mutual)(JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Chase Rebrands Its WaMu Branches: JPMorgan Chase Bank, which is now calling itself Chase, got around to renaming all of its former Washington Mutual branches last month. To accomplish the job, Chase said it spent $375 million in California alone to cover not just new signs, but ...
Small change: BofI Holding, parent of Bank of Internet USA.(FINANCE)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Small Change: BofI Holding, parent of Bank of Internet USA, said it is withdrawing an application to obtain TARP funds because of the changing conditions applied by the government, the rise of ...
Santee's new Sonic Drive-In first of many on the way.(TOURISM)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The county's first Sonic Drive-In is rolling into Santee this week, literally. Carhops on roller skates carry trays filled with such Sonic classics as extra-long cheese Coneys--hot dogs with chili and cheese--Tater Tots and cherry limeades. They'll hook them over ...
Spring break starts slowly: weather, the economy and issues south of the Mexican border are all factors that will affect the county's tourism draw this summer, innkeepers say.(TOURISM)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Spring Break Starts Slowly: Weather, the economy and issues south of the Mexican border are all factors that will affect the county's tourism draw this summer, innkeepers say. If good weather prevailed, spring break--like back to school sales for retailers trying to get a handle ...
Donor open to matching sandcastle event funds.(IMPERIAL BEACH)
Apr 06, 2009; ... An anonymous benefactor has volunteered to match up to $25,000 in donations toward the 2009 version of the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition, according to the Chamber of Commerce. The sandcastle-building contest and street festival that goes along with it cost $180,000 to ...
Turner Construction lands prime contract.(CHULA VISTA)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Turner Construction, a New York-based builder with a San Diego office, is the prime contractor on a $180 million project at Chula Vista High School. It's the first phase of a $644 million capital improvement program for 32 schools in the ...
Council drives changes to auto allowances.(VISTA)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The City Council here has amended how members accept monthly auto allowances, rolling it into their regular monthly salaries of $2,121. The auto allowance for the mayor is $600, while remaining council members get $500 per ...
Fleet week festival speeding to North Island.(CORONADO)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The Coronado Speed Festival returns in the fall, organizers said late last month. The event, which turns the runways of Naval Air Station North Island into a ...
Event may provide good exposure for businesses.(SAN MARCOS)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from businesses wishing to exhibit at Business Expo 2009 on May 13. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at Corky Smith ...
Cake is icing on 10-year Legoland celebration.(CARLSBAD)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Legoland California turned 10 years old at the end of last month and is celebrating with the world's largest birthday cake made of Lego bricks--100,000 to be exact. The model, which stands 10 feet tall and 5.5 feet wide, took 13 model builders several weeks to create. It ...
Museum takes surfin' Safari to new location.(OCEANSIDE)(California Surf Museum )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... California Surf Museum opened its new and larger facility on Pier View Way on March 26. The 5,100-square-foot facility displays surf memorabilia and is open seven ...
Largest construction projects.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 06, 2009; ... <Pre> Who's Building San Diego LARGEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Ranked by contract amount* Contract amountProject name * General contractor Rank Project address$ Millions ...
Engineering firms.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 06, 2009; ... <Pre> ENGINEERING FIRMS Ranked by number of local full-time licensed engineers as of Jan. 1, 2009 Local full-time ...
Environmental consultants.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 06, 2009; ... <Pre> ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Ranked by number of San Diego County environmental employees as of Jan. 1, 2009CompanyRank Address Telephone (last year) Web siteFax 1 Dudek ...
Alternative energy providers.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 06, 2009; ... <Pre> ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROVIDERS Ranked by number of local employees as of Feb. 1, 2009 Telephone Company FaxRank Address...
Residential real estate agencies.(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company overview)
Apr 06, 2009; ... <Pre> RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCIES Ranked by 2008 local sales volume Rank Company Telephone (last year) AddressFax Web site Toll-free number ...
Legal notices.
Apr 06, 2009 ... File No. 2009-003894 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: East County Auto Collision Miramar Collison Center 1373 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA San Diego 92021 THIS BUSINESS IS HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: San Diego Collision ...
Economy, lack of star power, dismal '08 record hit padres hard: team won't disclose ticket sales, but admits numbers are down.
Apr 06, 2009; ... As the national economy slid downhill late last year, most major league baseball teams, including the San Diego Padres, reduced some of their 2009 ticket prices or kept them at 2008 levels. The Padres got into the act early in 2008, providing $20 vouchers for concessions to go ...
San Diego public stocks.(MARKETplace)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 06, 2009 ... <Pre> Index Watch Index 3/31/09 5/24/09 Net Change % Change San Diego Business 1340.34 1305.9534.39 2.63% Journal Index Dow Jones Industrial 7608.92 7660.21 -51.29 -0.67% Average S&P 500 Index 797.87806.25 ...
