San Diego Business Journal Past Events

2010 Economic Trends Panel Discussion - 1/7/2010
The San Diego Business Journal along with a regional panel of experts discussed the outlook for San Diego's Economy for 2010. Photos by Bob Thompson.

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2009 Family-Owned and Closely-Held Business Awards - 12/17/2009
The San Diego Business Journal would like to congratulate the 37 finalists, 9 honorees and 4 special award recipients for the Family-Owned & Closely Held Business Awards. All photos by Brian Bostrom Photography.

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2009 Most Admired CEO Awards - 11/18/2009
The San Diego Business Journal and presenting sponsor Vistage International Inc. recognized 61 finalists and 20 honorees on November 18th at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Pat Hyndman with Vistage International Inc. and the Exemplary Award was given to Paul Hering with Barney and Barney LLC. Photos by Brian Bostrom Photography.

2009 Women Who Mean Business Awards - 10/27/2009
OCTOBER 27, 2009 -- 1,100 people gathered to celebrate the 167 Women Who Mean Business Nominees at a luncheon located at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center in Mission Valley. Meg Whitman, former eBay President and CEO as well as California gubernatorial Candidate, served as the keynote speaker. Event emcees Patricia Brown and Geni Cavitt announced the 33 honorees including four special awards: Community Service Award to Laurin Pause with Community Resource Center; Courage Award to Linda Olson with UC San Diego’s Medical Center/Horton Hospital; Exemplary Award to Deborah Bell with Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar and Air Force Inspection Agency and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Captain Sandra Buckles with SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. Congratulations to all the nominees and honorees. All photos by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2009 Health Care Champions Awards - 10/8/2009
The San Diego Business Journal would like to congratulate the 87 finalists and 23 honorees of the 3rd Annual Health Care Champions Awards. Chris Van Gorder, CEO of Scripps Healthcare was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. All Photos by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies - 9/17/2009
The San Diego Business Journal held its annual after-hours gathering Sept. 17 to honor executives and entrepreneurs who earned spots on the 2009 list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the region. The awards event was held outdoors at The Westgate Hotel. More than 500 chief executives, their employees, guests and event and publication sponsors crowded the sprawling outdoor patio of the hotel to view the ceremonies. Publisher Armon Mills and Associate Publisher Reo Carr served as hosts and masters of ceremonies for the event, which also featured a brief appearance from San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, who addressed the importance of the city and the region as a business mecca for young firms. The list is compiled and published each year by the editorial research department at the Business Journal, and is based on growth in revenues during a three-year period starting with 2006. A good time was had by all.

CFO of the Year - 7/16/2009
The San Diego Business Journal and presenting sponsor Robert Half Management Resources recognized 45 finalists and 16 honorees on July 16th at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego- Mission Valley. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Hal Dunning with Barney and Barney LLC and the Exemplary Award was given to Paul Sullivan with the YMCA of San Diego County. All photos by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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HR Professional of the Year Awards - 6/18/2009
On June 18, 2009 the San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Manpower Inc. recognized 43 finalists and 17 honorees at the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Jack Farnan with Mitchell International Inc. and the Posthumous Honoree, Candace Kilburn was remembered. Photography by Brian Bostrom Photography.

2009 Best Places to Work Awards - 5/20/2009
The San Diego Business Journal would like to congratulate the finalists and honorees selected using the methodologies of Best Companies Group for the San Diego's 10th Annual Best Places to Work Awards. There were 50 finalists and 15 honorees recognized at the event, which took place on May 20, 2009 at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego- Mission Valley from 4 to 7 p.m. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.

