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Tuesday, July 25
LeTip of Greater San Diego meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Monterey Whaling Company Restaurant in the Mission Valley Hilton Hotel. For more information, call Ben Huggins at (619) 280-1700 or visit (www.letip.org).
9444 Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the San Diego Eye Bank, 9444 Balboa Ave., #100, in Kearny Mesa. For more information, call Shannon Bennett or Nancy Biagioni at (858) 694-0444.
The Professional Leads Group meets in Mission Valley from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Lucy Harris at (619) 589-03030, ext. 22.
Give & Receive Integrity Network (GRIN) meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gentleman’s Choice Restaurant in San Marcos. The lunch cost is $11. For more information, call Jane Honek at (760) 602-8435.
LeTip of Encinitas meets at LePeep Grill from 11:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations, call Ken Fendler at (858) 404-7402.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) hosts “Business Principles” for new and existing small businesses from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Pacific Bell Directory in Mission Valley. Registration is $45 in advance or $55 at the door. For registration, call (619) 557-7272.
Nonprofit Management Solutions is sponsoring the workshop “Basic Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Organizations” from 9 a.m. to noon at its office, 8265 Vickers St., Suite C. The workshop fee is $40-$50. For reservations, training series catalog or more information, call (858) 292-5702.
LeTip of La Jolla meets from 11:31 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in La Jolla. For more information, call Lauren Cotner at (858) 454-3023 or visit (www.letip.org).
Cornerstone Toastmasters meets beginning at noon at the Insurance Company of the West’s fourth floor boardroom, 11455 El Camino Real. For more information, call Shannon Niespodziany at (858) 450-0030.
EncourageMint presents “Simple Success Stops Self-Sabotage” beginning at noon at the KoKo Palms Restaurant, 850 Tamarack Ave. in Carlsbad. The presenter is Shirley Carolan, a professional speaker and writer. For more information, call Jack McClendon at (760) 730-3353 or visit (www.encouragemint.com).
Toastmasters Wireless Communicators meets from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 10185 McKellar Court in Sorrento Valley. For more information, call Josh Billauer at (800) 397-8387.
Wednesday, July 26
Business Referral Network meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Victor’s Restaurant at the Mission Bay Golf Course. For more information, call Roger Willis at (858) 735-0776.
Nonprofit Management Solutions is sponsoring a workshop titled “Entrepreneurial Endeavors’ Profit-Making for Nonprofit Organizations” from 9 to 11 a.m. at its office. The fee is $25 to $35. For reservations, call (858) 292-5702.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) hosts “Advanced Internet Workshop for Your Business Web Site.” The presentation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pacific Bell Directory in Mission Valley. Registration is $35 in advance or $45 at the door. For additional information or to register, call (619) 557-7272.
Disability Management Employers Coalition presents “Return to Work Programs: What’s Working and What’s Not,” beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Mission Valley. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Christine Budd at (619) 297-6792.
The Society for Marketing Professional Services will present a program regarding the ability of California hospitals to meet the financial and patient care goals of Senate Bill 1953. The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Mission Valley. Members with reservations are $30, nonmembers with reservations are $40 and all walk-ins are $50. For more information or to register, call (858) 673-5845.
Salomon Smith Barney will host a seminar titled “How to Survive a Department of Labor Audit.” It will be held at their UTC offices beginning at 11:30 a.m. The seminar is free. Reservations are required and lunch will be provided. Call (858) 597-7768 for more information or reservations.
Women’s Environmental Council meets beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Monterey Whaling Company Restaurant in the Mission Valley Hilton Hotel. The speaker is Janet Fairbanks of Sandag. The lunch cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (858) 792-2525.
Paine Webber is sponsoring a workshop titled “Who’s Managing Your Money? The Search for a Professional Money Manager” at the Four Seasons Aviara Resort from noon to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and a complimentary lunch will be served. For reservations or more information, please call Scott Krelle at (800) 526-7707.
The city of Chula Vista will hold its first annual Local Employer Assistance Program, featuring information booths, food vendors and local entertainment stages from 4 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall courtyard. For more information, please call (619) 691-5047.
Towne Centre Toastmasters meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MP3.com. Visitors are welcome. For details, contact Harry Williams at (858) 623-7055.
