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DAY IN THE LIFE Crisis concierge at Scripps Health

BY KELLY GOOCH Helen Neppes' job at San Civic Diego-based Scripps Health is far from ordinary. On a light note, she organizes family-oriented events for the health system's 14,000 employ- ees, including movie nights, the- ater shows and sporting events. But it's the other aspect of her Duty job —the crisis-oriented part — that makes her position strik- ingly unique. Carlsbad residents As Scripps' director of work life services, Ms. Neppes works post above average directly with employees or their families when they experience a health or nancial crisis. Ms. voter turnout Neppes says these crises typi- cally involve death, serious or critical injury to an employee or member of the employee's family, or natu- ral disaster or crime. Other crises BY LESLIE LUNA Carlsbad residents voted no to the interesting as a gubernatorial election Ms. Neppes has NEPPES proposed Agua Hedionda South Shore or a presidential race. If there’s any overseen include olitics seem to be dominat- Speci c Plan by a margin of 52 percent level of apathy, that was certainly not coordinating nancial assistance ing headlines both at the to 48 percent. The plan included an the case in Carlsbad. Early predictions for an employee who was left national and local level. area of 203 acres east of I-5 and north pointed to a victory for proponents homeless after a re in her apart- This is probably one of the of Cannon Road that aimed to build of Measure A. However, that quickly ment, and keeping company to Pmost exciting times in American an upscale shopping mall on 27 acres changed once the ballot counting an 83-year-old employee without politics in recent years regardless while l eaving the remaining 176 started. Measure A brought a whop- family who did not want to die of your party a”liation. Any U.S. acres for public trails, agriculture, ping 62.38 percent voter turnout. alone in the hospital. election is complex and unpredict- and habitat preservation. The devel- According to the San Diego County Ultimately, Ms. Neppes consid- able to a certain degree, but experts oper, Caruso A”liated, spent nearly Registrar of Voters, there is only one ers herself a “crisis concierge.” agree the presidential race has pro- $11 million in television ads and other other special election that the orga- vided us with an endless amount of advertising materials in the months nization has identi ed with a higher The daily surprises. Even though California’s leading up to the Feb. 23 election. record of voter turnout. The 2003 presidential primary is a couple of Special elections typically have a statewide election to recall the then challenge months away, things got heated in low voter turnout. Experts list several Governor Gray Davis generated a 67 Ms. Neppes begins her day our neck of the woods in the wake reasons including voter fatigue, the by connecting through email, of Measure A’s defeat. type of election, or the topic isn’t as SEE DUTY, Page 3 text or phone with people who have reached out since her last SEE SCRIPPS, Page 26 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Space matters in the minds of Harcourt & Kaufman Architects PAID

