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Recent Stories
Area Expected to Be Top Summer Destination
TOURISM: San Diego to Benefit from Vaccine, Pent-Up Travel Demand
2 Top Destinations Earn 5 Star Awards
Seventh Year for Park Hyatt, Eighth for Rancho Valencia
Athletic Tape Becoming Big Business
RETAIL: Founder Honors Mother and Father with E-Commerce Company
Trust Restaurant Group to Open New Steakhouse
DINING: Rare Society Solana Beach is Expected to Open in June
Bag Co. On Track for Largest Revenue Year to Date
MANUFACTURING: Founder Projects Sash Group Will Reach $3.8M in 2021
Tommy Bahama Opens Marlin Bar
Fashion Valley Mall Gets First Retail/Restaurant Combination
San Diego-Based Andrew Rogers Named CEO of Upbeet Brands
Rogers will lead as CEO in partnership with Brian Wendel, founder and president of Forks Over Knives, Lucy Danziger, editorial director and chief content officer of The Beet.
Lifestyle Brand Opens First Local Store
Serena & Lily Now Has a Location at One Paseo
Local Fitness Co. Hosts Arbery Event
Chuze Fitness Commemorates Slain African-American Jogger
Jewelry Company Expands, Growth Projections Doubled
RETAIL: Marrow Fine Opens Second Store in Newport Beach, Kicks Off National Trunk Show
Hospitality Group Plans Expansion During Pandemic
RESTAURANTS: Good Time Design Opens Cerveza Jack’s, Plans to Open Four More This Year
Operator Runs Oldest Black Owned Restaurant in San Diego
DINING: Ron Suel Creates Food Places that Cater to Local Black Community
Destination Continues to Inspire
BEVERAGES: SIP Wine & Beer in Escondido is Largest Carrier of BIPOC Wine in California
Jack of All Trades
LEADERSHIP: Marshall Faulk Mentors the Next Generation While Building Empire
Non-Alcohol Spirits Co. to Release Whiskey
Drink Monday Sales Expected to Reach $5M
Comic-Con Museum Receives $100,000
One Step Closer to Opening Later This Year
AleSmith Ranks Among Top 10 Highest-Rated Breweries Worldwide
AleSmith is one of 100 breweries recognized internationally on the tally.
Coalition Plans for Return of Endurance Sports
SPORTS: Oceanside Events Bring More than $12 Million in Local Spending Annually
Producers Join Forces
EVENTS: Group Puts Together Outline For Safe Reopening
Winery Has Rich History
BEVERAGES: Altipiano Vineyard and Winery Only Black Female-Owned Winery in SoCal
Wahlberg Launches Carlsbad Apparel Co.
Teams with Former Callaway Golf Executive, Harry Arnett
Seafood Company Launches Waste Effort
Collaboration Between Groups Encouraging Full Use of Fish
International Smoke Launches Ghost Kitchens
DINING: Bourbon Burger, Tokyo Hot Chicken and Mac ‘N Cue All Open in Last Six Months
San Diego Symphony Launches 2021 Digital Season
ENTERTAINMENT: Orchestra Hopes to Open Outdoor Venue By Late Summer
San Diego Zoo Global Names New Chief Marketing Officer
As CMO, Miller will lead the nonprofit conservation organization’s marketing department in planning, crafting and executing communications, sales, membership, licensing and sponsorship initiatives.
Bumble Bee Seafood Co. Hires SVP of Global Corporate Responsibility
Hushka will be responsible for the company’s efforts to protect and restore the health of the world’s oceans, part of its recent $40 million commitment to expand its sustainability efforts.
Telling Stories That Matter
MEDIA: Black SD Magazine is the First Printed African American Publication in San Diego
Empowering A Community
NONPROFIT: Black San Diego Hosts Networking Events, Workshops for Black Business Owners
IZO Mezcal Renamed IZO Spirits
Co. Releases New Products, Including a Tequila and an Ensemble
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Named Best Resort in California
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa has been named the No. 1 Best Resort in California and No. 4 Best Resort in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Hotel Rankings.
Parakeet Café Owners Rebrand Juice Bars
BEVERAGE: Husband and Wife Duo Renames Juice Crafters Locations
Feeding San Diego Receives $25,000
Wells Fargo Grant to Be Used To Help Feed Those in Need
Dermaclara Banks on Stretch Mark Patch
MANUFACTURING: Miramar Co. Expected to Reach $3M in Revenue in 2021
Italian Deli Concept Targets San Diego
FOOD: Hopes to Open at Least Five Local Kisses from Italy Stores in Next Two Years
San Diego Becomes Largest County in U.S. to Commit to Zero Carbon Emissions by 2035
This makes it the largest county in the U.S. to commit to achieving this goal, according to the organization.
Power Digital Acquires Media/Social Creative Co.
MARKETING: Social Method Marks Fourth Asset Acquisition as Part of Rapid Growth Plan
The California Spirits Co. Expands a Fourth Time
BEVERAGES: San Marcos Facility to Add Over 100,000 Square Feet of Needed Space
Local Entrepreneur Launches PR Subscription Service
PitchBox Designed to Help Journalists Discover Brands
San Diego One Step Closer to Relaunching Cruise Industry
TOURISM: Five Holland America Line Cruise Ships, Sans Passengers, Currently Off Coast
Pure Project Expanding
Miramar-Based Brewery to Open in Vista and North Park
Organics Unlimited Adds Fair Trade Certified Label to Bananas
The organic label joins Organics Unlimited’s existing socially responsible GROW label and Organics Unlimited label.
Wood Plant Hanger Company Grows During Pandemic
MANUFACTURING: Moving Direct to Consumer, Braid & Wood Sees Highest Sales in April, May
Luna Grill Names New Chief Operations Officer
Rounding out the new executive team, Holliday will report directly to company President Rich Pinnella.
Mamma Chia Capitalizing on Superfood Trend
BEVERAGES: Chiamilk Now Available in Sprouts, Will Soon Launch at Walmart
Saint Archer Teams with Local Tea Co.
Releases Limited Edition Beer in Partnership with Paru Tea Bar
Inspired by Success, Swagyu Chop Shop Expanding
FOOD: Founded Last Summer, Butcher Shop to Open Third Location This Month
Stone Distributing Co. Grows Roster
BEVERAGES: Co. Adds San Diego-Based Societe Brewing Co. to Portfolio
Saffron & Sage Expands Leadership Team
Dr. Trupti Gokani Becomes Holistic Health Club’s Chief Medical Officer
San Diego Convention Center Announces 2021 Board Officers
Elvin Lai, a San Diego-based hospitality executive and entrepreneur, will serve as board chair.
Sandy Naranjo Named Port Commissioner for National City
GOVERNMENT: Political Economist Involved in Civic and Labor Issues
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