POWAY -- Starting Friday, Generation Contracting and Emergency Services will offer Bio-Recovery Services, which include crime scene cleanup, decomposition and odor removal, sharps and hypodermic needle recovery and disposal, anti-virus cleanup, pet waste cleanup, destressed property cleanup (pack rat), jail cell cleanup and decontamination, fingerprint dust and tear gas removal and SWAT raid clear-outs. Go to www.brieckco.com or call (858) 679-9928.

ViaSat expands relationship

CARLSBAD -- ViaSat Inc., based in Carlsbad, has expanded its relationship with WildBlue Communications through a requirements contract to supply the next 500,000 Ka-band satellite terminals to be deployed by WildBlue on its WildBlue-1 and Anik F2 satellites. Together with units already delivered, the number of terminals supplied by ViaSat is expected to exceed 750,000.

The contract, which also includes network infrastructure upgrades and software support services, could exceed $200 million over the next three to five years, depending on the market demand for WildBlue subscriber terminals.

Open Energy subsidiary installs system

SOLANA BEACH -- Open Energy Corp., based in Solana Beach, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, WaterEye, has installed its enterprise class monitoring system for Kobelco, an environmental solutions provider in Japan.

Under the terms of the agreement, Kobelco has licensed WaterEye's software for use throughout Japan.

Metal Mulisha forms partnerships

TEMECULA -- Metal Mulisha, a freestyle motocross team that sells clothing and accessories, will partner with investment group AAC and Weibel Vineyards to create a beverage.

Guide Dogs facility picks EasyTurf

ESCONDIDO -- Guide Dogs of the Desert International training facility in Palm Springs has chosen Escondido-based EasyTurf to install more than 2,000 feet of FieldTurf synthetic turf in three main areas of the facility.

Database organizer selects FreedomVOICE

ENCINITAS -- FreedomVOICE Systems, a provider of toll-free telephone number tools, has been selected by the organizer of a nationwide database of repair service providers to connect callers seeking various types of home or automobile repairs with a certified provider in their area. Named "1-800 REPAIRS, America's Repair Number," the service is reached by calling a nationwide toll-free number, hosted by FreedomVOICE.

VentureNet chosen for portfolio

TEMECULA -- VentureNet Capital Group Inc. stock has been chosen by The League Of American Investors for its League Portfolio.

The League of American Investors has 60,000 investor members.

Kahler bridges featured

OCEANSIDE -- Kahler International, an Oceanside-based manufacturer of bridge systems for electric guitar and bass, says that its complete line of bridges will be used throughout the new Street Guitars product line in the U.K.

Xotic basses also is using the Kahler fixed bridge series in the production of its XB Series featuring four-, five- and six-string models.

Also, AV Basses is now offering models with the Kahler tremolos for bass guitar.

Blue Fire Grill fire pits sparkle

LA COSTA -- The Blue Fire Grill Restaurant in La Costa Resort and Spa recently hired American Glass Fireplace Diamonds for a renovation. A round fire pit and a rectangular fire pit were filled with Blue Fireplace Diamonds.

PrimeCo to paint Sanderling surfaces

OCEANSIDE -- PrimeCo Painting, based in Oceanside, was awarded the contract to paint exterior surfaces of Sanderling, a 131-unit community in Carlsbad.

Work under way on DM law offices

SAN DIEGO -- Johnson & Jennings General Contracting has started tenant improvement construction for the expansion of the law offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in the Carmel Corporate Center in Del Mar. The $500,000 expansion is expected to be finished in July and add 7,500 square feet to the firm's current facilities.

Competitive Edge helps with project

ESCONDIDO -- Competitive Edge Construction Inc. is providing construction management services to North County Serenity House Inc. for its Serenity Village, a women's transitional housing project.

New businesses in downtown Escondido

ESCONDIDO -- Several businesses have recently set up in downtown Escondido, according to the Downtown Business Association of Escondido. They include:

- Unique Dimensions, custom upholstery and design; 218 E. Grand Ave., Suite A; (760) 291-1752.

