The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce held its 2012 Annual Business Awards on Feb. 17. In addition to inaugurating the 2012 leadership team, the Chamber distributed honors for the following categories: Businessperson of the Year; Small, Medium and Large Business of the Year; Lifetime Achievement in Business; Entrepreneur of the Year; Community Leadership; Environmental Spirit; and Nonprofit Association of the Year.
Congratulations, and KUDOS to all of the finalists and the winners (see the Members Digest for more information about the event). The dedication and achievements of all finalists is humbling, and it's an honor to serve you as chairman of the board.
KUDOS to Gerald Ball, who was chosen as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad's Youth of the Year, as well as finalists Keli Moriarty-Alkire, Marina Rodriguez and Mara Waynick. The Youth of the Year program recognizes superior leadership skills, academic achievement, obstacles overcome, and outstanding service to Boys & Girls Clubs and the community. As Youth of the Year, Gerald was awarded a $1000 educational scholarship. First runner up Keli and finalists Marina and Mara also received scholarships, courtesy of the Blackburn Foundation and Ted Vallas.
Currently a junior at Carlsbad High School, Gerald became a member at the Village Branch six years ago. He immediately became involved in all the activities that were offered. He lives the adage "good citizenship is doing good when nobody is looking," and he's very involved with Keystone Club, a service/leadership program.
With more 350 community service hours in the last year, Gerald is all about helping others.
"I hope to become a psychiatrist and help people with mental disabilities," says Gerald. "The Boys & Girls Club is an important part of my life, and will always be that way. It's a place for fun, adventures, happiness, security, and like a second family."
Recognition was given to all four members at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad's Super Star Dinner, held February 1 at their Village Branch.
KUDOS my neighbor (our businesses are in the same complex) James M. Morrison Insurance Services for its numerous recent successes. The company was awarded the Soaring Eagle Award by the National Association of Health Underwriters, its ninth consecutive year of getting the association's highest award. In addition, all staff earned the Health Insurance Professional designation and the company was named on of the top 20 employee benefit firms in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal.
KUDOS to California Pacific Airlines for taking another step toward its goal of offering a new way to fly for North County residents out of McClellan-Palomar Airport. The company announced that it passed all of the requirements for Phase I of the Federal Aviation Administration's certification process, an important milestone. The company has leased its first two planes, Embraer 170s, which should arrive in the spring to begin flight crew training.
KUDOS to the communications staff at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. The Carlsbad Business Journal, the publication you are now reading, took a Special Merit award in the 2011 Newsletter/Magazine category at the Western Association of Chamber Executives Conference, held in February in Las Vegas. The Carlsbad Business Journal competed in the Chambers Over 1,000 members category and was up against publications from chambers in 15 western states and Canada.
KUDOS to Carol Fehr, an independent sales director with Mary Kay, who has earned the use of a Mary Kay pink Cadillac, her 10th vehicle in the Mary Kay Career Car Program, which offers the company's top seller the use of career cars, the most notable of which is its iconic Cadillac, colored "pearlized pink," a hue only available for the program. Carol's new car is an SRX, It's not hard to miss, either at the Chamber's parking lot or out on the road.
KUDOS to William W. Eigner, a partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, who has been chosen as a 2012 San Diego Metro Mover by San Diego Metropolitan magazine, and was featured in the publication's January/February issue. Eigner is one of 25 people who are named were chosen because of the impact they are expected to make on San Diego in the coming year, whether in business, political or nonprofit ventures. Eigner's practice emphasizes venture capital, angel financing, seed capital and the financing, governing, operating, buying, selling and merging of growing technology and other businesses.
Congratulations, and KUDOS to all of the finalists and the winners (see the Members Digest for more information about the event). The dedication and achievements of all finalists is humbling, and it's an honor to serve you as chairman of the board.
KUDOS to Gerald Ball, who was chosen as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad's Youth of the Year, as well as finalists Keli Moriarty-Alkire, Marina Rodriguez and Mara Waynick. The Youth of the Year program recognizes superior leadership skills, academic achievement, obstacles overcome, and outstanding service to Boys & Girls Clubs and the community. As Youth of the Year, Gerald was awarded a $1000 educational scholarship. First runner up Keli and finalists Marina and Mara also received scholarships, courtesy of the Blackburn Foundation and Ted Vallas.
Currently a junior at Carlsbad High School, Gerald became a member at the Village Branch six years ago. He immediately became involved in all the activities that were offered. He lives the adage "good citizenship is doing good when nobody is looking," and he's very involved with Keystone Club, a service/leadership program.
With more 350 community service hours in the last year, Gerald is all about helping others.
"I hope to become a psychiatrist and help people with mental disabilities," says Gerald. "The Boys & Girls Club is an important part of my life, and will always be that way. It's a place for fun, adventures, happiness, security, and like a second family."
Recognition was given to all four members at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad's Super Star Dinner, held February 1 at their Village Branch.
KUDOS my neighbor (our businesses are in the same complex) James M. Morrison Insurance Services for its numerous recent successes. The company was awarded the Soaring Eagle Award by the National Association of Health Underwriters, its ninth consecutive year of getting the association's highest award. In addition, all staff earned the Health Insurance Professional designation and the company was named on of the top 20 employee benefit firms in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal.
KUDOS to California Pacific Airlines for taking another step toward its goal of offering a new way to fly for North County residents out of McClellan-Palomar Airport. The company announced that it passed all of the requirements for Phase I of the Federal Aviation Administration's certification process, an important milestone. The company has leased its first two planes, Embraer 170s, which should arrive in the spring to begin flight crew training.
KUDOS to the communications staff at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. The Carlsbad Business Journal, the publication you are now reading, took a Special Merit award in the 2011 Newsletter/Magazine category at the Western Association of Chamber Executives Conference, held in February in Las Vegas. The Carlsbad Business Journal competed in the Chambers Over 1,000 members category and was up against publications from chambers in 15 western states and Canada.
KUDOS to Carol Fehr, an independent sales director with Mary Kay, who has earned the use of a Mary Kay pink Cadillac, her 10th vehicle in the Mary Kay Career Car Program, which offers the company's top seller the use of career cars, the most notable of which is its iconic Cadillac, colored "pearlized pink," a hue only available for the program. Carol's new car is an SRX, It's not hard to miss, either at the Chamber's parking lot or out on the road.
KUDOS to William W. Eigner, a partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, who has been chosen as a 2012 San Diego Metro Mover by San Diego Metropolitan magazine, and was featured in the publication's January/February issue. Eigner is one of 25 people who are named were chosen because of the impact they are expected to make on San Diego in the coming year, whether in business, political or nonprofit ventures. Eigner's practice emphasizes venture capital, angel financing, seed capital and the financing, governing, operating, buying, selling and merging of growing technology and other businesses.