2009 Information Technology Executive of the Year Awards - 4/23/2009
The San Diego Business Journal and presenting sponsor Cox Business recognized 80 finalists and 13 honorees on April 23rd at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. More than 675 people were in attendance. The 13 honorees included a Lifetime Achievement Honoree Award for Qualcomm's Norm Fjeldheim and an Exemplary Award for SAIC's Elliott Allen. Click the link below to view photos provided by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2009 Book of Lists Party - 1/29/2009
On January 29, 2009 the San Diego Business Journal hosted their annual Book of List Party. The reception was an invite only event for advertisers and companies who are listed in the book for 2009. The networking celebration was held from 4 to 7 pm at the San Diego Hall of Champions museum. Sponsors and advertisers who contributed to the publication were recognized with plaques. Over 700 people were in attendance. All photographs were professionally done by Brian Bostrom of Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2009 Economic Trends Event - 1/8/2009
The San Diego Business Journal along with a regional panel of experts discussed the outlook for San Diego's Economy for 2009. Click below for a viewing of the power point presentation.
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2008 Most Admired CEO Awards - 11/18/2008
The San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Vistage International Inc., would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists and honorees of San Diego's second annual Most Admired CEO Awards. 12 CEOs were honored with a Most Admired CEO Awards on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at the the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Special guest speakers included Ruben Garcia of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Honorable Mayor Jerry Sanders, John Frager of Grubb & Ellis, the Exemplary Award honoree and Duane Roth of Connect, the Lifetime Achievement Honoree. The Business Journal was proud to honor and recognize these dynamic CEOs for their accomplishments in their profession, in their careers and in the community. Photos by Brian Bostrom Photography. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 Family-Owned & Closely-Held Business Award - 11/5/2008
Nearly 400 guests attended the Family-Owned & Closely-Held Business Awards ceremony, which was hosted by the Business Journal on Nov. 5 at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. The after-hours gathering recognized the accomplishments of businesses in the county that are family owned or closely held. Co-emcees Publisher Armon Mills and Associate Publisher Reo Carr honored nine businesses in three categories — small, medium and large — and gave out four Special Diamond Sponsor Awards to select participants. Event co-hosts included the Entrepreneurial Management Center in the College of Business Administration at San Diego State University and the Continuing Education Family Business Forum at University of San Diego. Doug Wilson of Douglas Wilson Cos. was the guest speaker and a bronze sponsor of the event. Diamond sponsors were ESET LLC, MassMutual Financial Group, San Diego National Bank and RSM McGladrey. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 Women Who Mean Business - 10/23/2008
The San Diego Business Journal’s 15th Annual Women Who Mean Business Awards drew 900 participants to the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center on Oct. 23. The event recognized 30 honorees, with special recognition given for exemplary service, community service, community leadership and courage as well as for executive team. The awards dinner also raised $3,800 for Rachel’s Women’s Center and $5,300 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation through an auction of flowers at the event. The emcees for the dinner were Geni Cavitt, weekend weather forecaster from KGTV Channel 10 news, and Pat Brown from NBC 7/39 News. The guest speaker for the evening was Lisa Druxman, CEO and founder of Stroller Strides. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - 9/18/2008
The San Diego Business Journal held its annual after-hours gathering Sept. 18 to honor executives and entrepreneurs who earned spots on the 2008 list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the region. The awards event was held outdoors at The Westgate Hotel, and is one of the biggest of the year for the weekly Business Journal. More than 650 chief executives, their employees, guests and event and publication sponsors crowded the sprawling outdoor patio of the hotel to view the ceremonies. Publisher Armon Mills and Associate Publisher Reo Carr served as hosts and masters of ceremonies for the event, which also featured a brief appearance from San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, who addressed the importance of the city and the region as a business mecca for young firms. The list is compiled and published each year by the editorial research department at the Business Journal, and is based on growth in revenues during a three-year period starting with 2005. A good time was had by all. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 Health Care Champions - 8/21/2008
The San Diego Business Journal along with presenting sponsors, AMN Health Care; Kaiser Permanente; the University of California San Diego, Medical Center; & Waste Management would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists and honorees of San Diego's second annual Health Care Champions Awards. 72 finalists and 22 honorees were recognized at the event, which took place on August 21, 2008 at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center from 4 to 7 p.m. The Business Journal was proud to honor all of the individuals who participated. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 Mid Year Economic Trends Event - 7/1/2008
