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Peaker plant would replace Encina Power Station The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a 500-megawatt power purchase agreement between SDG&E and the Carlsbad Energy Center — a key milestone in NRG Energy’s efforts to develop a peaker plant needed to ensure reliability in Southern California following the closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in 2013 and the impending retirement of the Encina Generating Station. The Carlsbad Energy Center will be constructed in an area between I-5 and the North County Transit District Railroad. The location is approximately 30 feet below the surrounding grade, reducing the plant’s visual profile. The plant will operate only during periods of peak demand and will help integrate a growing supply of intermittent renewable power such as from wind and solar. Water needs will be met through recycled water supplied by the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, conserving scarce drinking water for other uses. The City of Carlsbad backed the Carlsbad Energy Center as the best option for ensuring
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CARUSO LAUNCHES SIGNATURE DRIVE An artist rendering of the land near the Agua Hedionda Lagoon gives a hint of what the project might look like.
‘Agua Hedionda 85/15 plan’ offers open space, retail
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fter three years of holding community meetings and busing Carlsbad residents to its shopping meccas in Los Angeles, Caruso Affiliated has announced its plans for the more than 200 acres of land near the intersection of Interstate Highway 5 and Cannon Road. The plans will not only give Carlsbad an open-space shopping destination, but also access to more than 176 acres of open space near the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. It would also expand farming in the area, which includes the Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Caruso Affiliated will move the plan forward through a ballot initiative. Caruso’s plan has been named the ‘Agua Hedionda 85/15 plan’ because it would create nearly 176 acres of open space (or nearly
85 percent of the total land) along with the 26 acres (15 percent) on which its retail center would be built. Caruso Affiliated has a contract with San Diego Gas & Electric to purchase the acreage. Rick Caruso, CEO and Founder of the Los Angeles-based company, introduced the plan during a press conference held at the picturesque promontory, with the lagoon in the background and farming all around. “After three years of conversations with Carlsbad residents, we saw an opportunity to do something very special and very unique,” Caruso said. “We saw the opportunity to combine the best of Carlsbad. Their love of open space and being outdoors, and a desire for a unique and best in house retail and dining experience.”
Caruso has not yet revealed plans on what the commercial development might look like or which stores would be featured, but said a look at The Grove in Los Angeles and other Caruso Affiliated properties could give a clue to the types of stores the center would bring to the City of Carlsbad. The open-air, pedestrianfriendly project would include shopping, dining and entertainment options in a setting that “enhances the traditional village identity and the beach character community of this town,” Caruso said. The open space area would include miles of trails; picnic areas and park benches with panoramic views of the lagoon, an outdoor
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Rick Caruso, CEO and founder of Caruso Affiliated, presents the ‘Agua Hedionda 85/15 plan’ to the media on May 12.
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Rediscover Carlsbad with a staycation What kind of traveler are you? Do you prefer to sit on a sunny beach watching the waves roll across the sand? Do you like to explore quaint shops and eateries? Do you travel with the little ones in your family, experiencing the world afresh through their excitement? Or are you looking forward to your next romantic getaway, complete with a massage, drinks, and an elegant dinner? Whichever type of traveler you are, your ideal destination might just be your hometown. The Carlsbad area is full of fun surprises, even for longtime residents. Rediscover the region’s boutique museums, nature reserves and historic sites. Make dinner reservations at a new restaurant, be a kid for a day at LEGOLAND California Resort, or explore the antique shops in the Village. Carlsbad’s charm isn’t only for out-of-towners, and
The fire pits are a popular amenity at Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel budget-friendly activities abound. Your Carlsbad staycation can be as simple as you make it. The only requirement is to clear your calendar of everyday distractions. For the fullest experience — and less of a chance you’ll get pulled
back into routine tasks — treat yourself to two or three nights at a nearby resort. Grand Pacific Resorts, a Carlsbad-based hospitality company, manages several local properties
with home-like accommodations, including Carlsbad Seapointe Resort, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel, Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa, and Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel. There is also a sister hotel, the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. You’ve likely admired one or more of these resorts while going about your day. Perhaps you’ve attended a wedding at Grand Pacific Palisades overlooking The Flower Fields or seen the open air trolley, Ride the Tide, carrying guests to the beach. Perhaps you’ve indulged at TWENTY/20 Grill & Wine Bar or Ocean Pearl Spa, located only steps from the Sheraton’s luxurious guestrooms. If you’ve ever wondered about the European-style resort in the heart of
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Thoughts on opportunity I’ve been thinking about the theme of opportunity recently. Here are some words I’ve come across that speak to that topic. These are all from the book “Success One Day At A Time” by John Maxwell — a book I often quote from.