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OFFICERS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TED OWEN Deb Beddoe Your Ops Manager CHAIRMAN ELECT President & CEO Ahmed Haque NRG Energy, Inc. CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VICE CHAIR OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT William Meade Jr., MD Activ8 Athleticism TREASURER A credo Tim Stripe Grand Paci c Resorts, Inc. VICE CHAIR OF MEMBER SERVICES for positive Lupe Hairston Freedom Window Cleaning The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2016 was sworn in during the annual VICE CHAIR OF PUBLIC POLICY & PAST CHAIR Business Awards Dinner. Photo by Jeff Kassebaum Photography John Osborne AT&T people VICE CHAIR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brian Lee Wells Fargo Bank I have been motivated for years by authors like Norman VICE CHAIR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Business Awards Dinner fosters Lou Storrow Storrow Law, APC Vincent Peale, the author of “The Power of Positive Think- DIRECTORS true entrepreneurial spirit ing,” an international best- Paula Anderson First Citizens Bank seller book that continues to David Bennett Tri-City Medical Center The 2016 Annual Meeting Give yourself a big hooray inspire new generations with Rich Clark Fuzion Payments, LLC was once again a resounding its legacy of teachings on Carolyn Grant Museum of Making Music FROM THE if in the last year: John Haedrich Tip Top Meats/European Deli success and as chairman of the CHAIRMAN achieving success and happi- Michael Howes, AICP Howes, Weiler and Associates board, I can’t begin to thank You have hired one ness. Peale was also the host of Frank Idris LEGOLAND California Resort Toni Padron enough for all of or more new employees. a popular radio program called Jessica Jones Poseidon Water, LLC the hard work and dedication “The Art of Living” which aired Rick Lemmo Caruso A liated she and her sta¦ put towards You have led one for 54 years. Many years ago Matt Leonard Edward Jones all of our events, but this one or more new patents. while I was making the rounds Niels Norby SD Trophy DEB BEDDOE Ulrich Samietz Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, was extraordinary. on the speaking circuit, I used Chairman of the Board Golf Club & Spa The theme “Hooray for CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE You have added one or Peale’s principles of ethical Don Sando Strategic Results Group Business” was great fun and more new clients or projects. decision-making which they Don Schempp Torrey Pines Bank Carlsbad allowed us to focus on the state individually report. This call the “Five P’s of Ethical Michael Schroder Cal State San Marcos successes of some of our is thanks to each and every Your pro t increased. Power.” I nd myself returning Kevin Sharrar Windermere Homes & Estates members. ViaSat, Park Hyatt one of our Chamber mem- to these principles time and Gary Sims Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Lee Sterling Leon P. Sterling, Aviara Resort, Golf Club & bers who are contributing to You were able to improve again when faced with chal- Commercial Tenant Broker Spa, AKT, LLP, Stellar Solar, that job growth through each your operational e”ciencies. lenging decisions. Therefore, I Je rey R. Stoke, Esq. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves Scripps Health, Solutions for position you are adding to want to illustrate my own ver- & Savitch, LLP Change, Richard Davis, Sue your organization. Whether You improved a service level sion of Peale’s tools. Amber J. Ter-Vrugt Scripps Health Loftin, and Ryan Ann Alexeev your company added one job agreement with a vendor. Jim Valentine SDG&E were the big winners. All or one hundred jobs last year, 1. Purpose: Something to Scott White New Village Arts Theatre the winners and nominees you deserve your own hooray You developed a relationship strive for. There is no right ADVISORY COUNCIL were very well deserved for your business achievement, with a new referral partner. way to do a wrong thing. Dr. Sunita Cooke MiraCosta College in each of their category and for your contribution to There is no pillow as soft as a Kevin Crawford City Manager accomplishments. the community. You got a building clear conscience. O e Escobedo Lola’s 7-Up Mexican Market & Deli Whether or not your busi- In 2015, almost 900 patents permit approved. Suzette Lovely Carlsbad Uni ed School District ness was nominated, it’s were issued to inventors in the 2. Pride: People with Ryan Ross North County Transit District Sam Ross Visit Carlsbad important to underscore that City of Carlsbad. This is a big You got a vote of satisfaction humility don’t think less of Michael Schumacher City of Carlsbad Council Liaison all of our collective business hooray for the city because from an existing client. themselves; they just think Sandy Wilson Camp Pendleton accomplishments, no matter countywide, only the City of about themselves less. STAFF how large or small, become San Diego led more than the aggregate of what makes Carlsbad. Again, this is thanks In other words, nd some- 3. Patience: Nice guys may Ted Owen President & CEO Toni Padron Executive Vice President & COO Carlsbad a great city to live, to every one of our Chamber thing in your business to cel- nish last, but usually they’re Bev Jorgensen Vice President, Corporate & play, and work. It is also what members who led patents ebrate, everyday, because your running in a di¦erent race. Member Relations makes the Carlsbad Chamber in 2015. individual celebrations lead to The secret of patience is nd- Gwen Bryson Information Specialist of Commerce the best Cham- Hopefully you are starting to an amazing community. And, ing something else to do in Bonnie Ho man Business Services Manager ber in the county (probably get the sense that the individ- as the very successful business- the meantime. Leslie Luna Communications Manager even the state). ual achievements of your own woman, Oprah Winfrey, once Kathleen Mandig Business Development Manager Carlsbad can brag that job business should be celebrated said, “The more reasons you nd 4. Persistence: Trying is Tracy Power Information Specialist Darryl Reitmeyer Director of Sales & Marketing growth is stronger in our city as contributing to the overall to celebrate in life, the more life just a noisy way of not doing Chad Spinks Graphic Designer than what the county and success of the region. gives you reason to celebrate.” something. Kathy Ste en Member Services Manager ASSOCIATES 5. Perspective: Let’s not Carlsbad Business imitate others. Let’s nd Journal Printing Advanced Web O set ourselves and be ourselves. ‘Measure A’ galvanized the community to vote (Thinking out of the box). MISSION STATEMENT we need to be informed on only one vote, and that one vote “The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce promotes business what’s going on,” said Ted won’t change anything. And in Hopefully, these principles through member services, educational programs, DUTY Owen, president and CEO one sense that is correct. No can be as helpful to you as they cooperative partnerships and legislative advocacy that Continued€ from Page 1 balances economic prosperity with the quality of life.” of the Carlsbad Chamber of election is going to hinge on have been for me. Commerce. “It’s a really good any one particular vote. How- CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL percent voter turnout. time to promote voter regis- ever, elections do hinge on the 5934 Priestly Drive • Carlsbad, CA 92008 Measure A rea”rmed the tration at your business, and accumulation of all those ‘just Ph. (760) 931-8400 • Fx. (760) 931-9153 value of the democratic pro- to make sure your employees one votes,’” said Stephen Nich- [email protected] www.carlsbad.org cess. It was the people’s right have time to get to their poll- ols, associate professor and to vote and participation that ing location on Election Day, political science department Celebrate ultimately determined the tell your employees about local chair at California State Uni- outcome. issues that a¦ect your business versity San Marcos. “When I Carlsbad “People in Carlsbad are – most likely it will a¦ect them vote, I don’t do so thinking that engaged in their community. too! – and endorse candidates my vote is going to determine Day The topic of discussion galva- that support your company’s anything — I just want to do Celebrate our wonderful nized the entire community to values and promote small my very small part in what is a city at LEGOLAND® Califor- Published 10 months out of the year get out and vote. The guberna- business enterprise.” collective, big picture e¦ort to nia Resort. The annual by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. torial general election in 2014 shape public policy.” Subscription price is deducted from dues of Chamber members. Celebrate Carlsbad Day™ was at 45 percent voter turnout A small part As we near the presidential will take place Saturday, in the county. These numbers with big implications primary in June and our munici- April 23 from 1 - 8 p.m. INDEX rival the gubernatorial general pal election on November 8, let’s Carlsbad Uni ed School election,” said Michael Vu from According to The Pew not lose sight of the healthy civic District students will CITY NEWS ...... 4 the San Diego County Registrar Research Center, the U.S. has engagement happening in our perform on the Fun Town of Voters. “The topic at hand, the fourth-lowest voter turn- community. Embrace your civic Amphitheater stage VILLAGE BEAT ...... 6 the awareness of citizens to out rate among democratic duty, volunteer and become a between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. get out and vote were certainly nations in the world. That’s poll worker. The San Diego Reg- Specially-priced $35 LEGO- TO YOUR HEALTH ...... 6 there. All the ingredients to a pretty unfortunate statis- istrar of Voters needs to recruit LAND and $9 SEA LIFE have a good turnout were there tic. We owe it to ourselves to over 6,000 poll workers for the Aquarium tickets are avail- SCHOOL NEWS ...... 8 and happened in this special change that. Voting is equally upcoming primary election. able for purchase online election.” important to anyone who has “2016 has been a big year for at www.CarlsbadEd.org or MONEY MATTERS ...... 9 One of the biggest lessons a stake in policy decisions us. We have shown greater civic by calling (760) 929-1555. learned for other people is that whether those decisions are engagement in terms of going LEGOLAND will donate a MEMBER DIGEST ...... 11-15 they can now look at Carlsbad made in Carlsbad, Sacramento to the polls than our sister portion of the proceeds to as an example of how to get or Washington. counties to the east of us,” said the Carlsbad Educational ADVERTISING SPOTLIGHT people engaged. “There’s a mindset that I Vu. “I would hope that the June Foundation to support REAL ESTATE ...... 16-25 “Let’s keep the momentum think many citizens have about election is equal if not better science. Tickets must be going, not only in Carlsbad, but voting, and they need to over- in terms of turnout than what purchased in advance. MEMBER MARKETPLACE ...... 26 statewide to remind ourselves come it – the view that theirs is occurred in Carlsbad.”  | WWW.CARLSBAD.ORG Innovate78 boosts regional collaboration Neil Gallucci named and investment market, Two years ago, the ve Over the past year, Inno- Japan represents a key Carlsbad Police Chief cities along the state Route CITY vate78 has accomplished to the region’s economic 78 Corridor launched Inno- NEWS some major milestones, growth. Innovate78 lead- Neil Gallucci, a 28-year vate78, an economic initia- including: ers pitched the ve cities’ law enforcement veteran, tive designed to boost pros- talent pool, collaborative will now lead the Carlsbad perity through regional col- •Hosting three industry business climate and Police Department. Gal- laboration. Innovate78 is an roundtables, in diagnos- thriving industry clus- lucci was appointed to the agreement among Carls- CHRISTINA VINCENT tics, manufacturing, and ters to attract investment post after serving as interim bad, Escondido, Oceanside, information and commu- chief the past seven months. Economic Development Manager and attention. San Marcos and Vista to col- nications technology, to The announcement CITY OF CARLSBAD • Collaborating to tackle lectively promote the cities highlight the 78 Cor- came after the retirement important regional along the 78 Corridor as a ridor’s diverse economy, of former Police Chief Gary issues. . The mayors of magnet for talent, compa- economic development at identify challenges Morrison. the ve cities authored nies and investment. the San Diego Economic and accelerate industry “As re chief, I had an letters of support to ease Innovate78 grew from Development Corp., has growth. The roundtables opportunity to see Neil state-mandated water the realization that the ve been working hard to involved industry experts, develop as a leader over academic institutions and regulations, stressing cities along state Route 78 attract talent, businesses the region’s investments many years, giving me a GALLUCCI have much in common and and investment to the 78 city economic developers unique perspective on his to educate participants in infrastructure, supply can bene t by collaborating Corridor. Our website, www. diversi cation and capabilities and his char- the canine unit and SWAT to promote our common Innovate78.com, contains on ways to capitalize on acter,” said Carlsbad City operations. Gallucci also has the region’s strengths, conservation that had interests, whereas compet- a wealth of information reduced overall demand. Manager Kevin Crawford. experience managing inves- ing against each other could on the region’s industries, which include quality of “His knowledge of the tigations, training, internal drive businesses, jobs and workforce and residents. life, quality of talent, and “Looking back over our department will be invalu- a¦airs and community rela- investment dollars away. “Innovate78 represents proximity to San Diego, rst year, it’s evident the able as we continue to tions for the department. North San Diego County the collective efforts of Orange County and Baja collaborative culture cre- adapt to new technologies “It is an honor to repre- is home to a wide array of ve cities along the 78 Cor- California. ated by Innovate78 has and innovative approaches sent the City of Carlsbad as businesses that specialize ridor,” said Sanford, who is • Launching a data dash- permeated throughout the to meeting our communi- its police chief and to lead in high tech, life sciences managing the partnership. board that quanti es the region, encouraging busi- ty’s public safety needs.” this dedicated and hard- and other core industries; “Together, we support busi- economic health and nesses, academic institu- As chief, Gallucci will working group of men and it has grown into a vibrant ness expansion and talent demography of the ve tions and diverse indus- be responsible for the women,” said Gallucci. “A economic engine as home acquisition unlike any- cities along the corridor. tries to work together to department’s 162 full-time safe and secure Carlsbad to more than 600,000 resi- where in San Diego — posi- The dashboard uses 20 strengthen the economy,” employees, including 115 takes teamwork, and I am dents and 20,000 innova- tioning North San Diego di¦erent metrics, such Sanford said. sworn o”cers and 47 civil- proud of the strong rela- tive businesses. County as a dynamic place as educational attain- Sanford and his team ian personnel. He will also tionships we have built in To help promote the 78 to live and work.” ment, cost of real estate, are doing their best to oversee the department’s all areas of our community.” Corridor and attract busi- Innovate78 has sup- employment rates, and shepherd businesses to $33 million annual budget. Gallucci holds a Bachelor nesses and talent, the ve ported more than 100 even the number of success by helping iden- Gallucci began his career of Arts degree in Criminal cities signed a five-year companies over the past breweries in the ve tify barriers to growth and in law enforcement with Justice Management. He memorandum of under- two years, helping to pre- cities, to inform busi- overcome them. the City of Long Beach in is a graduate of the FBI standing in June 2014 with serve thousands of jobs. nesses and individuals By thinking regionally 1987. He joined the City National Academy, the the San Diego Economic Sanford is in regular con- about the opportunities our businesses are estab- of Carlsbad in 1990 as a Sherman Block Leader- Development Corp., which tact with firms based in available to those who lishing a regional identity police o”cer and worked ship Institute and the Law has taken on the mission the 78 Corridor that are live and work here. that spreads beyond our his way through the ranks, Enforcement Command of promoting the Corridor seeking to expand, as • Promoting San Diego borders to attract new serving as police captain College and holds a man- and telling about what it’s well as with firms outside and regional businesses talent and investment. for six years before being agement certi cate from like to live, work and oper- the region and state that during a trip to Japan in Innovate78 is an impor- named interim police chief the Commission on Police ate a business here. Mat- are seeking to move to a early 2016. As San Diego tant catalyst in making that last August. He has hands Officer Standards and thew Sanford, director of talent-rich location. County’s largest trade happen. on experience in patrol, Training.