One brokerage expands north, another south.(REAL ESTATE)(Windermere Exclusive Properties)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One firm's quest to reduce its footprint in San Diego and focus on the South Bay has been an opportunity for Windermere Exclusive Properties. The brokerage, which also offers mortgage and escrow services, recently bought two McMillin Realty offices in the ...
Aquatera apartment units move-in ready: H.G. Fenton.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Aquatera Apartment Units Move-In Ready: H.G. Fenton opened the first phase of apartments at Aquatera, a 254-unit complex in Mission Valley. So far, 45 units are complete and move-ins began March 26. H.G. Fenton would not disclose the cost of the project. The project includes a ...
Architect expands into bay area: Childs Mascari Warner Architects.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Architect Expands Into Bay Area: Childs Mascari Warner Architects opened a San Francisco office in March. The San Diego-based architect said the expansion was a natural move. The firm specializes in the design of health care facilities, senior living and retail projects, and the ...
An eight-unit apartment complex consisting of two buildings at 1773-87 Bacon St. in San Diego was sold for $1,395,000 in cash.(SALES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... An eight-unit apartment complex consisting of two buildings at 1773-87 Bacon St. in San Diego was sold for $1,395,000 in cash. The apartments consist of seven one-bedroom, one-bath units, one two-bedroom, one-bath unit, and eight single-car garages. The ...
Massage Envy leased 3,800 square feet of retail space for seven years at 3425 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite C, from Baltimore Drive for $916,400.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Massage Envy leased 3,800 square feet of retail space for seven years at 3425 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite C, from Baltimore Drive for $916,400. ...
Elite Show Services leased 4,600 square feet of office space for two years for $290,815 at 2878 Camino del Rio S., Suites 240 and 260, from Interstate Plaza Association c/o Orton Development.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Elite Show Services leased 4,600 square feet of office space for two years for $290,815 at 2878 Camino del Rio S., Suites 240 and 260, from Interstate Plaza ...
Reinforced Earth signed a three-year lease for 3,400 square feet of office space at 1660 Hotel Circle N., Suite 304, for $273,148.(LEASES)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Reinforced Earth signed a three-year lease for 3,400 square feet of office space at 1660 Hotel Circle N., Suite 304, for $273,148. Chris ...
Metis Medical Solutions leased 5,400 square feet of industrial space for 39 months for $255,731 at 11225 W. Bernardo Court, Suite 102, from Gold Peak Industries NA.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Metis Medical Solutions leased 5,400 square feet of industrial space for 39 months for $255,731 at 11225 W. Bernardo Court, Suite 102, from Gold Peak Industries NA. ...
Deka Laser Technologies leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space for 39 months at 2720 Loker Ave. W., Suites C and D, in Carlsbad, from H.G. Fenton for $204,412.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Deka Laser Technologies leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space for 39 months at 2720 Loker Ave. W., Suites C and D, in Carlsbad, from H.G. Fenton for $204,412. ...
The 1,600 square feet of office space at 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200, in Solana Beach was leased for $113,360 to Vaillant Solar Systems for 21 months from Trilogy Investment Group.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The 1,600 square feet of office space at 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200, in Solana Beach was leased for $113,360 to Vaillant Solar Systems for 21 months from Trilogy Investment Group. ...
Raytheon leased 10,000 square feet of industrial space for one year at 7979 Stromesa Court, Suite B, from Kendall Motorsports for $111,600.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Raytheon leased 10,000 square feet of industrial space for one year at 7979 Stromesa Court, Suite B, from. Kendall Motorsports for $111,600. ...
Green Tree Real Estate Development leased 1,200 square feet of industrial space for three years and three months at 3129 Tiger Run Court, Suite A201, in Carlsbad from Palomar Melrose for $78,075.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Green Tree Real Estate Development leased 1,200 square feet of industrial space for three years and three months at 3129 Tiger Run Court, Suite A201, in Carlsbad from Palomar ...
Atlas REO Services leased 1,600 square feet of office space for one year at 265 Santa Helena, Suite 105, in Solana Beach from Propco for $46,590.(LEASES)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Atlas REO Services leased 1,600 square feet of office space for one year at 265 Santa Helena, Suite 105, in Solana ...
Rancho Santa Fe church getting $16.5 million makeover.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Village Community Presbyterian Church )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Village Community Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe is undergoing a $16.5 million development project that includes a new custom-designed, 9,000-square-foot playground. Demolition of the former 1950s-era sanctuary, located at 6225 Paseo Delicias, began in September. The ...
