North County Humane Society celebrates 70 years of service
The North County Humane Society & SPCA will celebrate its 70th birthday by hosting For Paws Fiesta.
The fiesta for the animals will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the NCHS Dog Park, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. The free event will include raffles, music, a dog/owner look-a-like contest, food, performances and gifts.
Opened in 1938, the nonprofit animal shelter has cared for more than 140,000 pets. For more information, visit www.nchumane.org.
Smith Consulting Architects celebrates 20th anniversary
Smith Consulting Architects, San Diego's largest woman-owned architectural design firm, is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year.
When Cheryl Dennie Smith founded Smith Consulting Architects in 1988, it mainly focused on industrial and office space, as well as tenant improvements. Over the years, the firm has grown to 33 employees and become known for its expertise in master-planning, corporate offices, biotech, research and development, complex manufacturing, healthcare, retail and mixed-use centers.
Its clients include Callaway Golf, ViaSat and Beckman-Coulter. For more information, visit www.sca-sd.com.
The Forum at Carlsbad lures four top retailers
The Forum at Carlsbad, a popular 265,000-square-foot retail center, is expanding its tenant lineup with the addition of four top performing retailers, Free People, Apple Store, Paper Source and lululemon athletica.
The Forum's owner and developer, Georgia-based Thomas Enterprises, has developed more than 25 million square feet of retail space throughout the United States, including 6 million square feet it continues to own and manage.
For more information, visit www.theforumshopping.com.
Morrison receives Golden Eagle Award
Jim Morrison of Carlsbad-based James M. Morrison Insurance Services Inc. has qualified to receive the prestigious Golden Eagle Award from the National Association of Health Underwriters.
The award is the highest recognition bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated professional excellence in the sale of health and disability income insurance. Morrison has qualified for the award for six consecutive years.
For more information, visit www.misbenefits.com.
Shea Homes ranks highest in customer satisfaction for third consecutive year
Shea Homes ranked highest in customer satisfaction with new home builders in the San Diego market for a third consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study released last month.
The study, now in its 12th year, includes satisfaction ratings of builders in 33 of the largest home building markets in the United States. Shea Homes also ranked highest in the San Diego market in the J.D. Power and Associates New-Home Design Study released last month.
That study, now in its second year, measures customer experiences in 33 markets with the design and aesthetic aspects of their new homes. For more information, visit www.sheahomes.com.
Bank announces Dolkas as new branch manager
San Diego National Bank has hired Kori Dolkas as assistant vice president and branch manager of its Carlsbad Branch, 2520 El Camino Real.
She replaced Gini Craig, who recently retired. Dolkas, who has been in banking for more than 27 years, is responsible for the management of the branch, developing new business and supervising the staff.
The bank has more than $2.9 billion in total assets and operates 26 branches. For more information, visit www.sdnb.com.
ViaSat secures $50 million Eutelsat order
Satellite equipment maker ViaSat has secured a $50 million order from European satellite company Eutelsat for on-ground base stations.
ViaSat's equipment will be used to connect Eutelsat's European subscribers to the Internet. Eutelsat plans to launch a satellite in 2010 to provide high-speed Internet service.
Carlsbad-based ViaSat plans to launch its own Internet satellite in 2011 that will target areas of North America. For more information, visit www.viasat.com.
Aptera Motors hires chief executive officer
Aptera Motors announced last month that it has hired Paul Wilbur as its president and CEO.
Wilbur is an automotive industry veteran who brings 26 years of extensive experience, ranging from product planning and finance to marketing and product development for leading car companies such as Ford and Chrysler. Most recently, Wilbur was the president and CEO of Detroit-based American Specialty Cars, a supplier of open air and convertible roof systems.
Aptera is currently developing an all-electric, two-seat passenger vehicle with a range of up to 120 miles per charge that will begin initial production before the end of this year. Future variants will be capable of delivering up to 300 mpg.
Aptera's technical center is located in Carlsbad. Near-term production and distribution will be predominantly based in California, but long-term plans for high volume assembly locations have not been finalized.
