Calendar
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Tuesday, February 20
Business Network International Downtown meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Buster’s Beach House in Seaport Village for breakfast and networking. For more information, call Virginia Devine at (619) 491-9936.
Business Network International Chula Vista meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the San Diego Country Club for breakfast and networking. For more information, call (619) 491-9936.
Personally Referred Business Network meets from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at Mimi’s Caf & #233; in Mission Valley. For reservations or more information, call Steve Walden at (619) 708-4494.
GRiN (Give & Receive Integrity Network) meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gentleman’s Choice Restaurant. Lunch is $15. For more information, call Janet Honek at (760) 602-8435.
LeTip of Encinitas hosts its weekly business referral luncheon meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LePeep Grill in Encinitas. For reservations, call Ken Fendler at (858) 404-7402.
EncourageMint presents attorney John Murphy on “How to Protect Intellectual Property” at noon at the Sevilla Restaurant in Carlsbad. Call (760) 730-3353 for reservations.
International Right of Way Association features Gregory Smith, San Diego County assessor, on “The Future of Real Estate Values in San Diego County.” The meeting will begin at noon in the Sunset Room of the Island Palms Hotel and Marina. Cost is $15. For reservations, call (858) 654-1201.
Women in International Trade presents “How to Eliminate Duties on U.S. Imports Through the Use of Special Trade Programs and Free Trade Agreements.” Cost is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Downtown offices of Zenik Horton. For reservations, call (619) 671-0376.
La Mesa Senior Center presents “Seven Sure-Fire Ways to Sell More Books Than You Ever Dreamed Of!” from 1 to 3 p.m. at 8450 La Mesa Blvd. There is a $5 material fee. For more information or reservations, call Judy at (619) 466-0622.
Executive Women International, San Diego chapter meets at 5:30 p.m. at North Island Financial Credit Union in Chula Vista. Cost is $35. For information regarding membership, call Lori Levine at (619) 696-3209.
Wednesday, February 21
Business Network International Golden Triangle meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant for breakfast and networking. For more information, call (619) 491-9936.
Business Network International Mission Valley meets for breakfast and networking from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Best Western. For more information, call (619) 491-9936.
Business Network International Del Mar meets for breakfast and networking from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Caf & #233; Europa. For more information, call (858) 456-7653.
Business Network International Escondido meets for breakfast and networking from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Carrow’s Restaurant. For more information, call (619) 491-9936.
Encinitas Business Exchange meets for networking from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Herschel’s Restaurant. Cost is $6. For more information or reservations, call John at (760) 632-5944.
San Diego RSI Association presents a seminar on how to protect yourself and your employees from permanent injury such as neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other injuries. The seminar is free. For more information and reservations, call (858) 558-7718.
San Diego Software and Internet Council presents an Entrepreneur’s Venture Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. at the La Jolla Marriott. Members are $25 and nonmembers are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. For reservations, call (858) 450-5936.
UCSD Connect’s San Diego Technology Financial Forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Harbor Island. For more information or reservations, call (619) 234-1300.
Nonprofit Management Solutions is sponsoring a workshop titled “Future Search for Nonprofit Organizations: Planning the Future Today” from 9 a.m. to noon at 8265 Vickers St. Fee is $45 to $55. For reservations, call (858) 292-5702.
Society for Human Resource Development presents Bob Levy and Kelly Douglas at its annual legal update beginning at noon at the Marriott Mission Valley. Members are $25 and nonmembers are $30 pre-registered. For more information, call (858) 589-0111.
The San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce presents Lisa Benson at its next meeting at 6 p.m. at the Handlery Hotel. For more information, visit (www.sandiegojaycees.com) or call (619) 645-8594.
Vortex Data Systems presents a career night certification seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. in Mission Valley. For reservations or more information, call (619) 497-6400.
FranNet presents “How to Find and Research the Business/Franchise That Is Right for You,” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Del Mar. Call (858) 490-1188, Ext. 207 for more information.
Thursday, February 22
Goal Achievers meet at 7 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant in Mission Valley to network and brainstorm sales, marketing and business ideas. For more information, call (619) 660-1721.
Business Network International San Carlos/Fletcher Hills meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. For more information, call Roger Roberts at (619) 337-3222.
Business Network International La Mesa meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. For more information, call Virginia Devine at (619) 491-9936.
Business Network International Kearny Mesa meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Spice House Restaurant. For more information, call Virginia Devine at (619) 491-9936.
Business Network International Carlsbad meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. For more information, call Riley Cardwell at (619) 515-4844.
QPQ Business Network meets to promote business and have a free continental breakfast at 7:20 a.m. at the Raintree Restaurant in Carlsbad. Call Bill at (760) 438-9207 for more information.
Mind Masters meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Encinitas Caf & #233; to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing market place. Breakfast is $6. For more information, call (858) 467-9091.
Personally Referred Business Network meets from 8 to 9 a.m. at Tomatoes, A California Bistro in Bonita. Call Ana Covarrubias for reservations at (619) 919-2483.
