Brick-or-treats, LEGOLAND California's Halloween celebration, returns every Saturday night in October.
LEGOLAND prepares for Halloween
LEGOLAND California Resort is once again gearing up for Brick-or-Treats Party Nights, its annual Halloween celebration, which takes place every Saturday night in October. Activities inside LEGOLAND California include an interactive show, "Mail Order Monsters," trick-or-treating trails and a bonus trail and special festive activities inside the SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.
Children 12 and under can trick-or-treat on the Brick-or-Treat Trail in the Enchanted Walk gathering goodies, tasty treats and other surprises. These kid-sized culs-de-sac feature seven uniquely LEGO-themed treat stations and offer a safe, fun and entertaining trick-or-treating experience for all to enjoy.
In addition, every Saturday in October from 5 to 9 p.m., the family theme park transforms into a not-too-spooky Halloween celebration. Brick-or-Treat Party Nights features costume contests, nighttime trick-or-treating on one of two Brick or Treat Trails, festive music, entertainment, interaction with the "Boo Crew" and the animated light show, "Spirits of Halloween" after sundown. Fireworks cap off the night at 9 p.m.
All Brick-or-Treat and Party Nights festivities are included in the price of regular one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. During Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLAND is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. SEA LIFE is staying open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays for those wanting to explore the Aquarium after dark. Guests planning to attend Brick-or-Treat Party Nights only can purchase special tickets online or at the front gate in advance for just $25 at www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-LEGO.
Donna Baker, GIA's president and CEO
GIA holding job fair, open house
Carlsbad will be at the epicenter of the "business of bling" on Oct. 5 during GIA's (Gemological Institute of America) Jewelry Career Fair and Open House.
More than 25 gem and jewelry companies are expected to be on-hand and looking to hire hundreds of professionals at every career stage and in various sectors of the industry, from jewelry design and appraisal to retail sales and diamond grading. This free event marks the only time each year that the beautiful 30-acre Carlsbad campus is completely open to the public.
On the heels of a successful New York City event with more than 800 attendees, GIA's Jewelry Career Fair, the industry's preeminent recruiting event, is expected to draw crowds at GIA's Carlsbad world headquarters. In addition to hiring opportunities and one-on-one career coaching, the event will feature panels with industry leaders and achievers including celebrity stylist George Blodwell, jewelry designer Erica Courtney and president and CEO of Jewelers of America Matt Runci. Must-see panel presentations include:
• "Job Success in Today's Market" moderated by Donna Baker, GIA's president and CEO. 8:45-10 a.m.
• "From Design to Finish" moderated by Mark Mann, GIA's director of Global Jewelry Manufacturing Arts. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• "Creative Careers" moderated by Mark Smelzer, publisher of JCK Magazine and JCKonline.com. 1-2 p.m.
The career fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at GIA's Carlsbad campus (5345 Armada Drive); industry recruiters will be available from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Anyone interested in attending is urged to RSVP prior to the event.
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Instrumart makes Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000
Instrumart, which supplies industrial instruments including meters, detectors, controllers, air quality sensors and water quality analysis tools to governmental and commercial customers, was included in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies for 2012.
The company, which is headquartered in Carlsbad and in South Burlington, Vt., came in at number 3113 on the prestigious list, advancing nearly 500 places from their position the previous year. Instrumart has been part of the list for four years. This was its highest position it has achieved on the list.
According to the list, the 52-employee company has experienced a 3-year growth of 68 percent. Its 2011 revenue was listed at $27.5 million. The company was founded in 1988.
Instrumart was ranked 275th in its industry.
Sullivan Solar Power adds office location
Sullivan Solar Power, the top installer in SDG&E utility territory according to California Solar Initiative data, has expanded to a new office location due to immense growth. The company opened another 7,229-square foot office in Mira Mesa adjacent to its headquarters.
In April 2011, the solar integration firm moved to its current headquarters office with plans to stay in the roomy building for three years. Because of the company's large intake of new employees, the firm grew out of space in just 16 months.
"The demand for solar is so abundant in our region that our company continues to grow at an ever-increasing rate," said Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power. "We are really excited to be creating additional local jobs with our new availability of space."
Sullivan Solar Power currently employs 67 highly specialized "green collar" workers and is planning on adding eight new employees to its roster by the end of the year. In addition to being listed as one of San Diego's Fastest Growing Companies by the San Diego Business Journal for three years running, the firm was just ranked one of the top 50 companies in the energy sector by Inc. Magazine for its third consecutive year.
The company attributes its successful 2012 growth to the San Diego Solar Program, an initiative the company launched in the second quarter to spur solar power development throughout the region. The countywide program, administered by Sullivan Solar Power, pays homeowners to go solar with cash-back incentives greater than the state rebate.
