Business
This Makes No Sense
Pitting Children Against Vets I have been spending a considerable amount of time having phone and coffee conversations with residents and business owners of Mission Hills and Old Town who are totally dismayed about a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility being proposed for property located directly across from Old Town Academy, a SDUSD Charter School, which […]
Master Builders of Mission Hills
Educational Seminar Highlights Their Work “Master Builders of Mission Hills,” an educational seminar focusing on the builders who constructed many of the homes that still stand today in this century-old neighborhood, will be held Saturday, January 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Francis Parker Lower School, 4201 Randolph Street. Presented by Mission Hills […]
So You’re Thinking About Retirement
The old “rule of thumb” for retirement is that you will need about 70 percent of your pre-retirement income during retirement. This may be true for some folks, but generally we’re seeing new retirees spend 100 percent or more of their pre-retirement income during retirement. A key reason for this is that people who retire […]
The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Announces Appointment
Lynne Anne Baker is the new executive director of The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. Baker is a seasoned advocate and experienced leader in the conservation field. Baker offered, “I want to help the Conservancy maintain the excellent momentum of the first 25 years… We”ll continue to provide amazing outdoor recreation opportunities while protecting our […]
Union Bank Promotion
Union Bank, N.A., announced that Senior Vice President Lawrence Henry has been promoted to regional executive for the San Diego, Coachella Valley and Riverside County regions. Based in San Diego, he reports to Executive Vice President Michael Feldman, head of California Branch Banking. A 17-year industry veteran, Henry joined Union Bank in 2009, where he […]
Changes in 2012 for San Diego Workforce Partnership
Mark Cafferty, president & CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), will leave the organization on January 27, 2012, after four years at the helm. He has been with the organization since 2001. On February 1, 2012, Cafferty will start as president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The […]
NBC San Diego News Anchor Susan Taylor Joins Scripps Health
Award-winning NBC San Diego news anchor Susan Taylor is joining Scripps Health in a role focused on representing Scripps to community and patient groups and leaders throughout the region. As executive director of external affairs, Taylor will play an active and critical role in raising awareness and understanding in support of Scripps programs, facilities, and […]
Board of the New Children’s Museum Announces New Leadership
After a five-month national search, the board of directors of The New Children’s Museum announced the appointment of Julianne Markow as executive director and chief executive officer. Markow has twenty years of experience in the non-profit sector, an entrepreneurial environment, and at Fortune 500 companies. Formerly the chief operating officer at The Fine Arts Museums […]
Europe: Financial Crisis or Opportunity?
By Rick Brooks I’m taking a risk with this column, because the rapid pace of change ‘across the pond’ means that everything could be different by the time you read this. Having said that, Europe’s problems are deeply seated, and to put it mildly, far deeper than a ‘mere’ banking crisis. Today’s European Union, the […]
Real Estate Auction Angels Launches Promo Video
For Immediate Release… San Diego, CA – Real Estate Auction Angels launches it’s promotional video. Real Estate Auction Angels, which specializes in creating backup plans for real estate short sales, has launched its new and updated website. The site provides realtors, home buyers and real estate investors with the information they need […]