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6115 Paseo del Norte | Carlsbad CA, 92011 760.918.2421 | greendragontavernca.com | CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL APRIL  | ˆ Safety Training Center embraces solar energy Carlsbad has flipped the switch on a new solar system at its Safety Training Center, generating enough Fire Station 3 provides first responders with a modern building and expanded space to electricity to ll nearly all meet current and future public safety needs. the energy needs of the center that serves as a train- ing ground for police, re Carlsbad Fire Station moves and other rst responders. The 352 rooftop solar panels are capable of gen- into modern, bigger quarters erating 195,000 kilowatts The City of Carlsbad’s on the northwest corner of room, a shop and equip- a year, saving taxpayers a Fire Station 3 has o”cially Cannon Road and Wind Trail ment storage. The building projected $1.2 million over moved from an old con- Way, near El Camino Real. will also be secured with a their 30-year lifespan. verted house o¦ Chestnut Located in Robertson Ranch, fence and security gate, and “We’re hoping to offset Avenue to its new location the new 10,400 square- be equipped with an emer- all the Safety Training just to the south, provid- foot building is also close gency backup generator. Center’s energy usage,” ing rst responders with to and established neigh- The new station includes said Jason Kennedy, who a modern building and borhoods in northeastern several sustainable design manages the center on expanded space to meet Carlsbad, such as Calavera features that reduce energy Orion Street. He said the current and future public Hills and the Colony. The costs and greenhouse gas city is installing other safety needs. station’s location will also emissions, including LED conservation measures, Carlsbad Fire Division enable re ghters immedi- exterior lighting, high such as energy-saving LED Chief Mike Lopez said that ate access to the open space efficiency air-condition- fixtures and more effi- the new Fire Station 3 will around Calavera Hills, so ing units, and the use of cient belts in the heating improve service to resi- they can respond quickly concentrated sunlight to and ventilation units, to dents citywide. to brush res. illuminate building inte- reduce the Safety Training “Our new Fire Station 3 The new re station will riors during daytime. The Center’s energy bill even is better positioned to get house a re engine, ambu- project is designed to meet more. “There’s always our firefighters out the lance and other emergency LEED Silver certi cation room for energy conser- meet state goals for reduc- for itself after 10 years of door and to the scene of vehicles in its three vehicle standards. vation,” Kennedy said. The ing greenhouse gases and operation. The solar panels an emergency more e”- bays, each of which is long The $6.1 million con- project is part of the city’s promoting a sustainable have a 25-year warranty ciently, so they can start enough to accommodate struction project is multi-pronged energy environment. and an anticipated lifespan making a difference as two standard engines or the included in the city’s Capital conservation strategy “This solar project makes of 30 years. quickly as possible,” Lopez city’s 63-foot ladder truck. Improvement Program and that reduces consump- the city more energy self- The solar generating said. “The new re station Its garage, called an appa- is being paid for through tion, develops renewable reliant, which helps us system adds to the city’s also accommodates today’s ratus bay, has a 28-feet-high the Public Facilities Fund, energy sources, cuts costs meet a community goal of growing portfolio of renew- modern re apparatus, and ceiling. which is made up fees col- and lowers greenhouse environmental sustainabil- able energy projects. In gives us better access to the About half the building’s lected from developers to gas emissions. The project ity,” said City of Carlsbad February of 2015 the city immediate neighborhood, space will be dedicated to fund construction of public is an example of the types Public Works Director Pat installed 720 solar panels to other neighborhoods in o”ce and administrative facilities related to the of initiatives the city will Thomas. The Safety Train- in the parking lot at Alga Carlsbad, and to emergen- spaces, dormitories, sepa- impacts from development. continue to pursue under ing Center project will cost Norte Community Park, cies on Interstate 5 and rate shower and locker No additional personnel its recently adopted Cli- $327,000 after a $98,000 generating enough elec- Highway 78.” facilities for men and will be required to sta¦ the mate Action Plan, which State of California rebate, tricity to meet nearly all the The new Fire Station 3 is women, a kitchen, a dining new re station. was developed to help and is expected to pay park’s energy needs.

