By webmaster Larry McIntyre

If you want tips, information and good ideas on how to run your business
during these economic times
you will want to be sure to attend the next
educational luncheon at Bernardo Heights Country Club, Tuesday, February 17th.

We are fortunate to have as our featured
speaker, John Bjeldanes, from the San Diego
SCORE office. He will be speaking on "Dealing
with Risk in Uncertain Times" and how to
minimize operating leverage while minimizing
financial leverage.

Mr. Bjeldanes will also explain how to manage
cash flow, how to reduce costs and how to
avoid bankruptcy.

He holds an MBA and is the risk manager for five western states and is risk manager for the United States Hockey Governing Body.

Mr. Bjeldanes has more than thirty years of experience in small businesses and
has owned and operated several companies that specialize in rehabilitating
insolvent companies.

He is currently a financial planner and management consultant, specializing in
entertainment facilities and community centers and is the Chief Financial Officer
of the San Diego office of SCORE.

Mr. Bjeldanes is Finance Chairman for the Salvation Army and the Ray and Joan
Kroc Center.

You can visit SCORE online by clicking on their link in the column on the right.

For reservations call Mary Stanton at 451-3406 or email her at:
marys@rbbusinessassociation.com For more information click here.

When making your reservation, please specify your menu choice(s) when
replying by email or phone:
Chicken Piccatta Lemon Mushroom Caper Sauce, With Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Organic Vegetables
OR
Crispy Crusted Tilapia Over Thinly Sliced Vegetables with Herbed Lemon Butter
Sauce & Rice

The cost of the luncheon is $20 for RBBA members and $30 for non-members.



Thank you Capri Blu Wine Bar and Bistro
for a great "Kick off to the new year".

The second annual new year kick off
was enjoyed by all. The food was plentiful,
including a variety of pizzas, fried calamari,
a variety of pastas including stuffed pasta
shells, bow tie pastas and much more.
Thanks to our hosts, Michelle Limon Victor
Magalhaes, and the whole staff for a
memorable evening.

For mor information and a complete menu visit our hosts online at
Capri Blu Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

To view the photo album of the evening click here

Your RBBA Schedule of Events for the remainder of 2009.
Mark them on your calendar and please click on our reception sponsors for their
website and menus and visit them often throughout the year.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Educational Luncheon (see above information)

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
"End of Winter Celebration" Reception at the Hilton Garden Inn
For more information click here


Tuesday, April 21, 2009
"Spring into Spring" Reception at Bernard'O Restaurant

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Educational Luncheon TBA

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
"Summer on the Patio" Reception at
Belmont Village

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
"A Jazzy Summer Evening" Reception at Cafe Merlot

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
"A European Summer Escape" Reception at Athens Market Cafe

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
"Savour Rancho Bernardo Food Fare on the Lake" Reception at Courtyard by Marriott

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"End of Summer" Reception at Mr. Charlie's Fortune Cookie Restaurant

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Educational Luncheon TBA

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
"Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting" Reception at San Diego National Bank

Your RBBA has four committees working on various ideas and projects
to serve our membership and the community.
If you would like to serve on
one of the following committees (depending on need), please call Mary at
858-451-3406. Your participation is important and welcome:
Finance Committee
Governance Committee
Marketing Committee
Activities Committee
.
If you have any comments or suggestions for this column or the website in
general, we invite your thoughts and opinions by
emailing, RBBA webmaster,
Larry McIntyre.

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