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• The reason so many people never get anywhere in life is because when opportunity knocks, they are out in the back yard looking for four-leaf clovers.
The Chamber had a fantastic response to ‘Glamour, Glitz, Hats & Heels’ held May 29 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. The event was a mix of professional development and fashion. It included a fashion show (above) as well as tips on business etiquette from Elaine Swann (left). The Loftin Firm, P.C. and Saavy Women Wealth Management sponsored the inaugural event. A portion of the proceeds went to the Women Resources Center.
• O pportunity is what most of us want, “Just give me an opportunity and I will show you what I can do.” The problem is taking the steps necessary to benefit from the opportunity. • O pportunities and motivation are connected. Motivated people see opportunities, and opportunities are often what motivate people.
• Opportunities either multiply or disappear. The more opportunities you pursue, the more you find behind them. • Opportunities must be nourished if they are to survive. As Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, says, “Feed an opportunity; starve a problem.” As Jonas Salk— a world-famous San Diegan once said — “The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.”
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• Opportunities are the result of pluck, not luck. The people who succeed seek out opportunities, and if they can’t find them, they create them.
• Opportunity is birthed out of problems. If you are looking for a BIG opportunity, find a BIG problem.
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• Today is the best day for an opportunity. Opportunity always takes “now” for an answer.
• Opportunity without commitment will be lost. Abandoned opportunities are never lost – they are simply pursued by the competition.
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• Great attitudes precede great opportunities. Who you are determines what you see.
• Opportunities don’t present themselves in ideal circumstances. If you wait for all the lights to turn green, you will never leave your driveway.
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Innovate78 showcases business along corridor Businesses urged to In 1992, Beaver Theodosakis and his wife, Pam, founded activewear manufacturer prAna in their Carlsbad garage. Before long they needed more space for their growing company, so they moved to a building in Vista. Their drive and dedication paid dividends as the company grew to 120 employees, requiring them to find larger quarters. Fortunately for the region, the company stayed in North County and three years ago moved back to Carlsbad, selecting a new 74,000-square-foot building on Lionshead Avenue. prAna is one of dozens of companies along the state Route 78 corridor that were founded here, grew up here and established national and even international reputations. The 78 corridor has been a well-kept secret, and recently the five cities that thrive along the corridor — Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido — began to collaborate on several fronts. Last month they launched Innovate78, a branding and economic development initiative designed to share our entrepreneurial success stories with the world. We call it Innovate78 in honor of the many companies that have put an indelible stamp on our region. Our website, www.Innovate78.com, tells what it’s like to live, work and operate a business on the 78 corridor and serves as a tool to attract talent, businesses and investment. As Carlsbad Mayor Matt
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Hall put it, “North County is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to build a company and work. Through this collaboration, Innovate78 is about showing the rest of the world what North County is all about.” Innovate78.com includes testimonials from companies, resources for building a business, a job portal, content about educational institutions and opportunities, and information about living and getting around on the 78 corridor. It also highlights prominent industries, such as life sciences, specialty food and beverages, including local craft breweries, and hightech manufacturing. We’ve also created a social media presence in which cities share information about companies, and not just companies in the city where they’re located. Close collaboration among the five cities began last March, when the cities signed an agreement saying they would cooperate on efforts to retain and attract businesses and not work against each other. Each city wants to keep the businesses it has, but we’ve
agreed that if one of us does not have the space a business needs, we’ll work together to keep it in the 78 corridor. In addition, we signed a contract with the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. to implement the effort and bring recognition to the brand and the region for economic prosperity. And it’s working. Not long ago Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, an economic mainstay in Escondido for many years, announced that it needed new and larger quarters, but it couldn’t find a suitable building in its home city. Working together five cities found a 130,000-square foot facility in Vista to keep the company and its employees
along the 78 Corridor. “We have always been a collaborative city, but working with Escondido on the Dr. Bronner’s expansion showed us the true benefit of this partnership,” said Vista Mayor Judy Ritter. “Employees of Dr. Bronner’s contribute to the economy of all five North County cities. Because of the Innovate78 initiative, we will see more collaboration like this in our future.” There have been other examples of collaboration. Recently the City of Carlsbad and MiraCosta College joined to locate a new Technology Career Institute in a city-owned building. The city is providing the 22,627-square-foot building at below market rent to help MiraCosta train workers in the skills needed to fill the growing demand for industrial technicians. In December the five cities staged a roundtable with leaders from the diagnostics industry, which is expanding along the 78 corridor. Based on that conversation, UC San Diego Extension, a major driver of industry talent, adapted its model for training clinical laboratory scientists to better meet the needs of the diagnostics industry in our region. We encourage area businesses to take advantage of Innovate78 by linking to the website and sharing their success stories with the world, to help promote North County and attract new talent to our vibrant region.
