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Tuesday, October 16
San Diego Software Industry Council’s Seventh Annual Investment Conference is open from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. For reservations, call (858) 450-5935 or visit (www.sdsic.org).
LeTip of Kearny Mesa Networking Group meets from 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant, 5955 Balboa Ave. in Kearny Mesa. For reservations, call John Himinkool at (858) 715-9400 or e-mail letipper@adnc.com.
LeTip of Clairemont Networking Business Group meets from 7:16 to 8:31 a.m. at HomeTown Buffet, 3007 Clairemont Drive in Clairemont. For reservations, call Beverley Powers at (858) 320-2942 or e-mail bpowers@cbcalifornia.com.
Association for Corporate Growth presents “Finding Water In the Desert: Raising $30 Million in the Optical Networking Industry,” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Mission Valley DoubleTree Hotel. The speaker is Larry Prior, CFO of LightPointe Communications, Inc. The meeting is free for members and $35 for future members. For more information, call Gail Dill at (619) 741-7247 or e-mail acg.sd@home.com.
Zumasys Inc. holds a free technology seminar on emerging software and hardware technologies of Thin Client software and MvDesigner from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. For reservations, call (949) 369-8015, Ext. 106 or visit (www.zumasys.com).
LeTip of Carlsbad Lunch Networking Group meets from 11:31 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. at the Tuscany Ristorante, 6981 El Camino Real in Carlsbad. For reservations, call John Himinkool at (858) 715-9400 or e-mail letipper@adnc.com.
EncourageMint sponsors “The Power of Words,” from noon to 1 p.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 1048 Carlsbad Village Drive in the banquet room. The seminar is free. For more information, call Jack McClendon at (760) 730-3353 or visit (www.encouragemint.com).
East County Career Center presents “Learn How to Use Search Engines and Web Directories,” from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, at 924 E. Main St. in El Cajon. The seminar is free. For reservations, call (619) 590-3900, Ext. 3088 or visit (http://eccc.guhsd.net).
Accion San Diego meets at 5:30 p.m. at 1250 Sixth Ave. in the lobby of the World Trade Center Building in Downtown San Diego. It is a free information seminar on obtaining a micro-business loan. For more information, call (619) 685-1380 or visit (www.accionsandiego.org).
Wednesday, October 17
North Coastal Discussion Group/San Diego Chapter of California CPA’s meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 5980 Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad. The speaker is Simon Vetter on the topic of “The Art of Persuasion.” The breakfast cost is $10 with reservations. For reservations, call Tom Applegate at (760) 438-4000, Ext. 240.
Palomar Pomerado Health hosts its Breast Health Marathons, a variety of education seminars and assessments of breast cancer, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pomerado Hospital’s third floor in Poway and Monday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Graybill Auditorium in the Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. The event is free. For more information, call (800) 628-2880.
Balboa Park Toastmasters meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Casa del Prado, Room 102, Balboa Park. For more information, call Judy at (619) 222-6991 or Alma at (858) 565-4454.
Fastleads Referrals meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Handlery Hotel & Resort in Mission Valley. For more information, call Lou or Terese at (858) 613-1889.
Joint Healthcare Association presents “Face to Face With the Head Honchos Redux,” from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center. The cost is $25 for members and $45 for nonmembers. For more information, call (619) 644-4266 or e-mail carol.benton@sharp.com.
San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum presents “Connecting Cars to the Internet,” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel. The cost is $40. For registration, call (619) 236-9400 or visit (www.sdmitforum.org/Events).
Thursday, October 18
LeTip Group of Solana Beach meets at 7 a.m. at Caf & #233; Europa in Solana Beach. For reservations, call Debbie Lynn at (858) 775-9771 or visit (www.letipsandiego.com).
Voyagers Toastmasters hosts “Speech Craft,” from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Acapulco Restaurant, 2467 Juan St. in Old Town San Diego. For more information, call Sue Slaght at (619) 523-9539.
San Diego Regional Technology Alliance sponsors “The Venture Plan: Key Factors to Build Your Business,” from 8 a.m. to noon at the San Diego Mission Valley Marriott Hotel. The cost is $35 with pre-registration or $45 at the door. For registration, call (619) 615-1050, Ext. 203 or visit (www.sdrta.org/ventureplan.htm).
La Jolla Village Towers hosts “Protecting Your Nest Eggs,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the La Jolla Village Towers, 8515 Costa Verde Blvd. in the Golden Triangle. The seminar is free. For more information, call Linda McGrath at (858) 646-7745 or (800) 995-5392.
Rancho Santa Fe Business and Professional Women’s Networking Group meets from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The speaker is Steven Kern, curator of European art at the San Diego Museum of Art. The cost is $18.50 in advance or $23 for guests and members without reservations. For reservations, call Shari McCray at (760) 752-1777.
Ali Lassens Leads Group meets at 12:15 p.m. at Coco’s Restaurant in La Mesa. For more information, call Linda Steele at (619) 668-4440.
Leads Club of UTC meets from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla’s Barcino Grill. For more information, call Janice Baldridge at (858) 552-6024 or e-mail jbaldrid@jollapo.hyatt.com.
Financial Executives International and Insitute of Management Accountants will present Warren Bennis, founder of the Leadership Institute from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel. His topic is “Leaders Strategies for Taking Charge.” The event is free. For more information, call Sylvia Speicher at (858) 550-5516.
