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Street Project Opens Waterfront Vision

Property: Long-Range Plan to Add 2,850 Hotel RoomsWork has begun on a Chula Vista street extension deemed a key first step toward long-envisioned commercial development of the city’s waterfront, where up to $2 billion in new residential and commercial projects are anticipated over the next 20 years.

By Lou Hirsh November 25, 2013 midnight $$ Share

Airport Holding Seminar for Small Businesses on Contract Opportunities

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, which operates San Diego International Airport, will hold a gathering aimed at helping small businesses win contract work on current airport construction projects.

Welk Resort Group Completes Securitization

Welk Resort Group, the San Diego developer and operator of resort properties, said it closed a $158.7 million securitization backed by notes receivable from vacation ownership interests.

Jack in the Box Announces Promotions Including New Chief Marketing Officer

Jack in the Box Inc. named a chief marketing officer and announced two other promotions.

MaxLinear Hybrid Tuner to Be Used in New Line of Chinese TVs

Hisense Group, one of China’s top TV and electronics manufacturers, is using a MaxLinear tuner, the MxL661 in a new line of televisions.

McMillin Plans 3-Hotel Complex at Liberty Station

The California Coastal Commission will review plans for a new 650-room hotel complex at Liberty Station in Point Loma, proposed by a unit of San Diego-based The Corky McMillin Cos.

City Looks to Clear Path for More Microbrew Restaurants, Tasting Rooms

The city of San Diego is seeking California Coastal Commission authority to allow restaurants and tasting rooms at microbreweries located in industrial areas adjacent to coastal zones.

The Business Calendar for the Week of Dec. 2, 2013

Some of the business events happening around the county for the week of Dec. 2, 2013.

Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Convention Center Expansion

TOURISM: Tourism Authority Plans to Resume More Marketing Efforts

The planned $520 million expansion of the San Diego Convention Center faces yet another legal hurdle after a local environmental group filed a lawsuit challenging the California Coastal Commission’s approval of the project.

Harbor Island Could See Wave of Projects

TOURISM: Hotel Proposal Seeks 175 Rooms; Cohn Plans Eatery

Port of San Diego officials in coming months will discuss long-term development prospects for waterfront areas like Harbor Island, where locally based Sunroad Enterprises plans to build a new 175-room hotel.

Local Supplement Retailer Pleads Guilty to Charge

SDBJ Insider

News from the police blotter. Local dietary supplement retailer Ultimate Fitness Nutrition Inc. pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors, including the selling of dietary supplements stuffed with steroids and caffeine and questionable advertising practices, according to a news release from the city attorney’s office.

Farmers Insurance Stays the Course on Sponsorship

SPORT: Torrey Pines Golf Tournament Brings Company, County Exposure

Farmers Insurance was hailed as a white knight coming to rescue when agreed to be the title sponsor for San Diego’s biggest golf tournament in 2010.

City, Tourism District Agree on Way to Release Marketing Funds

TOURISM: Plan Calls for Establishing $30M Reserve To Deal With Litigation

The city of San Diego and the Tourism Marketing District leaders have agreed on a plan to free up at least $6 million and jump-start regional visitor-promotion efforts that have been stalled by political and legal disputes over funding.

San Diego Business Journal