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June 2010
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Chamber helps students get down to BizTown
By Colleen Gibbs Junior Achievement’s BizTown program gives kids a chance to learn about and enact real-world jobs such as construction workers, IT pros, judges or film directors. For many Carlsbad fifth graders, it is the highlight of the school year. GlenView offers quality of life for your loved ones GlenView Assisted Living is located on the campus of La Costa Glen Retirement Community. New chief a proven leader Summertime... and the giving is easy By Gina McBride Customer loyalty is a prize beyond coin By Ted Owen Bon appetit and bonne chance, budding restaurateurs By Debbie Fountain Thinking of opening a restaurant? The Department of Housing and Neighorhood Services has answers for you. Firefighter negotiation update City infrastructure projects continue By Kristina Ray Ambassador of the month Carlsbad pooches ought to be in pictures By Frankie Laney Laney’s own Lacy Belle dressed as a Charger Girl. Carlsbad’s photogenic pups are invited to participate in Pups Across America this summer. It’s all in the family at MiraCosta College By Francisco Rodriquez Jaime, Cindy and Laura Figueroa have made a commitment to education with the help of MiraCosta College and each other. Seeing is believing — Skyping is learning By John A. Roach, ED.D. Valley Middle School students Juliana McDonald and Brett Enberg are already veteran Skypers. Samantha Avalos keeps up with her classes from home via Skype as she recovers from an extended illness. Carlos Royal used Skype to stay in daily contact with schoolchildren following the hatchings of owlets in The Owl Barn. ChamberNet10 presents 10 tips Going green makes good business sense By Barbara Hamilton Recycled water use increases with new retrofits in City of Carlsbad Build your business on a solid foundation By Bev Jorgensen Business Buzz Tips on buying in a new development By Tyson Lund Carlsbad short-sale properties. Although ‘short sale’ is the biggest misnomer in today’s real estate market, homes that are upside down are discounted to tremendous values -- as much as 10 percent off current comparatives. Buyers that have the ability to wait the often six-month approval process can purchase a home at a market bottom price. Buyers of short-sale homes need cash reserves, as delinquent HOA fees and property taxes need to be paid prior to close. NetForce1 is out in force Members of the Chamber’s NetForce1 group participated in the annual Shred-Red-Fed event in Carlsbad. Are you at risk for pollution liability ? By James Brubaker Investigate overlooked veteran benefits By Andrea M. Gherini Choose or change a career path By Steve Santore Removing the obstacles to financing By Mark Stepka Supervisor Bill Horn gifts Carlsbad Chamber’s Partners in Education Compliance is vital in sexual harassment training mandates By B. Allison Borkenheim Managed, informed risks can pay off in the long run By Justin Peek |
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