CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL FEBRUARY 2020 3 Awards Season Is Here! Awards, Awards, Awards...They Come in to Include Business Awards, Communi- Itus of Qualcomm®
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FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESSJOURNAL VOL 37 NO. 2 AWARD WINNING PUBLICATION CARLSBAD.ORG CULTURE BUZZ SPECIAL SECTION VOTE 2020 At the Museum of Making Love, Health & Wellness City of Carlsbad, Music, visitors can create City Council District 1 their own sounds at their 7 10 22 newest special exhibition. Who’s Your Experiencing, sharing, connecting Employee? Nowadays, keeping up with life can seem like mission im- I have been getting calls about possible. This is especially true AB-5, the new law that changes for couples trying to juggle kids, the use of independent contrac- work and other responsibilities. tors in California. In the middle of this fast-paced existence, nurturing their rela- After a tionship landmark can easily case in the fall to the California end of Supreme the to-do Court, the list. “Date Legislature night for decided many to limit CHAMBER people LOU CAROLINA STORROW who can ALBAN- is dinner ATTORNEY be treated STOUGHTON or din- STAY INFORMED STAY STORROW LAW, APC DIRECTOR OF as an in- COMMUNICATION & ner and dependent ENGAGEMENT a movie. CARLSBAD CHAMBER contractor OF COMMERCE Often rather than an employee. It was couples never okay just to use a 1099 in- will re- stead of a W-2, but the new Labor sort to talking about work, the EHF Pilates Studio Owner and PMA Certified Pilates Instructor, Natalie Walker started offering Pilates classes Code section – 2750.3 – makes kids and household logistics… geared for couples many years ago. it harder. Get it wrong and you’re the same things they do daily,” responsible for withholding, un- says S.A.G.E. Therapy Center, EHF Pilates has offered training employment, workers compensa- founder and licensed therapist, in North County, we have devel- tion, overtime and a host of other Kristin Moorehead-Malley. “I of- oped a very effective program requirements. ten tell couples to try new things to allow our couples the best of Most businesses have until July or experiences with each other all worlds to receive the individ- 1 to make sure their subcontrac- on dates. The reason this is im- ual results desired while they tors fit an exception. Here are portant is it gives them some- play and train together. We be- some FAQs: thing outside of their lives to talk lieve those who play together, about and experience. By doing stay together... Hence the idea.” : I’ve been using a “friend- this they often see their partners Walker says couples choose Qly competitor” for years to in a new way. The spouse or sig- S.A.G.E. Therapy Center, founder and licensed therapist, Kristin Moore- Pilates because this form of handle overflow. Can I contin- nificant other sees them as the head-Malley, says experiences can help couples reignite their passion. exercise offers a blend of op- ue to do that? She has her own individuals they are, not as mom, tions where both can challenge business license. dad, wife or husband.” According are individually.” She adds that connect and try new things themselves and their partners. Mostly, no. Someone you hire to Moorehead-Malley, who has “Experiences also give couples together, EHF Pilates Studio For example, “It allows women to do work is an employee for been guiding couples to improve the chance to temporarily depart Owner and PMA Certified Pi- to shine and perform exercis- most purposes (wages, overtime, their relationship dynamic for from the stress or problems in lates Instructor, Natalie Walker es men find more difficult and breaks, workers comp, unem- more than 15 years, sharing ex- their lives and focus on some- started offering Pilates classes vice-versa, which seems to add periences can also help one per- thing new and to play.” geared for couples many years › EMPLOYEE, Page 21 son “reconnect with who they Seizing on couples’ need to ago. “In the nearly two decades › COUPLES, Page 20 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT PAID Permit #67 U.S. Postage Carlsbad, CA PRESORT STD PRESORT Building the best experience in Carlsbad On February 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. Sky Zone Carlsbad will open its doors to the surround- ing community. Not only will I WANT SKY ZONE this be the second location for local business owner Josh Rath- CARLSBAD TO HAVE A weg, who currently operates FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT Sky Zone San Marcos, but this new location raises the bar. AND THEN ALSO BRING “As a parent, and living A WORLD-CLASS here in the community, I want Sky Zone Carlsbad to have a FACILITY TO CARLSBAD. friendly environment and then also bring a world-class facil- JOSH RATHWEG, ity to Carlsbad. We took over OWNER | SKYZONE CARLSBAD the former House of Air build- ing with 33,000+ square feet Sky Zone will have a Parent Lounge high above the entire space, and with and