Business
An Opportunity to Be a Part of a Cause that Serves Taxpayers
Throughout my life of being a board member of over 25 nonprofit organizations in San Diego, including the Union of Pan Asian Communities and Nonprofit Solutions, I’ve always felt that I was fortunate to be gifted with knowledge, experience and the desire to help others. Currently, I “serve” on three boards. I emphasize serve because […]
Worth Calendaring in April
Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager US Bank Mission Hills Whether you find hoaxes and pranks to be hilarious or rude, we all have a tale about “April Fools!” being shouted on the first of April. There is ambiguity about its origin though some say in 1392 Chaucer […]
Multi-Course Tequila Tasting Dinners
Diane Powers’ award winning Bazaar del Mundo restaurants – Casa Guadalajara, located at 4105 Taylor Street in Old Town – is elevating the dining experience with multi-course tequila tasting dinners. More than just a culinary experience showcasing authentic regional Mexican recipes, these dinners invite guests on a sensorial journey to explore the rich tradition of […]
Making March Meaningful
By Jamaal Jackson, MHBID President and US Bank Branch Manager There is a lot happening in Mission Hills this month. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2025 will take place from […]
Mission Hills for the Holidays
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager U.S. Bank Mission Hills For the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID), it is an exciting time of year with the Saturday after Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday having kicked off the Shop Small holiday season, the continuing Toys for Tots […]
Residents and Businesses Say NO to Oversized and Unplanned Development on Middletown Hillside
Over the last couple of months, residents and business owners in the Middletown community of San Diego have learned of a developer’s plan to build an oversized high rise that will overpower this already densely packed area. The Middletown community is already dealing with parking issues due to an increase of residential units and […]
Farewell October; Hello November
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills BID, US Bank Assistant Vice President and Mission Hills Branch Manager From the September 23 Taste of Mission Hills ticket sales launch, online and at All American Tailors, The Keratin Shop and US Bank Mission Hills, to the evening of the 12th Annual Taste of Mission Hills, this year’s taste […]
42nd Annual Charity Golf Classic Supports Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 42nd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan on the Oak Glen Golf Course (3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019). The event will kick off at 7 […]
A Venetian Experience for Guests and Residents of San Diego
In the Coronado Cays lies a uniquely Venetian experience, no passport required. For over 25 years, The Gondola Company has offered the serene, romantic, and charming excursion of cruising through the picturesque, home-lined canals, and it all began with a vision from Sean Jamieson. Jamieson, owner of The Gondola Company, found himself on the water long […]
21st Annual Harvest for Hope Raises Funds Supporting Children Fighting Cancer
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a non-profit supporting families through their child’s cancer journey, held its 21st Annual Harvest for Hope on Sunday, September 22, culminating in a truly emotional and inspiring afternoon against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay. This beloved event, as part of ENF’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness during Childhood Cancer […]
