Altus Schools share the philosophy of putting students first in education. Their schools focus on improving student achievement, creating prototypes for educational reform, and improving the quality of life for students, their families, and their communities. These nonprofit, State-funded, free public schools redefine how teachers teach and students learn!

Contact: Wade Aschbrenner at (858) 678-3917 – waschbrenner@altusschools.net

Barrett Engineered Pumps is the premier pump specialist & distributor for San Diego County. They represent 20 major manufacturers for the commercial plumbing, HVAC, industrial, municipal water, and municipal wastewater markets.

Contact: Craig Barrett at (619) 232-7867 – barrett@barrettpump.com

Barry Handler, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego with over 19 years of experience specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. He performs facelifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, makeovers and liposuction.

Contact: Barry Handler, MD at (619) 583-4222 – handlermd4991@sbcglobal.net

At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties they believe in putting you first. They are committed to pursuing your dream home, and by focusing on what matters to you they find homes carefully tailored to fit your today and tomorrow.

Contact: Charles Murch at: Cell (619) 517-5307 – cmurch@bhhscal.com

Better Business Bureau is a non-profit community of trustworthy businesses organized to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. They do this by setting standards, supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models and calling out substandard behavior.

Contact: Michael Sedio at: (858) 427-1121 – michael.sedio@bbbcommunity.org

Brigantine Restaurants has been in business since 1969 and is still family owned and operated. Besides 7 Brigantine Restaurants, 5 Miguel’s Restaurants, and 1 Ketch Grill and Taps, this past fall they opened Portside Pier, a 42,000 sq. ft. waterfront space which will include 3 restaurants, a coffee & gelato bar, and a 150-person event space with amazing views of San Diego Bay.

Contact: Mark Morton at (858) 268-1030 – mmorton2@brigantine.com

Brilliant Marketing Ideas is a full-service advertising specialty company offering a wide range of promotional products to promote your company. Offering over a million products with 3,500 factories across the country, they can help you find a cost-effective way to market and promote your business with custom promotional items that speak to your market.

Contact: Linda Neumann at (858) 382-5568 – linda@brilliantmarketingideas.com

BRR Contractors (Best-Rate Repair) has been based in San Diego since 2002. BRR Contractors (Best-Rate Repair) specializes in wood damage repairs, repairing structural damage to balconies, decks, patios, and stairs, and rebuilding decks and balconies. Their team of professionals pride themselves on finding the right solution to every customer’s unique problem.

Contact: Steve Michna at (858) 740-1643 – Steve@brrcontractors.com

Bytes, Inc. (Bytes) excels in three areas: 1) development of creative, custom software solutions for web and mobile business applications, 2) augmentation of technology teams, and 3) QA and Testing resources across a broad spectrum of industries worldwide. Since its beginning in early 2002, Bytes has offered efficient, reliable, time-to-market, and cost-effective solutions through its multi-skilled development teams coupled with strong executive-level sales, project management, and support. The company solves operational challenges for small to large companies through the development and implementation of software solutions aimed at process improvement, modern technology architecture, and eliminating human errors targeting fleet management, vehicle location, and business management within various industries, such as FinTech, Marketing, Commercial Landscape, Construction, Corporate cleaning services, Healthcare, Legal, etc. The company is based in San Diego, CA, and has over 250 man-years of in-house technology (web, database, and mobile), quality assurance, and business operations expertise.

Contact: Sanjiv Prabhakaran at (619) 933-3366 – info@bytesinc.com

Carmel Capital Partners is the unconventional investment-centric firm for serious investors who are looking for an alternative approach to investing. The San Diego-based firm was founded with the goal of delivering stable long-term returns for clients through opportunistic, value-oriented investments.

Contact: Ellis Smith at (858) 457-7544 x217 – ellis@carmelcap.com

Ferris & Britton’s attorneys offer expert service in the areas of corporate, corporate finance, business transactions, biotechnology, telecommunications, technology licensing and partnering, business litigation, employment, labor, real estate, tax and estate planning law.