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As California enters a fourth year of severe drought, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, along with other water districts in the region, are in a “Drought Alert” status, meaning certain water conservation measures are mandatory. “With the Carlsbad Desalination Project coming on line this fall, and the upcoming expansion of our water recycling plant, Carlsbad is in a better position than many cities in California,” said Mario Remillard, Carlsbad Municipal Water District conservation coordinator. “But we still need residents and businesses to do their part so we continue to have the water we need to support our quality of life and economy.” Outdoor water usage accounts for over 50 percent of water usage on average. Businesses that don’t use recycled water for irrigation are encouraged to cut back on outdoor watering and switch to drought resistant landscaping. Some of the mandatory water use restrictions affecting businesses include: • Businesses should use sprinklers no more than two days a week and only on Mondays and Thursdays. Water only between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. • Water only eight minutes per station. Splitting up the time with half in the morning and half in the
evening will help prevent run off. • Irrigate nursery and commercial grower’s products between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. only. • Don’t wash down hard surfaces, such as driveways, patios, sidewalks and parking lots with a hose, unless necessary for safety or sanitation. • Single pass-through cooling systems as part of new water service connections will be prohibited. Non-recirculating systems in all new conveyer car wash and commercial laundry systems are prohibited. • Stop operating decorative fountains unless they use recirculated water. • Repair all water leaks within 72 hours of notification from the water district. • Serve water in restaurants only on request. • Offer hotel guests the option of not laundering towels and linens daily. “We are here to help answer questions and provide advice to businesses seeking to further reduce their water usage,” said Remillard. “By working together, we can make sure Carlsbad continues to thrive in our desert environment.” — Source: City of Carlsbad
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classroom area and an educational resource area. It would be paid for through the revenue created by the commercial development, which means it would not be developed at a cost to taxpayers. The ballot measure would require the open space portion of the project to be built and delivered to the public before the commercial aspect can open. “This is open space done the right way,” Caruso said. At it’s meeting on May 20, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to support the initiative. “The Board feels the initiative is the first step in a project that will improve the quality of life in Carlsbad,
› CPUC Continued from Page 1 the timely removal of the Encina Power Station and redevelopment of the site for non-industrial uses. Under an agreement with the City and SDG&E reached in early 2014, NRG has committed to demolishing the Encina Power Station by 2020 and funding relocation of the adjacent SDG&E North Coast Service Center. “We appreciate the CPUC’s vote of confidence that the Carlsbad Energy Center is the best approach to have the appropriate, flexible capacity online by 2017 to enable California to reach its greenhouse gas reduction
will create new jobs in the region, and provide residents with additional shopping and dining choices,” said Board Chairman John Osborne. “Caruso has a history of doing projects the right way. When completed, the project and its surrounding open space will be a glistening jewel for Carlsbad, adding many amenities that our city lacks today.” Acting as a Carlsbad resident, Carlton Lund, former chairman of the Chamber’s board, signed the notice of intent to circulate the petition, which was turned in to the City of Carlsbad on May 12. Lund also participated in the press conference held to kick off the signature drive, along with Maureen Simons, chairwoman of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and Jimmy Ukegawa, president of
the Carlsbad Strawberry Company. “My number one priority is protecting and strengthening the lagoon, our environment and opening up even more open space in Carlsbad for all families to enjoy,” said Simons. “So, today, I am pleased and deeply gratified that Caruso Affiliated has listened to our concerns, and accordingly, the foundation is pleased to announce its support for this plan.” Caruso said the signatures will be delivered to the Carlsbad City Council in September, at which time city officials can approve the project or place it on the ballot. The City Council has asked for a comprehensive report to analyze the citizenled initiative. Caruso says construction would take 18 months and could be open in 2018.