San Diego Women Inc. will hold its monthly meeting at Balboa Park on Sixth Avenue, across from Spruce Street. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information, call (619) 497-0430.
Thursday, July 27
Scripps Teasers Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8 a.m. at United States International University’s Daly Hall, 10445 Pomerado Road in Miramar. For more information, call John Correia at (619) 260-2063 or Patrick Kilian at (619) 543-1999.
Village Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8:15 a.m. at Intuit, 6220 Greenwich Drive in Sorrento Valley. For more information, call Rob Forst at (619) 692-1445.
Business to Business Connection meets from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at Marie Callenders, 6950 Alvarado Road in La Mesa. For more information, call Janet Alder at (619) 589-7444 or Win Sims at (619) 588-2206.
Acoustic Energy Toastmasters meets from noon to 1 p.m. at RD Instruments, 9855 Business Park Ave. in Scripps Ranch. For more information, call Eric Hawes at (858) 693-1178, ext. 3193.
Friday, July 28
The Catfish Club meets at noon at Christ United Presbyterian Church. Linda Davis and Scott Peters, city council candidates, will be included in the program. Guests are $10 and students are $5. For more information or reservations, call (619) 239-2346.
San Diego Dialogue presents its Forum Fronterizo policy luncheon with “Regional Strategies for the Global Economy: Perspectives From San Diego and Mexico,” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Westin Horton Plaza. The speaker is Irwin Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm Inc., and Luis de la Calle, deputy secretary of international negotiations at Mexico’s Secretaria de Comercio y Fomento Industrial. The cost is $50 for general admission and $30 for students. For more information, call (858) 534-8638 or visit (www.sddialogue.org).
National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. and General Dynamics Corp. presents a launching of USNS Watkins beginning at 6:45 p.m. at NASSCO’s gate 6 at 28th Street and Harbor Drive. The free event is opened to the public. For more information, call (619) 544-3400.
Saturday, July 29
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) hosts “How to Create and Market Your Competitive Advantage” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Webster University. Registration is $45 in advance or $55 at the door. For more information, call (619) 557-7272.
Paine Webber will present a seminar titled “Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs? How to Invest Your Retirement Rollover” from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. A complimentary breakfast will be served. For reservations and information, please call Scoot Krelle at (800) 526-7707.
Suits You San Diego and Women’s Alliance Real Estate Leases
Property: 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 811, San Diego
Lessor: The Shidler Group
Leasing Agents: The lessee was represented by Gilbert Enciso of Equis Corp. Jim Laing of Burnham Real Estate Services represented the lessor.
Lessee: National Cinema Network, Inc. signed a five-year, $172,000 lease for 1,600 square feet of office space.
Property: 600 W. Broadway, Suite 1240, San Diego
Lessor: Bright Properties West, Inc.
Leasing Agents: Duncan Dodd represented the lessor. Tom Nicholas of Colliers International represented the lessee.
Lessee: The California Endowment Society signed a five-year, $525,225 lease for 3,725 square feet of office space.
Property: 9968 Hibert St., San Diego
Lessor: Scripps Hibert Associates LLC
Leasing Agents: Brian Driscoll and Eric Northbrook of Colliers International represented the lessee. The lessor was represented by Andrew Zimsky, Tony Albin and Dave Demarest of Colliers International.
Lessee: McComie Consolidated, Inc./Transwest Housing signed a 60-month, $589,463 lease for 5,677 square feet of office space.
Property: 5933 Sea Lion Place, Suite 112, Carlsbad
Lessor: COCC Associates c/o Madison Square Partners
Leasing Agents: Dave Steffy of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the lessor and lessee in the transaction.
Lessee: Martin Tracey signed a 24-month, $40,488 lease for 1,741 square feet of space.
Property: 322 Fifth Ave., San Diego
Lessor: Ruby’s Diner
Leasing Agents: Joel Wilson of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee. Bill Shrader of Burnham Real Estate Services represented the lessor.
Lessee: Ristorante Acque AL2 signed a 37-month, $377,073 lease for 4,000 square feet of retail space.
Property: 5823 Newton Drive, Suite B, Carlsbad
Lessor: Graham Webb International
Leasing Agents: Dave Pinnegar of Colliers International represented the lessee. Dave Steffy of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the lessor.
Lessee: MV Technical signed a 12-month, $82,368 lease for 12,480 square feet of space.
