J. Craig Venter Institute said May 20 that it has succeeded in creating the world’s first synthetic cell. http://tinyurl.com/2an6m72

Have you bought your tickets for our annual Best Place to Work ceremony next Tuesday at the Double Tree MV? http://tinyurl.com/2gxat4b

The S.D. City Council has approved plans for a $200M redevelopment of the Hazard Center in Mission Valley. http://tinyurl.com/29krt3e

Isis Turns in Good Test Results, Delays Market Entry http://tinyurl.com/yf9nnbq

Senator Visits UCSD, Views Stimulus-Funded Programs http://tinyurl.com/yku8hhf

Last chance to nominate for the Family-Owned & Closely-Heald Business Awards. Nominations due Nov. 16! http://tinyurl.com/ybhvsmu

Life Technologies Makes Buy, Hits 52-Week High http://bit.ly/4GbMLZ

Carlsbad Semiconductor Outfit Files for IPO http://bit.ly/1JKRWK

PacTrust Bancorp Posts $1.5M Profit http://bit.ly/1vVaC2

Qualcomm Net Income Slips 9 Percent http://bit.ly/23uk48

North Island Credit Union Lands New Leader http://bit.ly/48HVAg

Regulators Close San Diego National Bank, U.S. Bank Takes Over http://tinyurl.com/yhqmfs7

Poseidon Wins Key Permit, Desalination Plant Work Imminent http://tinyurl.com/yzr3rmz

Smashburger Bound for San Diego, Seven Locations Planned http://tinyurl.com/ygftynf

Stem Cell Agency Funds Area Labs http://bit.ly/3qsdNL

USD Economic Index Makes Big Jump http://bit.ly/4tgkjA

Calif Community Bank Generates Small Profit http://bit.ly/3xMWRQ

Ligand to Buy Metabasis http://bit.ly/QFESR

Qualcomm Puts New Emphasis on Open-Source Projects http://tinyurl.com/yj4kz33

Congratulations to the all honorees for the Women Who Mean Business event today! It was a huge turnout.