Health care organization celebrates 35 years
North County Health Services celebrated its past, present and future at its anniversary luncheon April 8.
The private, nonprofit health care organization has served North County for 35 years. What began with a small group of volunteers opening a community health clinic in Ramona in 1973 has blossomed into an organization with nine health centers, 10 WIC offices, two mobile clinics, two HIV/AIDS community case management offices and three dental offices.
The agency has an annual budget of more than $36 million, a paid staff of 514 and treats more than 60,000 people each year. For more information, call (760) 736-6767or visit www.nchs-health.org.
SkinMedica appoints new chief executive officer
SkinMedica Inc. announced last month that Mary M. Fisher has joined the company as its new CEO.
Fisher was previously chief operating officer at Acorda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company that focused on developing products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. She will replace Rex Bright, who will continue as the president of SkinMedica and a member of the board of directors. Bright also will consult closely with Fisher.
“I am excited by the opportunity to lead SkinMedica. I am extremely impressed by the quality of their pharmaceutical and aesthetic products, which are backed by strong science and solid clinical data,” Fisher said.
SkinMedica is a privately held pharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad that markets prescription and aesthetic dermatology products. For more information, visit www.skinmedica.com.
Chamber members make Best of 2008 list
Several members of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce made Ranch & Coast Magazine's Readers Choice Best of 2008 list, which was featured in the publication's March issue.
Carlsbad-based Schubach Aviation was voted Best Air Charter for the third year in a row. Fidel's also was a winner for the third year in a row. The restaurant, known in Carlsbad as Fidel's Norte, was voted Best Mexican Food by the magazine's readers.
Perfectly At Home, a Carlsbad store packed with treasures, made the list for Best Home Accessories/D?cor. The Carlsbad Chamber is privileged to have such fantastic members, congratulations to all that were named!
Preventing knockoffs seminar June 12
Prevent knockoffs and protect your brand by learning the best practices to effectively combat this costly industry problem at a seminar from 7 to 9 a.m. June 12 at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive.
The presentation will explore the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, also know as intellectual property, and how to use them to protect your products. As experienced attorneys specializing in national and worldwide protection, Kathleen Pasulka-Brown and Lisel Ferguson of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, have the tools to protect your brand, reputation, product design and Web site.
They will introduce proven methods for product registration and enforcement. The discussion will include case studies relevant to the action sports industry.
The cost is $35 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. Those who want to attend must register in advance by calling Sarah Castiglione at (760) 931-8400 or e-mailing her at [email protected].
Charitable foundation awards first grants
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation hosted its first grant awards celebration April 30, highlighting two local programs that received grants for their work in the areas of youth education and services.
In its first year of grant making, available exclusively to Carlsbad nonprofits and causes, the foundation presented $23,870 in grants to Junior Achievement BizTown, Real World Life Skills and $20,000 to the Science Olympiad programs at Carlsbad middle schools.
BizTown's grant will provide 800 fifth-graders with the opportunity to participate in the program, which teaches the basics of our economic system and the world of work. The Science Olympiad grant will provide training, materials and necessary equipment to support the organization of a viable program that empower teams of students to compete at regional, state and national levels.
For more information about the foundation, call John Duca at (760) 269-3882 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Patrons of the Arts hits 25-year milestone
The Patrons of the Arts Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The nonprofit organization is comprised of North County residents and operates under the name Carlsbad Community Theatre.
This program started in 1983 at the request of the Carlsbad City Council.
The foundation serves to subsidize, produce and promote quality cultural events at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center and other venues in the city. For more information, call (760) 931-8709 or visit www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.
Sterling Rose receives national recognition
Sterling Rose Limousines has been named Operator of the Year in the 11-30 Vehicle Category by Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation Magazine.
This national award honors excellence in management leadership, community service, industry involvement, staff training, fleet safety and innovation among companies in the chauffeured transportation industry. With more than 9,000 limousine companies nationwide, this award is coveted by those in the industry.
The magazine is the leading business publication in this industry. Sterling Rose Limousines is a full-service luxury chauffeured transportation provider servicing southwest Riverside and north San Diego counties.