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Start your day off with a meal in the Village From taco shops to ne dining, Carlsbad Village VILLAGE has your epicurean needs BEAT covered with dozens of res- taurants from the ocean to City Hall. While every meal is well represented in the heart of our city, the Vil- CHRISTINE DAVIS lage does an exceptional Program Manager job serving up the most CARLSBAD VILLAGE ASSOCIATION important meal of the day – breakfast! Are you an Consider bringing your child’s favorite toys to your appoint- early riser? Need to hold fail at their coastal loca- ment to prevent the spreading of germs in the office. a meeting over breakfast? tion at 2939 Carlsbad Blvd. Ten Carlsbad Chamber Specializing in great veggie Cinnamon Swirl French Vanilla Toast, a popular brunch member restaurants in the options, they also know option, is served on Saturday and Sunday at Mazen@106. Eight tips to prepare Village open early for the their way around a burrito. business crowd. Open at 11 a.m. they will be a.m. and has been serving with a passion for cook- waiting for you with their for a pediatric visit The Daily News Café (3001 up breakfast for the Vil- ing. Today, you can still Dawn Patrol Burrito, a per- Carlsbad Blvd.) opens at 6:30 lage and Barrio residents find Marie and Carmen fect “on-the-go” option. Your child has an a.m. Whether Belgian Waf- and visitors since 1943. working side-by-side at Mazen@106, in the Vil- appointment with a pedi- TO YOUR ³es or a stack of buttermilk Whether you grab one of Carmen’s house that was lage Faire Shops at 300 atrician, and you want it HEALTH pancakes is your pleasure, or their famous breakfast bur- converted into their res- Carlsbad Village Dr. Ste.106, to go as smoothly as pos- a healthy bowl of oatmeal, ritos to go or sit and stay a taurant. Known for their is known for its Mediter- sible. Whether your child The Daily News Café has while in this family-owned Mexican broiled chicken, ranean Fusion style and has been to the doctor over 20 years of experience and operated eatery, you they also serve up a wicked delicious world cuisines. before or this is your rst making diners happy. And if will not be disappointed. plate of Machaca and Eggs. However, Mazen@106 will visit with a new physician, MICHELLE DERN M.D. your meeting runs late, don’t Need something a little They open at 9 a.m. most certainly also impress there are several steps you Pediatrician worry, because breakfast is di¦erent to wake up your Garcia’s Mexican Res- you with their Bottomless can take to help make the SCRIPPS HEALTH served all day! senses? 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Señor Grubby’s was nessey’s will wow you with ated, Garcia’s is known unique? O’Sullivan’s Irish making an appointment Whenever possible, started in 2008 by a group their Dublin Benedict, a for its spectacular Huevos Pub & Restaurant (640 when he or she would nor- 6bring only the child of local guys looking to put twist on an old classic. Or, Rancheros and Breakfast Grand Avenue) opens at 11 mally be napping or eating. who has the appointment a twist on the local Mexi- if you have the day o¦, why Enchiladas New Mexico. a.m. for weekend brunch Give your child time to get to the o”ce. It can be very can fair, and now they are not start your morning with Garcia’s is open at 11 a.m. with authentic Irish fayre. ready to go to the doctor’s distracting to have sib- a Village staple. Their new, an authentic Buena Vista during the week, but you Irish Rashers and Eggs with o”ce without rushing or lings in the o”ce with the outdoor patio is ideal for a Irish Co¦ee and a plate of can watch the Village come homemade Irish Brown having to suddenly stop a patient, especially if they breakfast meeting. Cap’N Crunch French Toast. alive over breakfast on the Bread sounds like a great favorite activity. are young and energetic. Looking for something Another neighborhood weekends as early as 8 a.m. way to start a weekend o¦ Even having a conversa- Quarterwith a bit of Pagehistory? Lola’s Magazine(4.25”x5.5”) favorite, Pollos Maria (3055 Since 2004, Las Olas has right. 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Early a scheduled visit, try to Quarter PageTiming Magazine(4.25”x5.5”) counts when it comes Breakfast Mac & Cheese appointments are an leave siblings elsewhere. or their endless Biscuits especially good idea if to your social security benefi t N’ Gravy. You might even you have a newborn who If this is your child’s Social Security can be one of your most valuable consider a Gourmet Bloody has been in the neonatal 7 rst appointment, Quarter Page Magazine(4.25”x5.5”) Mary. They are open for intensive care unit (NICU) bring any medical retirement assets. The decision of when you start Sunday brunch at 9 a.m. or a child who is fragile or records you may have, taking your benefi t impacts how much you’ll receive. When thinking of ways to tends to get sick easily. especially information start your day, consider sup- about immunizations, Call or visit today, and learn how your decision porting your fellow Carls- Bring your child’s medication and allergies. impacts your overall retirement income strategy. bad Chamber eateries by 3 own comfort item Timing counts when it comes making a trip to the heart or favorite toys to the Write down all of of the Village for the most o”ce. It is impossible to 8 your questions and Finalto decisions your about social Social Security security fi ling strategies benefi always t rest important meal of the day. completely disinfect the prioritize them before you o”ce between appoint- get to the doctor’s o”ce. withSocial you and Security should alwayscan be be one based of youron your most specifi valuable c needs Timing counts when it andcomes health considerations. For more information, visit the Social ments, so keep little hands It’s common for parents Securityretirement Administration assets. websiteThe decision at www.socialsecurity.gov. of when you start APRIL EVENTS AND occupied with their own to walk in with 20 ques- to your social security benefitaking your t benefi t impacts how much you’ll receive. MEETINGS IN THE VILLAGE: toys or books rather than tions about feeding, sleep Friday Night Live – Busker touching things in the schedules, immunizations Social Security can be one of your most valuable o”ce. Avoid toys left for and more, but you may Call or visit today, and learn how your decision style music, every Friday night retirement assets. The decision of when you start children to play with in only have time to ask ve impacts your overall retirement income strategy. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on taking your benefi t impacts how much you’ll receive. State Street. the o”ce. Shared toys can or 10 of them. 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The drought-resilient, reduc- deadline to apply is May 31. ing the regional impacts of The description of jobs emergency water-use man- available are as follows: dates the state imposed in Ambassador: Provides a June 2015. Certi cation by variety of customer service the State Water Resources functions during the San Control Board lowers the Diego County Fair. Posi- regional aggregate water The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant turns sea water into 50 million gallons tions include Crowd Con- conservation goal from 20 of drinking water each day. trol, Guest Relations, Tram percent to about 13 percent, Safety, Concert Usher and/ patrons from o¦-site park- though water-use targets our region’s supply diversi- or Beer Garden Monitor. ing lots to main gate. Fuels will continue to vary by cation strategy to improve Facility Worker: Cleans and cleans equipment local water agency. water reliability,” said & maintains restrooms and reports maintenance On Feb. 2, the State Board Mark Weston, chair of the including sweeping, mop- issues. Must have Class B extended mandatory conser- Water Authority’s Board of ping, emptying trash and or higher driver’s license vation measures for water Directors. restocking paper prod- with air brakes & passenger agencies statewide through “This formal acknowl- ucts. Removes trash/gar- endorsements and current October and said it would edgment of our invest- bage/recyclables from medical with clean DMV reconsider the regulations ments provides welcome Fairgrounds. printout (H-6). Bus driving after assessing reservoir relief from some of the Parking Director: Directs experience required. levels as well as snowpack unintended negative con- vehicle and pedestrian traf- EMT: Assists paramed- and regional water supply sequences of the state’s c to the proper locations/ ics in providing emergency conditions in April. The emergency water-use man- entrances within the parking & non-emergency medi- State Board also approved dates. It will allow more lots, expediting tra”c ³ow. cal and health care. Prefer supply credits toward meet- residents to replace their Tra”c Controller: Directs previous EMT experience. ing conservation targets for lawns with WaterSmart a heavy volume of tra”c o¦ Must have current valid agencies that have devel- landscapes, and provides surface streets into the Fair- EMT Certi cate issued by oped local, drought-resilient businesses room to expand grounds, parking facilities State of CA or EMT cer- supplies since 2013. while continuing to use and o¦-site lots. Must pass tifying agency. Valid CA The San Diego County water e”ciently – but we a Tra”c Controller Certi - Class C driver’s certi cate/ Water Authority has must continue to embrace cation course, this training CA Ambulance Driver’s worked closely with the our duty to conserve water will be provided. Cert, both with current state in recent months to during these unprecedented Shuttle Bus Driver: medical examination card ensure that local member drought conditions.” Desalination plant investment eases San Diego’s water cuts. Transports Fairgrounds preferred. agencies will benefit Water-use e”ciency is from investments in the still critical because the Authority member agen- nation’s largest seawater state is in its fth year cies have been under state desalination plant, which of drought, and no one mandates to reduce water opened in December and knows how long hot and use by 12 to 36 percent com- produces about 50 million dry conditions will last. pared to 2013 levels, with a gallons per day of high- Record-breaking high regional aggregate target quality, drought-proof temperatures in Febru- of 20 percent. From June water that reduces the ary, combined with very 2015 through January, the region’s reliance on other little rain, put signi cant San Diego region reduced water sources. The Water upward pressure on water potable water use by 23 per- Authority and its member use, underscoring the value cent compared to the same agencies will continue to of the region’s water supply months in 2013. Conserved work with the State Board diversi cation plan that water has been stored in to re ne the draft conserva- includes drought-resilient the recently expanded San tion standards issued today. supplies such as desali- Vicente Reservoir. “The state’s approval of nated seawater. The State Board may local supply credits means Despite El Niño condi- make additional adjust- that our local communities’ tions, snowpack is below ments to its water-use man- investments in drought- average in key parts of date based on how El Niño resilient water supplies the state, including the conditions a¦ect state and will be rewarded during northern Sierra Nevada. local water supplies over dry periods, and reinforces Since June 2015, Water the next several months. 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Virtual enterprise: Pathway to business world Where can students learn to write a business plan, create a product line, attend a trade show to market the product, and get feedback from busi- ness professionals about their work? At Carlsbad High School, in a program called Virtual Experience – of course. The program, led by teacher Carol King, gives students hands-on experience on how to run a business. Carlsbags is one of CHS’s virtual student-run companies. According to CSUSM President, Karen Haynes, recently addressed the com- student Lucas Gladstein, munity about the current state and future of the university. CEO of Carlsbags, the con- cept arose from challenges presented by the ban on plastic bags in neighbor- Carlsbags, a virtual student-run company, presents Carlsbad High School students with the CSUSM envisions a ing Encinitas and Solana opportunity to learn how to write a business plan, create a product line, attend a trade show Beach. “We designed three to market their product, and get feedback from business professionals. prototypes -- a shopping new American dream bag, a drawstring bag, and was fortunate that his “ Virtual For 25 years Cal State San a backpack, all eco-friendly father, Marcus Gladstein of CARLSBAD Enterprise has Marcos has trailblazed a HIGHER 100% organic cotton -- and Foxtrot Software in Leuca- SCHOOL NEWS new pathway in uncharted LEARNING the Design and Fashion dia provided invaluable shown me territory for public higher class created them for us,” advice and support. that there are education. De ned by its shared Lucas. His team, The team has competed strategic priorities, the including Samantha Gee, in trade shows in Long opportunities University has steered CFO; Morgan Lorenet, VP Beach, Bakersfield, and SUZETTE LOVELY, ED.D. in the business toward success to become DR. PATRICIA L. PRADO-OLMOS of Marketing and Sales; San Francisco. During the a mature, rst-choice uni- Superintendent world available Vice President of Community Engagement and Trent Williams, Direc- business plan presenta- CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT versity that is positively CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY tor of Graphics and IT; also tion -- the main event of to high school transforming its region. SAN MARCOS created a business plan, a the competition -- judges At the Bakers eld com- “But if we are to succeed trade ³oor booth, a sales evaluate students on the petition, Carlsbags took students to at impacting tomorrow Furthermore, using and marketing plan, and viability of their nancials 9th place in the state for its get real world together, we must also innovative “high impact an “elevator pitch” for as well as their presentation business plan and 7th place agree on a destination,” practices”—techniques Carlsbags. skills. Judges are especially for the professionalism of experience.” President Haynes stated at and designs for teaching Local business owners interested in seeing how its sales booth. her 12th Annual Report to and learning that have take a look at the students’ well students can speak Dr. Ed Weis, the dean Lucas Gladstein the Community in Febru- been proven to be ben- companies and give them extemporaneously and of the School of Business Student ary. “I believe that destina- e cial for student engage- advice on their marketing engage in question and at Mercy College in West- tion must be a revisioned ment and learning among plan, nancials, etc. Lucas answer sessions. chester County, NY, served American Dream.” students from diverse on the panel of judges at In the traditional model backgrounds—CSUSM is the Bakers eld VE confer- of the American Dream, working to ensure more ence. He was so impressed each new generation enjoys students graduate with the by Lucas Gladstein’s per- a better standard of living skills they need for success formance that he invited than their parents. College in tomorrow’s workplaces. Lucas and his father to an was once a primary part of “[Students] work along- Golfing, hiking, camping, swimming, surfing, meetings invitational recruitment that dream—but at the very side dedicated faculty and or a weekend getaway... weekend for the college’s time when global competi- community partners to Business Honors Program. tiveness depends on a well- conduct research in the Located at the core of San Diego County, Gillespie Field After the competition, Dr. educated citizenry, educa- lab and in the eld,” Haynes is a combination airport and business park with excellent Weiss wrote to Lucas, “I tional access is slipping. shared. “They tackle real- enjoyed meeting you at “We must reset our world business challenges. accessibility, globally via air, locally by rail and regionally the VE competition. I am compass toward this new They design and lead via multiple freeway collections. very impressed with your reality— the new Ameri- important social justice McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad is a gateway to professionalism. You look, can Dream of a college initiatives. They develop San Diego's North County. The new passenger terminal at the airport act, and speak like a leader. education for all in our creative solutions to press- includes a restaurant, Wi-Fi access and rental car desks. In fact, you were the single region who seek it—and ing regional, national and most impressive student, in we must do so by renew- global issues.” my opinion, at the entire VE ing our collective com- Looking forward, Haynes County Airports event.” mitment to three critical said that Cal State San * Agua Caliente * Borrego Valley * Gillespie Field Lucas and his dad were goals: Increasing access to Marcos is committed to ³own to New York to see higher education…embrac- creating programs that * Fallbrook Airpark * Jacumba * McClellan-Palomar the campus and meet sev- ing innovation in all that graduate students who are * Ocotillo * Ramona eral professors, all of whom we do…and building global academically prepared, had extensive experience as awareness within our cur- socially responsible and business leaders. At the end riculum and among our career ready. of the weekend Lucas was students,” said Haynes. Recently CSUSM o¦ered the college’s high- Speaking to the approxi- launched a Master’s Degree est scholarship. He will be mately 600 individuals in in cybersecurity— the only attending Mercy College’s attendance from business, one of its kind in Califor- Business School in the fall. civic and service organiza- nia—and a hospitality According to the VE web- tions, Haynes noted that and tourism management site, “With an emphasis on for far too many youth option for the Specialized college and career readi- in CSUSM’s region, the MBA program. On the ness, VE is an in-school, American Dream of a col- horizon, the University is live, global business simu- lege education remains out in the early stages of devel- lation that o¦ers students a of reach. But, in the face oping an “Enginbeering” competitive edge through of insu”cient state sup- program that will focus on project-based, collaborative port— Governor Brown the business of craft beer learning and the develop- proposed funding for only as well as brewing science ment of 21st-century skills one percent growth for and brewery engineering. in entrepreneurship, prob- the coming 2016-2017 aca- The campus will also soon lem solving, communica- demic year—she said that launch a Master of Public tion, personal nance and CSUSM is committed to Health and a Master of Sci- technology.” growing enrollment. ence in Health Information Lucas has worked to Haynes highlighted how Management. spread the word around new online programs are “It’s been said that ‘great campus about the value of serving more students while achievement has no road the VE program. He says, providing additional conve- map’ and that there can “Virtual Enterprise has nience for working adults. be no gain without some shown me that there are In addition, CSUSM at Tem- risk,” said Haynes. “I stand opportunities in the busi- ecula continues to be South- ready, with you by our side, ness world available to high west Riverside County’s only to go where no university school students to get real four-year public institution has gone before…to impact world experience.” of higher learning. tomorrow together.” CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL APRIL  | Œ Invest for a long life You’ve no doubt heard retire — that is, what about the risks associated MONEY sort of lifestyle you’ll with investing. This invest- MATTERS pursue during retire- ment carries this type of ment. But both these risk, while that investment choices may be taken carries another one. And out of your hands if you it is certainly true that all haven’t invested enough investments do involve JUSTIN PEEK, CFP, AAMS to retire on your own some form of risk. But terms. Financial Advisor what about not invest- EDWARD JONES ing? Isn’t there some risk • You might not be able associated with that, too? to leave the type of In fact, by staying on the 65-year-old couple, legacy you desire. Like investment sidelines, or at there’s a 50 percent most people, you would probably like to be able least by avoiding long-term, chance that one spouse to leave something growth-oriented invest- will live past age 90, behind to your family ments, you may incur sev- according to the Society and to those chari- eral risks. Here are some to of Actuaries. This table organizations you consider: statistic suggests that you may need your support. You can help • You might not keep investments to help create this type of legacy up with ination. If provide enough income through the appropri- you put all your money to sustain you for two, or ate legal vehicles — i.e., under the proverbial even three, decades in a will, a living trust “mattress,” or, more retirement. and so on — but you’ll realistically, you keep it still need to fund these all in “cash” instruments • You might not be mechanisms somehow. and very short-term able to maintain your And that means you’ll investments, you might nancial indepen- need to draw on all your think you are “playing dence. Even if you nancial assets, includ- it safe.” After all, you don’t totally run out of ing your investments. might reason, your money, you could end principal is protected, so up scrimping by — or, even if you don’t really even worse, you could Work with your finan- make any money, you’re become somewhat cial advisor to determine not losing it, either. But dependent on your the mixture of growth that’s not strictly true, grown children for and income investments because if your money is nancial assistance. For you need during your in investment vehicles most people, this pros- working years and as you that don’t even keep up pect is unacceptable. move toward retirement with in³ation, you can Consequently, you’ll to help you meet your lose ground. In fact, want to make appropri- retirement goals. How- even at a relatively mild ate nancial decisions ever you do it, get into the three percent annual to help maintain your habit of investing, and in³ation rate, your nancial independence. never lose it — because purchasing power will the risks of not investing decline by about half in • You might not be able are just too great. just 25 years. to retire on your terms. You would probably Peek can be reached at • You might outlive like to decide when you Justin.Peek@edwardjones. your money. For a retire and how you’ll com.

