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Celebrating 90 years of excellence NEW CENTER WILL BRING GAS, FOOD AND BUILDING SUPPLIES Palomar Commons opening this summer
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alomar Commons, a shopping center currently taking shape at the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real, is expected to open this summer, bringing Carlsbad’s first large home improvement store, a new gas station and a collection of restaurants that will not only expand the area’s dining choices, but also create jobs and add tax revenue to the city’s coffers. Sudberry Properties is developing the 16-acre site at the southwest corner of the intersection, which used to be the home of the Olympic Resort Hotel and Spa, which closed in 2008. A 155,000 squarefoot Lowe’s Home Improvement will serve as the center’s anchor. The site will also include a California Bank and Trust branch, a 16-pump Acacia Gas
station and full car wash, and Chipotle’s Mexican Grill, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and a Panera Bread. Deals are also being worked out with other tenants to fill three buildings. The center will be able to accommodate up to a dozen tenants, said Mark Radelow, vice president of Sudberry Properties. “I think this will be a great addition to the community, and we’re going to have a good combination of users,” Radelow said. “We’re going to have the right mix of food and retailers to add something to the community that isn’t there now.” Ted Owen, President and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce agrees.
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Datron playing big role in Servant Leadership conference Event presents tools for changing workplace culture BY DANIELLE AGUAS Marketing Specialist Servant Leadership Institute
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The annual Servant Leadership Winter Conference will be held from Feb. 5-7 at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa. During the event, authors, speakers and business leaders will present practical tools to transform company cultures, with a focus on providing sustainable results using the principles of servant leadership. Datron World Communications will have a significance presence at the event. Datron CEO Art Barter, a
North County resident, is a keynote speaker, and the Datron management panel will lead two workshops. The representatives from the Vista-based company will join a roster of nationally-recognized speakers, including best-selling
authors John C. Maxwell and Ken Blanchard. Datron played a significant role in the development and implementation of the three-level Servant Leadership Training Program. Datron’s management believes
every employee is a leader — either at work, with family or with those they influence — as a mentor, or by helping others on their life journey. Datron’s definition of servant leadership —“to inspire and equip those we influence”— is something all employees learn to implement in their professional and personal lives. “My transformation into servant leadership began in 2004, when I was challenged to look at leading others from a different perspective, that of a servant,” Barter said. “Our purpose as a company ... to positively impact the lives of others, requires us to challenge ourselves to be servants first and then leaders.” This year, Servant Leadership Institute (SLI) is pleased to have Datron, its family company, lead a workshop panel of key managers
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Lowe's Home Improvement will anchor Palomar Commons, opening this summer at the corner of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road.
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2013 is a very special year for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. It’s the 90th anniversary of this organization. Formed in 1923, the Chamber has a unique role in the development of this great city. Back when Carlsbad was only 1,500-resident town — before it even was an incorporated city or had a city council, for that matter — the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce was the voice of the community, advocating on behalf of its residents and businesses and the quality of life. The Chamber tackled such pressing issues as tree trimming, raising and painting street signs, and lobbying for a daily postal route. With no real local elected body, the Chamber provided guidance in leading with problems, and worked with county officials and residents to find solutions. Today, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce still has a powerful voice in shaping the quality of life in the community. “Speaking for Business, Listening to the Community,” is not only our motto, it’s guides our organization. We recognize the importance of a strong community, and to this day we support local education, transportation and other vital cornerstones
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December's First Friday Breakfast was the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony. The Chamber gave out awards to the top committee members, in addition to awards for the committee of the year and the committee chairperson of the year. Congratulations to all of the recipients.
COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR
COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR
The Education Commitee.
AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Committee Chairwoman Lupe Hairston with winner Paula Anderson.
BUSINESS RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Leighangela Brady with Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ted Owen.
VOUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS PROGRAM
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Committee Chairwoman Monique Gallaher with winner Rich Winner Carol Van Vooren with committee Chairwoman Clark. Leighangela Brady.
READY CARLSBAD BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Committee Chairman Steve Santore with winner Patty Wong.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Committee Chairman Joe Charest with winner Amber Starbuck.
TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Winner David Harrison with Toni Padron, the Chamber's execu- Winner Don Christiansen with committee Chairman Ross Fields. Winner Josh Mazur with Toni Padron. tive vice president and COO.
THE GOGIVER AWARD
2010 winner Niels Norby with 2012 recipient Lupe Hairston.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Winner Gary Whittlesey with Ted Owen.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Winners Joel Juarez and David Davis with Ted Owen.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Thanks for Chamber’s ‘tireless advocacy’ on desal project John Osborne Gina McBride John Lechleiter Carmen Rene Michael Howes, AICP Peter MacLaggan
Vice Chair of Business & Community Development Deb Beddoe
Storrow Law, APC Vice Chair of Strategic Planning Lou Storrow
DIRECTORS Cal State San Marcos Katz & Associates Wells Fargo RAM Enterprises International Fish Window Cleaning Solatube Global Marketing, Inc. NRG West Modern Postcard Colliers International Schubach Aviation Law Offices of Stephen M. L’Heureux Edward Jones Lexus Carlsbad La Costa Resort & Spa TaylorMade Golf Company SD Trophy LEGOLAND California Sylvan Learning Center of Encinitas Waste Management Westfield Strategic Results Group Torrey Pines Bank Carlsbad Sterling/Stone Realtors Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc. Scripps Health SDG&E Tri-City Medical Center
David Bennett Joseph Charest Neil Crapo Mimi Gaffey Lupe Hairston John Hanley Ahmed Haque Fred Hernandez Tucker Hohenstein Dan Hulen Stephen “Hap” L’Heureux Matt Leonard Gene Manganiello Paul McCormick Trisa Mills Niels Norby Colin Ross Chris Ross Ken Ryan Lara Saab Don Sando Don Schempp Lee Sterling Tim Stripe Michael Uzitas Jim Valentine Francisco Valle
ADVISORY COUNCIL Lola’s 7-Up Mexican Market City of Carlsbad CUSD MiraCosta College NCTD Visit Carlsbad Camp Pendleton
Ofie Escobedo John Coates Suzette Lovely Francisco Rodriguez Ryan Ross Sam Ross Sandy Wilson
STAFF President & CEO Ted Owen Executive Vice President & COO Toni Padron Information Specialist Business Services Manager Vice President, Corporate & Member Relations Director of Communications Military Mentoring Initiative Manager Business Development Manager Director of Sales & Marketing Marketing Specialist Art Director Member Services Manager
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We’re extremely pleased that the San Diego County Water Authority recently approved an agreement that moves the Carlsbad Desalination Project forward, adding a new, locally-controlled source of water to the region. The seawater desalination plant, which will be located adjacent to the Encina Power Station, will significantly improve water reliability by adding a drought-proof source to the mix of our largely imported water supply, making us less dependent on water imported from Northern California and the Colorado River. From the start, Carlsbad’s elected leaders, businesses, community organizations and individual residents have recognized the benefits of the
project and gave it their unwavering support. We are truly grateful for the input and assistance provided by Mayor Matt Hall, the City Council and city staff. The Carlsbad Chamber deserves special thanks for its tireless advocacy on behalf of the Carlsbad Desalination Project over the years. Chamber CEO Ted Owen and his fellow board members attended