For more information about Sterling Rose, call (951) 699-9151 or visit www.sterlingroselimo.com.
Poseidon Resources makes Forbes green list
Poseidon Resources Inc. announced in March that it has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one Top 100 Companies in the United States that are Going Green.
Last year, Poseidon announced that its heralded Carlsbad seawater desalination plant will be the first major infrastructure project in the state to voluntarily eliminate its carbon footprint. The Carlsbad desalination facility will not emit greenhouse gases, but it will use electricity to desalt seawater.
To address the plant's energy consumption, Poseidon's Climate Action Plan applies rigorous protocols adopted by the state's Climate Action Registry to measure the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air from the power generation sources that will supply electricity to the facility. Once constructed, the $300 million seawater desalination plant will provide enough high-quality drinking water for 300,000 San Diegans annually.
Project construction is scheduled to begin later this year. For more information, visit
www.carlsbad-desal.com.
Jet Source offers service for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines
Jet Source, a full-service aviation firm headquartered at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, has expanded its expertise in offering aircraft maintenance services to specified Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.
Jet Source's maintenance team has received education and training about Pratt & Whitney Canada products to help customers maintain their engine's peak performance levels. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a leader in aircraft engines for business, general aviation and regional aircraft, as well as helicopters.
The Jet Source Service Center will facilitate overhaul and repair services, and supply components for Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A, JT15D, PW300 and PW500 engines. For more information, visit www.jetsource.com.
Bahr partners acknowledged
Bahr Investment Group partners Candace Bahr and John Baranowski were recently named to Linsco/Private Ledger's prestigious Financial Chairman's Council, a status reserved for less than 2 percent of all advisors, based on production ranking of all registered advisors at LPL at the end of 2007.
Bahr and Baranowski were recognized for their exceptional performance and commitment to client service. LPL is the nation's largest independent broker-dealer firm.
For more information, call (760) 431-9288 or visit www.bahrgroup.com.
Residents urged to conserve water
In preparation for increased water demands this summer, the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24-member agencies are calling for heightened awareness and increased conservation efforts, especially outdoors.
The Water Authority has set a goal of saving 56,000 acre-feet of water through extraordinary conservation this year. It is urging residents and businesses to help our region reduce its water use by 20 gallons per person per day.
Water saving tips for residents and business are available at www.20gallonchallenge.com.
Scripps Research Center opens
Scripps Health recently announced the opening of Scripps Clinical Research Center.
The La Jolla center consolidates its research activities under one roof, giving physicians a full range of support services to conduct medical research. Serving as a research hub for Scripps' five hospital campuses and 13 outpatient locations, the center provides full-time research coordinators to support investigators throughout Scripps whose protocols are managed by the center.
The 34,000-square-foot center includes laboratory space, blood drawing facilities, patient examination rooms, a full-scale copy center and meeting rooms with videoconferencing. For more information on specific clinical trials, call (858) 652-5403.
Velocity Sports Performance partners with Nike
Velocity Sports Performance, which is based in Carlsbad, is now an official partner of Nike, along with more than 65 Velocity Sports training centers throughout the country.
Velocity's Carlsbad location will foster the advancement of Nike's new SPARQ (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness) training revolution in San Diego, ensuring the integrity of the program through its certified, highly trained coaching staff. Nike's products, working in tandem with Velocity's SPARQ-certified coaches, are designed to create better athletes.
Working with the industry's leading training equipment, Velocity coaches will become the face of the Nike brand, sporting the not-yet-in-stores Nike SPARQ training apparel and shoes. For more information, visit www.velocitysp.com/carlsbad.
Tri-City Wellness Center under construction
Construction is under way for the ECR Corporate Center, which will accommodate the Tri-City Wellness Center and a medical office building, located at 6250 and 6260 El Camino Real in Carlsbad.
Smith Consulting Architects was responsible for the design of the two new buildings. The Tri-City Wellness Center will be a two-story health club and rehab facility that offers exercise and therapy pools, spas, a walking and running track, exercise studios, locker rooms and physical therapy rooms.
The medical office building will be managed by Tri-City Medical Center and re-leased to medical specialists. The project is slated for completion in November. For more information, visit www.sca-sd.com.
