Roundtable Discussions
A year ago, contractors were optimistic that 2011 would be the turning point in the industry, and that better times would be ahead. At a roundtable discussion held by The Daily Transcript and sponsored by Neal Electric two weeks ago, most of these same construction executives were singing a different tune.
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Unemployment numbers for veterans are deplorable, but if organizations geared toward helping veterans band together they will have greater impact, according to a panel of experts.
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In the aftermath of the summer bankruptcy of the government-backed California solar panel maker Solyndra, expectations among renewable energy wonks, who describe the company’s failure as an outlier among many successes, remain generally high. But some policy research analysts are more skeptical — not doubtful, but still skeptical.
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Ask a small business owner about the current availability of credit and the response is near universal: there is none.
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An economy plagued by uncertainty and lethargic growth isn’t without its bright spots, according to a panel of local economists, but that doesn’t mean there’s a great deal of room for optimism.
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The wireless industry is incredibly fast paced. The U.S. government is incredibly slow. The two don't sound like natural partners.
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BIOTECH
The small companies that make up most of San Diego's life science sector are seeing their size as a double-edged sword as the recession wears on.
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Counterfeits, trade agreements and transportation are among the major impediments to international trade, according to a panel of experts.
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By most accounts, the hospitality market is improving in San Diego County.
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Conducting business overseas has always been a complicated and challenging endeavor, but new laws and regulations -- combined with the current economic climate -- have introduced a host of new obstacles, according to a panel of industry experts.
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Roundtable Videos

Urban Housing's Sherman Harmer on residential construction

June 11, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with Sherman Harmer, principal of Urban Housing Partners, about the recovery in residential construction, increased density, shortages in the industry, and the lifecycle of housing. 

Jerry Sanders on his goals for the Chamber of Commerce

April 23, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with former Mayor Jerry Sanders, who's now president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, about what his priorities are at the chamber.

Mitchell International's Jack Farnan on HR

April 17, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with Jack Farnan, senior vice president of human resources for Mitchell International, on recruiting and retention.

Seltzer Caplan's David Dorne on taxes, investment

April 15, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with David Dorne, a senior partner with Seltzer Caplan, about tax policies and the importance of prudent investment and planning.

Marty Conrad on San Diego's residential real estate market

April 4, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Marty Conrad, regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, about how the local residential real estate market has turned up quickly.

Interview with Tim Caulfield, AIS

March 27, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Tim Caulfield, CEO of American Internet Services, about AIS's services, cloud computing and what technologies businesses are embracing.

George Chamberlin on small-business lending

Feb. 28, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with Marvin Groner, senior vice president of California Southern SBDC, and Gil Espino, vice president of business services for North Island Credit Union, about pent-up demand for small-business lending and the general process for securing a loan.

Manpower's Phil Blair on the latest hiring trends

Feb. 20, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Phil Blair, president and CEO of Manpower San Diego, about the latest hiring trends, the challenge of placing the right person with a company, the importance of company culture, and helping veterans transition to the civilian work force.

Brad Gastineau on California's tax situation

Jan. 28, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Brad Gastineau, tax manager with Gatto Pope & Walwick, about a sense of pessimism among small business owners and high net-worth individuals in California who are concerned with the state's tax situation.

Halozyme's Greg Frost on San Diego's life sciences industry

Jan. 22, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Greg Frost, president and CEO of Halozyme Therapeutics, about issues in biotechnology as it relates to balancing research with enabling physicians to better treat their patients.

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