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KUDOS to the Chamber's Military Mentoring program, Boots in Business. The program, which celebrated its first birthday in November, received a 2012 Achievement Award from the San Diego Military Advisory Council at a special breakfast on Dec. 13. In the words of the award: “The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce took the lead in developing a program aimed at educating transitioning active duty personnel in the environment of the business world, through “Job Shadowing and Mentoring”. Working closely with local business members of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and the Marine Corps leadership at Camp Pendleton, they developed a program that links military members and for their spouses for up to thirty days with mentors from the business community who share their business experiences, assist with resume reviews and practice interviews, and provide coaching on the required skills to compete in the business world. Since its inception slightly over a year ago, over 100 transitioning service members have participated in the program, which has truly become the model for other communities to emulate. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s leadership and initiative in establishing and executing the “Boots in Business” program are reflective of an organization that has gone “above and beyond” in providing extraordinary contributions to the San Diego military community.” KUDOS as well to the North County Transit District. We all know that there’s no shortage of worthy causes that are in need of assistance during the holiday season. We thank NCTD for selecting Boots in Business as one of the beneficiaries of it popular Santa’s COASTER Express train rides on Dec. 8. The event, which sold-out almost instantly, raised more than $7,500, which was evenly split between
Lessons from ‘Success One Day at a Time’
Pictured from left are Rear Admiral Forrest Faison, commander of Navy Medicine West, Vice Adm. Dave Buss, commander Naval Air Forces, Military Mentoring Initiative Manager Madonna May and program participant Alexandra Scanlon at the San Diego Military Advisory Council’s 2012 Achievement Award ceremony. passengers and making the event a success.” CHAIRMAN’S In addition, KUDOS go to the folKUDOS lowing Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce members who volunteered their time at the event: Kelsey Peters, Carrie Havens, Madonna May, Paula Anderson, Dorie Gerber, Sharon Feinerman, Pennie Thieman, Linda Erskia, Cynthia Backer, Patty Wong Chairman of the Board and her son Stephen. CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Boots in Business, which helps provide mentoring services to active members of the military who are about to transition into the civilian workforce, and the Community Resource Center, which serves at-risk women and children. The check was presented Dec. 20 at NCTD’s board meeting. “It is a thrill to bring so much joy to our passengers while raising money for outstanding charitable organizations,” said NCTD Rail Operations Manager, Nick Freeman. “Santa’s COASTER Express would not have been possible without the volunteers who selflessly gave their time and energy to make the train ride a reality. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, elves, and decorators were all instrumental in delighting
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countless hearings and rallied the Carlsbad business community to the cause, and their support was critical to our success. The reward for the Chamber’s efforts will be the creation of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new spending in Carlsbad and surrounding community. We look forward to maintaining our strong bond with the Carlsbad Chamber and the Carlsbad business community during the construction and operation phases of our project. We thank you for your support for the project and its promise of greater water reliability for the region.
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OFFICERS The Lund Team Chairman of the Board AT&T Chair Elect McBride Financial Advisory Immediate Past Chairwoman AKT, LLP Treasurer Life Technologies Corp. Vice Chair of Member Services Howes, Weiler and Associates Vice Chair of Public Policy Poseidon Resources Corp. Vice Chair of Economic Development YourOpsManager
Santa Claus poses for photos with two of his guests at the Santa Express
The San Diego Business Journal has unveiled the yearly list of winners for its Most Admired CEO Awards 2012 — and it’s no surprise that the list of winners and finalists is full of Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce member businesses and organizations. The newspaper gave out nine awards, five of those are members of the Calsbad Chamber of Commerce. KUDOS go to the winners: Larry Anderson, president and chief development officer of TriCity Medical Center, honored in the business nonprofit category; Joanne Pastula, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego and Imperial Counties, winner in the small nonprofit 510(c)3 category; Bob Kelly, president and CEO of the San Diego Foundation (a Chamber member as the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation); Gary Cady, CEO of Torrey Pines Bank, winner in the medium publicly-held category; and Greg Koch, CEO and co-founder of the Stone Brewing Co., winner in the large privately-held category. In the finalists, KUDOS to City of Carlsbad Fire Chief Kevin Crawford (business nonprofit); Joe Terzi, president and CEO of the San Diego Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Eric Casazza, CEO of FMT Consultants, LLC; Matt Greene, CEO and founder of 6 Degrees; Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power; Mark Dankberg, CEO and chairman of Viasat Inc.; and Gregory Garrabrants, president and CEO of B of I Federal Bank.
To start the year, I thought I would create a list of sacrifices — or “tradeoffs” — worth making in 2013. I reached into one of my favorite books, “Success One Day at a Time” by John Maxwell. As you kick off the year, you can try and think about this list and read it twice. • Trade the first half for the second half. Much of the first half of life is spent paying the price for later success. The greater dues you pay now, the more they compound, and the greater potential for a successful second half. • Trade affirmation for accomplishment. Accolades fade quickly, but your accomplishments have the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of others. • Trade financial gain for future potential. The temptation is almost always to go for the “big bucks.” But seeking to have greater potential almost always leads to a higher return — including financially. • Trade immediate pleasure for personal growth. It takes an oak tree decades to grow, but it takes a squash only weeks. Which do you want to be? • Trade exploration for focus. The younger you are, the more experimenting you should do. But once you’ve found what you were created to do, stick with it • Trade quantity of life for quality of life. Your life is not a dress rehearsal. Give it your best because you won’t get another chance. • Trade security for significance. The great men and women of history were great not because of what they owned or earned, but because they gave their lives to accomplish greatness • Trade acceptable for excellence. If something is worth doing, either give it your best or don’t do it at all. • Trade addition for multiplication. When you invests in others, you multiply your efforts—every person you assist becomes a fellow workmate. As we celebrate the new year, try to do something nice for someone. Also remember, without rest, a man cannot work. Without work, the rest does not give you any benefit.
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In the upcoming year Carlsbad residents will be treated to a growing number of shopping opportunities, as developers expand the city’s exciting array of retail centers and offerings. As 2013 dawns, the City of Carlsbad has several projects either under construction or near construction in every corner of the city, with the first of them slated to open this spring. Two of the projects are taking shape in the Carlsbad Village, which is enjoying a miniboom of residential and retail development. Seaside Village Corner, at Carlsbad Village Drive and Harding Street, will serve the downtown Village’s growing residential population, as well as tourists. This 11,000-squarefoot mixed-use project will feature 5,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor, including a Subway and Supercuts, and 6,000 square feet of office space on the second story. The environmentally friendly project will be seeking LEED Silver certification. Closer to the beach, Tower 37 is taking shape on Oak Avenue between Carlsbad Boulevard and Lincoln Street. This project entails a remodel of a 7-Eleven complex, adding a Board & Brew sandwich shop and a Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt, which flash-freezes ingredients by mixing them with liquid nitrogen to deliver a custom-made treat. The center also expects to host
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the City of Carlsbad’s first bike corral, which will hold seven bicycles. This project is just across Lincoln from a three-story mixed-use project that includes 2,000 square feet of retail space and six condominiums. The city also has two large retail centers under construction, Palomar Commons and La Costa Town Square. Palomar Commons, which is under construction at Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real, will include a Lowe’s Home Improvement store as the major anchor of this 180,000-square-foot center. Shoppers will get to choose from several eateries, including a Chipotle Mexican Grill, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Panera Bread and Jersey Mike’s Subs. A new gas station and bank will round out the center. The developer has begun grading the 16-acre site, which is the former home of Olympic Resort. Grading has also begun on La
A rendering of Tower 37 on Oak Avenue.