San Diego World Affairs Council presents “The International Gateway of Americas Project,” at its cultural dinner at 5:15 p.m. in Chula Vista. The cost is $30 for members and students or $35 for potential members. For reservations, call (619) 325-8200 or e-mail worldaffairscouncil@ yahoo.com.
Sharp Speakers Toastmasters meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Buck Knives, 1900 Weld Blvd. in El Cajon. For more information, call Denise Paltz at (619) 448-1073.
Springboard hosts “Power of Paycheck Planning,” from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest. The seminar is free. For more information, call (909) 781-0114, Ext. 749.
Friday, October 19
LeTip of Chula Vista Networking Group meets from 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. at the Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 330 F St. in Chula Vista. For reservations, call John Himinkool at (858) 715-9400 or e-mail letipper@adnc.com.
LeTip of Oceanside Lunch Networking Group meets from 11:31 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. at Grandma B.B. Restaurant, 539 Vista Bella in Oceanside. For reservations, call John Himinkool at (858) 715-9400 or e-mail letipper@adnc.com.
The Catfish Club meets at noon at KGTV 10 Studio, 4600 Air Way at 47th Street in San Diego. The American Cancer Society is presenting its Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event is free for members, $10 for guests and $5 for students. For reservations, call (619) 266-7278.
Saturday, October 20
North Coast Toastmasters hosts the Northern Division contest at the Tri-City Hospital. For more information, call Jake Knight at (760) 944-4113 or e-mail jakeknight@visto.com.
Monday, October 22
East County Career Center presents “Use The Internet to Find Your Next Job,” from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 924 E. Main St. in El Cajon. For registration, call (619) 590-3900, Ext. 3088 or visit (http://eccc.guhsd.net).
SeaWorld Toastmasters meets from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute’s East Room, 2595 Ingraham St. in Mission Bay. For more information, call Michelle Wright at (619) 225-4251.
Smoothtalkers Toastmasters meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Today, 8999 Activity Road in Miramar. For more information, call Denise Paltz at (619) 448-1073.
Real Estate Leases
Property: 10637 Roselle St., Suite B, San Diego
Lessor: Sorrento Creek Corp.
Leasing agents: Todd Holley and John Bracken of Voit Commercial Brokerage L.P. represented the lessee. Dean Asaro and Bill Strocco of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Torrey Pines Transportation signed a five-year, $131,156 lease for 2,328 square feet of warehouse space.
Property: 6861 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite C, San Diego
Lessor: Champion Pacific, L.P.
Leasing agents: Barry Slotten of IPC Commercial Real Estate, Inc. represented the lessee. Dean Asaro of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Trans-West Network Solutions signed a five-year, $263,085 lease for 4,548 square feet of office space.
Property: 340-418 San Ysidro Blvd., San Ysidro
Lessor: Border Properties, Ltd.
Leasing agents: David Vine of Retail Properties Group represented the lessee. Nick Alford and Eric Costa of Flocke & Avoyer Commercial Real Estate represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: University Physicians Medical Group, Inc. signed a five-year, $146,340 lease for 2,000 square feet of health care facility space.
Property: 628 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido
Lessor: William J. Cagney Trust
Leasing agents: Kathy Farr of C.W. Clark, Inc. represented the lessee and the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Sonny & Cher’s Bargain Store signed a five-year, $462,000 lease for 11,000 square feet of retail space.
Property: 1090 Third Ave., Suite 2A, Chula Vista
Lessor: Naples Plaza Ltd., L.P.
Leasing agents: David Vine of Retail Properties Group represented the lessee. Tracy Clark of Voit Commercial Brokerage and Kathy Farr of C.W. Clark, Inc. represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Banco Popular signed a five-year, $205,668 lease for 1,800 square feet of retail space.
Property: 660 Bay Blvd., Suites 210, 214, Chula Vista
Lessor: Foster Investment Corp.
Leasing agents: Arthur Bleier of Voit Commercial Brokerage represented the lessee and the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Sweetwater Union High School District signed a three-year, $217,800 lease for 3,898 square feet of office space.
Property: 9845-9975 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego
Lessor: Sunbrewer Partners
Leasing agents: The lessee represented itself. Bruce Schiff and Phil Lyons of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Peter and Kyung Chung signed a five-year, $78,060 lease for 845 square feet of retail space.
Property: 101 University Ave., Suite C-103, San Diego
Lessor: West Coast Uptown Partners
Leasing agents: Reg Kobzi, Joe Green and Corinna Gattasso of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee. Brad Jones of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Cold Stone Creamery Leasing Co. signed a five-year, $238,920 lease for 1,415 square feet of retail space.
Property: 263-I East Orange Ave., Chula Vista
Lessor: Tabata Family Trust
Leasing agents: Corinna Gattasso, Reg Kobzi and Joe Greeno of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee and the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza signed a five-year, $161,275 lease for 1,265 square feet of retail space.
Property: 9625 Mission Gorge Road, Suite D, Santee
Lessor: CP Santee LLC
Leasing agents: Joel Wilson, Corinna Gattasso, Reg Kobzi and Joe Greeno of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessee. Brad Jones of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessor.
Lessee/square footage: Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza signed a five-year, $197,587 lease for 1,600 square feet of retail space.
Real Estate Sales
Property: Lot M, Grand Ave., Vista
Seller: All-In-One-Faith
Selling agents: Andy Melzer of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the buyer. Andy Melzer and Todd Davis of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the seller.
Buyer/square footage: Opmet, LLC purchased a 1.78-acre lot for $690,000.
