San Diego Pros launch new program for beginning entrepreneurs

In keeping with their vision of giving back to the surrounding business community, San Diego Pros — a non-profit business development and networking group — is now offering an unique opportunity to emerging entrepreneurs. 

One candidate per year will be selected for a six-month mentorship program to help launch or grow their business. The successful candidate will leverage the varied and combined experience, expertise and successful business techniques of current San Diego Pros members in areas such as business action plans, clarity in vision and marketing language, legal structure, financial management and relationship building. When selected, they will also receive a complimentary one year membership. By participating in the San Diego Pros successful networking environment, the new small business owner will refine their business acumen as well as product and/or service delivery. 

The ideal candidate exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and is motivated to take their business passion into reality by actively seeking feedback they then translate into actions of self mastery.  They will have a prepared business plan which they can present.  They’re able to enthusiastically describe their product or service and their passion behind it. And, they’ll have a fiscal plan designed to carry them through the start up process. Applications for the “Nourishment for the Entrepreneur” program are being accepted through March 15th. Complete program information, candidate requirements and an application form may be found online.

About the group: Grounded in the philosophy that together we can go further, faster — San Diego Pros is a non-profit networking organization of professionals and entrepreneurs who believe that when you choose to invest in the social dynamics of a networking group, the exchange of business happens as a natural byproduct of the relationships created. Therefore, the group focuses on business development instead of “tipping” and are dedicated to helping members advance their business objectives by facilitating special networking events, innovative educational forums and professional development opportunities. They meet at the Mr. A’s building in Bankers Hill on three Thursdays of the month at 7am, then hold an evening “social” for more casual networking on the third Thursday.

“In the months since that groundbreaking. 71 new donors (totaling $2.29 million for a new schoobrary) have stepped forward with cash or pledges.”

Ribbon cutting for Scripps new powerhouse

Scripps Mercy Hospital opened its state-of-the-art central energy plant last Friday as an important chapter in the greater plan for the expansion of Scripps local Hillcrest campus. This new plant will power health care growth for their next 100 years.

Joining them for the festive occasion were Scripps Health President & CEO Chris Van Gorder; Scripps Mercy Hospital CEO Tom Gammiere; City Council President Tony Young; Vivian Moreno, representative for Council member David Alvarez; Tim Orozco, representative for Assemblymember Toni Atkins; Nancy Moors, president of the Hillcrest Business Association; Ruben Barrales, president & CEO for the SD Regional Chamber of Commerce; Rick Bach, chair of Downtown Partnership; and Tom Luhnow, GSDBA’s executive director.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction... The chain reaction of evil — hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars — must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963

The “Tap/Talk” Show is a hit

A “Blue Ribbon” winner in the round-up of programs offered to Seniors. Peggy Padilla, Director of the Ms. Senior California of America Pageant (to be held February 19 in Balboa Park) gave a delightful show at the Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center (corner of Fourth Avenue and Beech), on Thursday, January 6 to a good turnout.

It looks like she may have gained an entrant in this session. One very lovely senior was very interested…And, if you are, too, call Peggy at (760) 431-9275 or e-mail her at peggy100@hotmail.com for a wonderfully informative package she can send.

“This tsunami will be devastating not only to taxpayers, but to the city and its employees if we do not deal with it today...Right now we have a key opportunity. It really is one of those forks in the road.”

Historic home woodwork lectures this afternoon

Saturday afternoon Mission Hills Heritage (with a mission to preserve and protect the character, charm and historic resources of their neighborhood) is hosting an educational event focused on understanding woodwork used in older San Diego homes. The afternoon (from 1-4pm) lectures are: “Where did all that wood come from, anyway?” presented by Ron May; “Reading the Grain: Understanding the role of woodwork in maintaining the character of a building” by Ione R. Stiegler, AIA, NCARB; and “Understanding your wood trim” presented by Michael Good.

Table top displays will be in the courtyard of the Francis Parker Lower School. Meet and talk to our local wood supply & preservation community. Refreshments served in the courtyard by Chism Brothers Painting. Francis Parker Lower School is located at 4201 Randolph Street. Ticket sales (checks or cash only) begin at 12:30pm today at $10, or only $15 for two (one price includes all of the lectures).