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SDG&E asks for energy conservation

August 9, 2012

electricity, energy conservation, hot weather, reduce your use, San Diego, sdg&e

San Diego Gas & Electric has issued a call for its customers to conserver energy today (Thursday, Aug. 9) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. since forecasts for high temperatures suggest that demand for electricity will be high: In a statement, SDG&E wrote: While we’re not experiencing a system emergency at this time, you can…

Ribbon Cutting: Playdek

August 8, 2012

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Ascension: Storm of Souls, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Iphone Game, Nightfall, Playdek, Summoner Wars

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Playdek with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Playdek develops and publishes “tabletop” games — defined as board, card and dice games — for smartphones and tablets. Its games include “Summoner Wars,” “Ascension: Storm of Souls” and “Nightfall.” Playdek is comprised of veteran console video game developers. You can…

Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa now open

June 22, 2012

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Bill Canepa, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Hilton, Hilton, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, new hotel, Wave Crest Oceanfront

Carlsbad’s newest resort, the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa, opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Representatives from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce were on had for the celebration. According to a news release, the hotel, directly across from Ponto Beach, “was designed to offer spectacular views of the Pacific, not…

LEGOLAND California Hotel gets its first guests…ducks

June 14, 2012

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The LEGOLAND California Hotel isn’t scheduled to open until 2013, but that didn’t stop a family from trying to be the first to check into this first-of-its kind hotel. LEGOLAND California is reporting that a mother duck and her five ducklings tried to go into the under-construction hotel. From the press release: Construction workers didn’t…

Carlsbad Chamber Members in the News: June 2012

June 4, 2012

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Callaway, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, golf, Mark King, Project WALK, TaylorMade

Some great stories featuring Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce members have been published recently. If you missed them, here are some links: • The San Diego U-T has a profile on TaylorMade Golf Co.’s CEO Mark King talking about how the company was able to increase its sales by 32 percent last year. • The…

Carlsbad Chamber members in the News: May 2012

May 29, 2012

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ArtSplash, Carlsbad, CSUSM, LEGOLAND, LEGOLAND California, Pirate Rees, Sage Creek High School

• LEGOLAND California has opened Pirate Reef, it’s new ride. Read the stories from Carlsbad Patch and the Los Angeles Times. • Here’s some news about grants for and from ArtSplash, which is being held in September. (From Carlsbad Patch). • The North County times has a profile of Cesar Morales, the principal of Sage Creek…

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce member headlines

May 22, 2012

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Buena Vista Elementary School, Carlsbad Chamber, Carlsbad news, Carlsbad Village, Lola's 7-up Mexican Market & Deli, ofie Escobedo, San Diego U-T

Here is a roundup of some Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce members in the news: • The Coast News has a story on Lola’s 7-Up Mexican Market & Deli’s Ofie Escobedo being honored by the San Diego U-T. • The City of Carlsbad has launched its effort to revitalize Carlsbad Village and the downtown area. (Via North…