goals through building additional renewable generation while preserving the reliability of the grid,” said John Chillemi, president of NRG Energy’s West region. “We appreciate the CAISO’s (California Independent System Operator) recognition of the project’s contribution to the grid and SDG&E’s continued support of the project and the benefits it will bring to all of southern California. And we appreciate the City of Carlsbad’s focus on the environmental benefits of the project to build a smaller, more efficient plant that complies with the State’s once-through-cooling policies, and enables the demolition of Encina and development of the underlying
coastline property.” While testifying at the CPUC, Ted Owen, president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, urged the CPUC to approve the contract without delay to preserve grid reliability. “The Carlsbad Chamber has been a strong supporter of this project for many years,” Chillemi said. “We are grateful for their tireless advocacy.” Construction of the new plant is expected to commence by early 2016 with completion in conjunction with the retirement of the Encina station by the end of 2017. The project is expected to generate $6-$7 million dollars in local tax revenue annually and create 375 construction jobs
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• First, make sure your policies (and your workplace culture) permit and even encourage complaints. Make sure employees know they can come to someone in authority with a perceived problem and have it addressed fairly, without fear of retaliation. What you don’t know now will surely bite you later. • Second, make sure all managers are trained to accept complaints respectfully, with an open mind. When an employee feels her concern is taken seriously, she is more likely to accept the result, even if nothing will change. • Be sure actual retaliation is not tolerated at any level. Be sensitive to how a personnel decision will be perceived by the employee who has raised an issue, particularly in the recent past. Sometimes an employee has already become the subject of termination discussions when he or she first raises a complaint. Whether it’s self-protection, fingerpointing or just coincidence doesn’t matter. You’ll want to be sure the termination is supported by solid documentation, and you’ll probably want legal advice before you proceed.
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New Carlsbad campus offers training for in-demand jobs On September 11, 2001, while sitting in a high school classroom, Richard Garcia witnessed the World Trade Center in New York City catch fire and collapse. That day, he marched into a recruitment office to join the Marine Corps. He spent almost a decade in the Marine Corps, including a tour in Afghanistan. In 2011, he left as a sergeant and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Garcia then applied to the Los Angeles Police Academy, but after a year with no reply, enrolled in a private protection detail program. When he finished that program, he again waited for job offers, which never came. It was then that he found MiraCosta College’s Homeland Security Program, which is approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and accepts the GI Bill. Three weeks after fi nishing the program, Garcia received a job offer. Today, he works as a team leader for a private company in Los Angeles. Garcia now joins 250 other veterans who have graduated from the college’s
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Homeland Security Program and have found careers as armed guards or personal security detail. In 2013, to help develop and expand programs like Homeland Security, the US Department of Labor awarded MiraCosta College a $2.75 million grant. In 2014, the college teamed up with the City of Carlsbad to identify a location for a new Technology Career Institute (TCI) where students, including military veterans and the unemployed, would be trained to fill a growing demand for industrial technicians in North San Diego County. “The Technology Career Institute will benefit Carlsbad businesses and businesses throughout the region by providing muchneeded training and
A MiraCosta College engineering technician instructor explains how Baxter the Robot works in manufacturing and biotech industries to a guest of the Technology Career Institute grand opening. workforce development, while offering local residents a convenient option for gaining highly marketable, advanced machining and manufacturing skills,” said City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall. “This kind of partnership is a great example of what can be achieved when
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skills-based environments. The building is also a new home to the San Diego North Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which MiraCosta College has hosted since 1999. The SBDC provides resources, workshops and leadership programs for growing and established small businesses—an important part of MiraCosta College’s mission of strengthening the economic well-being of the community. In 2014, the SBDC, through 150 workshops and 3,182 hours of counseling, helped small businesses obtain $4.4 million in financing, increase sales by $14.3 million, win government contracts of $9.9 million, and create/retain 366 jobs. For more information about the Technology Career Institute, or to find out the types of programs that are being offered, visit miracosta.edu/community or contact our Community Education and Workforce Development Department at 760-795-6820. For more information about the SBDC, visit sandiegosmallbiz.com or call 760-795-8740.