Costa Town Square, which will offer 280,000 square feet of retail space, including a Vons grocery store and a variety of stores and shops. This 83 acre-site, at the northeast corner of La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road, will also include 63 singlefamily detached residential units and two office buildings totaling approximately 50,000 square feet. In Bressi Ranch, Pizza Port is constructing its production facility east of El Fuerte Street, between Gateway and Palomar Airport roads. This 37,000 square-foot building will house a brewery, a pizza parts production facility, and Pizza Port’s corporate offices. But best of all, it will introduce a new Pizza Port restaurant in eastern Carlsbad. Another exciting project is Palomar Place Retail Center, which will replace the old Pat & Oscar’s Restaurant at the Costco center, on the southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and Armada Drive. This project, which is in the approval process, will feature 16,000 square feet of remodeled and expanded retail space. This expansion will more than double the retail square footage on site. A unique project under construction is Green Dragon Colonial Village, which will include a restaurant, pub, museum, gift shop and meeting space that feature a Colonial Era/Revolutionary War theme. This project will replace the old Hadley’s building south of Palomar Airport Real and west of Paseo del Norte, on the east side of Interstate 5. The City of Carlsbad is also working on an agreement with Westfield Plaza Camino Real to revitalize the mall and give it a facelift. These projects provide greater variety and choice for everyone who visits and lives in Carlsbad. They also contribute to our economy and are one more sign of good things to come in Carlsbad.
Green Dragon Colonial Village will include a restaurant, pub, museum, gift shop and meeting space with a Colonial Era/Revolutionary War theme
An artist rendering of the new Pizza Port production facility.
The Seaside Village Corner at Carlsbad Village Drive and Harding Street.
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2013 will bring a host of innovative projects for Carlsbad Village that will be firsts in North County, and even in the whole region.
Curb Cafes hit the streets in spring
UPCOMING VILLAGE EVENTS (Visit the event calendar at www.carlsbad-village.com for more info)
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A curb cafe at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant will literally take over the street (or at least part of it) in order to expand outdoor dining opportunities and liven up State Street. City staff and Urban Place are working to establish a curb cafe policy for the Village that will be submitted to City Council. The policy would allow these uses to occur and establish guidelines for operation during a temporary pilot period. Curb cafes have been successful in many other cities, including Long
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Beach, Oakland, San Francisco, New York and Montreal, bringing more activity to slower-speed streets. In the surveys we completed last year, residents, business owners and property owners voiced their strong opinions for more outdoor dining. Curb cafes are also a great way to meet that need in areas with limited sidewalk space.
Jan. 9, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Village Workshop 530-A Grand Ave.
The Village gets more “bike-friendly” The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the County’s regional planning and transit organization, awarded the City of Carlsbad $33,000 to install 80 more custom “Bike the Village” bike racks and six bike corrals throughout the Village. Slated for installation in the next couple of months, the bike corrals will be a first in North County and will go far in promoting the Village as a bike-friendly neighborhood. Coinciding with that, an outreach and education campaign will kick off with WalkSanDiego and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition to increase awareness of walking and biking in and to the Village, and to connect the commercial district with the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Farmers’ market relocation
BUSINESS WORKING GROUP Jan. 10, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Village Workshop 530-A Grand Ave.
BUSINESS WORKING GROUP Jan. 24, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Village Workshop 530-A Grand Ave.
VILLAGE VOICES Jan. 31, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Village Workshop 530-A Grand Ave.
An artist’s rendering shows what Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant might look like with a curb dining option.
While not a first by any means, relocation of the farmers’ market is strongly supported by the resident and business community, as demonstrated from input at our Village Voices meetings, working group meetings and interviews. Stakeholders have said that the purpose of the market should be to enhance the downtown environment, improve foot traffic for businesses, act as a draw for surrounding residents, and provide quality local produce in a fun and festive environment. Several new locations are being considered, in addition to other parameters such as the day or days
the market is held, the time of day, the format and the type of vendors. The Board of the Carlsbad Village Association, which owns and runs the market, will make a decision on the new direction this month, and pursue the necessary permits and certifications.
Exploring more ways to light the Village Lighting the trees on State Street went a long way to creating a festive, safe atmosphere on that block. We’ve heard many times that we need more! We’re currently exploring and researching ways to expand the lighting to more of the commercial areas of the Village and will work closely with the City to see how we can make it happen.
Leveraging funds through SANDAG The City of Carlsbad was highly successful in the last round of “active transportation” grants through SANDAG, securing $1.25 million in funding for new projects mainly focused on the Village. Urban Place and the city will partner again in a new round of applications for SANDAG’s Smart Growth Incentive Program, this time for a new Village Master Plan, an innovative pedestrian and bicyclist wayfinding system throughout the downtown, and traffic calming circles in the barrio. SANDAG will make a decision in April. Westman can be reached at ashley@ urbanplaceconsulting.com.
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Carlsbad history buffs know that every vote counts. In 1952, a tie vote prevented Oceanside’s attempt to annex the small village to its south, setting the stage for an election in which Carlsbad voters approved the incorporation of their community as a City. Today, our Carlsbad students continue the proud tradition of democracy, learning how important it is stay informed and involved.
Hands-on Democracy
In late October, Poinsettia Elementary students participated in “Every Kid Votes,” curriculum provided by Studies Weekly. They watched video content designed for their grade level, then voted for president in an exciting campus-wide session. Over the past several elections, this national program has accurately predicted the popular vote. This year was no different, with President Barack Obama defeating the Republican contender Mitt Romney 657,563 to 450,895 in the exercise’s popular vote, or 483 to 55 in the electoral count.
A five-way debate
Two weeks before the election, Carlsbad High students, many of whom are or will soon be eligible to vote, attended a forum designed to educate them on the policies and views of five political parties. Representatives from the Democratic, Republican, Green,
Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom parties engaged in a lively discourse that provoked thought and insight into their party’s platform. After the event, senior Bryan Reina said, “I gained information on many topics. Hearing these people speak helped me understand their opinions and political stance.” Fellow senior Marshall Daines revealed that as a result of paying close attention to the debate, “A lot of my opinions changed.”
