January 2009



McClellan-Palomar Airport soars into its golden year


Is your financial bucket leaking?
By Robert J. Clark, Principal with the Wealth Strategy Group
Plug the holes to survive recession

Scripps Coastal Medical Center opens in Carlsbad


The evidence is in: Happiness is contagious
By Lou Storrow, Chairman of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


Learn to master your FEAR
By Ted Owen, president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce


2009 Calendar and Community Guide available


Committee envisions city’s future
By Kristina Ray, Communications Manager, City of Carlsbad


Council raises water, sewer rates


Chamber’s 2008 advocacy feats pay off
By Michael Babowal, Director of Government Affairs, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Do you know what we did for you last year?

Armed Services Committee salutes military
Group builds relations between businesses and Camp Pendleton

Chamber members meet their legislators at reception
Special guests include Garrick, Blackburn and Kulchin

Media company showcases community
Carlsbad Chamber named owner Tim Wrisley 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year

Racing company serves your need for speed
By Angela Holman | Editor
K1 is on track to continue expanding

CVB director heads back home
By Frankie Laney, Public Relations Director, Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau


Superintendents of learning create successful students
By John A. Roach, ED.D., Superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District


New Year’s resolution: Develop grown-up investment habits
By Justin Peek, AAMS, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones


Village Redevelopment Plan to expire soon
By Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director, City of Carlsbad
Revitalization efforts will continue in a different form

Reindeer Daze amuses children


Business briefs


Local real estate market: A year in review
By Tyson Lund of The Lund Team


Chamber honors its exceptional volunteers
By Angela Holman | Editor
Event thanks the many who donate their time

Go green at chamber's awards dinner
World renowned artist Wyland to paint during event

Effectively communicate to give your business a successful edge
Learn how to speak up, lead on and conquer your future

Meet your next customer at January Sundowner


Look to local power generation
By Don Christiansen, Owner of Christiansen Consulting


Save your retirement funds
By Gordon Corwin, Certified Real Estate Advisor, Corwin Asset Management


Ease your employee’s fears
By Katie Molloy, Strategic Accounts Manager of The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies


Workers’ comp is more than price
By Tom Boggs, Vice President of Preferred Employers Insurance Company




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