New partners set to buy lease for proposed waterfront
hotel.(Brief article)
Two local businessmen who planned to develop the Spinnaker Hotel, a
posh property with sail-style architecture that would complement the
waterfront San Diego Convention Center, are selling their . . .
'Economic turmoil' takes mental health toll on CEOs;
new treatment program aims to counter high stress levels.
Between the e-mail boxes stuffed with messages, the stacks of
unread papers and the phone calls to be made lies a lesser-known item on
the executive to-do list: improve mental health.
A program . . .
Controversial Sunroad Tower signs first tenant.
The Sunroad Centrum office tower in Kearny Mesa--which had its
grand opening delayed by numerous stop work orders in 2006 and 2007 due
to federal aviation officials' concerns about its . . .
Reserve a table at the Neighborhood House Association's
'Virtual Gala'.(SDBJ INSIDER)
A sign of the times, I suppose. The San Diego Food Bank's
Chris Carter released stats Aug. 4 showing an eye-popping increase in
demand for help from the county's residents. Demand in La Mesa, . . .
Metal thieves growing bolder at building sites; telephone lines
also prime targets for copper capers.
The high price of copper has turned construction sites, vacant
homes and even businesses into targets for thieves looking to cart away
the highly valued A metal that fetches hard cash on the black . . .
Venture funding tightening up, especially for startup firms:
investors seeking faster returns.
Most won't admit it, but venture capitalists are getting more
cautious in the types of investments they make.
Many are saying that the lackluster economy has little to do with
this trend.
"In . . .
Hotel lights out, the party's over; buying, construction
boom wanes.
If there was any doubt that the recent buying boom, which saw a
record number of hotels sold, is over, consider that the historic La
Valencia Hotel in tony La Jolla failed to find a buyer after . . .
UCSD pharmacy school coping with fiscal crisis; accreditation
council to meet with campus officials in October.(University of
Ca
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Just six years old and barely through its third class of graduates,
UC San Diego's pharmacy school is already struggling with financial
problems that could weigh heavily on . . .
China's mandate: become the innovation
nation.(COMMENTARY)
China now boasts more people with Internet connections than any
other nation.
It's all part of a comprehensive new plan for economic
development set by President Hu Jintao of the ruling Communist . . .
Trouble's my name, and Shorting's my game.(PACIFIC
PERSPECTIVES)
Knowing that something is not working, at least not for the general
good, is not the same thing as being able to remove the particular evil
in the interest of the general good.
Here is Exhibit A: . . .
Business idea ferments into 1,000th batch of
brew.(CORONADO)(Coronado Brewing Co. )(Brief article)
Coronado Brewing Co. made its 1,000th batch of beer, some 350
gallons' worth, recently.
Brothers Rick and Ron Chapman co-founded the family-operated
brewery and restaurant at 170 Orange Ave., as . . .
Against all odds dances over to 3rd mall location.(NATIONAL
CITY)(Brief article)
A hip-hop inspired fashion store with clothing and accessories for
men and women in Westfield Plaza Bonita has a new location. Against All
Odds, a national clothing chain with headquarters in New . . .
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego received a $150,000
grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through its
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego received a $150,000 grant
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through its Museums
for America grant program. The title of the funded project . . .
Barbara Harper, founding president of the Friends of the
Powerhouse, is raising funds for the construction of a beach safety
cen
Barbara Harper, founding president of the Friends of the
Powerhouse, is raising funds for the construction of a beach safety
center in Del Mar. To date, $50,000 has been donated.
Please send . . .
The Junior Seau Foundation is partnering with the Connecticut
Audubon Society to send eight youths from the Boys & Girls Club of
The Junior Seau Foundation is partnering with the Connecticut
Audubon Society to send eight youths from the Boys & Girls Club of
Oceanside to Connecticut. The participants will visit . . .
Ford Motor announces effort to benefit nonprofits.(GIVING)(Brief
article)
The Ford Motor Co. Fund announced a philanthropic initiative to
benefit nonprofit organizations throughout San Diego County. Included
will be sponsorship of a new Green Skills for Life program at . . .
LaCuna Inc. received a challenge grant from The California
Endowment and the Alliance Healthcare Foundation.(GIVING)(Brief
artic
LaCuna Inc. received a challenge grant from The California
Endowment and the Alliance Healthcare Foundation, which will provide
$900,000 over three years, if LaCuna secures a partner for the . . .
Mission Federal Credit Union teamed up with the National Credit
Union Foundation and the California Credit Union League.(GIVING)
Mission Federal Credit Union teamed up with the National Credit
Union Foundation and the California Credit Union League to award three
$10,000 grants to credit union members and their families who . . .
The third annual Stay Classy Tailgate was held July 12 at Petco
Park.(GIVING)(Brief article)
The third annual Stay Classy Tailgate was held July 12 at Petco
Park. The mission is to promote social change through music and to raise
funds for environmental causes.
Please send Giving items . . .
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $20,000 in
grants to the Central Valley Hispanic Youth Symposium.(GIVING)(Cent
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $20,000 in grants
to the Central Valley Hispanic Youth Symposium. The gifts are intended
to help inspire 175 Hispanic students to attend college . . .
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