January 2010



Academy celebrates centennial year
By Angela Holman | Editor
Nearly 10,000 cadets have graduated from Carlsbad school

AutoClaims Direct’s unique business model fuels growth


2009: A busy year for chamber
By Angela Holman | Editor


Help envision the future of Carlsbad
By Gina McBride, Chairwoman of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


New Year means new business rules
By Ted Owen, president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce


City, developers work together to improve process
By Kristina Ray, Communication Manager for the City of Carlsbad


John Coates named Carlsbad’s parks and recreation director


Chamber seeks business award nominees
Deadline for submissions extended to Jan. 14

New Year means new opportunities for Roth IRA conversion
By Justin Peek, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones


Chamber celebrates its extraordinary volunteers
By Angela Holman | Editor
Event thanks the many who graciously donate their time

Let's Talk Education
By John A. Roach, ED.D., Superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District
Students bring district 33 international flavors

MC helps resolve construction repair disputes
By Angela Holman | Editor
Company investigates why projects go wrong

Tourism Tidbits
By Frankie Laney, Public Relations Director of Visit Carlsbad
Future of local tourism remains unknown

Ambassador of the Month


Business Buzz
News briefs about member companies

Solana Center: 27 years of positive change
By Angela Holman | Editor


Real Estate Update
By Tyson Lund of The Lund Team
2009 market recap points to price upswing

Visit the Village in 2010
By Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director for the City of Carlsbad


Communicate effectively to reach your goals
Attend First Friday Breakfast Feb. 5

Kick-off 2010 by scoring some new customers
Attend Jan. 20 Sundowner at Fenway's Sports Bar & Grill

Know details when getting divorced
By Stanley D. Prowse, Founder of the Law Offices of Stanley D. Prowse


Prep for economy’s upward cycle
By Ernie Bray, President and CEO of AutoClaims Direct Inc.


Take a layered approach to security
By Michael Worlund, CEO of Vivid Technology Group


The value of planning is immeasurable
By Don Schempp, Senior Vice President of Torrey Pines Bank


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