February 2010



LEGOLAND expansion makes a splash
By Angela Holman | Editor
5.5-acre water park will open in June

Keep your business on track
Speed to annual awards dinner

Chamber membership counts!


Love is the heart of philanthropy’s meaning
By Gina McBride, Chairwoman of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


Get away from it all with trip to Greek isles
By Ted Owen, President & CEO, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce


New water rules for businesses take effect
By Kristina Ray, Communications Manager, City of Carlsbad


City awards grants totaling $40,000


Expo showcases green companies


Ambassador of the Month


Tourism Tidbits
By Frankie Laney, Public Relations Director, Visit Carlsbad
Destination branding for the new decade

Let's Talk Education
By John A. Roach, ED.D, Superintendent, Carlsbad Unified School District
Program tells the tale of a really dirty whale

Higher Learning
By Francisco Rodriguez, President, Mira Costa College
MiraCosta students start semester preparing for new careers

Business Briefs


E-World utilizes sound recycling practices
By Angela Holman | Editor


Real Estate Update
By Tyson Lund, The Lund Team
Little to buy as market makes a comeback

Program improves storefronts


NVA presents 'The Man Who'


Engage people in challenging times


Tee up new business leads


Commercial auto insurance is vital
By Ernie Bray, President and CEO of AutoClaims Direct Inc.


Know and follow wage-hour rules
By Lou Storrow, Founder of the Law Offices of Louis A. Storrow


It's time to retire IRA, 401(k) plans
By Al Shapiro, Founder of Shapiro Strategic Life Insurance Services


Sustainable development helps economy
By Eric Domeier, AIA, President of Domeier Architects Inc.


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