- Bacio Boutique, fashions and accessories; 121 E. Grand Ave.; (760) 743-4800.

- Savannah Home Design, home furnishings and interior design; 130 E. Grand Ave.; (760) 741-1683.

- Born to Be Wild, children's boutique; 218 E. Grand Ave.; (760) 670-5772.

- Law offices of John Chaffin; 449 S. Escondido Blvd.; (760) 233-3887.

- Music Playce, instrument sales and lessons; 348 E. Grand Ave.; (760) 741-5773.

SpaceDev group to change location

POWAY -- SpaceDev Inc., headquartered in Poway, has signed a five-year lease on a new 13,500-square-foot design and manufacturing facility in Durham, N.C. The facility will be the new home for SpaceDev's Electro-Mechanical Components group, which will be relocating from its nearby existing facility in Durham in early June.

Document Sciences commences program

CARLSBAD -- Document Sciences Corp., a provider of customer communications management solutions, has launched a Certified Partner Program for its xPression product suite. The Carlsbad-based company also announced that enherent Corp., an information technology consulting services and solutions provider, has become the first services partner to qualify for the initiative.

Michael Crews offering incentives

ESCONDIDO -- Michael Crews Development has implemented a Guaranteed Trade Program. If the company can't sell a buyer's current home in 60 days, Crews will buy it in trade. Call (760) 751-1212.

Lender E-Source gains a customer

VISTA -- Lender E-Source, a Vista-based company that provides loan guidelines and automated loan pricing to mortgage professionals, announced the addition of San Francisco-based Parkside Lending LLC to its customer roster.

PCM lands two clients

SAN DIEGO -- Professional Community Management of California Inc., which has an office in Vista, has gained two clients in San Diego County: Surfsong Owners Association in Solana Beach and Parkway Pointe Condominium Association in La Mesa.

GIA expanding range for diamond service

CARLSBAD -- The Gemological Institute of America says that it is expanding the carat weight range of diamonds that qualify for Diamond Dossier service and restructuring some fees. The minimum size will now be 0.15 carats and the maximum 1.99 carats.

Credit union using new technology

SAN DIEGO -- USA Federal Credit Union has started using ATMs with "envelope-free," advanced check imaging technology. The ATM is operational at the credit union's branches in Escondido and Lake Elsinore. Go to www.usafedcu.org.

Rayawave product line certified

CARMEL VALLEY -- Rayawave Inc., a supplier of gigabit wireless solutions, has received FCC PART 101 equipment certification approval for its Airebeam E-band product line.

USA Federal wins three awards

SCRIPPS RANCH -- USA Federal Credit Union won three national awards from the Credit Union National Association at the industry's 2007 Diamond Awards.

Torrey Pines Bank garners ADDYs

SAN DIEGO -- Torrey Pines Bank, which has an office in Carmel Valley and plans to open another in Carlsbad, received Bronze ADDY awards for two of its ads at the San Diego Ad Club's 2007 ADDY's Creative Show.

TelComTec chosen for 'Club Elite'

SAN MARCOS -- TelComTec, a San Marcos-based provider of telecommunication products and services, has been selected to join Vertical Communications' 2007 President's Club Elite for its sales of Vertical's Vodavi solutions.

Golf center wins national honor

CARLSBAD -- Carlsbad Golf Center was honored by Golf World Magazine as a Best 100 Golf Shop in America.

The center also was named as a Top 100 Range in America by Golf Range Magazine for the third consecutive year.

Pfizer aids foundation for blindness

CARLSBAD -- Pfizer La Jolla was among the donors at the fifth annual blind wine tasting and auction at the Premier Jet Facility in Carlsbad, which raised money for research into prevention, treatment and cures for people affected by retinal degenerative diseases.

Pfizer contributed $15,000 to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Rincon district praised for reporting

ESCONDIDO -- The Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District was awarded the 2006 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its annual financial report.

Credit union noted for 'Best Practices'

SCRIPPS RANCH -- USA Federal Credit Union, which has branches in North County and Southwest Riverside County, won the California and Nevada Credit Union League's 2007 "Best Practices" Award for large asset size credit unions.