Property: 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego
Lessor: Plaza Sorrento LLC
Leasing Agents: Joe Greeno and Reg Kobzi of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee. Phil Wise of Colliers International represented the lessor.
Lessee: Sylvan Learning Systems signed a five-year, $360,939 lease for 3,953 square feet of retail space.
Property: 2176 Chablis Court, Suite 100, Escondido
Lessor: Andreasen Business Center, LLC
Leasing Agents: Mike Erwin and Barry Hendler of BRE Commercial/NAI represented both parties in the transaction.
Lessee: Walco Supply Co., Inc. signed an 85-month, $757,203 lease for 10,139 square feet of office and warehouse space.
Property: 2794 Loker Ave., Suite 105, Carlsbad
Lessor: EFBP Associates c/o Madison Square Partners
Leasing Agents: Dave Steffy of BRE Commercial/NAI represented the lessor and Dave Capron of Mutual Real Estate represented the lessee.
Lessee: Beta Gamma Inc. signed a 36-month, $62,657 lease for 1,673 square feet of space.
Property: 632 Marsat Court, Suite A, San Diego
Lessor: Lend Lease Real Estate
Leasing Agents: Michael Mossmer of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor and the lessee in the transaction.
Lessee: Melinda’s Fashion signed a three-year, $76,237 lease for 3,392 square feet of retail space.
Property: 5759 Fleet St., Carlsbad
Lessor: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
Leasing Agents: Rick Reeder and Dennis Visser of Business Real Estate Brokerage Co./NAI represented the lessor. B. Flack and B. Norman of the Staubach Co. represented the lessee.
Lessee: iXL Corp. signed a $6,600,000 lease for 58,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space.
Property: 2424 Vista Way, Vista
Lessor: Davis Property Management
Leasing Agents: Chuck Currey of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee and lessor in the transaction.
Lessee: Hensel Financial, Inc. signed a one-year, $20,112 lease for 1,157 square feet of office space.
Property: 8660 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego
Lessor: RVS Retai L.P.
Leasing Agents: John Still and Mike Seiber of Flocke & Avoyer Commercial Real Estate represented the lessor. The lessee was represented by Jim Walsh of Walsh Property Group.
Lessee: Anthony’s Fish Grotto of La Mesa, Inc. signed a 10-year, $730,567 lease for 2,000 square feet of restaurant space.
Property: 115 West Plaza St., San Diego
Lessor: Grant L. Fletcher
Leasing Agents: Carl Turnbull of The Turnbull Co. represented the lessor. Chuck Curry of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee.
Lessee: The Environmental Co. signed a three-year, $108,490 lease for 1,500 square feet of office space.
Real Estate Sales
Property: Rio Vista Building, 8885 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego
Seller: CalMat Co.
Selling Agents: Robert Trinen and Peter Andrich of Cushman Investments represented the seller. The buyer represented itself.
Buyer: The Shidler Group purchased a 108,080-square-foot office complex and an additional 11,000-square-foot free-standing pad for the construction of a retail facility for $21.61 million.
Property: Spring Hills Apartments, 4341 Spring St., La Mesa
Seller: Manster Real Estate, Inc.
Selling Agents: Philip Buckley of CB Richard Elli’s San Diego Central office represented the seller. The buyer is represented by Stacey Sokle of Universe Holdings Development Co.
Buyer: Universe Holdings Development Co. purchased a 94-unit apartment complex on 2.86 acres of land for $6.96 million.
Property: Scripps Terrace Business Park, 10625-10635 Scripps Ranch Blvd., San Diego
Seller: Glenborough Properties
Selling agents: Randall LaChance and Chris Loughridge of Voit Commercial Brokerage’s San Diego office represented the seller. Theresa Spencer of Industrial Brokers represented buyer.
Buyer: Theresa Spencer and Thomas Kaiser purchased a 56,798-square-foot project for $4.3 million.
Property: 2654-47 Main St. and 2645-49 Boston Ave., San Diego
Seller: PARD/Belle Air Enterprises
Selling Agents: Tim Mills of Burnham Real Estate Services * ONCOR International represented the buyer and the seller.
Buyer: 4003 Park Centre Partners, LLC purchased two industrial buildings for $950,000.
