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May 12-18, 2008
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Regional Development Agencies in Recruiting Mode as BIO Nears
Besides scientists ready to debut their latest advances and venture capitalists keen on learning about investment opportunities, next month’s Biotechnology Industry Organization gathering is bringing a swell of recruiters eager to attract businesses ripe for expansion. |
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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Downtown Waterfront Project
A ruling in favor of developer Douglas Manchester’s effort to build a mixed-use waterfront park on downtown Navy land has dealt a blow to the California Coastal Commission’s authority to regulate this project and other private developments built on federal property, according to Manchester’s attorney. |
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Union-Tribune Dismisses 3 Web Site Executives
The San Diego Union-Tribune axed at least one of its Web site executives and has frozen top management’s salaries, according to an internal memo dated May 7 that was sent to staff members from Gene Bell, the publication’s president and chief executive officer. |
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More San Diego Companies Are Competing on Global Stage
Despite competing with the world’s largest medical device makers, Carlsbad-based Timely Medical Innovations is becoming so successful that it’s selling products to those same manufacturers. |
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Updated: 5/13/2008 9:14:44 AM
Del Sur Takes National Honors for Green Construction
Del Sur was named Mixed Use Development of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders during its annual Green Building Awards ceremony May 11 in New Orleans.
Podcast: Preview This Week’s San Diego Business Journal
Web Editor Brad Graves provides highlights from the May 12, 2008 issue of the San Diego Business Journal.
Conference to Weigh Pros and Cons of Running Maquiladoras
Current tax and legal regulations, as well as opportunities in the maquiladora or twin plant industry in Mexico, are among the subjects to be covered at a May 20 conference at National University’s Spectrum Business Park campus in San Diego.
In Europe, Westcore Gets Lay of the Land
Westcore Properties has created a subsidiary to develop regional airports in Europe, the San Diego commercial real estate investment firm said May 12.
Conference Examines the Case for Technological Innovation
In this economic era of operating lean and mean, risk aversion can overshadow the mandate to re-examine how technology can keep innovation alive and well. The San Diego Software Industry Council addresses the issue with its “Managing Innovation” symposium on May 15.
Leap Expanding Service to Las Vegas
Leap Wireless International Inc., the San Diego parent of flat-rate cell phone carrier Cricket Communications Inc., said May 12 that it will begin offering its service in Las Vegas and surrounding communities beginning May 13.
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Din of Bouncing Basketballs Anticipates December Classic
The 21st annual Jack in the Box Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament happens May 17 and 18 at Crown Point Shores. |
Hillcrest Apartment Complex Sold for $17.5M
Hillcrest Montecito of San Diego on April 30 sold a 72-unit complex, Montecito Point in Hillcrest, for $17.5 million, or $243,000 per unit, according to the broker. |
Steep Gas Prices Exerting Wide Strain On Local Companies
For the past few years gasoline prices have spiked in the spring and gone down at the beginning of the summer driving season. But as oil prices continue to break record highs, analysts predict that relief at the pump is further off. |
Biotechs Surviving VCs’ Cutbacks Better Than Other Sectors
San Diego’s biotech sector raised more venture capital dollars than any other local industry in the first quarter of the year, according to two recent venture capital spending reports, but it suffered big year-over-year declines. |
Tribal Casinos Strive to Sustain Good Times Amid Economic Woes
Who are you really, Maria Elena Smith?
That’s what the marketing people at Santa Ana Star Casino, on a pueblo near Albuquerque, N.M., spend their time trying to figure out. |
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