Covering the Election
On election evening, for the fourth time, the Carlsbad High School TV (CHSTV) team joined local, regional and national broadcast journalists at San Diego’s Golden Hall. More than 30 CHSTV students worked feverishly to build the mobile set and handle all logistics necessary to produce the live broadcast. Interknowlogy and Broadcast Design International helped underwrite the show. CHSTV Advisor Doug Green reports, “We created hourly live reports and taped a 15-minute program distributed on Nov. 7, just hours after wrapping for the night at 1 am.” You can view it at https://vimeo. com/53051811. To prepare for the event, students studied propositions, ballot measures and candidate positions. Reporter teams were assigned specific stories. According to Green, election night coverage is the single-most challenging live broadcast for CHSTV students. “It’s produced in a breaking news atmosphere working alongside professional adult media,” Green noted. While editing segments on the fly, junior Taylor Team called the process “organized chaos.” Taylor reported, “Not only was the intensity exhilarating, it was a great bonding experience for us. This was my second time covering an election at Golden Hall. It’s great preparation for the broadcast business that is
CHSTV’s Sam Stadlberger prepares to conduct an interview at Golden Hall. my career choice.” A recipient of multiple broadcast awards, CHSTV election night coverage has won national student Emmy awards and propelled journalists to careers in the highly competitive profession. Among them is Ryan Haarer, who now works as a reporter for NBC in Phoenix.
A Winning Combination
Every election results in winners and losers. By participating in the process, CUSD students understand that democracy is not a spectator sport. Instead, democracy is a way for every citizen to have a voice in the decisions that affect their life. Direct and active participation in the decision-making of our government allows everyone in the nation CHSTV anchors Seannie Bryan and Brad Streicher go live at Golden Hall. to be a winner.
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home front community members. The multi-year project kicked off last month with a special studentveteran panel presentation, moderated by Professors Al-Marashi and Quinney, and held in honor of Veterans Day.
CSUSM student-veteran Kevin Cole shares about his military experiences. The War at Home and Abroad (WAHA) project will be anchored by an online library of video interviews of veterans.
“As historians, we want to build a repository to document and share this historical collection so that future historians and generations can study and better understand the lived, personal experiences and impact of these wars on veterans and their communities,” said Quinney, who specializes in the history of U.S. foreign policy. WAHA will be anchored by an online library of video interviews of veterans recounting experiences from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photographs, videos, written letters, memoirs and other personal artifacts will also be featured in the collection. “We want to allow veterans the opportunity to tell their story the way they want to tell it, and be the author of their own narrative,” explained Watts. “Every service member has a different story and a different experience, and we hope to capture their unique perspective.” Rather than an interviewer asking predetermined questions that direct the conversation, veterans are invited to record their memories in a story lab, a sound booth with a video camera connected to a computer recording their stories. Interviews are then transcribed and cataloged by digital history graduate students. The WAHA team plans to collect more than 1,000 interviews, working first with student veterans and alumni to give every CSUSM veteran the opportunity to tell their his or her story. The project hopes to eventually expand to include military
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families and community members in the CSUSM service area. “We’re at a juncture now where we can collect a lot of lessons learned from a new kind of warfare of the 21st century,” said Al-Marashi, who specializes in modern Middle Eastern history. “The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are not your conventional wars that characterized much of the 20th century. These wars are insurgencies where cultural expertise is needed in urban/rural warfare. And the impact on the soldier, both psychological and cultural, is unlike any previous war in U.S. history.” Unlike other conflicts, the current wars have dramatically redefined and blurred the boundaries between the frontlines and the home front, changing the experience of war. In previous wars service members were cut off from family and friends for weeks and even months at a time. Today, it can be commonplace for a soldier to be exchanging fire and then hours later reading his or her child a bedtime story via Skype. Geographically, San Diego County is home to the largest concentration of military personnel in the nation.
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War is one of the most common historical stories. While past historians have almost exclusively reported on the politics, battles and influential decision-makers surrounding war, a new digital history project at CSUSM seeks to share a different story: the voices of U.S. veterans, especially those who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Spearheaded by history professors Jill Watts, Ibrahim Al-Marashi and Kimber Quinney and inspired by the foundational input of Associate Dean Patricia Seleski, the War at Home and Abroad (WAHA) digital archive explores the impact of war through the memories told by veterans, their families and the nation’s
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History told through the voices of veterans
For over a century the region’s history has had strong roots in the defense industry. Demographically, CSUSM has the highest percent of student veterans per capita than any other CSU campus, making the University, both because of its location and its student population, the ideal home for such a large-scale project. Armed with a modest seed grant from the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Socials Sciences Dean’s Council, the WAHA team is exploring grant opportunities and philanthropic support to fund scholarships for the project’s graduate student workers, as well as cover expenses related to the implementation and maintenance of the online WAHA archive and collect more in-depth interviews. “There are so many voices that need to be heard,” said Al-Marashi. “Previously untold stories will change the landscape of knowledge for future generations and help bridge the gap between high politics and the ‘boots on the ground’ experience.” For more information or for veterans interested in participating, email waha@ csusm.edu.
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As of January 1, 2013, several new laws went into effect that impact employers. At the very least, your employee handbook should be reviewed and updated. Following are some examples of the new and changed rules that affect most businesses:
GORDON SCHMIDT President Palomar Investigative Group
California businesses that are currently hiring may find themselves in a dilemma. While the state’s 9 percent unemployment rate gives them a large number of available applicants with wonderful skill sets, some people have devised methods to help applicants completely falsify their identities, employment histories and various other credentials. Somewhere in-between are a plethora of applicants who have taken resume “fudging” to new levels. We know of many diploma mills (complete with verification contacts), issuers of IDs, and providers of illicit contact information who “verify” false work and education histories. Most of us probably agree that it is wise to check for criminal convictions when one hires a new employee. Consider though, whether you should spend time and money for such record checks without having accurate identification data at the starting point? Equally as important, do you know where to check for those criminal records? Would you recognize a legitimate Colorado driver’s license from a fake one? Despite popular belief, there are no reliable nationwide criminal conviction record systems available to private sector employers. By example, an applicant who claims to have lived locally for the past few years may have been serving prison time in Nevada. Only by knowing how record systems function can you expect to receive dependable results. Recognize too, that our region’s substance abuse epidemic includes the most prevalent and dangerous of all drugs: methamphetamine. It is highly addictive and creates a documented propensity toward violence. Methamphetamine is consistently associated with other forms of employee misconduct; including thefts from employers and
1. Meal and Rest Periods – Following a California Supreme Court decision last April, employers should re-examine their meal and rest period policies. Make sure employees are able to take a full 30 minute (unpaid) meal break and two 10 minute (paid) rest breaks. The first meal break should come before the end of the fifth hour of the workday, with a second one if the day is longer than 10 hours. Know when exceptions apply. Record employees’ time out and in for meal breaks and if possible, rest breaks.
co-workers, intimidation of supervisors and workplace drug-dealing. Factually, drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, oxycotin and psychedelics are all detectable via urine drug screening, but only for a few days at the most. What’s an employer to do? Start by accepting that 5-10 percent of all applicants are highly problematic, for reasons already stated. But know that reliable solutions do exist and are readily available. As the “gatekeeper,” you should tailor a lawful set of screening procedures which enable you to hire the absolute best of all candidates. There is no one-size-fits-all methodology for every company. For assistance with developing effective protocols, work with your employment attorney and a licensed corporate investigator. Make a significant difference by implementing a contemporary plan at your own business. Schmidt, a Certified Professional Investigator, can be reached at gordon@piginc.com.
