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About Our Company: 

Billie Clarke’s Answering Service (BCAS) has served the community for over 29 years, providing cafeteria style service programs customized to fit each client’s needs.  By combining “live answer” with well-trained, friendly staff and the most cutting edge technology, we are able to offer that all important “in-office” image without payroll or benefit costs to your bottom line.  At BCAS we treat our client’s business as if it were our own.  The service you hoped existed…does!  For more information click here.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

California Bank & Trust

About Our Company: 

Full service commercial bank.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Business and Personal relationships of all types.

Envision Personalized Health

About Our Company:

A Private Studio by Appointment for Personal Health, Fitness & Spa. Specializing in Personal Training, Nutritional Counseling, Pilates, Massage Therapy, Yoga, and Day Spa Services.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Anyone who is looking to get started on or maintain a health or fitness program in a private environment, or who needs accountability, wants health education, and personal approach to health fitness and spa. Personalized by appointment.

Gunlock Industries

About Our Company: 

Gunlock Industries has nothing to do with guns, but they still bring the “pop”!  This brother and sister duo, Gabe Gunlock and Gloria Gunlock are the owners of the San Diego based company that is “Creating Visual Confidence” by giving businesses the look they deserve!  These professional artists use the newest styles and techniques in digital design to produce top quality graphics, print and beyond…  From business cards to branding your new office, wrapping your car or launching a whole campaign, Gunlock Industries gives your project visual confidence that gets results.  “What’s your color?” they ask… answer on the web or stop by, where many clients do every week to receive their 25 free custom stickers for their business.

Gunlock Industries assist clients in clarifying their identity in the market place by creating a confident style to match. With Gunlock Industries youthful, cutting edge marketing style and customer satisfaction, clients are supported completely throughout the design process resulting in repeat customer business and a solid referral program.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Gunlock Industries works with any business or event that needs visual marketing and promotion.  They enjoy working with other professionals that maintain a high standard of quality, efficiency and integrity.

Hacienda de las Rosas Winery

About Our Company: 

Hacienda de las Rosas Winery is a family-owned winery, producing local wines from San Diego grapes.  Its Tasting Room is located in the heart of the historic Old Town, San Diego, in the Plaza del Pasado at the Juan Street Entrance.  Visitors are greeted and served at a huge hand carved pine bar, with a gift accessory shop, artist gallery featuring local artists, and a garden room to sit and enjoy a wine tasting experience.  The garden room is also available for small groups to meet or host special fundraising events or parties. The Winery also features the Peruvian Paso horse on its label, and with photos of horses and the theme “Drink Fine Wine…Ride Fine Horses” illustrated throughout the Tasting Room.

Services:  Wine Tasting Experience of five wines of choice and souvenir Old Town Wine glass.  Bottles of wine, gifts and artworks are also available for purchase.  Special events throughout the year, including a huge 3-day old-fashioned Grape Stomp on Labor Day weekend.  Garden room or entire Tasting Room can be rented for parties and events.    

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

The Tasting Room serves the needs of several customers:

• San Diegans and their guests wishing to experience the best in local San Diego wines, and learn more about wines, viticulture, and meet the local wine maker and his family.
• Tourists and visitors wanting to take the local historical wine tour across historical Old Town with professional historic interpreters.
• Non-profits and businesses wishing to host a party or fundraising event in the garden room.

Handlery Hotel & Resort 

About Our Company: 

The Handlery Hotel & Resort is located in the heart of Mission Valley, minutes from beaches, downtown, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Airport, SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Fashion Valley Mall and the Championship 27-hole Riverwalk Golf Course.  The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, poolside fitness center, Postcards American Bistro and Lounge.  Guestrooms feature custom furniture, Serta beds, refrigerators, hair dryers, iron and ironing board.  The hotel offers a wide range of meeting rooms, but most notably the Terrace Garden, a lush outdoor event area.   As a family owned and managed hotel you will find friendly guest service that only Handlery family can deliver.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

• We cater large events/conference to small intimate parties/reunions.
• We offer amenity driven rate for individual corporate travelers.
• Great packages on line at www.handlery.com for individual or family travelers

Healthy Inspirations

About Our Company: 

Regional Directors for Healthy Inspirations, a franchise company for women’s weight loss, nutritional coaching, exercise, and therapeutic spa services all in one convenient location.  We are developing our region through franchise sales and help franchisees in the management and operations of their businesses.  Our business is to inspire women to change their lives through health and wellness education and lifestyle changes. 