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GreyHawk Business Center is a 28-building project that offers 208,439 square feet of highly improved R&D space. All but two of the buildings that make up the project are built, and those are the only new construction of this size remaining in Carlsbad. The two-story
buildings boast an extensive glass facade, providing an attractive, high image exterior. Each building has a warehouse component with 20-feet, 7-inches clear height, 12-feet by 12-feet ground level roll-up doors, 400 amp service per 5,000 square feet. GreyHawk Business Center is conveniently
located near the corner of Palomar Airport Road and Melrose Avenue. This event is open to chamber members only. If you pre-register online at www.carlsbad.org for the Sundowner before July 15, you can get in for $10. The cost of admission is $15 (cash only) at the door. If you are a prospective member and would like to attend please RSVP to the Carlsbad Chamber at 760-931-8400 For more information or to donate a raffle prize, contact Kathy Steffen at 760-931-8400 or ksteffen@ carlsbad.org.
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AN AWARD-WINNING, MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Greyhawk Business Center hosts July Sundowner Join the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for the Sundowner in July and explore the GreyHawk Business Center. Meet likeminded professionals after work in a no-pressure, social setting. One of the Chamber’s most popular monthly programs, Sundowners have led to many long-lasting connections among our members. And who knows — at this Sundowner you might even find a new location for your business. As if that’s not enough, this Sundowner will offer delectable tastes from three Chamber members. Attendees can savor wood-baked pizzas, amazing salads and nationally recognized cupcakes from, respectively, Red Oven, The Forum Deli and Little Cakes Cupcake Kitchen. The Sundowner takes place from 5-7 p.m. at 3288 Grey Hawk Court.
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Chamber’s Padron among ‘Women who Impact San Diego’ Toni Padron, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce was one of 20 local leaders included in SD Metro PADRON Magazine’s “Women Who Impact San Diego.” The publication’s list was “a group of outstanding professionals who have made a name for themselves in their careers and are making significant contributions to our community.” Padron runs the day-today operations of the Chamber. She oversees a $1.5 million budget and 10 employees. She was instrumental in
the creation of the Chamber’s Small Business Center and the Pathways to Success Program. She is also a former president of the Southern California Association of Chamber Executives. This is the latest accolade for Padron, who was also recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the ‘Women Who Mean Business’ in 2011. In 2010, the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) presented her with its prestigious Hathaway Award, the highest honor that WACE can give to Chamber staff members. It recognizes an outstanding chamber staff member for excellence and signifi cant contributions to chamber goals and development.
SMALL BUSINESS IS THE L U N C H E O N
This Awards Luncheon recognizes the successes of those that make up the heart of our chamber and the economy as a whole: small business.
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AWARDS WILL INCLUDE: Most compelling start-up story MVP Employee E-Commerce superstars Community involvement
KEYNOTE CONVERSATION Ralph Rubio Co-Founder | Rubio’s Restaurants
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2015 11:00
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The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
august 21 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Talking about how he turned a walk-up taco stand into a phenomenon.
join City Council, and chamber business leaders for a progress report on current and future City programs and projects.
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED EARLY REGISTRATION BY AUG 3 Chamber Members - $50 • General Admission - $75 Table of 10 with company signage $495 Members only Preferred Seating • Parking included
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GLENBROOK HEALTH CENTER 1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad (760)704-6805 www.visitglenbrook.com GlenBrook Health Center, part of La Costa Glen Retirement Community, hosts the grand opening of an additional 24 skilled rehabilitation beds bringing their complement to 94!
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY CAREER INSTITUTE 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad (760)795-6820 www.miracosta.edu MiraCosta College celebrates the opening of its Technology Career Institute, where students, including military veterans and the unemployed will be trained to fill a growing demand for industrial technicians in North San Diego County.
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Appraisers-Business & Commercial TCO Appraisals
Todd Ortlieb (760)889-8633 www.sandiegoresidentialappraiser.com The most accurate appraisals throughout San Diego County. Our superior quality, integrity and customer service are the fundamentals of our business.
Attorneys Law Office of Steven L. Fritsch
Steven Fritsch (877)619-5775 www.oceansidedivorcelawfirm.com Steven L. Fritsch is a trusted and experienced divorce and family law attorney serving the people of Carlsbad and the surrounding areas.
Business Consultants & Services Develop Your Team
Jani Jackson (760)652-5060 www.developyourteam.com Building engaged teams that get results. Customized programs to improve team dynamics, engagement, decision-making, problem-solving and overall performance.
Clothing - Women’s & Accessories Local Honey Designs
Corinne White (650)504-0352 www.localhoneydesigns.com We provide the highest quality and most comfortable swimwear for active women, maintaining fit and versatility while reflecting our appreciation for Mother Nature, adventure and active lifestyles.
