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San Diego-based APS Technology Group Inc., which provides optical character recognition (OCR) and automation technology solutions for marine and intermodal terminals, has announced its continued expansion into Europe.
Work for SAIC's latest contract will be done in San Diego at the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Program Executive Office of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence, the company said Wednesday.
San Diego-based Internet broadcasting company ubroadcast inc. (OTC: UBCI) said Wednesday that it is discussing a possible merger with Santeon Inc., a privately held business software developer based in Alexandria, Va.
Experts are divided as to whether the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act had a significant impact on employment in the region.
Navy leaders shared good news Tuesday about the joint tactical radio system, or JTRS, program and the role businesses play in fielding capabilities.
TSA Contracting Inc. has promoted Albert Barraza to project engineer at its San Diego-based commercial contracting company.
Gafcon Inc. has announced the completion of a new $1.6 million animal care facility in Coronado.
Millenials want more vacation and time for themselves away from the job than young people did 30 years ago, and they also value compensation more, according to a recent study.
The Chula Vista City Council is scheduled to consider amending some of the wording on a June ballot measure that could possibly ban project labor agreements.
The University of California, San Diego Medical Center has named a world-renowned neurosurgeon and scientist as its new chief of the division of neurosurgery, in hopes of developing a specialty in neurological disorders.
San Diego-based Verimatrix announced the appointment of a new chief technology officer Monday.
Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO), the world’s largest soft-drink maker, was sued for patent infringement by a San Diego company that helps people find others who look like them.
Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.
Obesity drug developer Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX) reported a narrower fourth-quarter loss Tuesday after finishing clinical trials of its drug candidates Contrave and Empatic.
San Diego-based Helix Wind Corp. (OTC: HLXW) has named its chairman and president, Scott Weinbrandt, as chairman and chief executive officer, effective earlier this week.
San Diego-based e.Digital Corp. (OTC: EDIG) has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Roland Systems Group and Roland Corporation.
San Diego-based Cardium Therapeutics Inc. (NYSE Amex: CXM) said Tuesday it has entered into agreements with certain institutional investors to sell $5 million out of its proposed $10 million registered direct offering.
This week is national "Women in Construction Week" around the United States, where various events and programs are held to inform and identify women who are making strides in the construction field.
Local experts have mixed opinions when it comes to the state of commercial real estate in the North County. Most agree that 2010 is shaping up to be better than last year and vacancy re-absorption leads current activity.
In 1952, few could have imagined the rural flower fields and avocado orchards of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista would grow into the major population and commerce centers they are today. From its beginnings in 1957, Tri-City Medical Center has mirrored that growth. Today, it is a nationally recognized hospital with a world-renowned medical and professional staff, state-of-the art technology and highly rated, compassionate patient care.
About 40 years ago I arrived for the first time in the place referred to as "The North County" -- an area that runs roughly from Mira Mesa and Sorrento Mesa on the south all the way north to the borders with Orange and Riverside counties.
To say the least, the last couple of years have been among the most challenging in the history of our nation's economy. Record numbers of business failures and home foreclosures have tested our resolve and financial safeguards at levels not seen in decades.
If you are a business owner in today's information overload era, you've been to a jillion presentations on The Seven Secrets of this, The Five Keys to that. Some were excellent, some were not so hot - you may even have been to one of ours. (They were the excellent ones, of course.) You've read hundreds of blog articles claiming to hold the secret to success, you've bought every business or self-help book on the market. You've attended webinars, clicked on more tweets, Facebook or Linked-In links and e-mails than you can keep count of.
Did you ever get an e-mail with a smiley face at the end of a sentence? Ever send off a tweet only to wonder if you were "too honest?" Or, how about posting a blog about something you are passionate about, only to wonder if that would hurt your business?
In working with small businesses for the past eight years, we have observed some of the misconceptions about marketing that many small business owners have: 1) They consider marketing an expense; 2) They see marketing as "expensive" or "costly"; and 3) They think that marketing strategies have to be done on a large scale in order to be successful.
Social media has taken information dissemination to new heights; this Web 2.0 phenomenon has transformed people from content consumers into content creators. Social media has modernized the business world. Businesses are now able to reach consumers faster, cheaper and with more consistency. Companies are utilizing social media to reach old customers, gain new ones and build or maintain credibility and reputation among consumers. Smart companies are also using the real time component of social networking to enhance customer service and support.
The Daily Transcript talked with North County chambers about the state of the regional economy and what might be expected in the coming years.
This year looks like it's going to be a busy one for Escondido City Councilman Dick Daniels.
Experts say they are the lifeblood of the economy, but many of the nearly 71,000 small businesses throughout the San Diego region -- including some 19,000 in the North County -- continue to struggle through tough economic times.
Five years ago Bryan Pate was an injured runner with a problem. He hated exercising in the gym. Some people might think his solution extreme: He contacted his friend and fellow Ironman Brent Teal with the idea of building an elliptical trainer he could ride outdoors.
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