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Culture of Community
Culture Brewing Solana Beach brewer is all about being part of the neighborhood Posted on May 29, 2019 Picture a head brewer at a craft brewery and chances are good that picture is a man, possibly rosy-cheeked, probably flannel-wearing, and likely bearded. Culture Brewing’s Aleks Kostka is none of those things. Miss Kostka, a fresh-faced…
Ladies First
Angel Shave Club An entrepreneur takes a piece of the Pink Tax to task Posted on April 26, 2019 Have you ever heard of something called the “Pink Tax?” So named because many of the items affected by this pricing phenomenon are pink, it refers to an elevated price for products targeted for women over men.…
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A Bowl of Prevention
Everbowl Fruit-forward hotspot delivers powerful superfoods on a spoon Posted on January 9, 2019 Everyone has their “why” when it comes to making healthy eating choices. For many, eating “better for you” foods is only part of a greater effort toward a healthier lifestyle. For others, it’s where they naturally gravitate. For North County’s Jeff…
Puttin’ it on the Hips
HipS-sister Mompreneur’s smart designs make hands-free functionally chic Posted on December 8, 2018 “The thing I believe is that entrepreneurs are born that way,” says Sonia Kanner. But the argument could also be made that Kanner, a former special education teacher turned stay-at-home-mom, was nudged into entrepreneurial pursuits when life took an unexpected turn. “I found…
Wild Thing
Cosa Salvaje Tequila lover jumps into the agave game Posted on October 23, 2018 Pay attention to different bar shelves these days and it’s clear: there’s a tequila boom in San Diego. Multiple bottles in the county — like The Bad Stuff, which Ranch & Coast covered in a previous issue — are presently being…
Game Changer
Foresight Sports Local golf tech company takes off Posted on July 24, 2018 Nearly a decade ago, three golf industry veterans had a vision to revolutionize the industry. Today, Foresight Sports offers what they describe as the most trusted launch monitors and simulators in the world. Their devices have attracted the attention of recreational and professional…
Fit for a Snack
Fit for a Snack Solana Beach entrepreneur makes granola good Posted on June 11, 2018 If you really want to learn about the best foods to fuel your body, look no further than a fitness professional. For certified personal trainer and mom of two Tammy D’Onofrio, it’s granola. Searching for healthy snacks that were also…
Brew Tide
Brew Tide Posted on January 31, 2018 It’s undeniable that a love for the ocean can shape a person’s entire perspective on the world, as many San Diegans living so near its power and beauty day in and day out can attest. For a group of guys raised on the beaches and in the water…
Startup Central
Startup Central Carlsbad Gateway Center attracts new local firms Posted on June 20, 2017 From a distance, the group of buildings just north of Palomar Airport in Carlsbad looks like another quiet, well-maintained office complex. However, this 16.5-acre business park is anything but sleepy. The management of Carlsbad Gateway Center has made a special effort…
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Flying Higher
Flying Higher Women in aviation breaking barriers Posted on May 31, 2017 When Jill Meyers was a girl, she was fascinated with flight. She built model airplanes and pedaled her bike to the local airport to watch the planes. But, she had no role models. “Most of the time I was told ‘no, you can’t…
Beyond Biotech
Beyond Biotech Local CEO sees startup culture alive and thriving in San Diego with Branded Research, Inc Posted on May 25, 2017 With a growing number of companies choosing San Diego for their headquarters, in categories expanding beyond biotech and now ranging from specialty foods to tech to fashion, the startup environment continues to bolster…
All in the Family
All in the Family Promoting Hawaiian poke with a smile Posted on May 11, 2017 Creating connections is everything to San Diego native Nino Camilo. The coffee enthusiast, marketer for King’s Hawaiian rolls, and founder of the I Love Poke Festival (now in its eighth year) and the blog Ono Yum, credits connections as the…
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