North County Health Services celebrated its past, present and future at its anniversary luncheon April 8.
The private, nonprofit health care organization has served North County for 35 years. What began with a small group of volunteers opening a community health clinic in Ramona in 1973 has blossomed into an organization with nine health centers, 10 WIC offices, two mobile clinics, two HIV/AIDS community case management offices and three dental offices.
The agency has an annual budget of more than $36 million, a paid staff of 514 and treats more than 60,000 people each year. For more information, call (760) 736-6767or visit www.nchs-health.org.
SkinMedica appoints new chief executive officer
SkinMedica Inc. announced last month that Mary M. Fisher has joined the company as its new CEO.
Fisher was previously chief operating officer at Acorda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company that focused on developing products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. She will replace Rex Bright, who will continue as the president of SkinMedica and a member of the board of directors. Bright also will consult closely with Fisher.
“I am excited by the opportunity to lead SkinMedica. I am extremely impressed by the quality of their pharmaceutical and aesthetic products, which are backed by strong science and solid clinical data,” Fisher said.
SkinMedica is a privately held pharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad that markets prescription and aesthetic dermatology products. For more information, visit www.skinmedica.com.
Chamber members make Best of 2008 list
Several members of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce made Ranch & Coast Magazine's Readers Choice Best of 2008 list, which was featured in the publication's March issue.
Carlsbad-based Schubach Aviation was voted Best Air Charter for the third year in a row. Fidel's also was a winner for the third year in a row. The restaurant, known in Carlsbad as Fidel's Norte, was voted Best Mexican Food by the magazine's readers.
Perfectly At Home, a Carlsbad store packed with treasures, made the list for Best Home Accessories/D?cor. The Carlsbad Chamber is privileged to have such fantastic members, congratulations to all that were named!
Preventing knockoffs seminar June 12
Prevent knockoffs and protect your brand by learning the best practices to effectively combat this costly industry problem at a seminar from 7 to 9 a.m. June 12 at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive.
The presentation will explore the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, also know as intellectual property, and how to use them to protect your products. As experienced attorneys specializing in national and worldwide protection, Kathleen Pasulka-Brown and Lisel Ferguson of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, have the tools to protect your brand, reputation, product design and Web site.
They will introduce proven methods for product registration and enforcement. The discussion will include case studies relevant to the action sports industry.
The cost is $35 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. Those who want to attend must register in advance by calling Sarah Castiglione at (760) 931-8400 or e-mailing her at [email protected].
Charitable foundation awards first grants
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation hosted its first grant awards celebration April 30, highlighting two local programs that received grants for their work in the areas of youth education and services.
In its first year of grant making, available exclusively to Carlsbad nonprofits and causes, the foundation presented $23,870 in grants to Junior Achievement BizTown, Real World Life Skills and $20,000 to the Science Olympiad programs at Carlsbad middle schools.
BizTown's grant will provide 800 fifth-graders with the opportunity to participate in the program, which teaches the basics of our economic system and the world of work. The Science Olympiad grant will provide training, materials and necessary equipment to support the organization of a viable program that empower teams of students to compete at regional, state and national levels.
For more information about the foundation, call John Duca at (760) 269-3882 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Patrons of the Arts hits 25-year milestone
The Patrons of the Arts Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The nonprofit organization is comprised of North County residents and operates under the name Carlsbad Community Theatre.
This program started in 1983 at the request of the Carlsbad City Council.
The foundation serves to subsidize, produce and promote quality cultural events at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center and other venues in the city. For more information, call (760) 931-8709 or visit www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.
Sterling Rose receives national recognition
Sterling Rose Limousines has been named Operator of the Year in the 11-30 Vehicle Category by Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation Magazine.
This national award honors excellence in management leadership, community service, industry involvement, staff training, fleet safety and innovation among companies in the chauffeured transportation industry. With more than 9,000 limousine companies nationwide, this award is coveted by those in the industry.
The magazine is the leading business publication in this industry. Sterling Rose Limousines is a full-service luxury chauffeured transportation provider servicing southwest Riverside and north San Diego counties.
