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OCEANSIDE: Chamber of Commerce Series Can Help Techno-Dinosaurs

Businesses far and wide are jumping aboard the social networking express by tapping the potential of such outlets as Facebook and Twitter to advance their marketing efforts. Anyone can do it, but there is a learning curve, says David Nydegger, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, which just wrapped up its sold-out seminar series on how to put the latest Internet forums to work.

“I’m a techno-dinosaur,” said Nydegger, who attended the first series. “My idea of a smart phone was a touch-tone princess dialer.”

The series was so popular that the chamber has chosen to host another five sessions starting Sept. 23 and continuing through November.

— Richard Gincel

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VISTA: State Supreme Court to Look at City’s Pay Structure

The state Supreme Court said recently that it will review the city’s decision not to pay prevailing wages as a result of its status as a charter city.

The decision to review the case is somewhat of a victory for the state’s unionized construction industry, led by the AFL-CIO State Building & Construction Trades Council of California. In April, the state Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that affirmed the city’s right to pay less than prevailing wages on city capital projects.

Cities that have their own charters, or constitutions, claim to have the right not to adhere to the state’s prevailing wage scale. There are 114 chartered cities in California, including seven in San Diego County.

— Mike Allen

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CHULA VISTA: Contractor Seeking to Give Middle Schoolers an Edge

Work on Chula Vista Middle School at 515 Fifth Ave. began Aug. 12 as part of a nine-school modernization program.

The first project, costing $12.6 million, entails two buildings: an 11,000-square-foot classroom facility and 3,500-square-foot cafeteria.

The contractor for the work is Edge Development of Temecula.

Funding for the projects comes from Proposition O, a bond measure passed by area voters last year to build and refurbish 32 schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. The first phase of the modernization program is set to be completed in 2011.

— Mike Allen

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CORONADO: Demand for Rooms May Heat Up as Del Remembers Movie

Hotel del Coronado has a lot of history to bank on. The venue has served presidents and movie stars, and it won’t let the 50th anniversary of a feature film go by unnoticed.

The hotel plans two events related to “Some Like It Hot,” the 1959 Billy Wilder comedy with Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Curtis is expected to recount stories of the film shoot during a reception Sept. 19. The original girls in the band from “Some Like It Hot” will be the guests of honor for a reception set for Sept. 18.

The American Film Institute ranked the movie No. 1 on its list of the 100 best comedies of all time.

— Brad Graves

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DEL MAR: Head to Paradise for Chamber Lunch, Networking Sept. 17

The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at Paradise Grille, 2690 Via de la Valle. RSVP to the chamber at 858-755-4844.

Networking comes to Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, on Sept. 10 when the chamber puts on a Sundowner. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. The coastal chamber serves Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe and this city, among other areas.

— Brad Graves

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SAN DIEGO: Learn the Write Stuff at Women Biz Owners Event

The local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners plans to kick off its monthly seminar series Sept. 11 with a program called “Write Your Way to Success,” featuring writer/editor Adrienne Moch.

The event is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. at Chapman University on Mission Valley Road.

Moch will discuss how to write with clarity and create effective e-mails, business letters and Web site copy.

Preregistration is required. For more information, visit nawbo-sd.org.

NAWBO says it’s a national nonprofit organization with 9,000 members who represent women business owners across all industries.

— Connie Lewis

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EAST COUNTY: Chambers Planning to Merge, Consolidate Products, Services

Officials from the 889-member San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce and the 360-member Alpine & Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce announced last week their intent to explore a merger.

Architects of the plan said they’re planning a series of meetings, with the end result being a consolidation of products and services.

“Both our chambers are excited to get a read on how this consolidation of services might work for the benefit of our collective membership,” said Brian Gray, chairman of the board of directors of the San Diego East County chamber.

— Richard Gincel

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