VISTA -- Aperio Technologies Inc. says the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued it a patent titled "System and Method for Data Management in a Linear-Array-Based Microscope Slide Scanner."

Open Energy to develop system

SOLANA BEACH -- Open Energy Corp. entered into an alliance with iCeL Systems Corp., a provider of lithium-based energy storage and management systems for the renewable energy market, to develop a system for "dispatchable" renewable energy.

Upon completion, the prototype systems will be available through Open Energy and its affiliates.

FFF to distribute Fluvirin vaccine

TEMECULA -- FFF Enterprises Inc., a health care corporation based in Temecula, announced a three-year agreement with Novartis Vaccines for the distribution of its influenza vaccine, Fluvirin.

Blue Mine, Auto-Graphics strike deal

CARMEL VALLEY -- Blue Mine Group, a technology market development company, announced a partnership with Auto-Graphics Inc., a provider of Web-based library automation solutions based in Pomona. Blue Mine will provide Auto-Graphics with strategy, marketing and sales development.

Callaway to continue sponsorship

CARLSBAD -- Callaway Golf Co. announced that it extended its title sponsorship agreement with the Junior World Golf Championships through 2008. The championships will be played July 11-14 in San Diego.

Mattman wins two contracts

SAN MARCOS -- Mattman Specialty Vehicles Inc. was awarded two more contracts for its specialty vehicles.

The first is from the New Mexico State Police, for a mobile DUI checkpoint and holding cell. The other contract awarded was from the San Bernardino Police Department for the city's SWAT team.

Work finished on Garden View Court

ENCINITAS -- Construction is complete on Garden View Court, a 34,460-square-foot commercial complex at 700 Garden View Court. It was designed by KMA Architecture & Engineering.

Symposium to support center

DEL MAR -- The Women in Business Symposium, set for May 18 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, will support the Women's Resource Center this year. All personal hygiene items collected at the event will be donated to the center. For more information, go to www.WIBSymposium.com or call (858) 755-5913.

SIGNworld sets up in Vista

VISTA -- SIGNworld of California has opened at 1487 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 121. For more information, call (760) 599-6537 or e-mail tjackse50@adelphia.net.

Bella Faccia Dental Spa opens

POWAY -- Bella Faccia Dental Spa, which combines cosmetic and implant dentistry with spa services, opened at 12705 Monte Vista Road. Call (858) 487-8090.

Horses treated by local company

POWAY -- Vet-Stem Inc. of Poway says that 1,000 horses have now been treated with regenerative stem cell therapy in the United States. More than 750 horse owners have used Vet-Stem Cell therapy for regeneration of damaged tissues.

Westfield to establish 'Comfort Zones'

Westfield plans to add custom-designed, living room-style seating areas throughout its San Diego centers as part of a "soft seating" initiative. Westfield North County in Escondido and Westfield Plaza Camino Real in Carlsbad already have these "Comfort Zones."

Murrieta business listings featured

MURRIETA -- A new community-based Web site, www.mymurrieta.com, has been established. Its features include a searchable business database with 2,000 local entries, and allows owners to add their business or organization information.

La Caseta turns 'green'

FALLBROOK -- La Caseta is the first restaurant in Fallbrook to use the new Green Business Program launched by San Diego County. Being a "green" restaurant means implementing a recycling program, conserving energy and water, and reducing the amount of solid waste materials that end up in landfills.