For more information, visit www.aptera.com.
Legoland again named Best Children's Park
For the fifth year in a row, amusement park enthusiasts from around the world have voted Legoland California as the Best Children's Park.
Amusement Today, a monthly trade newspaper, awarded the 128-acre theme park in Carlsbad the esteemed Golden Ticket Award on Sept. 3. Introduced in 1998, the Golden Ticket Awards have steadily increased in popularity to become the most sought after award by amusement industry players.
The recipients of these awards are chosen from an international poll conducted by industry experts at Amusement Today. For more information, visit www.legoland.com.
Pat & Oscar's relocates headquarters to Carlsbad
In order to position itself more centrally between all of its 19 Southern California locations, Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has relocated its corporate headquarters from Mira Mesa to Carlsbad.
Located at 1949 Palomar Oaks Way, Ste. 300, the new headquarters will house all of the company's centralized operations, including culinary development, marketing, operations and finance. For more information, visit www.patandoscars.com.
San Elijo Hills community receives praise
San Elijo Hills was recently honored as the "Best New Home Community" in the 12th annual San Diego's Best competition sponsored by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
The ranking was determined by print and online ballots from thousands of readers. San Elijo Hills is a 1,940-acre community with more than 1,100 acres set aside as open space and 18 miles of hiking and bike trails.
When complete, it will include 3,400 homes in 31 neighborhoods. For more information, visit www.sanelijohills.com.
Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza begins construction
Developed by Urban West, Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza has secured construction financing for its two-story, 19,776-square-foot office building.
Located at 6221 Metropolitan St. in Carlsbad, the development is scheduled for completion in spring 2009. Approximately 45 percent of the office suites already have been presold to professional medical groups specializing in plastic surgery, physical therapy and pediatric dental care.
Conveniently located adjacent to the new Tri-City Wellness Center, it is the only medical office building in the community of Bressi Ranch. It was designed by Smith Consulting Architects.
For more information, call Urban West at (714) 567-9260.
The North County Humane Society & SPCA will celebrate its 70th birthday by hosting For Paws Fiesta.
The fiesta for the animals will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the NCHS Dog Park, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. The free event will include raffles, music, a dog/owner look-a-like contest, food, performances and gifts.
Opened in 1938, the nonprofit animal shelter has cared for more than 140,000 pets. For more information, visit www.nchumane.org.
Smith Consulting Architects celebrates 20th anniversary
Smith Consulting Architects, San Diego's largest woman-owned architectural design firm, is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year.
When Cheryl Dennie Smith founded Smith Consulting Architects in 1988, it mainly focused on industrial and office space, as well as tenant improvements. Over the years, the firm has grown to 33 employees and become known for its expertise in master-planning, corporate offices, biotech, research and development, complex manufacturing, healthcare, retail and mixed-use centers.
Its clients include Callaway Golf, ViaSat and Beckman-Coulter. For more information, visit www.sca-sd.com.
The Forum at Carlsbad lures four top retailers
The Forum at Carlsbad, a popular 265,000-square-foot retail center, is expanding its tenant lineup with the addition of four top performing retailers, Free People, Apple Store, Paper Source and lululemon athletica.
The Forum's owner and developer, Georgia-based Thomas Enterprises, has developed more than 25 million square feet of retail space throughout the United States, including 6 million square feet it continues to own and manage.
For more information, visit www.theforumshopping.com.
Morrison receives Golden Eagle Award
Jim Morrison of Carlsbad-based James M. Morrison Insurance Services Inc. has qualified to receive the prestigious Golden Eagle Award from the National Association of Health Underwriters.
The award is the highest recognition bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated professional excellence in the sale of health and disability income insurance. Morrison has qualified for the award for six consecutive years.
For more information, visit www.misbenefits.com.
Shea Homes ranks highest in customer satisfaction for third consecutive year
Shea Homes ranked highest in customer satisfaction with new home builders in the San Diego market for a third consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study released last month.