LEGOLAND prepares for Halloween
LEGOLAND California Resort is once again gearing up for Brick-or-Treats Party Nights, its annual Halloween celebration, which takes place every Saturday night in October. Activities inside LEGOLAND California include an interactive show, "Mail Order Monsters," trick-or-treating trails and a bonus trail and special festive activities inside the SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.
Children 12 and under can trick-or-treat on the Brick-or-Treat Trail in the Enchanted Walk gathering goodies, tasty treats and other surprises. These kid-sized culs-de-sac feature seven uniquely LEGO-themed treat stations and offer a safe, fun and entertaining trick-or-treating experience for all to enjoy.
In addition, every Saturday in October from 5 to 9 p.m., the family theme park transforms into a not-too-spooky Halloween celebration. Brick-or-Treat Party Nights features costume contests, nighttime trick-or-treating on one of two Brick or Treat Trails, festive music, entertainment, interaction with the "Boo Crew" and the animated light show, "Spirits of Halloween" after sundown. Fireworks cap off the night at 9 p.m.
All Brick-or-Treat and Party Nights festivities are included in the price of regular one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. During Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLAND is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. SEA LIFE is staying open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays for those wanting to explore the Aquarium after dark. Guests planning to attend Brick-or-Treat Party Nights only can purchase special tickets online or at the front gate in advance for just $25 at www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-LEGO.
Donna Baker, GIA's president and CEO
GIA holding job fair, open house
Carlsbad will be at the epicenter of the "business of bling" on Oct. 5 during GIA's (Gemological Institute of America) Jewelry Career Fair and Open House.
More than 25 gem and jewelry companies are expected to be on-hand and looking to hire hundreds of professionals at every career stage and in various sectors of the industry, from jewelry design and appraisal to retail sales and diamond grading. This free event marks the only time each year that the beautiful 30-acre Carlsbad campus is completely open to the public.
On the heels of a successful New York City event with more than 800 attendees, GIA's Jewelry Career Fair, the industry's preeminent recruiting event, is expected to draw crowds at GIA's Carlsbad world headquarters. In addition to hiring opportunities and one-on-one career coaching, the event will feature panels with industry leaders and achievers including celebrity stylist George Blodwell, jewelry designer Erica Courtney and president and CEO of Jewelers of America Matt Runci. Must-see panel presentations include:
• "Job Success in Today's Market" moderated by Donna Baker, GIA's president and CEO. 8:45-10 a.m.
• "From Design to Finish" moderated by Mark Mann, GIA's director of Global Jewelry Manufacturing Arts. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• "Creative Careers" moderated by Mark Smelzer, publisher of JCK Magazine and JCKonline.com. 1-2 p.m.
The career fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at GIA's Carlsbad campus (5345 Armada Drive); industry recruiters will be available from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Anyone interested in attending is urged to RSVP prior to the event.
Use Inc. 5000 photo if space available
Instrumart makes Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000
Instrumart, which supplies industrial instruments including meters, detectors, controllers, air quality sensors and water quality analysis tools to governmental and commercial customers, was included in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies for 2012.
The company, which is headquartered in Carlsbad and in South Burlington, Vt., came in at number 3113 on the prestigious list, advancing nearly 500 places from their position the previous year. Instrumart has been part of the list for four years. This was its highest position it has achieved on the list.
According to the list, the 52-employee company has experienced a 3-year growth of 68 percent. Its 2011 revenue was listed at $27.5 million. The company was founded in 1988.
Instrumart was ranked 275th in its industry.
Sullivan Solar Power adds office location
Sullivan Solar Power, the top installer in SDG&E utility territory according to California Solar Initiative data, has expanded to a new office location due to immense growth. The company opened another 7,229-square foot office in Mira Mesa adjacent to its headquarters.
In April 2011, the solar integration firm moved to its current headquarters office with plans to stay in the roomy building for three years. Because of the company's large intake of new employees, the firm grew out of space in just 16 months.
"The demand for solar is so abundant in our region that our company continues to grow at an ever-increasing rate," said Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power. "We are really excited to be creating additional local jobs with our new availability of space."
Sullivan Solar Power currently employs 67 highly specialized "green collar" workers and is planning on adding eight new employees to its roster by the end of the year. In addition to being listed as one of San Diego's Fastest Growing Companies by the San Diego Business Journal for three years running, the firm was just ranked one of the top 50 companies in the energy sector by Inc. Magazine for its third consecutive year.
The company attributes its successful 2012 growth to the San Diego Solar Program, an initiative the company launched in the second quarter to spur solar power development throughout the region. The countywide program, administered by Sullivan Solar Power, pays homeowners to go solar with cash-back incentives greater than the state rebate.