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County Chief Resilience Officer Gary Johnston: San Diego Leads on Vaccinations

June 14, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

As the chief resilience officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, Gary Johnston has been on the frontlines of the local COVID-19 crisis. While the last year has been challenging, Johnston explains how San Diego is leading the way on vaccination efforts to ensure a safe and productive visit for everyone. California’s economy is re-opening on June 15. … [Read more...] about County Chief Resilience Officer Gary Johnston: San Diego Leads on Vaccinations

The Road To Recovery For Meetings & Events With Sherrif Karamat & Van Deventer

May 20, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Name: Sherrif Karamat, CAETitle: President and CEOOrganization: PCMA Name: Paul Van DeventerTitle: President and CEOOrganization: Meeting Planners International (MPI) As leaders in global business events and meetings, Sherrif Karamat and Paul Van Deventer have a unique window into what it will take for the industry to rebuild and rebound. The two took time to share … [Read more...] about The Road To Recovery For Meetings & Events With Sherrif Karamat & Van Deventer

San Diego’s CIO Kirby Brady on the City’s Push For Innovation and Equity

April 20, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Name: Kirby BradyTitle: Chief Innovation OfficerOrganization: City of San Diego Tell us about your job. What does the City’s Chief Innovation Officer do? This is a new role for the City of San Diego, but it builds on the work I did for the City as part of its Performance and Analytics Department. The purpose of my job is to use data to improve operations and inform policy … [Read more...] about San Diego’s CIO Kirby Brady on the City’s Push For Innovation and Equity

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

Outdoor Venues

February 23, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe 2 Comments

Humphreys Outdoor Venue

The great outdoors has never been in more demand than now, and San Diego with near-perfect weather year-round is filled with places and spaces that let you take your event outside, ensuring the safety and comfort of your guests. Beach House at Belmont Park Want an ocean view with a beach town vibe? The Beach House at Belmont Park in Mission Beach will be sure to … [Read more...] about Outdoor Venues

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