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CULTURE OF Amplify your “talk” to boost sales Are you ready to stop Boettcher is living in professional obscu- a successful rity and become the author- entrepreneur EXCELLENCE ity that attracts clients on with multiple WORKSHOP demand? If so, attend the million-plus Carlsbad Chamber of Com- dollar busi- merce’s First Friday Break- nesses to his fast in May. name. He led all Best-sell- aspects of sales, ing author building a new 5480 Grand and sales million-dollar MAY 6 Paci c Drive. expert, Dr. sales team from Andreas scratch, and overseeing event, and one of the most Boettcher offers presented from the regularly attended monthly will reveal stage, including script- programs. how you BOETTCHER ing as a former director The breakfast will be held can amplify of sales for Peak Poten- Friday, May 6 from 7-9 a.m. your mes- tials Training. Boettcher at the Sheraton Carlsbad sage, instantly increase vis- has personally delivered Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand ibility, establish credibility, over 1,000 presentations Paci c Drive. and attract new clients in and shared the stage with The cost is $32 for Cham- How do you get your sta to have the same passion less than an hour with vir- Tony Robbins, Dr. Deepak ber members who register as the entrepreneur who created the business? tually no marketing costs. Chopra, and Brian Tracy. before April 29. Afterward, In this informative pre- Boettcher offers work- the cost is $55 for preregis- sentation, you’ll learn: shops and trainings for tration and $60 at the door. DR. DON HARRY professional sport teams Prospective members must ZILLIOUX PAUL ½ How to structure a talk in the NBA, NHL, NFL, and contact the Chamber at that serves and sells MLB, teaching relation- (760) 931-8400 to attend. RENOWNED ORGANIZATIONAL BEST SELLING COAUTHOR OF without being pushy. ship-based selling skills in Tabletop exhibits or SPEAKER AND AUTHOR OF FISH! AND RECENT RELEASE order to customize the fan soapbox presentations THE RESULTS FOCUSED WHO KIDNAPPED ½ Simple secrets to boost experience while building are available to promote ORGANIZATION EXCELLENCE? your conversion rates long-term relationships your business for $75 each, and inspire action now! with their fans. which includes one break- The First Friday Break- fast and must be reserved ½ How to turn a room full fast is the Chamber’s pre- in advance by calling Kathy Friday, April 22 7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. of strangers into fans miere networking and Ste¦en at (760) 931-8400 or ready to work with you. business promotional kste¦[email protected]. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $179 General Admission $149 Chamber member $99 per person with 2 or more attendees from the same company MEMBER RENEWALS (Member pricing only) AlphaGraphics Space is limited. RSVP with payment required by April 12 Automobile Club of Southern California - Oceanside BKK Thai Kitchen THE 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tel 760.931.8400 Fax 760.931.9153 SAVE Believe in Signs Blue Illusion Beauty carlsbad.org DATES CMG Creative California Veterinary Specialists Carlsbad Self Storage ALL EVENTS HELD AT THE Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Inc. CHAMBER OFFICES Chamberlain Property Management, Inc. (Unless specified otherwise) Chiropractic & Therapy Center of Carlsbad Classic Thai Bar B Q Concession Comstock & Associates PRESENTS 4/8 FRIDAY Consolidated Construction Services, Inc. COFFEE CONNECTION DJ Extreme MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOPS Days Inn Carlsbad