Dynalectric San Diego will install electrical systems for a major remodeling project at the San Diego Zoo and the new Grossmont College parking structure in El Cajon.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Dynalectric San Diego will install electrical systems for a major remodeling project at the San Diego Zoo and the new Grossmont College parking structure in El Cajon. Dynalectric will be responsible for the installation of all electrical systems, including extensive site ...
Prevost Construction recently completed $2 million worth of renovations for multiple tenants in the 280,000-square-foot, two-tower complex at 5355 and 5375 Mira Sorrento Place in San Diego.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Prevost Construction recently completed $2 million worth of renovations for multiple tenants in the 280,000-square-foot, two-tower complex at 5355 and 5375 Mira Sorrento Place in San Diego. The building's owner, Equity Office, awarded Prevost the renovation projects. The general ...
Fate Therapeutics.(BIOTECHNOLOGY)(appointment of Ken Batchelor )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Fate Therapeutics has hired Ken Batchelor as chief scientific officer. He has 30 years of experience in the field and previously ...
Prudential Financial.(FINANCE)(appointment of Kevin Cole )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Prudential Financial has named Kevin Cole manager of financial services at its Hazard Center location. Cole will be responsible for the recruitment, selection, development, retention ...
Valley View Casino.(GAMING)(appointment of Joel Smith)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Valley View Casino has appointed Joel Smith to vice president of security. Smith has 20 years of experience in law enforcement and a bachelor's degree in criminal law. He previously ...
Culinary Concepts.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Lindsay Sndel )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Culinary Concepts has hired Lindsay Sndel to its sales team as catering specialist. She has 30 years of experience in the catering industry, previously serving as ...
ACI Specialty Benefits.(INSURANCE)(appointment of Nick Osterman )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... ACI Specialty Benefits has named Nick Osterman senior vice president. Osterman was employed with Cigna for the last 22 years, most ...
Wertz McDade Wallace Moot & Brower.(LAW)(appointment of John Stephens )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Wertz McDade Wallace Moot & Brower has elected John Stephens as president and managing shareholder. He has served on the firm's management committee for the past two years ....
Allen Matkins Leek Gamble Mallory & Natsis.(LAW)(appointment of Valentine Hoy )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Allen Matkins Leek Gamble Mallory & Natsis has added Valentine Hoy to its litigation practice group. He has extensive experience representing ...
The Nath Law Group.(LAW)(appointments of Laurie Axford, Jonathan Kidney, Brian Sun and David Waller)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... The Nath Law Group has hired Laurie Axford, Jonathan Kidney, Brian Sun and David Waller to its intellectual property practice. Axford focuses her practice on prosecution and intellectual property licensing. Her experience is primarily in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology and ...
MiresBall.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(appointment of Erika Elmuts )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... MiresBall has hired Erika Elmuts as director of strategic services. She will lead the firm's strategic branding efforts and oversee all marketing and ...
NYCA.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(appointment of Kristin Gissaro )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... NYCA has named Kristin Gissaro director of business development. She has six years of experience and has worked with clients such as ...
United Through Reading.(NONPROFIT)(appointment of Dwayne Junker and Phillip Pekras )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... United Through Reading has named Dwayne Junker and Phillip Pekras to its board of trustees. Junker is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Epsilon Systems Solutions, where he has been employed since 2005. He has also served as Epsilon's senior vice president of ...
Technology Assurance Group.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Brian Suerth )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Technology Assurance Group has named Brian Suerth executive vice president and partner. He will be responsible for the ...
Taylor Guitars.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Brian Swerdfeger )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Taylor Guitars has appointed Brian Swerdfeger to vice president of marketing and sales. He joined the retail company in 2003 ...
Diana Alvarez.(EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT)(promotion)(Community Valley Bank )(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009 ... Community Valley Bank has promoted Diana Alvarez to assistant vice president. She most recently served as the bank's administrative and investor relations officer and previously held the position of fiscal manager at ...
Patrick Dahms.(EXECUTIVE profile)(Hilton San Diego Bayfront)(Occupation overview)
Apr 06, 2009; ... Patrick Dahms is executive chef at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, a 1,200-room hotel in downtown San Diego. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY Essential business philosophy: There is no success without passion. Best way to keep a competitive edge: Either work or play, ...
IBM gives $2m mainframe to UCSD Center.(KUDOS/GIVING)(International Business Machines Corp)(University of San Diego)(Brief article)
Apr 06, 2009; ... IBM and UC San Diego have teamed to launch the Center for Next-Generation Digital Media, which will explore technologies to power tomorrow's virtual worlds. IBM donated an advanced $2 million mainframe computer to the effort. "UCSD students can now tap into ...