spanning a 60-day reno- parkour course, a free video an adult-only restriction, so parents can oversee the kids playtime but vation period we are investing game arcade, and much more also relax. just over $1 Million in improve- to make it a game-changer for ments and attractions. In the parents. I want kids to expe- selves,” said Rathweg, Owner cial day. Outfitted with coun- undeveloped space there will rience exercise in a fun and of Sky Zone Carlsbad. terspace for all the food and 5934 Priestly Drive 92008 Carlsbad, CA now be a full ninja warrior interactive way and starting The renovation also adds beverages, seating for all the 5934 Priestly Drive 92008 Carlsbad, CA course with a warped wall and February 1 we can’t wait for four large private birthday par- 23 obstacles, a 15 obstacle everyone to see it for them- ty rooms for hosting that spe- › Skyzone, Page 21 THE BEST COMPANIES IN NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO AND INSPIRING BUSINESS AND EDUCATION LEADERS FROM THE REGION WILL GATHER AT THE 20 20 LUNCHEON THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 10:45 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. THE WESTIN CARLSBAD RESORT & SPA TO THEFUTURE FEATURING EDUCATION AWARDS (NEW) Teacher of the Year School Administrator of the Year BUSINESS AWARDS Best New Business of the Year Best Place to Work - Small Company Best Place to Work - Large Company IRWIN JACOBS Workplace MVP Founding Chairman and CEO Emeritus of Qualcomm COMMUNITY AWARDS Community Impact - Small Company INTERVIEWED BY Community Impact - Large Company Nonprofi t of the Year TICKET PRICES $1,000 Table Sponsor (Table of 8) Members only (Includes table signage and program mention.) $95 Individual Ticket ADAM JACOBS Members Owner/Founder of Fortis Fitness $150 Individual Tickets and Strength Training & YOGALUX General Admission MASTER OF CEREMONIES LAUREN PHINNEY KUSI News Anchor #2020CBADAWARDS CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL FEBRUARY 2020 3 Awards season is here! Awards, awards, awards...They come in to include business awards, communi- itus of Qualcomm®. “Since my retire- OFFICERS all shapes and sizes: MVPs, Champions, ty awards, and education awards. The ment, I often meet with young entrepre- Best of…, Most Improved…, and many, Chamber’s traditional focus on business is neurs who want advice on how to start CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD many more. They cover all levels of con- well known, but one of our core purposes the next Qualcomm,” says Irwin Jacobs. Matt Leonard Edward Jones tribution: leaders, supporters, as an organization is to cham- “I always enjoy sharing the lessons that CHAIRMAN ELECT Catherine Magaña WWM Financial creators, directors, coaches, pion our community. Our com- I have learned in starting both Linkabit players, teams, divisions, depart- munity and education awards and Qualcomm, including leadership TREASURER Rich Clark Fuzion Payments, LLC ments, classes, teachers, vision- are focused on just that. One by example, perseverance, and working aries, and more. Their purpose facet of our community will cooperatively to solve problems.” Adam VICE CHAIRS is multifaceted: to inspire, en- not excel if another one is do- is the owner and founder of Fortis Fit- courage, challenge and elevate ing poorly. Our goal in cham- ness and Strength Training & YOGA- Paula Anderson First Citizens Bank Adam Jacobs Fortis Fitness and everyone associated with a goal. pioning our community is to LUX in Bressi Ranch. He will be talking Strength Training & YOGALUX However, with all the talk in the CHAMBER positively impact everything shop with his grandfather for the benefit John Lek Green Dragon Tavern past decade about “participation BRET that creates the quality of life of all in attendance. “Having grown up in & Museum, Inc. SCHANZENBACH Sue Loftin Loftin | Bedell, P.C. trophies” and the sheer number PRESIDENT & CEO we have become accustomed North County, it amazes me how much of award programs that exist, the CARLSBAD to. And our theme, Bridge to this region has to offer,” says Adam Ja- Josh Mazur Upstream Consulting CHAMBER OF cynic might be tempted to min- COMMERCE the Future, is all about seizing cobs. “The thing that stands out the BOARD OF DIRECTORS imize the value of awards. But opportunities and making the most is the incredible community that Trent Andrews Procopio, Cory, those truly engaged, see the op- most of them. has been built. The people are truly the Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP portunity to celebrate all that collectively I grew up as a child of the 80s, and I heart of soul of this region!” This will Aaron Byzak Tri-City Medical Center brings excellence. remember “2020” seeming like it was be a discussion with one of San Diego’s Dave Geier San Diego Gas & Electric Here at the Carlsbad Chamber of so far out in the future. But here we are most successful change agents ever, Geoff Gray Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Commerce, we choose to do the latter.