For more information about Sterling Rose, call (951) 699-9151 or visit www.sterlingroselimo.com.
Poseidon Resources makes Forbes green list
Poseidon Resources Inc. announced in March that it has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one Top 100 Companies in the United States that are Going Green.
Last year, Poseidon announced that its heralded Carlsbad seawater desalination plant will be the first major infrastructure project in the state to voluntarily eliminate its carbon footprint. The Carlsbad desalination facility will not emit greenhouse gases, but it will use electricity to desalt seawater.
To address the plant's energy consumption, Poseidon's Climate Action Plan applies rigorous protocols adopted by the state's Climate Action Registry to measure the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air from the power generation sources that will supply electricity to the facility. Once constructed, the $300 million seawater desalination plant will provide enough high-quality drinking water for 300,000 San Diegans annually.
Project construction is scheduled to begin later this year. For more information, visit
www.carlsbad-desal.com.
Jet Source offers service for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines
Jet Source, a full-service aviation firm headquartered at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, has expanded its expertise in offering aircraft maintenance services to specified Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.
Jet Source's maintenance team has received education and training about Pratt & Whitney Canada products to help customers maintain their engine's peak performance levels. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a leader in aircraft engines for business, general aviation and regional aircraft, as well as helicopters.
The Jet Source Service Center will facilitate overhaul and repair services, and supply components for Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A, JT15D, PW300 and PW500 engines. For more information, visit www.jetsource.com.
Bahr partners acknowledged
Bahr Investment Group partners Candace Bahr and John Baranowski were recently named to Linsco/Private Ledger's prestigious Financial Chairman's Council, a status reserved for less than 2 percent of all advisors, based on production ranking of all registered advisors at LPL at the end of 2007.
Bahr and Baranowski were recognized for their exceptional performance and commitment to client service. LPL is the nation's largest independent broker-dealer firm.
For more information, call (760) 431-9288 or visit www.bahrgroup.com.
Residents urged to conserve water
In preparation for increased water demands this summer, the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24-member agencies are calling for heightened awareness and increased conservation efforts, especially outdoors.
The Water Authority has set a goal of saving 56,000 acre-feet of water through extraordinary conservation this year. It is urging residents and businesses to help our region reduce its water use by 20 gallons per person per day.
Water saving tips for residents and business are available at www.20gallonchallenge.com.
Scripps Research Center opens
Scripps Health recently announced the opening of Scripps Clinical Research Center.
The La Jolla center consolidates its research activities under one roof, giving physicians a full range of support services to conduct medical research. Serving as a research hub for Scripps' five hospital campuses and 13 outpatient locations, the center provides full-time research coordinators to support investigators throughout Scripps whose protocols are managed by the center.
The 34,000-square-foot center includes laboratory space, blood drawing facilities, patient examination rooms, a full-scale copy center and meeting rooms with videoconferencing. For more information on specific clinical trials, call (858) 652-5403.
Velocity Sports Performance partners with Nike
Velocity Sports Performance, which is based in Carlsbad, is now an official partner of Nike, along with more than 65 Velocity Sports training centers throughout the country.
Velocity's Carlsbad location will foster the advancement of Nike's new SPARQ (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness) training revolution in San Diego, ensuring the integrity of the program through its certified, highly trained coaching staff. Nike's products, working in tandem with Velocity's SPARQ-certified coaches, are designed to create better athletes.
Working with the industry's leading training equipment, Velocity coaches will become the face of the Nike brand, sporting the not-yet-in-stores Nike SPARQ training apparel and shoes. For more information, visit www.velocitysp.com/carlsbad.
Tri-City Wellness Center under construction
Construction is under way for the ECR Corporate Center, which will accommodate the Tri-City Wellness Center and a medical office building, located at 6250 and 6260 El Camino Real in Carlsbad.
Smith Consulting Architects was responsible for the design of the two new buildings. The Tri-City Wellness Center will be a two-story health club and rehab facility that offers exercise and therapy pools, spas, a walking and running track, exercise studios, locker rooms and physical therapy rooms.
The medical office building will be managed by Tri-City Medical Center and re-leased to medical specialists. The project is slated for completion in November. For more information, visit www.sca-sd.com.