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2. Social Media — As of Jan. 1, employers can’t demand access to an employee’s Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social media account. More and more employees use social media for work. If they leave, who owns that account? 3. Religious Dress — California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act now protects “religious dress and grooming practices,” including face and head coverings, clothing, jewelry, hair, almost any item that is part of the employee’s “observance of religious creed.” The employer can’t “hide” an employee in the back room due to a religious dress or grooming practice. 4. Breastfeeding — Discrimination due to breastfeeding is now a separate and distinct violation of state law. 5. Secure Choice Retirement Savings — A new law creates a state-run retirement plan for private employees. Employers must offer employees a chance to contribute unless the employee opts out. 6. Commission Pay Contracts — Know which commission pay agreements must be in writing, under Labor Code section 2751 and which need not. 7. Chargebacks — A recent court opinion okays chargebacks against an advanced commissions if the sale is canceled months later. All such plans should be clearly documented and signed by the employee. 8. Outsource Labor Liability — Careful who you contract with. If you hire an outside contractor for services like construction, janitorial, security guards, or warehousing, you could be liable to the contractor’s employees if they are underpaid. Learn how to minimize your risk. 9. Independent Contractors — An employer could be fined $5,000 or more for each “employee” who is misclassified as an independent contractor. Look at all independent contractor relationships with suspicion and if appropriate, get legal advice.
10. Salaried but Not Exempt? — Just because you pay someone a salary doesn’t make him/her exempt from overtime. But now, if you make a mistake, it could be a misdemeanor and cost a bundle to fix. Make sure all salary classifications are well-founded. 11. Wage Garnishment minimum — Starting July 1, 2013, no wage garnishment is permitted to put the employee’s net pay below the minimum wage. Future garnishment orders should have new instructions; your payroll employees should be trained to do it right. 12. Arbitration agreements — Based on recent court decisions, an arbitration agreement should be a separate paper. If you use a particular set of rules, give them to the employee. 13. “Labor Protections” are not just for unions any more — The National Labor Relations Act protects employees who talk to each other and complain to management about wages and working conditions. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is taking more action against non-union employers for what they see as violations, including written policies in your employee handbook. Know where the traps are. For more information and helpful hints, plan to attend the workshop on February Thursday, Feb. 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
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EXPANDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Do a reality check Where does your website stand in comparison to your competitors’ websites? This is information you should have obtained when you started your business. First, look at your competitors’ websites not as a business owner, but as your target audience would view it. Don’t just wander aimlessly from page to page. Really look at the layout, the products or services, etc. If you see something that jumps out at you that you can incorporate, make a note of it. After you’ve researched your competitors’ sites, it’s time to turn that same unbiased eye to your own website and see how it really matches up; if it doesn’t, it’s time to make the necessary changes to keep yourself competitive in your target marketplace.
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Is your content fresh? You’ve heard the old adage, “content is king,” and it is proven true time and time again. If you built your website 6 months ago and haven’t changed your content in any form, it’s already outdated. Fresh content keeps your prospects coming back. The same goes for any images on your site. Don’t build a website that is mostly text and no images to break it up – your potential customers will be gone in a flash. Finally, make sure your website covers all of the bases: your contact information is prominently displayed on each page, have a “phone to order” option on your order pages along with your “buy now” buttons or links. Make it easy, a “no brainer” if you will, for your prospects to not only want to do business with you – but they feel compelled to and will wonder what they’re missing if they don’t buy from you. De Jesus can be reached at miguel@coachmiguel.com
Tips for your New Year financial resolutions Once again, it’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions. This year, in addition to promising yourself that you’ll hit the gym more often, learn a new language or take up a musical instrument — all worthy goals, of course — why not set some financial resolutions? Consider these suggestions: Boost your retirement account contributions — If your income will rise this year, consider putting more money into your employersponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b). You typically contribute pre-tax dollars to your plan, so, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your money can have tax-deferred growth potential. Don’t over-react to the headlines — Lately, you’ve heard a lot about the “fiscal cliff,” political paralysis, the debt ceiling and other Really Scary Topics. These issues are not insignificant — but should they keep you from investing? After all, in any given year, you won’t have to look hard to find warnings and negative news events — and many people do use these ominous-sounding headlines as a reason to head to the investment sidelines for a while. But if you’re not investing, you’re unquestionably missing out on opportunities to make progress toward your financial goals. So, instead of focusing on the news of the day, make your investment decisions based on the fundamentals of those investments you may be considering, along with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Keep whittling away your debt — Over the past few years, Americans have done a good job of lowering their debt burdens. Of course, the economy is still tough, and it can be challenging to avoid taking on new debts. But the less debt you have, the more you can invest for your retirement and other important objectives. Rebalance your portfolio to accommodate your risk tolerance — If you spend too much time worrying about the ups and downs of your investments, then your portfolio’s potential for volatility may be too great for your individual risk tolerance. On the other
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Is your website turning visitors into buyers? If you’re like most busines owners, you are on a mission to not only add prospects to your list but more importantly, to convert those captured prospects from tire kickers to buyers. But how do you do it? If your website is getting a decent amount of traffic each month – we’ll use a nice round number: 10,000 – but it’s not generating prospects or buyers, then no doubt your bottom line is suffering. Some industry experts will tell you that you need more web traffic, but with 10,000 or more visitors each month, the amount of your traffic isn’t the problem; the problem lies with your website or the products or services you are selling.
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hand, if you continually see little growth in your holdings, even when the financial markets are going strong, you may be investing too conservatively — especially if you are willing to take on some calculated risk to potentially boost your returns. So review your portfolio at least once in 2013 to see if it needs to be “rebalanced” to fit your risk tolerance. Get some help — Navigating the investment world by yourself is not easy. For one thing, there’s a lot to know — different types of investments, changing tax laws, the effects of inflation, interest rate movements, and much more. Furthermore, when you’re making investment decisions on your own, you may have a hard time being objective — so you might end up investing with your heart, and not your head. The need for knowledge and objectivity point to the advantages of working with an experienced financial professional — someone who understands both the financial markets and your individual needs and goals. Lastly, solve this riddle — between 1992 and 2011, the S&P 500 delivered an annualized return of 7.8 percent, far outpacing inflation. But the average equity investor earned an annualized return of 3.5 percent, less than half the index return. Why? Ask your financial advisor, it’s a conversation he or she would be happy to have with you. These aren’t the only financial resolutions you could make for 2013, but if you follow through on them, you may well need to make fewer ones when 2014 rolls around. Peek can be reached at Justin.Peek@edwardjones.com
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Who’s-who in Carlsbad — We’ll be profiling some of the city’s movers and shakers and their companies with regular profiles in the Carlsbad Business Journal throughout 2013.