Emergency Preparedness Survival Mode
Allen Frischer (760)396-6474 www.survivalmodekits.com Survival Mode provides emergency preparedness kits and supplies to businesses and individuals. Survival Mode to your rescue.
Financial Services Double Diamond Financial & Insurance Services
Mark Lamb (760)757-3554 www.doublediamondfinancial.com We are a full service financial and insurance firm committed to helping families and individuals offering a wide range of financial and insurance prospects.
Savvy Women Wealth Management
Catherine Magana (760)692-5192 www.savvyup.com We are dedicated to educate women about investing whether the topic is about financial planning, investing for retirement, stocks, bonds or any other investment subject. Savvy Up!
Triumph Business Capital
Skylar Lane (214)494-8625 www.triumphbcap.com Triumph Business Capital finances businesses by advancing money on outstanding invoices.
Konrad Mayr (619)428-6919 www.esglass.com Manufacturer of stained art glass. Our services include: beveled and custom stained glass and stained glass panels; Tiffany-type lamp shades; sandblasting/edging doors, repairs and restoration.
Health & Wellness Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Bertine Kabellis (760)743-2211 www.drbronner.com Five generations and more than 150 years of soap making excellence. Dr. Bronner’s products include classic soaps, revolutionary personal care and delicious culinary oils, all certified fair trade and organic.
Holistic & Natural Health Etheric Health, A Naturopathic Clinic
Stephanie Hendershot (760)618-1436 www.northcountynaturopath.com A holistic naturopathic doctor with a patient focus approach and an emphasis on women’s health (thyroid, hormones, anti-aging) mind/body, digestive health and natural medical aesthetics concerns.
Hotels & Resorts Conference Centers Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego /Carlsbad Maria Hernandez (760)579-0155 www.marriott.com/sanfd Quality rooms, free high speed internet and convenient location provide great value for business travelers in Carlsbad.
Human Resources Services ADP
Analia Corrales (619)688-4722 www.adp.com Comprehensive employer services- payroll and tax, benefits, workers compensation and compliance for small to mid-sized businesses.
IT Consulting AT-Tech
Jim Gibson (858)658-0915 www.at-tech.com Executive search firm that focuses on the information technology needs of companies of all sizes. We provide candidates for direct hire and contract positions.
Jewelry Beloved Jewelry
Mara Marin www.thedivinetimes.com Wholesale sterling silver jewelry sales including all chain styles from 16’-30’, plus bracelets, earrings, anklets and Swarovski crystal designs.
Mortgage Lenders iMortgage
Todd Eldridge (760)707-0200 www.imortgage.com We have a loan for every home... simple as that.®
Tre Johnson (909)499-9070 www.uleash.com The World’s Best Dog Leash.
San Diego County Solar
Ken Roberts (760)230-2220 www.sandiegocountysolar.com San Diego County Solar is a local business based in Carlsbad specializing in design and installation of residential solar electric systems.
Sungevity
Courtney Hyde (760)542-8021 www.sungevity.com Sungevity is a global solar energy provider focused on making it easy and affordable for homeowners to benefit from solar power.
Swimming Pool & Spa Equipment /Supplies Beachcomber Hot Tubs
Andrew Jacobs (760)560-7878 www.beachcomberhottubs.com/ locations/san-diego-hot-tubs/local-store Beachcomber is a family owned professional hot tub specialist company since 1978. We are committed to connecting family and friends and making the world a happier, healthier place.
Telecommunications Consultants Airwave Advisors
Nick Foster (858)216-2649 www.airwaveadvisors.com Airwave Advisors are cell tower lease experts who assist property owners with new cell tower leases, cell tower lease extension, and cell tower lease buyouts.
Web Site Design & Services 2Point
Jon Dubensky (619)599-1006 www.2point.us Choosing 2Point to manage your marketing, design, and media will allow for higher quality with a lower cost, with editing and hosting at no cost with select packages.
Window Coverings ScotBlinds
Lilian Reoch (619)271-5601 www.Scotblinds.com Scotblinds Inc. is a family owned business in the blinds and shutter industry, awarded by Angie’s List for their prestigious ‘Super Service Award’ in 2006 and 2007.
