By Steven DeMatteo, Financial Advisor at UBS Wealth Management USA
Successfully selling one’s business requires a combination of skill, timing and patience. Owners who are ready to move on must make hard decisions on whether it is the right time to sell or to hold on until circumstances change.
The current environment is not especially favorable for those looking to sell due to the volatile state of the economy and continuing Fed rate hikes, which exert pressure on middle-market M&As. This may
September 8, 2023
Contact: Chris Thorne
Office (858) 487 1767 Direct: (858) 217-8970 Email: chris@sdbusinesschamber.com
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North San Diego Business Chamber Expresses Opposition to SB799, Unemployment Insurance; Trade Disputes; EligibilityforBenefits
September 8, 2023
San Diego – On Friday, September 8th, the North San Diego Business Chamber released the attached letter of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill No. 799, Unemployment insurance: trade disputes:
For Immediate Release: August 30, 2023
Contact: Chris Thorne
Office (858) 487 1767 Direct: (858) 217-8970 Email: chris@sdbusinesschamber.com
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North San Diego Business Chamber Announces Honoring Our Region’s Heroes Awards and breakfast, Sept. 14
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August 30, 2023
San Diego – North San Diego Business Chamberwill hold the Honoring Our Region’s Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, September 14th, 2023. Are you looking to enhance your talent pipeline, empower future leaders, and participate in signature recruiting events and initiatives? Partner with the University of San Diego's Career Development Center today! Submit our interest form to get started.
More and more general contractors have been adopting apps for a range of construction tasks over the last decade. Much of the meteoric rise in the contractor software market is due to the tech itself helping builders work more efficiently and productively. But apps have also become easier to use, and smartphones and tablets have become more affordable in recent years.
Another reason more contractors are relying on digital solutions is that they can test out apps before purchasing them and pay a
Chris Thorne is the new chief executive officer of the North San Diego Business Chamber, succeeding longtime chamber CEO Debra Rosen. He stepped into the new role on July 1.
Thorne retired in 2018 after a 30-year career in the Navy and was president of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s San Diego Chapter before taking the helm at the chamber. Following his military service, he also helped to establish and scale a small start-up company focused on supporting transitioning military personnel and military spouses For Immediate Release
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North San Diego Business Chamber Opposes AB 1228 Fast-Food Franchisor Responsibility Act
On July 6th, the North San Diego Business Chamber released the attached letter of OPPOSITION to AB 1228 the Fast-Food Franchisor Responsibility Act on behalf of the more than 800 large, small, and independent businesses which are Chamber members across San Diego County and By Steven DeMatteo, UBSWith many people in need of financial and well-being support in Southern California, the country, and entire world, we at Torrey Pines Wealth Management often are asked by our clients how they can make a greater impact. Ultimately, we advise that it’s important to see donations as part of their legacy, as well as a way to mitigate taxes, for things they are passionate about. For the needs that go beyond their own, how do they wish to help improve the lives of others?
Being an
David Shields, president of Component Surfaces, has been elected Board Chair for 2023 -2024 by the Board of Directors for the North San Diego Business Chamber. Shields’ new position is effective July 1, 2023.
Stacey Hrountas, current Board Chair, will stay on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair.
On Thursday, May 18, the Chamber’s Board of Directors elected 7 new officers who will also begin their terms July 1, 2023.
With the election of these new Board members, Chamber officials are
BY GEORGE LURIE, San Diego Business Journal
The North San Diego Business Chamber has named Chris Thorne as the new Chief Executive Officer effective July 1. Thorne will succeed Debra Rosen, who is retiring June 30 after 14 years as the Chamber president and CEO.
The Chamber’s Executive Team spent three months interviewing many candidates and selected Thorne, according to chamber officials, because of his background in nonprofit leadership, human resources, small business ownership and the work he has BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAKFEB. 22, 2023 12:06 PM PT
Debra Rosen, North San Diego Business Chamber’s president and CEO for the past 14 years, is retiring on June 30.
A regional search is underway for her successor, with the goal of hiring someone so Rosen can work with the individual for several weeks before leaving the Rancho Bernardo-based chamber.
It is a retirement five years in the making, Rosen said, explaining she and her husband, Mike, decided they wanted to retire this year so they can travel Event is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rancho Bernardo InnBY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK
This year’s San Diego Women’s Week Leadership Conference will feature five keynote speakers: speech coach and author Samara Bay, journalist and New York Times best-selling author Gretchen Carlson, attorney and financial expert Scarlett Cochran, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You Nada Lena Nasserdeen and 4S Ranch teen Joyce Orishaba, a recent winner of The New York Times’ 100-word Personal Narrative Contest.
But those
Lucia Capital Group (LCG) announced yesterday that they have joined the North San Diego Business Chamber, a regional Chamber of Commerce focusing on San Diego County north of I-8.
“This partnership with the Business Chamber will provide us the opportunity to connect with other North San Diego County businesses, and to network with the individuals and communities that they serve,” said LCG Chairman and CEO Ray Lucia, Jr. “The small business community is very important to the Chamber, and we are Escondido, CA.– San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is delighted to host its first-ever learning symposium event, “For the Love of Learning: STEMposium,” on Thursday, December 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This full-day event, sponsored by the San Diego Foundation, will highlight the importance of early childhood education and the profound impact STEM education can have on children later in life. Featured discussions will include an in-depth look at STEM foundational fluencies, the role of North San Diego Business Chamber offers workshops to help companies prepare for 2030 - Pomerado News (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Understanding the younger generation of customers and employees is key to successBY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAKNOV. 2, 2022 10:19 AM PT
The year 2030 may sound far into the future, but in reality it is just a few years away and businesses need to prepare now for the coming generation of customers, according to business experts.
“By 2030 most Boomers will be retired, so it is The California School of Management & Leadership (CSML) at Alliant International University in partnership with French-American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego invites you to join our next CSML Speaker Series on Nov 10, 2022 at 12-1pm PT.
In this webinar Mr. Olivier Toury - Founder |President| CEO of Powersys will discuss about Innovative Business Strategies and Environmental - Friendly Solutions to Tackle Climate Change and share his insights on the followings:
-The power of visionary leadership as BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAKJULY 7, 2022 5:03 PM PT
Sony Electronics, Inc., headquartered in Rancho Bernardo, was named “Business of the Year” for large companies by the North San Diego Business Chamber.
The award was among 10 presented on June 23 to businesses and individuals during the chamber’s annual “Celebration of Business” to recognize their leadership.
Sony was selected for its workplace practices, including its Best Place to Work Employee Network designed to enhance employee experiences to
By George Lurie
Friday, January 21, 2022
Neal Manowitz Board Member North San Diego Business ChamberThe North San Diego Business Chamber has elected Neal Manowitz, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics, to its board of directors.The election came at the Chamber Board meeting held on Thursday (Jan. 20).Manowitz, who is in charge of Sony Electronics’ operations in the U.S. and Canada, has over 25 years’ experience with Sony in a variety of roles and responsibilities across its By George Lurie
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has once again awarded the North San Diego Business Chamber with its 5-Star Accreditation.
Debra Rosen President & CEO North San Diego Business Chamber
The designation, awarded to just 3% of local Chambers nationwide, is given by the U.S. Chamber in recognition of "sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. " News of the prestigious accreditation was announced earlier this
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