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Edward Jones 4/14 THURSDAY The Elizabeth Hospice SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES Enact Partners, LLC WORKSHOP 1 Encinitas Union School District The Forum Carlsbad Fresco Trattoria & Bar 4/20 WEDNESDAY Green eld Compounding Pharmacy SUNDOWNER Hampton Inn Carlsbad/North San Diego County ( The Crossings Carlsbad) Heim Law Firm, The Higher Power SEO 4/28 THURSDAY Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES Holiday Inn, Carlsbad WORKSHOP 2 Howes, Weiler and Associates Hyatt Place Vista 5/1 SUNDAY In Motion, Inc. (Carlsbad Marathon) It Works! Global (Julianna Latin) CARLSBAD VILLAGE Karl Strauss Brewing Company / ADVANCED STREET FAIRE Kids For Peace (Carlsbad Village) LEGOLAND California Resort La Costa Limousine

INTERMEDIATE Labrum Wealth Management 5/6 FRIDAY Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park / APRIL 29 MAY 13 MAY FIRST FRIDAY Las Flores Church of the Nazarene BREAKFAST McBride Financial & Philanthropy Concepts 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ( Sheraton Carlsbad The Meridian at Lake San Marcos Resort & Spa) Merrill Lynch-Carlsbad • Spreadsheet Basics • Move a Worksheet Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum to a Workbook • Creating, modifying OUSTANDING Montecatini and formatting Workbooks • Use Fill Functions EDUCATIONAL Motel 6 Carlsbad in Advanced Manner PROGRAM Ocean Sky Beads Carlsbad • Sorting, Filtering and Subtotaling (Omni La Costa) Palomar Forum Business Park/GreyHawk Business Center • Create and Modify PivotTables Palomar Reprographics, Inc. • Use Basic Formulas and Functions • Create and Modify PivotCharts Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (Add, minus, multiply & division) 5/12 THURSDAY Pollos Maria • Create, Modify • Sparklines SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES Pregnancy Resource Center and Format Tables Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego • Utilize Hyperlinks WORKSHOP 3 SLR Research BEGINNER between Sheets San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Tri-City Healthcare providing all acute and post-acute healthcare ser- appoints new CEO vices except pediatric ICU The Tri-City Healthcare and psychiatric services, District Board of Directors Braun was Vice President The Optimist Club of Carlsbad appointed Steve Dietlin, the of Human Resources and “The Achievers” recently donated hospital’s chief nancial oversaw the hospital’s HR, $500 to Kelly Elementary School. o”cer, as the permanent education, volunteer and CEO in March. gift shop departments. “Mr. Dietlin was respon- Donation helps sible for our 2014 nancial turnaround as well as sev- students excel eral other strategic accom- Rajgopalelected plishments as American Cancer in school in all areas The Optimist Club of Carls- You can “bank” on a good at the med- Society chairman CA bad is a proud supporter of Kelly ical center,” Elementary School’s achieve- said Board Ujwala Rajgopal, M.D., ments and has recently donated time at May Sundowner Chair Jim a member of the medical $500 towards the school’s youth Dagostino. sta¦ at Scripps Memorial enrichment programs. The club Torrey Pines Bank will be bank division where you’ll “The board Hospital Encinitas, has been was founded in 1956 and it’s the site of May’s Sundowner, enjoy close relationships believes elected as 2016 chairman of celebrating its 60th year as a the chamber’s monthly with banking profession- that Mr. DIETLIN the California Division of the non-profit organization help- afterwork social and net- als who o¦er market- Dietlin has American Cancer Society. ing to bring out the best in the working event. Join us for speci c expertise and proven to be an e¦ective In her one-year term as youth in our communities. It a fun and relaxing eve- tailored solutions to leader who possesses the chairman of the Society’s provides support to kids with ning on Wednesday, May achieve your nancial necessary skills, scal disci- California Division, Dr. cancer, the Boy Scouts and 18 from 5-7 p.m. The mixer goals. Preregister online pline and operational mind Rajgopal will be respon- Girl Scouts, Special Olympics, will take place at the Carls- at www.carlsbad.org and set to accomplish our ve sible for coordinating the homeless kids, military fami- bad branch at 2760 MAY 18 pay $10 (you save priority goals.” continued expansion of the lies, and our future achievers. Gateway Road. $5). If you pay at Society’s mission on behalf The club meets at the El Camino Torrey Pines Bank the door on the of 204,000 volunteers and Country Club in Oceanside on knows what it takes 2760 Gateway Road day of the event, Norma Braun joins sta¦ in California. Saturday mornings from 9 - to start, grow and Carlsbad, CA 92009 admission is $15 Tri-City Medical Since 2006, Dr. Rajgopal 10 a.m. For more information maintain a thriving cash. has volun- visit the website: www.optimist- business in the Golden State. Torrey If you are a prospective Chamber Center teered as clubofcarlsbad.org. 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Ramona Finnila presented the Technology & Innovation Award to Chris Megison from Solutions for Change. The company pioneered the largest commercial aquaponics farm- ing operation in Southern California. The farm uses 95 percent less water than tradi- tional farming, it’s pesticide and chemical free. The farm is expected to produce 130,000 pounds of certified organic food when completed.

2016 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER March 18, 2016

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Sue Loftin from The Loftin Firm, P.C. is the co-recipient of the Businessperson of the Year Award.

AKT, LLP won the Community Impact Award for its commitment to wellness, nutrition, and community involvement in our community. Ron Mitchell is Pictured is CBS8 anchor Dan Cohen, the event’s emcee. shown accepting the award on behalf of the compnay.

Chris Draper presents the Brand Builder of the Year Award to Ulrich Samietz and Tory Wood on behalf of the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The resort has done an excellent job at creating a unique awareness of Carlsbad at a Cindy Davis accepted the Businessperson of the Year Award on behalf of national level, as a niche market in the professional women’s sports arena, with the KIA and Carlsbad Classic. Richard Davis from Arbor Scientia. CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL APRIL  | ˜ˆ

Frank Idris presented Ryan Alexeev with the Young Entrepreneur Award for building a thriving business, being an inspiration to other young professionals, and forging a path to turn her dream of owning a busi- ness into reality.

