July 28, 2007
North County business briefs: Rady School receives $5M gift
By: North County Times -
SAN DIEGO ---- The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego received a $5 million gift from a Rancho Santa Fe couple, university officials announced Wednesday.
A portion of the money will go to an endowment fund that provides financial help for Rady School MBA students, according to UCSD.
"We are thankful for the support of Tanya and Charles Brandes and their foundation, because this gift will open doors to graduate management education for talented students," UCSD Chancellor Marye Anne Fox said.
Tanya Brandes is a doctor who is involved in charitable medical services in New Guinea, Africa and other developing nations. Charles Brandes founded San Diego-based Brandes Investment Partners in 1974.
Ground to be broken on Summit
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Developer Jay Paul Co. plans to break ground on Wednesday at The Summit Rancho Bernardo, a 105-acre mixed-use development that will include 11 office towers and two amenities buildings.
Avo committee seeks applicants
SACRAMENTO ---- The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Avocado Inspection Program has announced an alternate handler vacancy on the California Avocado Inspection Committee. The term of the office is two years.
Potential candidates should send a letter of consideration and include a letter of recommendation from the industry. Applications should be sent to Donella Boreham, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Avocado Inspection Program, 326 State Place, Escondido, CA 92029; or e-mail dboreham@cdfa.ca.gov.
For more information, call (760) 743-4712.
Fitness center holding 'boot camps'
ENCINITAS ---- Encinitas Fitness is offering several classes this summer at Moonlight Beach and Cottonwood Creek Park. They include:
- "Bikini and Body Blast Boot Camp," 6 to 7 a.m. and 8 to 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
- "Spartan 300 Boot Camp," 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
- "Surf and Turf Boot Camp," 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and
- "Sunset Boot Camp, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Go to EncinitasFitness.com or call (760) 889-3097.
Cymer makes pact with company
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Cymer Inc., a Rancho Bernardo-based company that makes ultraviolet light sources used in semiconductor manufacturing, has reached an agreement to ship its new XLR 500i light source to lithography system provider ASML in the current quarter.
The XLR 500i will be incorporated into ASML's argon fluoride systems over time.
VegaStream chooses Express Logic product
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Express Logic Inc., a Rancho Bernardo-based company that provides software solutions, says that VegaStream Group Ltd. of Bracknell, Berkshire, U.K., has selected Express Logic's ThreadX RTOS for use in its new family of VoIP Gateways.
A VoIP Gateway is a network device that converts voice and fax calls, in real time, between the Internet Protocol network and the public switched telephone network.
Javo brews deal with 7-Eleven
VISTA ---- Javo Beverage Co. Inc., based in Vista, says that 7-Eleven Inc. has signed a three-year agreement with Javo to supply coffee beverages that can be served over ice.
Outdoor Channel selects a provider
TEMECULA ---- Outdoor Channel, based in Temecula, announced that TVN Entertainment, a TV on-demand company, will be its exclusive provider for encoding, asset management and distribution for the entire Outdoor Channel On-Demand offering.
South Pacific picks Lender E-source product
VISTA ---- Lender E-Source, a Vista-based company that provides loan guidelines and automated loan pricing to mortgage professionals, announced that South Pacific Financial Corp. has implemented Lender E-Source's Loan Library and Electronic Loan Finder to improve loan product searches for loan officers through a database.
Islands partners with foundation
CARLSBAD ---- Islands Restaurants has formed a partnership with the Surfrider Foundation. The organizations celebrated International Surfing Day on June 21 to commemorate surfing around the world and raise awareness about caring for the oceans and beaches. That event also marked the beginning of the restaurant chain's 25th anniversary celebration.
The Yard Fairy working with church
VISTA ---- United Way Church, at 171 Unity Way in Vista, and The Yard Fairy, a landscape design and installation company based in Carlsbad, have partnered to create a "spiritual sanctuary" on the church's grounds.
Pleasure Ground Eyewear launches line
ENCINITAS ---- Pleasure Ground Eyewear recently launched its debut line, which features six styles. Go to www.pleasureground.com, e-mail service@pleasureground.com or call (760) 230-2648.
Foreclosures now listed on Web site
Technology services company DepotPoint has launched www.ForeclosurePoint.com in San Diego and Riverside counties.
The Web site offers users free access to foreclosure property listings, including the address, property details and estimated opening bid.
Military Mates to make matches
TEMECULA ---- Military Mates, based in Temecula, is launching a dating site for women and men who serve in the armed forces. E-mail militarymates@gmail.com or go to www.myspace.com/militarymates or www.militarymatesonline.com.
GEICO unveils MyGreatRides.com
Auto insurer GEICO, which has a regional office in Poway, has set up a Web site, MyGreatRides.com, for motorcycle aficionados. It's free and open to anyone older than 18.
NTN Buzztime offers resource, plans tourney
CARLSBAD ---- NTN Buzztime Inc., a developer and distributor of Play Along TV entertainment and technology, has launched My.buzztime.com, a resource site for Buzztime service subscribers. The Buzztime network consists of nearly 4,000 bars and restaurants across North America and the U.K. and features trivia, sports, casual and casino games played on TVs within each location.
The company also recently announced the details of its 2007-08 QB1 Tournament of Champions.
The tournament championship event will be held the weekend of Jan. 18 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the AFC and NFC conference championship games. QB1 tournament winners will win more than $15,000 in cash and prizes, with the overall champion receiving $10,000 cash.
QB1 is Buzztime's signature interactive football strategy game.
TriWest sets up online center
CAMP PENDLETON ---- TriWest Healthcare Alliance has launched a "Beneficiary Resource Center" computer kiosk for Tricare beneficiaries at Camp Pendleton. The kiosk provides direct access to Tricare benefit information and self-service features available at www.triwest.com.
New inn for Best Western chain
OCEANSIDE ---- Best Western International has announced the addition of the 79-room Best Western Oceanside Inn, at 1680 Oceanside Blvd., to its hotel chain. Call (800) WESTERN or go to www.bestwestern.com.
RJ's Word Processing adds services
OCEANSIDE ---- RJ's Word Processing Services now provides Web design and bookkeeping to small-business owners. Go to www.rjswordprocessing.com/services.html.
Reef launches redemption initiative
CARLSBAD ---- Action sports brand company Reef has launched a companywide humanitarian and environmental initiative called Reef Redemption. The company will offer the Reef Redemption Product Series, which incorporates renewable, recycled and/or organic materials. The company plans to contribute 1 percent of the product series sales to environmental and humanitarian efforts worldwide. And finally, Reef employees have created the Reef Redemption Committee to guide in-house efforts to lessen day-to-day environmental impact.
Local company helping with program
FALLBROOK ---- Insightful Solutions, based in Fallbrook, is helping to provide input and guidance in the development of Cal State Fullerton Extension's newest certificate program: a noncredit Business Analyst Certificate.
Kahler represented in U.S., Romania
OCEANSIDE ---- Retailer and custom guitar builder Grosmann Guitars is now offering Kahler bridges to its customers in Romania.
Also, Revenant Custom Guitars in Denver is introducing new models with the Kahler tremolo systems, including one called "The Rev."
Kahler International Inc. is an Oceanside-based manufacturer of tremolo and fixed bridges systems for electric guitar and bass.
Prudential partners with Cyberhomes
SAN DIEGO ---- Prudential California Realty, which has offices throughout North County, has partnered with Cyberhomes to offer free estimates of property values on Prudentialcal.com. Called "Home Value Estimator," the online tool enables homeowners to obtain an estimated value of their home.