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

We seek entrepreneurial types, investors, those interested in owning their own businesses but need guidance, coaching and assistance through all phases of development.   Previous experience in business management, marketing, operations, and/or interest in fitness, nutrition, and health-related fields is helpful but not necessary. 

www.hiforlife.com/pacific

Evelyn Olson Lamden        

Phone:(858) 232-4555

Fax:(858) 792-7331         

Email:   elamden@hiforlife.com                          

Margaret McAllister       

Phone: (619) 647-1305

Fax: (619) 448-1304 

Email: mmcallister@hiforlife.com        

Marriott ExecuStay Corporate Housing    

About Our Company: 

Marriott ExecuStay is the corporate housing brand of the Marriott.  ExecuStay offers fully-furnished apartments for stays of one month or longer located in key cities throughout San Diego and in all 50 US States.  Marriott Rewards Points apply.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Any company who has employees relocating to the San Diego area (or any city); Any company with employees that will be working in San Diego on long-term assignment and projects including, but not limited to consultants, auditors, attorneys, witnesses, traveling doctors & nurses, government employees, government contractors, researchers, scientific staff, cruise ship staff and anyone on temporary assignments.

Neighborhood National Bank  

About Our Company: 

Want to have convenience and great customer service in a safe bank, AND give back to your community? 

Specializing in small business and commercial banking & lending, Neighborhood National Bank is a full-service, FDIC Insured Bank. Eleven (11) years ago, it was founded as the country’s first nationally chartered community development bank. 

It was also certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U. S. Treasury.  The certification requires that NNB maintain at least 60% of its portfolio in loans to organizations and individuals in Low and Moderate Income census tracts.  The FDIC has designated NNB as a Minority-Owned Bank. 

Additionally, the banks mission states an ongoing lending commitment to the inner-city of San Diego, minority- and women-owned businesses, and affordable housing.  The bank’s three retail offices are located in the southeastern quadrant of San Diego (32nd St and National Ave), National City (Sweetwater Road and 805), and Spring Valley (Campo Road and Hwy 94). 

Neighborhood National Bank also offers Online Banking and FREE Nation-wide ATM Access for NNB customers.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Neighborhood National Bank is ideal for any individual, socially-responsible depositor, business of any size, non-profit or church who is ready for a bank to offer customized products and service to fit their individual needs.

San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo’s
Wild Animal Park

About Our Company: 

When four walls and a ceiling just won’t do for your next event, consider a place that knows no boundaries. The San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park are special for a reason. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering for 20 or a spectacular gala for 2,000, our authentic atmosphere and talented special events staff makes it easy. Our professional coordinators are there to help you customize your experience and give your guests an event they will always remember.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Any Group Sizes (inclusive of Social Functions, Corporate Events) of 20-2000.

Company Information:  

P.O. Box 120551

San Diego, CA,  92112-0551

www.sandiegozoo.org

Jen Patrawala – Event Sales Manager

Phone:  619.685.3278  

Fax:  619.685.3258

Email: jpatrawala@sandiegozoo.org                            

Jenny Filamor – Ticket Sales Manager                

Phone: 619.718.3075

Fax: 619.718.3021
Email: jfilamor@sandiegozoo.org

SDSU College of Business Administration Business Consulting Programs

About Our Company: 

Our business consulting programs help businesses do things better by providing objective analysis and practical recommendations. For more than 14 years we’ve produced business plans, marketing plans, competitive analyses, and other custom solutions that help our clients do better business.

Ideal Customers for Referrals:

Businesses of looking for objective analysis and solid recommendations—but without the high price of private consulting-- are ideal candidates from our consulting programs.