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Brian Lee presented the Growing Business of The Year Award to Kent Harle,president of Stellar Solar. The company had the most dramatic growth in 2015, growing from $12 million in 2014 to $25 million in 2015. This growth also included nearly doubling the amount of employees as well with their current head count at 105.

Scripps Health won the Health and Wellness Award. The Wellness Program is de- ViaSat, Inc. won the Made in Carlsbad Award for its commitment to doing business the right way. ViaSat’s suc- signed to create and maintain a healthy, engaged workforce. Carl Etter is shown cess story starts 30 years ago when the company began in the Carlsbad home of co-founder Mark Dankberg, accepting the award on behalf of the company. along with Steve Hart and Mark Miller. Melissa Del Toro is shown accepting the award on behalf of the company. ˜‰ | WWW.CARLSBAD.ORG

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Real estate has become even more dynamic as it adapts to globalization, technol- ogy, urbanization, and demography. This special issue of the Carlsbad Business Journal features major trends, industry indicators and forecasts through the viewpoint of property managers, developers, architects, and mortgage lenders. CARLSBAD BUSINESS JOURNAL APRIL  | ˜Š CARLSBAD RENTAL MARKET OVERVIEW Rapidly rising rents AVERAGE RENT COSTS 2015 For the full report and further have been a regular analysis tailored to your speci–c news topic of late, fuel- needs, please contact Rod F. Hate– ing affordability fears for at r›ate–@sdlandlord.com renters in all major Cali- fornia markets. Indeed, San Diego County Apart- will likely continue to do so. ment Association’s twice- annual Vacancy and What’s Ahead Rental Rate Survey bears Given even a 1% modest out this trend by reveal- population growth forecast ing falling vacancy rates detached homes gained for San Diego County, the into the low 2% range only 1.3% while attached fact remains that as long as as demand for rentals condominiums increased tenants can’t nd homes or outstrip supply. Other 7.3% on average. qualify to purchase them, forces exerting pres- rents are bound to continue sure on rents include an Coastal Condos to increase at or near recent improving economy, pop- Outperform rates. Eventually, there is ulation growth, recently Across all San Diego sub- hope that enough multi- employed millennials markets from South Bay up family housing will be added moving into their own to Downtown and all the way to the market to release some rentals, tenants stay- north to Oceanside, rents of this pent-up demand. Until ing in place longer and for properties in the coastal then, landlords would be well expensive regulations zones have gained the most, advised to add value to their holding back new hous- especially condominiums properties by making wise ing development. that accounted for 46% of home improvements that But exactly how preva- all transactions. Carlsbad’s make for better housing lent are these trends and Village area (92008) was no enjoyment by their tenants. are all investors ben - exception where condo rents Such a win-win approach efiting from it equally gained 11% last year, followed is sustainable and smart. It in Carlsbad? The short by West Carlsbad’s coastal will help keep vacancies low, answer is that it’s a mixed zone (92011) at 9%, Calavera increase property values, and bag. According to data Hills (92010) at 8% and South insure properties are compet- compiled from San Diego Carlsbad coming in at 8%. itively positioned for when County’s Regional Mul- the market slows down. tiple Listing Service, the Medium is Best number of closed rental Dissecting rental trans- DISCLAIMER: Neither transactions did in fact actions by the number Rod F. Hate– nor his real drop 4% in 2015, confirm- of bedrooms reveals yet estate broker, Paci–c Invest- ing a tightening of inven- another interesting trend: ment Properties, render tax, tory. This in turn helped One-bedroom condos and legal, accounting, and/or Carlsbad rents round studio rents have actually Copyright © 2016 - Rod F. Hate–, All Rights Reserved investment advice. If tax, off the year with a 2.6% slowed across the region. legal, accounting, invest- average increase for all One size up, two-bedroom newly married couples and modest 2% gain. The reality of renting vs. buying tilts ment, or other non-real residential rental proper- units gained the most, both downsizing baby boomers. is that at around $5,000 per to ownership. And those estate expert assistance ties combined, excluding for detached homes and For larger 4+ bedroom month to rent one of these renters with $150,000+ is required, the services of vacation rentals. Break- condominiums, pointing to single-family homes, coastal mini-mansions, household income who a competent professional ing this down by category, an upsizing preference by rents have plateaued to a the cost/bene t analysis can qualify to buy a home should be sought.

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This is a question that we are often asked. We can inform our clients • What is your life style? Do you like to of what they can a¦ord based on a travel and wish to continue to numerical analysis of their ability budget for vacations each year? to repay their mortgage loan. This Do you like to eat out? What do is only part of the story and it not a you like to spend each month on one size ts all formula. We compare entertainment? the client’s income to their housing expense as well as to their overall • Are you saving for college or do debts as re³ected on their credit you need to accelerate your sav- report. Bear in mind that this does ings for retirement. not include expenses such as cell phone bills, auto insurance, 401K • Does the property that you are con- or retirement contributions and sidering have HOA dues and/or mello- child care costs which do not roos (an additional tax collected in appear on a credit report. some newer developed areas) this will impact your overall housing expense At Caliber Home Loans, we and should be considered when deter- take a holistic approach to mining an optimal mortgage payment. mortgage lending. We like to meet with our clients to get a • Based on your down payment will you sense of their overall nancial have mortgage insurance to consider in picture. Here are a few things your monthly payment (often required we like for our client’s to con- when down payment is less than 20%). sider when determining their ideal mortgage payment. Our suggestion to our clients before quali- fying for a mortgage and shopping for a new • Are you buying a newer or home is to prepare a very honest budget. Take recently remodeled home a look at where your money is going and deter- that will be less likely to mine if there is anything that you are willing need costly repairs or reno- to forgo in order to purchase a home. We don’t vating after closing? This suggest stretching your housing budget to the may allow more residual point that you don’t have money available at the funds available which can end of the month to do the things that are important be slated toward your mort- to you. Balance in nances as in all things in life is gage payment. the key to successful and happy homeownership. It would be our pleasure to help you or your clients to • Will your home have a pool complete an overall nancial analysis before nd- and/or a large yard which ing a new home. will require higher main- tenance costs? How about utility costs? These factors Cathy Brentlinger | Branch Manager should be considered when Caliber Home Loans determining your optimal 5740 Fleet Street #200 mortgage payment. Carlsbad CA 92009 760-473-0109

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Shopoff Realty Investments was founded in 1992 by Bill Shopoff. Since inception, Shopoff Realty Investments has entitled over 10,000 residential lots, over 50,000 multifamily units, and 5 million square feet of commercial property with an aggregate value of $4 billion.

Shopoff Realty Investments is seeking commercial and residential land development opportunities throughout Southern California and the southwest US. Whether you are a land owner interested in selling a property or a builder looking for entitled properties, we are seeking opportunities where we can transform opportunity into value.

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BY MARC POSTHUMUS & AMY MCNAMARA in Carlsbad. With this in mind, some Colliers International’s Private-Client Investment Team businesses can achieve a better return- on-investment through property own- Positive signs in the economy over ership. Buying o”ce space is even the last year are encouraging many local more enticing for growing businesses, businesses, large and small, to facili- as they can better control occupancy tate growth through leads and property costs, take advantage of historically low expansion. Demand for o”ce space will interest rates, and use highly attractive continue to increase and inventory is and readily available Small Business low, yet there are still opportunities for Administration (SBA) loans. businesses looking to lease or purchase space and building owners interested in selling. Currently, there is a fair amount of o”ce space for lease. As a result, many landlords are o¦ering attractive pack- ages and concessions like free rent and move-in-ready space to secure tenants. Rental rates will continue to rise above the current aver- age of $2.37 per square foot