to a strong civic foundation. To celebrate our 90th anniversary, we’re taking a look at our past — but also framTell Us Your Story — Do you, a relative ing our present within that context. or a friend have a special story that relates Recognizing that we’re part to the Carlsbad Chamber of of a tradition that has Commerce’s past? Are brought 90 years you related to one of of excellence and Carlsbad’s earliest leadership residents, were to Carlsbad, you employed w e ’ v e at one of the chosen city’s now“Our Place defunct in Time” historic as the businesses, theme or do you of our have a 90th special annibusinessversary. related Yo u ’ l l memory of 1923-2013 be seeing the city? If more of so, share it that in 2013, with us and we OF both in the might publish a pages of the story in the CarlsCarlsbad Business bad Business Journal. Journal and during Send your information our events. to jlopez@carlsbad.org. We’re also extending the celebration over the course of 2013. Our An Open House — We’ll be opening signature events — including our Annual our doors for a special event to celebrate Business Awards Dinner on March 8 — will our history. Stay tuned for a date and time. be about commemorating the Chamber’s list of past accomplishments, but also about “Our Place in Time,” a publication celebrating the things we do to continue — We’re planning a special edition of our that legacy. member directory that will explore our hisHere are a couple of things to look for- tory. Look for it in February, right in time for ward to this year. Some of these are still our Annual Awards Dinner. being planned, so visit www.carlsbad.org or future issues of the Carlsbad Business Annual Awards Dinner — This year we’ll Journal for details. be having a special anniversary-themed edition of our signature event, which will take Business Walks — The Carlsbad Cham- place on Friday, March 8 at the La Costa ber of Commerce is coming to you. We Resort and Spa. Finalists for our annual recognize that part of what makes this awards will be chosen from previous years community great is all of the businesses winners and we’ll open voting to the that are housed here in Carlsbad. So in community. 2013, we want to thank each and every These are just some of the anniverone them — personally. Chamber staff sary-themed events that are taking will be making rounds looking to stop by place this year. We’re looking forward each business and thank them for doing to celebrating the Chamber’s accombusiness in Carlsbad. plishments with you.
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What: Servant Leadership Winter Conference When: Feb. 5-7, 2013 Where: Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa For information, visit www.servantleadershipinstitute.cvent.com/winterconference or call toll free 1-855-SLI-LEAD (1-855-754-5323).
performance results and culture over the past five years. She’ll also present tools that can be used to lead the transformation of companies or workgroups to a servant leadership culture. SLI will also welcome Ronnie Andrews, president of Medical Sciences at Life Technologies, who’ll lead “Establishing Servant Leadership in a High-Tech Company,” a workshop focused on exploring the various tools available for analyzing company and employee cultures. He’ll present examples of how using those tools, combined with methodically executing an organizational development strategy to drive the concept of servant leadership, creates sustainable, documented success. SLI provides training, consulting, coaching and keynote speaking on servant leadership development. Its winter conference is designed for anyone who desires to become a better leader. For full details and registration information, visit http://servantleadershipinstitute.cvent.com or call 855-754-5323.
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It's a needed addition to the City of Carlsbad's retail mix" Owen said. "It makes it convenient for people to get home improvement products and adds dining options to a centrally located business and residential area of the city. It's also going to create jobs, increase sales tax revenue and it's going to meet the aesthetic requirements set forth by the City. We welcome Lowe's Home Improvement and all of the other tenants to Carlsbad." Construction crews started working on the project last year, demolishing the remnants of the resort and preparing the site for construction. To fix a steep slope, 250,000 cubic yards of dirt were trucked into the site. The cost of construction is estimated at $15 million. Radelow said construction was expected to start by the first of the year and wrap up in
May ahead of an opening in July or August. Not counting all of the construction jobs created by the product, the center could bring as many as 200 jobs to the area when complete, said Radelow. Kathy Dodson, the City of Carlsbad’s economic development manager, said the new center will be centrally located, and will be beneficial to the city. “This is important for several reasons,” she said. “We haven’t had a major home improvement store in Carlsbad, and we lost all of those sales to the surrounding communities ... We’re so excited to have more restaurants.” Palomar Airport Road will be widened and a new traffic signal will be installed. Turn lanes and some roadwork in the median will take place during the year, said Radelow, and a new entrance and sign will be built for the San Diego County Animal Services shelter next to the construction site. The work will mitigate any traffic created by the addition.
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The February First Friday Breakfast will allow attendees the opportunity to hear about public relations from an expert. Vince Heald, partner at Beck Ellman Heald, will be the speaker at the First Friday Breakfast, the Chamber’s premiere networking and business promotional event, FEBRUARY 1 and one of the most regularly attended monthly programs. The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m., February 1, 2013, at the La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. The cost is $32 for Chamber members who register before Jan. 25. Afterward, the preregistration cost is $55 and $60 at the door. Heald has more than 22 years of HEALD high-level experience in public relations, media training, image management, marketing and crisis communications, Vince has an exceptional track record of generating and sustaining the highest level of targeted media exposure for his clients. Vince has earned excellent rapport and respect among news media locally and throughout the nation and is a partner in story development and execution. His career has included extensive work with local, regional, national and international media. Prospective members must contact Kristina McMahon at 760-931-8400. Tabletop exhibits or soapbox presentations are available to promote your business for $75 each, which includes one breakfast, and must be reserved in advance by calling Kathy Steffen at 760-931-8400 or ksteffen@carlsbad.org.
Refer and Earn program returns in 2013 Let me wish all of you a happy and prosperous 2013. We’re looking forward to a great year of programs. One of those programs is our Refer and Earn program, which returns for its second year with a few new additions. Before I tell you about that, I’d like to thank every one who refered a new member to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce last year, and congratulate Tom Applegate, of CEA, LLP — the winner of our grand prize, which was a bag and equipment provided by the TaylorMade Golf Co. Now, here’s the new information on how you can join the Refer and Earn program for 2013. First, I’d like to ask you a favor. What has the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce done for you? Have you gained any clients and customers from attending one of our networking events? Have you learned something at one of our workshops that you have been able to apply in your business? Have you been featured or taken out an ad in this publication? I ask you this because however you might have benefited from your membership — it’s likely that you know someone who would benefit from that as well. Why don’t you bring that up next time you talk to that businessowner? Those one-on-one testimonials are priceless to us, because they come from you. Around here we like to believe that there’s strength in numbers, and each time your referral leads to a new member, our Chamber is made stronger. Now let’s talk about what you get
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from your referrals. If that referral becomes a member, you’ll receive a coupon good for the following rewards: • First referral: Receive four passes to a Sundowner. These cannot be used when the Carlsbad Chamber does a joint Sundowner with a neighboring chamber. ($20 value) • Second referral: Attend a First Friday Breakfast for free! RSVP Required. ($30 value) • Third referral: Receive a marketplace ad in the Carlsbad Business Journal (based upon availability). ($50 value) • Fourth referral: Receive one ticket to the State of the City Luncheon or $50 credit towards any chamber workshop this year. ($50 value) • Fifth referral: We will deduct $150 from your 2014 membership renewal. And that’s not all. Each time you refer five members to the Carlsbad Chamber, your name goes into a grand prize drawing that will be held at the Annual Volunteer
Recognition Awards Breakfast in December. Yes, that seems like a long time from now, but it is going to go fast. Stay tuned to my upcoming columns on this space and on our website, www. carlsbad.org, so that you can know what the grand prize for the raffle will be. Refer five new members and you are basically receiving $350 in services and products, which doesn’t even include the grand prize! So, get busy and start earning! And remember, our members are all over San Diego County. In fact, 30 percent of our members are outside of Carlsbad’s borders. You must be a member in good standing to participate in the program. To be clear, a referral is someone that you (as an active Carlsbad Chamber member) know or that you do business with that is currently not a member of the Carlsbad Chamber. The referral is not someone that is already attending a chamber function or someone you meet at a Carlsbad Chamber event. If they are there, that means they are already on our radar. Once a referral is a member you will receive a coupon to use for the prize that you have won for that particular referral which will be required for redemption with an RSVP of at least one week prior to any event (except when it comes to Sundowners). For more information about the program, call the Chamber at 760931-8400 or email me at bjorgensen@ carlsbad.org.
