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December 2006 Carlsbad Business Journal
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Couple makes their mark in jewelry business
By Savannah ThomasArrigo Traveling between Carlsbad and Alaska, Meeta and Gary Jethani are modern-day gypsies. The owners of Spectrum, a jewelry store in downtown Carlsbad, the couple splits their time between sunny Southern California and Alaska, where they have shops in both Juneau and Ketchikan. Magnolia Estates brings a family south Magnolia Estates, the Southern Colonial-style neighborhood by Barratt American in the new master-planned community of Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad, enticed one Encinitas family to get back to some roots. Village faire draws large crowds to Carlsbad November’s street faire, sponsored by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, was a huge success with an estimated 100,000 people in attendance. Motivation and resolutions as the year closes By Ted Owen The year is winding down and so we will be making our New Year’s resolutions and setting out personal goals for 2007. Closing one chapter, opening another and ever forward By Tim Stripe My time as your chairman is concluding. After two years, new leadership will assume its place at our annual dinner next month. As I look over my shoulder at two years of service to the community and the chamber, I could not be more positive about the future. The Crossings at Carlsbad set to open 2007 By Denise Vedder The City of Carlsbad is constructing a long-awaited 18-hole golf course between Palomar Airport and Cannon Roads that will open in summer 2007. The golf course will be located along the north side of Palomar Airport Road at Hidden Valley Road, near Legoland California. Election Recap By Michael Babowal With another election cycle over and done with the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce was inline with the majority of voters, going 13 of 14, or 93 percent on its 2006 Business Voters Guide. Getting together for fun and business By Andrea Korogi ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and socialize! As public home builders move out of market, Westmark remains strong At a time when many companies are canceling purchase agreements on land, Westmark Property Group, LLC is aggressively pursuing land development opportunities in Southern California. Sterling Rose a family business Interview with Steve Levin President and co-owner of Sterling Rose Limousines New resort comes to Carlsbad Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the beginning of construction of the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort on Nov. 9. Sierra Wireless brings high-tech to Carlsbad By Savannah ThomasArrigo Debunking the idea that there are no high-tech research and development companies operating in North County, Sierra Wireless employs about 100 people at its Carlsbad location. The winter Carlsbad market: window shopping By Tyson Lund The holidays are here. Throngs of shoppers congregate outside store windows to peer in and imagine life with a shiny new dream, only to shake their head and move on to the next wondrous attraction. Once reserved for retail stores, the consumerist sport of window shopping has made its way into Carlsbad's finest residential neighborhoods. Fish House Vera Cruz brings fresh seafood to Carlsbad By Savannah ThomasArrigo Reminiscent of an olden seaport eatery, Fish House Vera Cruz in Carlsbad offers guests a unique dining experience. Macy's launches "Thanks for Sharing" campaign Macy’s West is kicked off its “Thanks For Sharing” campaign in October, giving Macy’s cardholders the opportunity to support the American Heart Association, America’s Second Harvest, Boys & Girls Clubs and United Way while they shop. The campaign launches runs through Dec. 31, 2006. Holiday food and blanket drive helps homeless and abandoned animals North County Humane Society & SPCA (NCHS) is hosting a holiday food and blanket drive to benefit animals who are without homes. Growth and new business liven the village By Debbie Fountain This year was a great year for the Carlsbad village area. In addition to substantial growth, the village saw high customer satisfaction ratings and an influx of new businesses. |
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