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I’ve been asked on many occasions if I’ve gone to Business School. I have not. I have a Masters degree in American Literature, which I almost never mention because really, who cares? Although, I do write a really beautiful e-mail if I do say so myself, and my texts are poetry – well, maybe not.

What I mention even less than my Masters degree is the fact that before I went to college I went to a professional Drama School. People often guess that I have a theater background because most…

Community is Serving Community One Dish at a Time at East Hillcrest’s Newest Hot Spot…

We’ve all been there. You’re uninspired, unmotivated, irritated and spending your free time surfing the web for apartments in Paris or tree houses in the jungle. You’re not alone. If you feel stuck and bored then here are some things that can help you move forward.

1. Take responsibility for where you are. This can be very difficult, but at the end of the day, we are responsible for our happiness and success. Think about what you’re currently tolerating.…

Interior Designer Cody Winters has dreamed of opening a store of his own for many…

The College Area Business District has partnered with Local Thunder to create a strong online and mobile presence for their 400+ business members with mapping, content, social media and promotion capabilities. The College Area Online…

Not one, two, but three strikes you’re out at the Padres’ first game of the season as they take on the Dodgers! Knock it out of the park and head down to the game early to run the bases of drinks, food, and music at the 3rd Annual East Village Opening Day Block Party on Thursday, April 9 from 11 am to 6 pm. Then slide into home at Petco Park to see the Padres take on the Dodgers at 3:15 pm.

Stop by J Street between 6th and 10th Avenues to enjoy live music, local grub, and fresh…

The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) represents over 1,300 businesses in San Diego’s 

premiere urban neighborhood. The HBA is seeking a member directory as an addition to their

website.

Existing conditions: The HBA has two web sites, one that acts as the organizational site

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I have built a business from zero. I had nothing when I started: no website, no money, no certainty. Businesses are built through relationships. Any basic sales or business development class will tell you that. If they don’t – get a refund. What everyone fails to explain is how to build a relationship from the ground up. How do you make meaningful connections with people at networking events, tradeshows, or social…

Do you want to stay competitive in the ever-changing economy? Retain your employees? Then you will want a complimentary copy of the 2013 Wage & Salary Survey.  Don’t miss out—this is one of the few salary surveys that does not charge for participation and the data is specific to the San Diego area.

The San Diego Employers Association Wage & Salary survey is your best source for salary survey data for the San Diego area.  Last year we reported salary data from 119…

Union Bank’s National Small Business Economic Survey Finds Entrepreneurs 

Remain Cautious Amid Increased Optimism 

More businesses plan to increase hiring and capital expenditures

Among industries, professional services most optimistic about overall economy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 28, 2013 – While most small business owners plan to play it safe and control costs after a year of increased layoffs, they also report an…

article courtesy of the PFLAGSD January 2013 Newsletter

Since Jessy Sauchuk, owner and designer of Belladia Designs, has been our newsletter layout genius for almost two and a half years, thought it was about…

GSDBA Members, you are welcome to sign up for a two hour volunteer shift(s) at the GSDBA booth at Cityfest 2012 on Sunday, August 12, 2012.

As a booth volunteer you will be able to hand out your company's promotional materials along with GSDBA Directories in a handy GSDBA bag.

This is an easy and inexpensive way to promote your business to over 50,000 people without having to purchase your own booth at the…

Scripps earns top marks for anti-discriminatory values and practices

Scripps Health has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) organization. Scripps Health earned top marks for its…

The Greater San Diego Business Association invites your bid for the INTERIOR pages design and layout of its 2013 Directory.  Your bid should be for a publication similar to the 2012 Directory and based on the requirements outlined below. 

1. Bid should be based on the 2012 Directory design, size, format and page count, taking into account a possible 10% increase in size. Bid should include rates for any possible increase in size beyond the 10% predicted…

Calling all Graphic Designers.  We ask you to submit your creative design for the front cover page, spine and back cover of the 2013 GSDBA Business Resource Directory. We will showcase the winning entry at our September 18^th Mixer. The winner will receive a bevy of beneficence: $700 honorarium, your design on 28,000 copies on the 2013 Directory and credit as the cover designer on the front pages.

Here are all the…

GSDBA Members, you are welcome to sign up for a two hour volunteer shift(s) at the GSDBA booth at the 2012 Pride Festival on Saturday, July 21, 2012 and/or Sunday, July 22, 2012.

As a booth volunteer you will be able to hand out your company's promotional materials along with GSDBA Directories in a handy GSDBA bag.

This is an easy and inexpensive way to promote your business to over 50,000 people…

By Rivka Israel, Esq.

Family Legal Ease, Law Office of Rivka Israel, Esq.

On July 13, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 48, also known as the FAIR Education Act (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful Education Act). This bill then became law on July 14, 2011, and actually went into effect in January of 2012.

Senate Bill 48 was initially introduced in the…

by Michele Sacks Lowenstein, Attorney at Law, Certified Legal Specialist, Family Law

As everyone knows by now, on February 7, 2012 the Ninth Circuit issued its ruling on Prop 8; finding it unconstitutional. And as everyone also knows, same sex couples are still not legally able to marry in California. Why? Because the Ninth Circuit’s ruling maintained the previous stay placed on Judge Walker’s decision and…