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“When it comes to negotiating a purchase offer, we’ll make sure that you get the best price the market will allow.” 3 REASONS NOT TO SELL YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT BY TYSON LUND than in years past. This may The Lund Team, Inc. be a great time to pass the project onto someone that Investment property will nd greater value in the owners are right to con- needed work. sider selling their invest- ment in 2016. Home prices You are a patient are up over 5% from 2015 investor who and inching ever closer 3 to market highs of 2005. construction, likes people Uncertainty of long-term housing supply Never underestimate economic stability, political in North County looks to the inconvenience of a challenges during an elec- remain tight in the near rental property. Late rental tion year, or any number of term. This should bode well checks, mitigating neigh- other specters can create a for a continued trend of low bor complaints, handy- fear-based response that vacancy and high rents. man x-ups, or even the would encourage an inves- last minute, night before tor to sell and wait for better You own your two-week trip to the times. But fear not. Here a newer home east coast email, from your Celebrating are three reasons why you 2 long-term renter outlining DRE# 01394870 more than should not sell your invest- If you happen to own a his intention to stop paying ment property in 2016. newer rental that requires rent, all will happen to you 34 minimal repair, you should as a property owner. Real Years! High paying renters consider holding on to your estate investors should - Lot’s of them rental property in 2016. love people and working 1 Today’s higher rents and out solutions with them. The Lund Team, Inc. is your one-stop resource Stricter mortgage guide- large pool of renters should And since the easy-money lines, lessening a¦ordabil- allow you to have a positive home appreciation of the for real estate research. We’re eager to tell you ity and changing attitudes investment experience. The previous years has come to on home ownership have goal is 5% or better on equity. an end, today’s real estate helped swell the ranks of But if you are the proud investors should leverage what we know about the local market for homes, available renters in North owner of the ‘old dog’ home, the investment with today’s County. Property managers you might consider selling to ultra low rates and prepare condos, preconstruction properties. will attest to getting mul- an owner-occupant willing to wait for many years while tiple rental contracts within and able to do the work. A the home pays itself down. the rst few days of a home new $15,000 roof or $8,000 Patience will be rewarded. being listed for rent. This is plumbing reroute will erase encouraging owners to raise all of your hard earned Tyson Lund their rents, while improv- returns. And in today’s The Lund Team, Inc. ing the bottom line for their market with fewer available Broker Associate | CA BRE: real estate investment. In housing options, homebuy- 01385039 760.438.0800 | www.LUNDTEAM.com the absence of large scale ers are pursuing xer-upper (760) 438-0800 apartment or new home property more aggressively www.LundTeam.com

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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: ARE THEY REAL? Cresa is the world’s largest unbiased client representa- BY TOMMY FRIEDRICH status quo of commercial and the tenant side lays lines is a very e¦ective way tenant-only commercial tion for all of our clients in Advisor | Cresa real estate representation? the foundation for con- for tenants to balance the “Full-service” firms, in flicts of interest in com- playing eld in a landlord- real estate firm. We pride San Diego and around the There is a dichotomy in commercial real estate, mercial real estate. Firms centric market. ourselves on providing globe. the world of commercial represent landlords and who receive their primary real estate, with landlords tenants. Several recent source of income from on one side and tenants on mergers and acquisitions representing landlords the other. The relationship have created a handful of have a vested interest in between these two sides large “full-service” firms preserving the strength is inherently adversarial. with vast global market of those relationships, Landlords want the highest shares. These firms rep- even if it comes to the BUILDING FEATURES rents possible in order to resent billions of square detriment of tenants in • Space from 854 - 3,500 SF increase their income, push feet of office, indus - the market place. This market-wide rent levels and trial, and retail space allegiance towards land- • High Quality New Construction appreciate the value of their in nearly every major lords is quite problematic • High Visible Identity at the Corner properties. Tenants want market around the world. because the adversarial of Palomar Airport Road the opposite – lower rents, Roughly three-quarters of relationship between and Melrose Avenue increased ³exibility and their income comes from landlords and tenants • Parking Ratio 3.3/1,000 favorable lease terms. If representing the landlord requires both parties to these two groups have such side while roughly one- have representation that • On-Site Leasing Office unaligned interests, then quarter comes from rep- is willing to fight for their 3146 Tiger Run Court, Suite I-108 why do the same compa- resenting the tenant side. interests. Carlsbad, CA 92010 nies represent them? And The imbalance of income Tenants have the right Shelly Tinder (760) 599-6111 who really su¦ers from the between the landlord side to know that their inter- ests will always be put rst when negotiating their real estate transactions. When choosing a real estate pro- vider, ask for full disclosure and demand unbiased and objective client represen- tation. One fundamental way for tenants to avoid con³icts of interest is to work with a rm that exclu- sively represents tenants (also known as a tenant rep rm). Since these rms do not represent any landlords they are able to provide unbiased client represen- tation. A true tenant-only One fundamental way for tenants to avoid conflicts of inter- focus supported by a suite est is to work with a firm that exclusively represents tenants. of fully integrated service Tenant Representation isTenant a skill Representationposition. is a skill position.

We represent tenants exclusively. We represent tenants exclusively. Tenant representation is our business model, our reasonTenant for representation being. This isgives our businessus a unique model, perspective our reason for being. This gives us a unique perspective on the real estate markets. It also gives us a on the real estate markets. It also gives us a specializedspecialized set set of of skillsskills and analyticsanalytics that that deliver deliver remarkablyremarkably high-value high-value real estateestate services, services, totally totally optimizedoptimized for for tenants. tenants.

SoSo whether whether we’re we’re locatinglocating youryour next next space, space, driving driving a a hardhard bargain bargain on on your your nextnext leaselease renewal, renewal, mapping mapping out out a long-terma long-term real real estate estate strategy, or or all all these these things― things― andand more―you more―you can can bebe sure theythey will will be be fully fully aligned aligned withwith your your business business objectives.objectives. WeWe will will show show you― you― in no uncertain terms―what true tenant advocacy in no uncertain terms―what true tenant advocacy means. means.

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personal hardship. Other important her help is to crises stemmed from one able to overcome these 2010 to further coordinate € SCRIPPS times there are meetings them. facility. One employee suf- challenges because of her crisis care for employees. Continued from Page 1 scheduled with employees She shared the story of an fered a serious injury and training and experience, Mr. Van Gorder said or family members who employee whose son went needed help with paper- and the fact that there is a having that central resource opportunity to check in have asked for assistance. missing. The employee was work. The other employee crisis protocol. Ms. Neppes is a great relief to managers the night before. Although Her work continues back eight months pregnant at needed help making travel previously served as human who know a troubled team noti cation of crisis often at her o”ce in the system's time and couldn't be with arrangements to visit her resources director at Scripps member is receiving help. comes in the morning, she human resources depart- the rescue and search family after her sister was Health, and earned a mas- "Employees are also never knows when some- ment. By the end of the day, team. Ms. Neppes pro- murdered. The other case ter's degree in labor and happy knowing that their one will reach out. Each day Ms. Neppes is usually gath- vided moral support, and involved a suicide. employee relations from colleagues are in good brings something new. ering more information for even o¦ered to buy grocer- "To this day, the challenge the University of Cincinnati. hands," Mr.Van Gorder said Ms. Neppes typically employees and receiving ies and watch the woman's for me is maintaining my "I am not alone through- in his book. visits up to 10 facilities HOPE Fund applications. other children. composure and making out this process. I have team Ms. Neppes says having each week and interacts She stays at work late "Because she had some- sure I'm not becoming the members who believe like I direct support from the with several employees most days, because she body she could call, it problem, that I'm actually do that helping our employ- organization's top leader along the way. Some days, says it's a good time to reach meant a lot to her," Ms. there helping employees ees during times of crisis is has been invaluable. the engagement is casual people, ask questions and Neppes says. in crisis. The other part is just simply the right thing "Caring for employees and includes deliveries of assess their needs. While the job is reward- being able to ³ip it around to do," she says. beyond the workplace is event tickets and checks ing, it is not without the next day and say 'Let's ingrained in the culture for the Helping Our Peers The good challenges. have fun at movie night,'" Breaking at Scripps, and having in Emergency (HOPE) Ms. Neppes says it is di”- Ms. Neppes says. "You've got our CEO's commitment to Fund, a systemwide pro- and the bad cult when a lot of employee to have a very strong com- new ground assisting our employees in gram completely sup- Ms. Neppes finds the crises happen at once. position day-to-day when Ms. Neppes is the rst times of need sets the tone ported by Scripps employ- job rewarding because she She remembers one week these things are happening." person in her position, which for the entire organization," ees to aid colleagues facing hears from employees how when three significant But she says she's been Mr. Van Gorder created in Ms. Neppes says.

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