San Diego Business Journal and a panel of regional experts advised on what's in store for San Diego's economy for the second half of 2008. This Economic Trends event focused on the major trends and headlines for 2008. Discussions included the biggest news of last year and insight into what lies ahead for San Diego in employment, technology, health care, real estate, finance, insurance and more. Get the inside scoop on the economic outlook for the rest of 2008 now!
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2008 HR Professional of the Year Awards - 6/18/2008
This first annual event recognized the most outstanding Human Resources Professionals who work in San Diego as nominated by their employees, employers and clients. An independent panel of judges selected 5 honorees in the Private category, 2 Honorees in the public category, 2 honorees in the non profit category and 1 honoree in the Government Category. The event attracted over 570 guests to the Sheraton San Diego Marina in San Diego. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 CFO of the Year Awards - 5/14/2008
Local business networkers were in abundance as more than 500 guests and invitees attended the Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards event May 14 at the Marriott Hotel & Marina. Publisher Armon Mills and Associate Publisher Reo Carr served as masters of ceremonies of the event, which honored 15 of the region’s chief financial officers. Robert Half Management Resources served as title sponsor of the event, while Barney & Barney, CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., CFO Roundtable, Financial Executives International, also known as FEI, RR Donnelly and Wachovia served as co-sponsors for the fete. The purpose of the CFO of the Year Awards was to highlight the importance of the CFO to a business enterprise, and the role CFOs play in the success of an organization. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 Technology Executives of the Year Awards - 4/23/2008
The San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Robert Half Management Resources would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists and honorees of San Diego's second annual CFO of the Year Awards. 15 CFOs were honored with a CFO of the Year Award on Wednesday May 14th at the San Diego Marriott & Marina from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 51 Finalists also received awards at the event. The Business Journal was proud to honor and recognize these dynamic CFOs for their accomplishments in their profession, in their careers and in the community. Look inside to view the 15 honorees. All photos are by Brian Bostrom Photography.
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2008 San Diego's Best Places to Work Awards - 2/26/2008
The San Diego Business Journal and Kaiser Permanente, along with Careerbuilder.com, Fashion Valley, Moss Adams LLP and Wachovia Bank present the 9th Annual San Diego's Best Places to Work Awards. Companies are nominated by their own employees and are awarded in the small, medium and large business categories.
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2008 Annual Book of List Party - 1/17/2008
On January 17, 2008 the San Diego Business Journal hosted their annual Book of List Party at the Hall of Champions Museum. The reception and networking event was from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and honored those firms that were ranked in the 2008 Book of Lists. The event honored the sponsors and advertisers who contributed to the publication. Over 650 people were in attendance.
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2008 Economic Trends Event - 1/8/2008
San Diego Business Journal and a panel of regional experts advised on what's in store for San Diego's economy in 2008. This Economic Trends event focused on the major trends and headlines in 2007 and the industry indicators for 2008. Discussions included the biggest news of last year and insight into what lies ahead for San Diego in employment, technology, health care, real estate, finance, insurance and more. Get the inside scoop on the economic outlook for 2008 now!
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7th Annual Family Owned Business Awards - 12/13/2007
On December 13, 2007, The San Diego Business Journal partnered with the University of San Diego's Family Business Forum to present awards to six of the region's outstanding family owned businesses. Title Sponsored by Wachovia Bank; the event recognizes family businesses in categories of Small, Medium, Large, Emerging, Longevity and Community Action. There were finalists and honorees in the small, medium and large company categories. The honoree for the small category was Granite Gold; Medium category was Caffe Bella Italia; and Large Category was McMahon Steel Co.,Inc. The Emerging company award went to No Boundaries Inc. The Longevity Award went to J.R. Filanc Construction Co. Inc. and the Community Action Award went to K-Co Construction Inc.
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2007 14th Annual Women Who Mean Business Awards - 11/1/2007
This was the14th year for this premier program, which recognized local women business leaders for their excellence in career and community. This year there were a total of 127 nominations. An Independent panel of judges determined the top 25 honorees for the evening. In addition there were several special awards handed out. Including Community Service Award, Community Service Leadership Award, A Courage Award, an Executive Team Award to Alvarado Hospital Women, in addition to a special Exemplary award for General Angela Salinas. Prior to the awards program there was a silent auction where all proceeds benefited Rachel's Women's Center. The highlight of the evening, aside from recognizing hundreds of women, was money that was raised to help fire rescue teams in San Diego. The San Diego Foundation's After the Fire Fund 2007, matched donations raised the evening of the event; and sponsors of the event contributed large donations as well. Pat Brown and Jane Mitchell were the evenings emcees. Ronne Froman and Patti Roscoe were the two keynote speakers. The annual dinner event was held at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in Mission Valley.
