San Diego Business Journal

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Updated: 31 weeks 5 days ago

Irvine Bank to Open Golden Triangle Branch

Tue, 06/28/2011 - 11:24

First Foundation Inc., an Irvine-based holding company of both First Foundation Bank and a wealth advisory subsidiary, said it plans to open its third banking office in the University Towne Center area in October.

Debra Reed Named CEO of Sempra Energy

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 18:01

The board of Sempra Energy announced late June 27 that it has elected Debra L. Reed as chief executive officer of the $9 billion energy company.

Reviews Are In on Economic Role of Arts

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Name San Diego’s economic engines? You might say military and defense-related activities — perhaps wireless technology, even international trade or biotech research. But San Diego has an uncredited powerful engine helping drive its economy: arts and culture.

New Nonstop Service Should Take Off Here

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Technological advances such as high-quality videoconferencing notwithstanding, business generally needs to be conducted in person. This is especially true when relationships need to be cultivated before deals can be made, whether cultural norms demand it or simply in order to build the necessary trust.

Ronald McDonald House Raffle a Home Run for the Charity

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

The 7th Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities, San Diego’s Dream House Raffle awarded the grand prize winner Amado Evangelista $1 million.

Real Estate Roundup

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Projects, developments and other activity in cities in and around San Diego County

Regional Report

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

News and notes from communities around San Diego County

U.S. Supreme Court Rulings to Benefit Employers

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

The Supreme Court of the United States exists to reverse the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, as the saying goes.

Take My Servers, Please: Cloud Computing Changes IT Relationships

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

At least a few of the companies on the San Diego Business Journal’s Technology Solutions Providers list are innovating with cloud computing as they manage growth.

Region Becomes a Magnet for Genetic Research

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

San Diego, one of the world’s renowned realms of genomics research, has just added another jewel to its crown.

Information Technology Executive of the Month: Erik Quade

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Erik Quade is the chief information officer of Technology Integration Group.

Batteries Have the Power to Boost Business Enterprises

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

San Diego businesses are powered up to grow in the burgeoning industry of storing electricity.

Firms Shopping for Opportunities Buy Two Local Retail Centers

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

As new shopping center construction remains rare in San Diego County, some older established centers with solid customer traffic have recently changed hands.

Financial Institutions Seize Opportunity for Bank Buying Spree

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Private equity funds and opportunistic investors are taking advantage of the still fragile economy and depressed balance sheet of many lenders, pumping funds into banks that are making inroads in San Diego and other parts of California.

BUSINESSES CHECK IN WITH THE INN CROWD

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

While they’re not booking the room rates or racking up the revenue like they did before the recession, Park Hyatt Aviara and other local luxury resorts are crediting a rise in corporate group travel for a distinct uptick in visitors in 2011.

Staying in the Past Is Not an Option for Hotel

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

An extensive $200 million makeover of downtown’s San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is about a third complete, as work proceeds on what operators say is the largest renovation investment ever made by the hotel’s owner, Maryland-based Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

Acquisitions Put Company on Growth Fast Track

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Five-year-old mobile advertising and marketing technology service provider CommerceTel Corp. has a big appetite for growth, through acquisition.

Shopping Center Plans Heat Up South County Retail Competition

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

Florida-based Regency Centers, which operates nearly 400 U.S. shopping centers including nine in San Diego County, plans to take on its big national rivals already serving the growing South County border region.

Ambit Biosciences Raises Additional $30M From Loyal Investors

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

“In for a penny, in for a pound.” Apparently such is the case for investors involved in 11-year-old Ambit Biosciences Inc. The developer of small-molecule, anti-cancer compounds said June 10 that it has raised $30 million in a Series D round from 12 venture capital firms, including lead firm Apposite Capital LLP.

Not a Green Giant, Wind Energy Plays Big Role Locally

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 00:00

San Diego County may never have the dramatic, large-scale wind farms seen in the mountain passes near Bakersfield or Tracy, said Michael Picker, senior adviser to Gov. Jerry Brown for renewable energy facilities. That being said, there is still some opportunity to convert wind into electricity in eastern San Diego County and western Imperial County.

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