American Association of Individual Investors feature Mike Green and Jim Benham beginning at 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center. A social hour including Krispy Kreme doughnuts and beverages will precede the program. Cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
The Corporate Directors Forum presents the 10th Annual Director of the Year Awards Ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Torrey Pines. For more information, call (858) 455-7930.
PaineWebber presents “The Case for Equities: The State of the Markets” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Oaks Country Club. Admission is free and a complimentary dinner will be served. For reservations, call Scott Krelle at (760) 918-3459.
Project Concern International and First National Bank present Gustavo Romero in concert to benefit children in San Diego and Tijuana. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Plaza Hotel in Tijuana. Tickets are $20. For more information, call (858) 279-9690.
Tick Talk Toastmasters meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Carlsbad by the Sea. For more information, call Leona Mathews at (760) 635-3762.
Point Loma Nazarene University presents Ray Bradbury and other writers at the Sixth Annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea. For pricing and more information, call Dean Nelson at (619) 849-2592.
Friday, February 23
BIA Toastmaster meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 6336 Greenwich Drive to develop confidence, increase communication skills and learn the art of public speaking. Everyone is welcome. Contact Bob Schuh at (858) 538-7606 for more information.
Business Network International Encinitas meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. For more information, call Riley Cardwell at (619) 515-4884.
Business Network International Rancho Bernardo meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at El Torito Restaurant. For more information, call Virginia Devine at (619) 491-9936.
Mind Masters meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Monterey Whaling Co. inside the Mission Valley Hilton for brainstorming businesses and planning strategies for mastering the changing market place. Cost is $7. For reservations, call (858) 467-9091.
Saturday, February 24
Mind Masters meets at 7:30 a.m. at 3111 Camino del Rio North for brainstorming business and planning strategies for mastering the changing market place. For reservations, call (858) 467-9091.
Sweetwater Valley Toastmaster meets from 8 to 10 a.m. at the BCRS in Bonita. For more information, call Patricia Brents at (619) 470-2424.
PaineWebber hosts “Investing on the Information Super Highway” from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Oaks Country Club. A complimentary breakfast will be served. For reservations, call Scott Krelle at (760) 918-3459.
Real Estate Leases
Property: 2125 S. El Camino Real, Suite 210, Oceanside
Lessor: Futures
Leasing agents: Jeff Abramson of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the lessee and the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Top Line International signed a 36-month, $99,649 lease for 2,001 square feet of office space.
Property: 9948 Hibert St., Suite 201, San Diego
Lessor: Scripps Hibert Association
Leasing agents: Tony Albin and Andrew Zimsky of Colliers International represented the lessee and the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Adobe Systems signed an 18-month, $93,137 lease for 2,864 square feet of development space.
Property: 9948 Hibert St., Suite 205, San Diego
Lessee/square footage: Adobe Systems signed a 36-month, $103,226 lease for 1,620 square feet of development space.
Property: 4031 Sorrento Valley Blvd., San Diego
Sublessor: Maxwell Technologies
Subleasing agents: Steve Bollert of John Burnham & Co. represented the sublessee. Dean Asaro of CB Richard Ellis represented the sublessor.
Sublessee/square footage: Aurora Biosciences, Inc. signed a 14-month, $300,000 sublease for 19,670 square feet of industrial space.
Property: 9276 Scranton Road, San Diego
Lessor: WCB Thirty-One, L.P.
Leasing agents: Phillip Linton of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee. Dan Runyon, Mark Wayne and Steve Wolf of Burnham Real Estate represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: GlobeSpan signed a five-year, $2.40 million lease for 15,111 square feet of office space.
Property: 11777 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego
Lessor: Pulse Metric, Inc.
Leasing agents: Brian Mulvaney and Chad Urie of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee. Tim Moore of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Cal Sorrento, Ltd. signed a four-year, $1.10 million lease for 21,500 square feet of industrial space.
Property: 1084 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas
Lessor: Zelman Partners
Leasing agents: Mike Seiber of Flocke & Avoyer Commercial Real Estate represented the lessee. Hil Mercado and Jon Bilger, both independent agents, represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Encinitas Town Center Association, II, LLC signed a five-year, $223,933 lease for 1,200 square feet of retail space.
Real Estate Sales
Property: 1.7-acre parcel on Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego
Seller: The Shidler Group
Selling agents: Mark McEwen of Colliers International represented the buyer and the seller.
Buyer/square footage: Beyer Feece Development purchased a 1.7-acre parcel for $1.2 million.
Property: 4261 Swift Ave., San Diego
Seller: Allison B. McBride Family Ltd. Partnership
Selling agents: Jon Busse of Grubb & Ellis represented the buyer. Dan McCue of Grubb & Ellis represented the seller.
Buyer/square footage: David and Robin Pepper and Walter and Tamara Novick purchased an 18-unit apartment complex for $835,000.
Property: 5027 Guava Ave., La Mesa
Seller: GLV Enterprises
Selling agents: John Drummond of Capital Growth Properties represented the buyer. Kevin Mulhern and Philip Buckley of CB Richard Ellis represented the seller.
Buyer/square footage: Capital Growth Properties purchased a 22-unit residential community for $1.4 million.