Pulse-LINK a finalist for award

CARLSBAD -- Pulse-LINK Inc., pioneer of Ultra Wideband semiconductor solutions, says that it is a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Award. The award recognizes 100 private companies based in North America that play a leading role in innovation and technology.

Local Bancorp No. 2 on US Banker list

TEMECULA -- Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc., parent of Temecula Valley Bank, ranks second on the US Banker magazine list of top 200 midtier banks. This achievement is based on three-year average return on equity of 26.75 percent according to figures compiled by SNL Financial.

Rotary Camp Enterprise hosts students

SAN DIEGO -- For the 32nd year, Rotary Camp Enterprise 2007 hosted 90 students chosen from more than 10,000 high school juniors around San Diego County for a business workshop that started April 12 and ended April 14.

Students spent three days at Julian's Camp Cedar Glen, with all expenses paid by the Rotary Club of San Diego. During the workshop, the students learn team-building, leadership and motivational skills by planning a real business and presenting that plan to San Diego business leaders.

CB Richard Ellis gets No. 1 ranking

SAN DIEGO -- For the fourth consecutive year, National Real Estate Investor magazine has ranked CB Richard Ellis No. 1 out of the 25 largest brokerage firms in the world, in its April 2007 issue.

The firm has offices in Carlsbad and Temecula.

Corky McMillin to raise funds for society

SAN DIEGO -- The Corky McMillin Cos., which builds homes throughout San Diego County, is spearheading a campaign to raise $2 million for the San Diego Historical Society. Funds raised through Dec. 31 will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor. Call (619) 232-6203 or go to www.sandiegohistory.org.

Coldwell Banker parent tops report

SAN DIEGO -- The parent company of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Greater San Diego, NRT Inc., was ranked as the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage firm in the U.S. in RISMedia's 2007 Power Broker Report.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Greater San Diego has offices throughout San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County.

Mayer Roofing recertified

ESCONDIDO -- Mayer Roofing Inc. was recently recertified through the National Association of Home Builders Research Center's National Housing Quality Certified Trade Contractor Program.

Psomas honored by WTS

SAN DIEGO -- Psomas, a design firm that has an office in Carlsbad, was honored as the 2006 WTS Employer of the Year by the San Diego chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar.

Del Sur wins two awards

Del Sur, a community about two miles west of Rancho Bernardo, won two awards at the 2006 Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence Awards, a sales and design competition held by the Building Industry Association of Southern California.

The community's developer, Black Mountain Ranch LLC, received honors for Sustainable Community of the Year and Best Sales or Information Pavilion for the Ranch House.

Objectiva included in magazine article

CARLSBAD -- Objectiva Software Solutions, a division of Document Sciences Corp., recently was included in a CIO Magazine article titled "Outsourcing Lessons Learned in China."

Landscape group keeps growing

The California Landscape Contractors, San Diego chapter, has added several members: Moosa Creek Nursery in Valley Center; Merchants Landscape Services LLC, which has an office in Carlsbad; Lantek Inc., based in Murrieta; and Landscape Development Inc., which has an office in Vista.

Hispanic chamber notes 'Shining Stars'

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently recognized "Shining Stars" business leaders at its Iluminada Gala. Among the award winners were:

- Community Investment Leader of the Year -- Wells Fargo Bank;

- Corporate Visionary -- AT&T; and

- Supplier Diversity/Procurement Partner of the Year -- San Diego County Water Authority.

Kahler seeks installers

OCEANSIDE -- Kahler International, a manufacturer of bridge systems for electric guitar and bass, is establishing a directory of installers for its customers. Installers should send their contact information to joshvittek@kahlerusa.com.

Lender Support marks milestone

POWAY -- Lender Support Systems Inc., a provider of lending and loan servicing technology solutions, is celebrating 25 years of serving the mortgage industry.

Hire A Hero announces sponsor

CARLSBAD -- Hire A Hero, which helps connect employers with young men and women leaving the military, says that Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has become a title sponsor of the national nonprofit Hire A Hero program.