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Advertisers will receive advertorial space with their paid ad. (1/4 pg. and larger) We will distribute 8,000 copies to Chamber members, business owners and prime drop off locations throughout Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Business Journal is also available online at www. carlsbad.org. To have your business included in the February Carlsbad Business Journal call before January 11 to reserve your space.
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walls, bamboo accents the full service bar, and warm California breezes wash across the enticing outdoor patio. Miguel’s offers Happy Hour daily including late night on Friday and Saturday. They also offer take out orders and have a “Fiesta To Go” menu for larger groups. “We would like to thank Carlsbad for welcoming us to the community,” said General Manager Gabino Romero. “We are excited for 2013 and the many years to come! Visit our website www.miguels-cocina. com and check out our menus as well as any upcoming promotions.” This event is only open to chamber members for $5 each, cash only please. For more information or to donate a raffle prize, contact Kathy
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KemperSports, which manages The Crossings at Carlsbad, announced that it has appointed Brian Wagoner as its sales and marketing director and Justin Cullimore as executive chef. Wagoner is responsible for group sales and general marketing initiatives for the club, as well as com- WAGONER munity outreach with various local charities and organizations. Cullimore, who previously studied under Iron Chef Competitor Greg Bernhardt, will be responsible for the kitchen operations and menu development as the executive chef at The Crossings at Carlsbad. He is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. CULLIMORE Jim Panknin, a 27-year veteran of the aviation field, has been appointed chief pilot for Schubach Aviation. In this position, Panknin will be charged with overseeing pilot training, safety, personnel management and regulations compliance for the company. PANKNIN West Inn & Suites announced the promotion of Corey Volk to front office manager of the 86-room hotel. Volk, who joined West Inn & Suites in April, 2008 as a guest services associate and was promoted to director of pet relations. As front office manager, Volk is responsible VOLK for reservations and room assignment activities and other duties. The Bistro West and West Steak and Seafood also announced that Paula Green has been promoted to a new position of private dining and event manager. Green joined Bistro West in October 2007 as a hostess and was promoted to event coordinator in 2008. As Private Dining and Event Manager, Green is responsible for promoting the West Room as well as coorGREEN dinating all of the specific event details with the restaurant. Let our readers know about your new hires and promotions. Send information to jlopez@carlsbad.org
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Join us as we celebrate “Our Place in Time.” Those who came before helped grow our city into the North County jewel it is today. During our annual awards gala, we will celebrate our modern-day pioneers, those whose work will reverberate into the future of this great community. We will also recognize the achievements of the 2012 board of directors and inaugurate the 2013 leadership team. Awards will be given in the following categories: • Businessperson of the year • Small Business of the year • Medium Business of the year • Large Business of the year • Lifetime Achievement in Business
• Entrepreneur of the year • Community Leadership • Environmental Excellence • Nonprofit Association of the year
For this once-in-a-lifetime event, will be recognizing those who have already gone aboveand-beyond for our Chamber. This year’s finalists will be the award winners of previous years. The community will be able to help select the winners. Stay tuned for details.
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SENIOR LIVING GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES!
Age shouldn’t limit your exercise choices These days, most people recognize that leading an active lifestyle — one that includes a regular exercise regimen — can have a tremendous impact on the well-being of older adults, leading to long-term benefits and improved health. There are numerous statistics that back up the benefits of exercise. According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, people who lead inactive lives are twice as likely to develop heart disease than their active counterparts, and are also more likely to experience more hospital visits, hospitalizations and medicines. While programs tailored to the needs and expectations of the Baby Boomer generation
have made some inroads in the number of adults that exercise regularly, there are still some that are hesitant to start. Most experts note that exercising does not have to be strenuous to be beneficial. The National Institute of Health recommends that older adults start exercising slowly, and that those who are at high risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease or diabetes check with their doctors first. Low-impact activities, such as walking, can do the trick. But seniors can do just about any exercise. The key is adapting the type of exercise — whatever it may be — to the abilities of the participant. Elaine Bryan, a registered yoga teacher who leads a class for people over 50 at Carlsbad Village and Yoga, said practicing yoga can help to relieve the stiffness that happens to the body over the course of life. “Sitting around can cause muscles to shorten, tighten up and also become weak,” said Bryan. “Yoga can help by lengthening the muscles as well as making them strong again. If we are not active as we grow older, we tend to experience bone density loss, increased muscle weakness, poorer circulation, and loss of balance and flexibility. Yoga is extremely beneficial as we age and has been shown to slow, and even reverse, the aging process.“ Bryan said that those who might have the misconception that they will be forced to put their feet behind their heads can rest assured: there are many different styles and types of yoga, and finding a yoga class that fits your needs is important. “If you are new to yoga and a little intimidated, then practicing yoga with
those in your same situation and age group is a great place to start,” she said. “With the attention from an experienced yoga teacher to assist you with your particular health and injury concerns, you will be set up for success.” The Carlsbad Senior Center, for example, offers a variety of courses may surprise those with misconceptions about what senior fitness could be. The center’s offerings vary from Zumba to PiYo (a blend of pilates and yoga) and from pingpong to Hawaiian dance. The center hosts a class or activity to suit every interest each and
every day. You can also work out own pace and at a time that is convenient for you with a membership to the Carlsbad Senior Center’s fitness room. The gym offers new equipment in a clean, low-stress environment and friendly staff and volunteers to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable.
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3535 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea 760-436-8900 www.cardiffbythesea.belmontvillage.com Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea is a premier Senior Living community that offers independent, assisted living, and dementia care. All of our programs and amenities are founded on research and tailored to resident preferences.
Keepsake Companions
5055 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 100, Carlsbad 760-400-6119 | www.keepsakecompanions.com Offers non-medical in-home care that improves the lives of seniors (and their family members) by providing several levels of loving, experienced caregiving and companionship.
Madonna Hill Guest Home
5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 760-438-2305 | www.madonnahillguesthome.com We provide full care for our residents in a home setting, complete with children, animals, beautiful views and quality, experienced owner-staff.
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos
Resort living or retirement? At Carlsbad By The Sea, it’s both.
1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos 760-450-6704 | www.meridianlakesanmarcos.com Pacifica invites seniors to escape the ordinary and discover luxury senior living at their new retirement community, The Meridian at Lake San Marcos, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The Meridian campus features an array of luxurious amenities, including private clubhouse, spa, outdoor pool, walking paths, meditation garden, fitness center, salon, movie theater, game rooms, library, temperaturecontrolled wine storage area, outdoor fire pit, Meridian market, concierge services, dog park and more.
Somerford Place
1350 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas 760-479-1818 |www.somerfordplaceencinitas.com Somerford Place offers specialized Alzheimer’s Care Services. Our comforting community is designed to create the feeling of home. We tailor our atmosphere and services to our residents needs - from architectural design and room decor to staff interaction and expertise.