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1st Annual San Diego's Most Admired CEO Awards - 10/18/2007
The San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Vistage International Inc., would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists and honorees of San Diego's first annual Most Admired CEO Awards. 12 CEOs were honored with a Most Admired CEO Award on Thursday Oct. 18, 2007 at the the Marriott Hotel and Marina from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Finalists also received awards at the event. Special guest speakers included Ruben Garcia of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Honorable Mayor Jerry Sanders, and Jim DiMatteo- owner of Jimmy Loves, dowtown. The Business Journal was proud to honor and recognize these dynamic CEOs for their accomplishments in their profession, in their careers and in the community. Look inside to view the honorees and finalists.
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Fastest 100 Growing Privately Held Companies - 9/20/2007
Each year the San Diego Business Journal researches and publishes the list of Fast Growing Private Companies in the San Diego area. This year the San Diego Business Journal hosted its fourth annual 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies Event, in which all 100 companies found out where they ranked out of 100. The firms who attended the event on September 20, 2007 at The Westgate Hotel, had revenue growth from 2004 to 2006 of 766%. Individually the companies who attended had any where between two full time staffers and six hundred- and together employed more than 8, 466 people in and around San Diego.
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1st Annual Health Care Champions - 8/16/2007
The San Diego Business Journal; AMN Health Care, Kaiser Permanente; and the University of California San Diego, Medical Center would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists and honorees of San Diego's fist annual Health Care Champions Awards. 94 finalists and 17 honorees were recognized at the event, which took place on August 16, 2007 at the Hall of Champions Museum in Balboa Park from 4 to 7 p.m. A special guest speaker included Dr. Albert B.Deisseroth, the President and CEO of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. The Business Journal was proud to honor all of the individuals who participated.
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1st Annual CFO of the Year Awards - 7/17/2007
The San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Robert Half Management Resources would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists and honorees of San Diego's first annual CFO of the Year Awards. 11 CFOs were honored with a CFO of the Year Award on Tuesday July 17, 2007 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 28 Finalists also received awards at the event. A Special guest speaker included Ruben Garcia of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Business Journal was proud to honor and recognize these dynamic CFOs for their accomplishments in their profession, in their careers and in the community. Look inside to view the honorees and finalists.
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Mid-year Economic Trends 2007 - 7/9/2007
A featured panel of regional experts joined together on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 for a look at what’s in store for the San Diego economy in the second half of 2007. This special event focused on major trends and headlines of the first half of the year and the industry indicators for the remainder of the year.

Multicultural Heritage Awards 2007 - 3/29/2007
The San Diego Business Journal and title sponsor Stewart Title of California would like to congratulate the nominees and honorees of the 2007 Multicultural Heritage Awards. The event took place on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina 333 West Harbor Drive from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The San Diego Business Journal is proud to honor and recognize companies throughout the San Diego region that incorporate and embrace multicultural into everyday business. The honorees and nominees were selected from five different business sectors: small nonprofit, large nonprofit, small, medium and large companies. It was also a pleasure to have Ruben Barrales as a keynote speaker from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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San Diego's Best Places to Work Awards - 2/22/2007
The San Diego Business Journal, Fashion Valley, Kaiser Permanente, KFORCE Professional Staffing, and Vistage International present the 8th Annual San Diego's Best Places to Work Awards. Companies are nominated by their own employees and are awarded in the small, medium and large business categories. This years awards featured 95 nominated firms. 20 companies received an award. There were two small categories. One was for companies with less that 50 employees. The other was for companies with 51 to 150 employees. The medium category was for 150 to 500 employees. The large category was companies who have over 500 employees. The event was the largest Best Places to Work Awards Ceremony yet, with over 500 attendees. Congratulations to all of this years Honorees!
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