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Spirit of Service: Jessie Semian

March 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

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Company: Cohn Restaurant Group—C Level For Jessica Semian, her customers are more like friends—especially during the pandemic. As a server at C Level on Harbor Island, her best customers have made a point to come to the restaurant to relax, have some conversation and enjoy a sense of normalcy. “I spend more time with my regulars than my friends at this point,” she said. … [Read more...] about Spirit of Service: Jessie Semian

SDTA’s Spring Advertising Overview

March 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

As vaccination distribution increases and travel sentiment grows more positive, consumers’ readiness to travel is on the rise with weekend getaways and road trips driving demand and travelers choosing destinations that are nearby, uncrowded and offer plenty of outdoor space for Spring and Summer travel. San Diego’s “Happiness is Calling You Back” recovery campaign invites … [Read more...] about SDTA’s Spring Advertising Overview

Outdoor Venues for Receptions and More

March 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

With near-perfect weather year-round, it should come as no surprise that San Diego is home to a whole host of outdoor venues that can offer opportunities to safely meet and mingle when the time is right. Fairmont Grand Del Mar   As a triple Five-Star destination, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is guaranteed to satisfy with a Mediterranean aesthetic and one-of-a-kind … [Read more...] about Outdoor Venues for Receptions and More

Convention Center Update—Spring 2021

March 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

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This spring is a season of transition at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC). With the Operation Shelter to Home closing at the end of March, the Center will transition to temporarily housing unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the United States. Convention Center to be Available for Federal Government Housing for Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum On … [Read more...] about Convention Center Update—Spring 2021

San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better

March 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

As a Silicon Valley transplant, Mike Krenn knows a little something about vibrant tech hubs. For more than 30 years, he has had a front-row seat to the evolution of San Diego’s innovation scene, working with high-tech startups as an entrepreneur and a venture capital connector. Now as president and CEO of CONNECT, considered by many to be the first tech accelerator in the … [Read more...] about San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better

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