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6251 Lismore Place, Carlsbad 760-696-6595 | www. familycomfortcare.com We provide professional care services for senior citizens in our five elderly care facilities as well as in-home elderly care services.
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In a room full of people, if you asked everyone who made New Year’s resolutions to stand up, almost everyone would be standing. If everyone who kept their resolutions stood up, most of us would remain sitting. Setting goals is smart; creating and following a strategic plan to achieve them is smarter. People often set overly ambitious goals. When they falter, they feel like giving up entirely. Whether you want to lose weight, exercise more, spend quality time with family or achieve any goal, do what businesses do. Create a business plan that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound; in other words, SMART. Specific: Clearly state what you what to accomplish. Instead of saying, “I will eat more fruits and vegetables,” say, “I will eat at least five servings of different fruits and vegetables a day.” Measurable: Make sure you can measure your progress. If your ultimate goal is to walk four laps around a park, measure your progress as you proceed from walking one lap, then two, then three, then four. Attainable: Avoid setting unrealistic goals. Saying, “I will lose 100 pounds,” is overwhelming. Saying, “I will lose 10 pounds”
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is more attainable. After you lose those first 10 pounds, you can set a goal to lose 10 more, then 10 more after that and so on. Relevant: Select a goal that matters to you. Your friend may be training for a triathlon, while you want to run a 5K. Do what works for you. Time-bound: Give yourself a timeframe. If you wish to quit smoking, don’t say, “I’ll quit tomorrow” or “I’ll quit eventually.” Instead, say, “I will quit by March 15, 2013.” What do you want to do in 2013 to better your life? Be SMART and you’ll be successful, no matter your age.
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No winter slow-down in housing market HOUSING TRENDS
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The local real estate market surpassed expectations this winter as properties sold quickly and for near full asking price. Carlsbad homes priced under $1 million sold in an average of 30 days, with many selling in the first week of being listed. With multiple offers, brokers have been able to secure closer to asking prices. In some cases, slightly over asking. The winter market is traditionally characterized by higher market time, fewer signed contracts and less overall activity. 2012’s winter market bucked tradition with the average home securing 99 percent of asking price and a 28 percent increase in signed contracts permonth over the same winter period in 2011. The winter sales activity could have been even higher, but there were too few homes listed for-sale during the holidays. October-through-December inventory levels stayed at or below one-month of for-sale property. With an even market having 6 to 8 months of inventory, this qualifies as a bona fide scarcity. The activity was not isolated in Carlsbad. Throughout San Diego County, real estate professionals are reporting a resurgence of multiple offers, higher asking prices and faster sales than in the previous 18 months. A direct result of lower mortgage rates, lower prices low and changing buyer sentiment toward the overall future of real estate. Carlsbad luxury home market is
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With fewer homes selling in the North County market, an accurate valuation of a property remains a challenge. Those homeowners wanting to refinance will have fewer comparative sales. Homeowners looking to sell property may not have direct comparatives to easily compare and gauge an accurate asking price. Low inventory is good for homeowners looking for higher prices, but how much higher can you ask and still not ‘overprice’ the market. Here are three quick tips to help you get a better feel on value of your property. 1. Ignore short-sales: Short-sale property are not characteristic of true market value. Many of these homes are priced below market value to compensate for costs not typically in a traditional transaction. Also, a short sale owner is not motivated to get more on their price, as they will walk away from the property with nothing - regardless of the sale price. 2. Watch market time: If a neighbors property sells in the first week to multiple offers, the price of the next comparable home may need to be priced slighly higher. Asking 3% to 5% more than homes sold 6-12 months ago could be a risk worth taking. Smart agents will research to the “why’s” a property sold quickly as to make sure the quick sale was not just a fluke that leads to an overpriced listing and an unhappy client 3. Watch your competition: Fewer homes means fewer competing homes and a better chance to get more for your home. Look for homes with similar utility: same bedrooms, similar rear yard size and/or improvements that may attract a certain buyer. If you’re the only home in the general area with a massive rear yard and pool, you may have an opportunity to secure a strong price.
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Average sale price for attached property in Carlsbad was up over 10 percent from the winter quarter of 2011; $365,000 from $322,000. The average time it took to sell a condo or townhome took 60 percent less market time in 2012 with multiple offers on many of the available properties. Carlsbad condos and townhomes have attracted more investors in 2012. With the new lower mortgage rates, Investors are able to borrow 75 percent of the value of the condo at a 4 percent 30 year fixed mortgage rate. This leverage has enabled investors to secure super-sized return on capital of 6 percent-10 percent.
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Hilton named among top 10 new hotels of 2012
The Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa was listed in TripAdvisor’s Top Ten New Hotels list, which salutes the most highly-ranked luxury properties which have opened in the U.S. last year, with Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa the only Southern California resort to be included. “What a thrill and honor to receive this recognition from TripAdvisor.com,” said Bob Moore, vice president and general manager, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa. “We treasure the input of travelers who have stayed with us, and their comments and suggestions are always educational and inspiring. Inclusion on this list is a wonderful tribute to the caring and service-minded team of our new resort.”
SDG&E makes ‘sustainable’ donation to local nonprofits
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When San Diego Gas & Electric refurbished its conference rooms and break rooms, 10 local nonprofits benefited too, including Chamber members Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, Military Outreach Ministry, Pacific Ridge School and Project Walk. The nonprofits received such items as a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven, tables, stackable chairs and other appliances. Rather than selling or sending the items to landfill, SDG&E chose to donate them to Sustainable Surplus Exchange – a local nonprofit (and itself a Chamber member) that repurposes surplus assets to the community. “We were thrilled that SDG&E chose the route of sustainability and in turn helped us serve so many organizations,” said Exchange executive director, Sue Prelozni. “By allowing nonprofits to pick up gently used office furnishings, equipment, and other
Have you noticed that KPBS is now coming in clearer over your radio? That could be thanks to a recent move that’s been decades in the making. Recently, KPBS 89.5 FM moved its transmitter from Mt. San Miguel in East County to Mt. Soledad in La Jolla. This allowed the station to boost its power, increasing the strength of its radio signal, resulting in the stronger, clearer signal that KPBS now enjoys. KPBS temporarily lost power and was knocked off the air during the 2007 wildfires. The risk of a fire is lower in the new location. “KPBS has become a reliable source of information,” continued Karlo. “We’ve demonstrated that KPBS can deliver breaking and ongoing coverage of major events in this community – be it wildfire, earthquake, or tragedy. Moving our transmitter to Mt. Soledad means that KPBS will have the ability to reach an even larger audience when it is needed most.” As a result of the move, however, some homes may experience a weaker signal. Listeners who are impacted by the move are encouraged to readjust radio antennas toward the direction of Mt. Soledad.
SDG&E donated items replaced during a recent renovation of its break room and conference rooms to 10 local nonprofits. items, Sustainable Surplus has helped to cut thousands off our annual expenses,” said Pat Maldi, Director of Marketing and Special Events at the Boys and Girls Club. The goal of Sustainable Surplus is to help corporations raise their conscience of the environment by keeping surplus out of the landfill.
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