Contact: Gary Moyer at (619) 233-3131 – gmoyer@ferrisbritton.com

First Pacific Bank (“FPB”) was founded in 2006 and is a relationship focused business bank for the local community. Friendly Hills Bank has offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego and serves the business in those communities by offering a wide variety of business financing and deposit products. It has experienced bankers to help serve their customers with quality products and excellent service.

Contact: Marie Crivello at (760) 473-7308 – mcrivello@firstpacbank.com

Five Star Transportation Services pride themselves on providing a Five-Star experience to corporate executives and leisure clients, making their trips more productive and enjoyable. Ride comfortably in the care of the most professional chauffeurs in the industry.

Contact: Adrian Davis at (619) 294-3300 – adrian@fivestar.limo

Frost Hardwood Lumber, with a century in the lumber business, is dedicated to providing quality wood and related products to the woodworking industry. Their unmatched facilities and long-term experience in the industry proves that they are dedicated to their customers.

Contact: Byram Frost at (858) 455-9060 | Cell (858) 864-6129 – bfrost@frosthardwood.com

FYI Systems provides highly reliable and compliant IT support for business clients located in Southern California. Their proactive maintenance and monitoring services are backed by service level agreements (SLA’s) for guaranteed results and expected levels of support.

Contact: Jim Enlow at (858) 720-9400 – james.enlow@fyisystems.com

Grah Safe and Lock is a full-service security company, specializing in Access Control, Security Solutions, and Security Compliances. In addition to serving commercial and residential customers, they are certified to service government and military facilities.

Contact: Glenn Younger at (619) 234-4829 – glenn@grahsecurity.com

Father and son, Don and Steve Hawley, are behind the wheel of Hawley Auto Body & Paint, the full-service frame, mechanical and restoration center that continues to earn return customers. Open since 1949, they are now on the third generation of customers who come from every corner of San Diego County.

Contact: Steven Hawley at (619) 222-3062 – stevesd@aol.com

Hochman Torres LLP is a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout the San Diego area, dedicated to providing their clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of business needs. Hochman Torres LLP has years of valuable experience assisting businesses and individuals with their accounting and tax needs.

Contact: Nick Torres at (858) 812-2013 | Cell (858) 395-8673 – nick@hochmantorresllp.com

Ideal is more than just a company that installs and repairs your plumbing, heating, air, or electrical. They believe in service excellence, demonstrated since the company’s inception in high moral standards and business ethics. Their highly trained technicians handle everything from the most complex issues to routine service & maintenance.

Contact: Don Teemsma, Jr. at (619) 583-7963 – don@idealservice.com or Dan Teemsma at dan@idealservice.com

InnerOptimal offers the latest and most advanced neurofeedback brain training system. This amazing non-invasive technique will help you improve your memory and the quality of your sleep, reduce your anxiety, alleviate procrastination, be more efficient and have more success.

Contact: Dr. Danielle Chavalarias at (760) 633-3328 – Welcome@InnerOptimal.com

If travel is your book, what will be your next chapter? Their professional travel experts and experienced travelers are ready to provide leisure and corporate clients with personalized, courteous service and unsurpassed travel expertise. The Kahala Travel difference: they don’t just give you info – they give you insight.

Contact: Janine Joseph at (619) 282-8300 – janine@kahalatravel.com

Keane Studios began in 1968. As a wedding studio, they photographed 2,000 weddings as well as families and children over a 25 year period. In 1995, they photographed their first high school seniors. They now photograph 7500 seniors at 17 county high schools. Their high end Legacy family portraits, as well as executive portraiture, complete their offerings.

Contact: Bill Keane at (858) 259-1900 | Cell (858) 353-8978 – bill@keanestudios.com

Landscape Resource Group + Assoc. is a boutique landscape architectural firm providing landscape architecture, garden design and construction consultation services in the Southern California region.

Contact: Chip Wilson at (619) 497-0556 – lrg-chip@msn.com

Lloyd Pest Control is one of Southern California’s premier pest elimination companies. Their elimination service covers Southern California with more than 200 radio-dispatched trucks, 200 licensed technicians, supervisors, a Quality Control staff, an entomologist, and a biologist.

