In celebration of The Daily Transcript's 120th Anniversary, we pay tribute to the prominent business leaders who have impacted our lives, our communities, our economy. We also honor our region's rich history with a look at some of the pioneers who built the foundation for the county's future growth.
Click here to view San Diego's 120 Top Influentials and Pioneers.
More than 400 people packed the President's Ballroom at the US Grant hotel last Thursday to honor those selected as The Daily Transcript's 120 Top Influentials and to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Transcript.
The Daily Transcript’s 120th anniversary provides the opportunity for reflection on the rich history of the paper, its staff and the community it serves. Since 1886, the Transcript has offered news, data and information useful to San Diego’s business community.
We pay tribute to 120 of San Diego’s most influential people who helped shape our city, our neighborhoods and the region. From what was once a sleepy beach/military town to what has become one of the epicenters of leading technology and biotechnology companies, San Diego is a robust economic region because of the entrepreneurial spirit of these leaders.
BERKMAN is an award-winning, full service public relations, marketing and branding firm with one singular focus: Communications. It is the company’s core philosophy that communication of clear, compelling, comprehensive, accurate information is essential to the ability of any client — public sector, private sector or not-for-profit — to respond appropriately and adequately to today’s rapidly changing business, social and political environments.
The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has been a part of San Diego for thousands of years and today we play a vital role in the culture and economy of our region. The Sycuan Tribe has a unique identity with deep traditions and ties to our heritage with strong and positive goals for our future.
San Diego County Credit Union, the largest locally-based credit union in San Diego County, has an enviable reputation for being a great place to work and build a career. SDCCU has been voted the “BEST Credit Union” by the Union Tribune Readers Poll for seven years in a row and continues to grow in membership.
North Island Credit Union is proud to announce that President and CEO Michael Maslak is listed as one of The Daily Transcript’s Top 120 Influentials. Maslak leads an award-winning organization committed to providing world-class financial services. Yet, his personal mission, as with the credit union’s mission, is “providing people with the means to achieve their dreams.”
Pardee Homes is pleased to congratulate The Daily Transcript’s Top 120 Influential honorees. We are particularly proud that Pardee Homes President and Chief Executive Officer Mike McGee was selected for this honor.
The reputation of America's top business leaders has been severely damaged by the bad deeds of a limited few. Names like Ken Lay, Martha Stewart and Bernard Ebbers have become synonymous with corporate high jinks.
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