The study, now in its 12th year, includes satisfaction ratings of builders in 33 of the largest home building markets in the United States. Shea Homes also ranked highest in the San Diego market in the J.D. Power and Associates New-Home Design Study released last month.
That study, now in its second year, measures customer experiences in 33 markets with the design and aesthetic aspects of their new homes. For more information, visit www.sheahomes.com.
Bank announces Dolkas as new branch manager
San Diego National Bank has hired Kori Dolkas as assistant vice president and branch manager of its Carlsbad Branch, 2520 El Camino Real.
She replaced Gini Craig, who recently retired. Dolkas, who has been in banking for more than 27 years, is responsible for the management of the branch, developing new business and supervising the staff.
The bank has more than $2.9 billion in total assets and operates 26 branches. For more information, visit www.sdnb.com.
ViaSat secures $50 million Eutelsat order
Satellite equipment maker ViaSat has secured a $50 million order from European satellite company Eutelsat for on-ground base stations.
ViaSat's equipment will be used to connect Eutelsat's European subscribers to the Internet. Eutelsat plans to launch a satellite in 2010 to provide high-speed Internet service.
Carlsbad-based ViaSat plans to launch its own Internet satellite in 2011 that will target areas of North America. For more information, visit www.viasat.com.
Aptera Motors hires chief executive officer
Aptera Motors announced last month that it has hired Paul Wilbur as its president and CEO.
Wilbur is an automotive industry veteran who brings 26 years of extensive experience, ranging from product planning and finance to marketing and product development for leading car companies such as Ford and Chrysler. Most recently, Wilbur was the president and CEO of Detroit-based American Specialty Cars, a supplier of open air and convertible roof systems.
Aptera is currently developing an all-electric, two-seat passenger vehicle with a range of up to 120 miles per charge that will begin initial production before the end of this year. Future variants will be capable of delivering up to 300 mpg.
Aptera's technical center is located in Carlsbad. Near-term production and distribution will be predominantly based in California, but long-term plans for high volume assembly locations have not been finalized.
For more information, visit www.aptera.com.
Legoland again named Best Children's Park
For the fifth year in a row, amusement park enthusiasts from around the world have voted Legoland California as the Best Children's Park.
Amusement Today, a monthly trade newspaper, awarded the 128-acre theme park in Carlsbad the esteemed Golden Ticket Award on Sept. 3. Introduced in 1998, the Golden Ticket Awards have steadily increased in popularity to become the most sought after award by amusement industry players.
The recipients of these awards are chosen from an international poll conducted by industry experts at Amusement Today. For more information, visit www.legoland.com.
Pat & Oscar's relocates headquarters to Carlsbad
In order to position itself more centrally between all of its 19 Southern California locations, Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has relocated its corporate headquarters from Mira Mesa to Carlsbad.
Located at 1949 Palomar Oaks Way, Ste. 300, the new headquarters will house all of the company's centralized operations, including culinary development, marketing, operations and finance. For more information, visit www.patandoscars.com.
San Elijo Hills community receives praise
San Elijo Hills was recently honored as the "Best New Home Community" in the 12th annual San Diego's Best competition sponsored by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
The ranking was determined by print and online ballots from thousands of readers. San Elijo Hills is a 1,940-acre community with more than 1,100 acres set aside as open space and 18 miles of hiking and bike trails.
When complete, it will include 3,400 homes in 31 neighborhoods. For more information, visit www.sanelijohills.com.
Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza begins construction
Developed by Urban West, Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza has secured construction financing for its two-story, 19,776-square-foot office building.
Located at 6221 Metropolitan St. in Carlsbad, the development is scheduled for completion in spring 2009. Approximately 45 percent of the office suites already have been presold to professional medical groups specializing in plastic surgery, physical therapy and pediatric dental care.
Conveniently located adjacent to the new Tri-City Wellness Center, it is the only medical office building in the community of Bressi Ranch. It was designed by Smith Consulting Architects.
For more information, call Urban West at (714) 567-9260.