Contact: Jamie Ogle at (800) 223-2847 | (619) 298-9865 – jogle@lloydpest.com

Local Blitz Marketing is an internet marketing company focused on bringing value by building digital sales funnels for the companies that need it most…small and medium. At Local Blitz there are no short-term goals, only long-term strategies that actually work.

Contact: Simon White at (760) 525-2160 – simon@localblitzmarketing.com

Since 1988, Mail Management Group has been serving the printing & marketing needs of companies large and small throughout San Diego County and all of Southern California. Their services include sourcing and customizing lists, managing your existing lists, design, printing, mailing (postal or email), and order fulfillment.

Contact: Rachel Murany at (619) 593-9121 x102 – rachel@mailmgmtgroup.com

Marsh & McLennan Agency serves the risk prevention and insurance needs of middle market companies in the United States. Through the strength of their management team, their geographic presence and their world class services, MMA provides public and private companies with risk management and employee benefit support that helps them flourish.

Contact: Ruben Villegas at Cell (619) 961-8878 – (858) 587-7582 –Ruben.Villegas@MarshMMA.com or Steven Nico at (858) 232-5246 – Steven.Nico@MarshMMA.com

NACM Commercial Services is the premier resource for business credit services. They have been helping credit managers succeed since 1896 by providing a comprehensive suite of products, services, and tools to thousands of businesses. They are committed to providing resources that help you improve your company’s financial success.

Contact: Greg Garner at (619) 239-8191 – ggarner@nacmcs.org

Newman Windows & Doors offers high-quality products with professional in-house installation at a competitive price. Their vision is to elevate the customer experience — to treat them like true VIPs. This encompasses values like on-time service, professionally trained technicians, free in-home estimates, and stellar customer service.

Contact: Duncan Newman at (760) 438-8080 | (619) 276-6500 | Cell (760) 500-9553 – djnewman@newmanwindows.com

One Easy Fee Home Loans is a traditional mortgage brokerage focusing on residential loans for purchase and refinance transactions. Offering Conventional financing for conforming and jumbo products along with government programs VA and FHA. One Easy Fee Homes Loans believes in transparency and offers live rates 24/7 on the company website. The company also has additional products, such as private or hard money, bridge loans, and reverse mortgages.

Contact John at One Easy Fee Home Loans at 619-493-0193

Pacific Coast Commercial is one of San Diego’s leading providers of commercial real estate brokerage and property management, currently representing over 5 million square feet under property management including over 1,000 tenants. Pacific Coast knows their clients deserve the best and they deliver it.

Contact: Ken Robak at (619) 469-3600 | Cell (619) 469-3600 – ken@pacificcoastcommercial.com

Peek Brothers, formed in 1980 by John Peek, has recently merged with PaintGreen, formed in 2006 by Jon Ray. Both companies have focused on providing an excellent customer experience and quality craftsmanship in fine home painting. With 60+ years of combined experience, we have the expertise and knowledge to make sure your home and your referral’s homes receive the best care possible. We specialize in residential exteriors, interiors, cabinetry and will happily handle small to mid-size commercial projects as well.

Contact: Jon Ray at (858) 505-1361 | jonray@paintgreen.com

Whether you just need a regular check-up, or more sophisticated dental treatment, Park West Dental will strive to understand your needs and surpass your expectations. They look forward to brightening your smile with the same attentive care, gentle technique, and conscientious service that they’ve given to thousands of satisfied visitors.

Contact: Tom Bierman at (619) 297-2954 – biermanandmadental@gmail.com

PFProcessing is a nationwide full-service merchant card processing company. Their executive team has over 52 years of direct business experience with 22 years in the processing industry. They aspire to assist you in growing your business by providing regional sales offices with a proven successful track record of providing low cost processing.

Contact: Debbie Mendoza at (858) 722-9123 – debbie.mendoza@pfprocessing.com

What began as a one-man pool-cleaning service in San Diego in 1987 has grown into a full-service residential and commercial operation with trained employees in four departments, plus office professionals and an after-hours emergency crew for their service clients.