Windows & Doors Renewal by Andersen of San Diego
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PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN JULY ( COMMITTEES WILL RESUME IN AUGUST ) FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT carlsbad.org
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A method to your marketing madness Most businesses business coaching approach online can provide you marketing like a with the clarity, nervous bank tools and rapid robber armed growth you’re looking for. with a little pickaxe and a lot of Join the Carlsbad ambition: workChamber of ing hard, intensely Commerce for focused on achievthe August ing the goal, but First Friday with the wrong tools and stratBreakfast and egy, resulting in frusget tips that will tration and struggle. allow you to grow your busiAnd of course, failing to reach the ness using timedesired outcome. tested principles Now imagine the in educationbased marketabove scenario, but with one differing from Aaron N. Fletcher, an ence: our misguided FLETCHER marauder has the online marketing combination to the consultant, educasafe. Once you know the tor, speaker and nationright combination — or ally published author. The specific formula required event is from 7-9 a.m. on for success — everything Friday, Aug. 7 at the Sherabecomes so much easier. If ton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, you’ve been struggling to 5480 Grand Pacific Drive. finally implement an online His “The Fletcher marketing program that Method” is the completed works, my high performance puzzle itself; the core
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framework by which a business owner can easily build, measure and grow business without getting caught deep in the weeds of social media, WordPress “widgets,” or trying to figure out which software to use for an opt-in page. First Friday Breakfast is the Chamber’s premiere networking and business promotional event, and one of the most regularlyattended monthly programs. The cost is $32 for Chamber members who register before Friday, July 31. Afterward, the preregistration cost is $55 and $60 at the door. Prospective members must contact the Chamber 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 email ksteffen@carlsbad.org.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS
Portavoce PR has hired Jennifer Cronin full time as a senior associate. She has more than 6 years of public and media relations expertise. She utilizes and shares her expertise in media relations and publicity across all of the agency’s clients. She applies CRONIN her project management skills to create high-quality output and results on client programs. Drawing on her creativity, she uses her excellent writing skills to craft media pitches that articulate the client’s core messages and unique brand differentiators. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP has announced that Erik T. Johnson has joined its Labor and Employment team as an associate. “Erik is a quickly emerging labor and employment attorney JOHNSON with a strong background who will be an excellent addition to our highly acclaimed labor and employment practice,” said Tom Turner, Procopio’s managing partner. “We value the contribution he will make to the firm and our clients.” Also at Procopio, Stephanie Conduff- CONDUFFRogers has joined the ROGERS
real estate and environmental team. Stephanie is also a member of the Native American Law practice group. “Stephanie joins our firm with an impressive background in public policy and a wealth of knowledge of Native American law and culture,” said Turner.“Her insight and experience working in tribal commerce and government will enhance our already deep ability to provide our tribal governments, and tribal-affiliated clients, the highest level of legal services.”
RECOGNITIONS
MiraCosta College’s Vice President of Student Services Richard Robertson has received the The MiraCosta Cares! Philanthropist of the Year Award, which is given to a faculty or staff member who has provided or inspired significant financial support to MiraCosta College. Since 1987, MiraCosta College students have benefited from $50,000 of donations ROBERTSON from Robertson. “My wife Pat and I believe it is important to give back to the community,” said Dr. Robertson. “We want to help current and future students have access to higher education.” Also at MiraCosta College, Lori Schneider, an administrative secretary in the Academic Information Services department, has been recognized for her leadership abilities. Schneider was awarded the Classified Senate President Service Award from the Community College League of California.
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STEAK AND STEIN ALL-THE-TIME (Noon – 8 p.m.)
Large Top Sirloin, Filet Mignon or New York Steak with a large frosty stein of beer served with broccoli or sauerkraut; soup or salad; mashed or baked potato; and dinner roll Top Sirloin 16 oz. Center Cut ....................................... $12.98 Filet Mignon 8-10 oz. Bacon Wrapped ....................................... $14.98 New York Steak 14-16 oz. ....................................... $14.98
BIG JOHN BREAKFAST (6 a.m. – Noon)
Three eggs any style, home fried potatoes, toast; and our all-you-can-eat on premises delicious pork link sausage, bratwurst or ham per person ...................................... $7.98
BIG JOHN BURGER COMBO
Quality, lean, 1/2 pound hamburger; includes fries and soda ...................................... $6.98
European Delicatessen & Gourmet Foods Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., breakfast served 6 a.m. – Noon
(760) 438-2620
6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
www.tiptopmeats.com