Contact: Javier Payan at (619) 449-1392 – javier@payanpools.com

Replica serves all of your individual and commercial print, copy and digital production needs. Whether you are looking for a copy service, document scanning, binding, posters or brochures, their experienced staff can assist you with all of your digital printing & reprographic projects.

Contact Ryan Stevens at (858) 549-5380 – Ryan@ReplicaPrinting.com

Since 1914, San Diego has relied on SDEA to provide essential HR services and programs that create and preserve an inspired, healthy, and productive workforce. Their members see them as an extraordinary resource on a broad range of HR concerns.

Contact: Jennifer Jacobus at (858) 505-0024 – jjacobus@sdeahr.org

Sharp Business Systems (SBS) is a direct sales division of Sharp Electronics Corporation. Their experienced business technology specialists evaluate your current technology environment and document workflow to help improve your company’s efficiency, security and bottom-line through their best-in-class products, solutions and support.

Contact: Chris Hart at (858) 776-8944 – christopher.hart@sharpusa.com

Bill McColl & Brandon Silvia provide comprehensive, goals-based portfolio management and retirement planning primarily for individuals, families, businesses and foundations. Their dynamic approach is unusual, comprehensive and built just for you.

Contact: Bill McColl, CFP at (619) 637-9920 – bill@silviamccoll.com

For 70 years, Sloan Electromechanical Service & Sales has been the premier provider of motor, generator and control services and products for municipalities and industries throughout San Diego, Orange, Imperial and Riverside counties. Their mission is safety, reliability and efficiency for every project.

Contact: Jerry Gray at (619) 239-5174 – jgray@sloanelectric.com

Since 1960, St. Paul’s Senior Services has been dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical, and social needs of the elderly, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion consistent with personal and affordable preferences. They strive to be the most outstanding and innovative provider in California.

Contact: Amanda Gois at (619) 239-6900 ext 3052 – agois@stpaulseniors.org

The Best To You has a large selection of unique gourmet gift baskets, themed gifts, branded gift items, and stand-alone gifts. Custom design and personalized gift baskets are a specialty at The Best To You! When you need an important gift rushed out they always try to accommodate requests for same day delivery.

Contact: Linda Gorin at (858) 578-2740 – linda@thebesttoyou.com

The Business Cleaning Company, Inc. is a full-service janitorial corporation based in Southern California. They offer a Quality Assurance System where a representative is assigned to your facility, with open communication at all times, along with field inspectors and customers service representatives ready to assist you.

Contact: Miguel Boggiano at (858) 689-8966 – MBoggiano@tbcccorp.com

The UPS Store is a locally owned franchise offering a range of products and services designed specifically to help and support small business owners in the local community. They’re more than packing and shipping. They provide printing services, a real street address for mailboxes, package notification and even direct mail services (design, print, mail).

Contact: John Burnham at (619) 291-5678 – store0007@theupsstore.com

Thrive Business Services is an award-winning nationally recognized client accounting services cloud based firm. In 2023, Thrive Business Services was awarded top 50 bookkeeping firms by the Woodard Group and in 2016 The firm was named top 50 North American accounting firms by HubDoc. Thrive Business Services is built on a foundation of service. We are committed to showing business owners how to regain control by streamlining and automating financial services. While we offer a wide variety of services, they are all designed to do one simple thing — set your business up to prosper and flourish without adding any more work to your plate. Founders Randi Rose and Gayle Goldman created Thrive Business Services after seeing smart business owners struggle with their books time and time again. They believe that by giving you easy accessibility to reliable financial information, your business will be poised for growth. And this isn’t just a theory. Combined, they have 35 years of experience helping business owners just like you achieve extraordinary results.

Contact Randi Rose at (858) 663-4857 – randi@thrivebusinessservices.net

For over a century Ticor Title Insurance Company has been one of the nation’s premier real estate service companies, providing title insurance and other real estate-related products and services. Ticor’s employees are committed to providing customers with a level of satisfaction that is unparalleled in the title insurance industry.

Contact: Tonya Courtney at (858) 254-9309 – tonya.courtney@ticortitle.com