Each fall, we ask readers, associates and friends to give us their best predictions on who will be making news in the new year and why. We collect the suggestions and then decide. This year we have a dynamic group from the worlds of government, real estate, technology, academia and nonprofits.

Sure, it’s unscientific, but that is what comes with predicting the future, even when your opinion is informed. Read on to learn more. Next year, consider submitting your own suggestions.

Using The Smallest Loans To Make The Biggest Difference		The Fresh Face Of San Diego Tourism Leadership
The BIA Turns To A Non-Home Builder For Leadership		This Is The Mayor’s City Now
San Diego’s Veteran Democratic Man In D.C.		Can The City Attorney Bring Home The Verdict?
In Andrea Tevlin The City Council Does Trust		A Political Power Couple For The Ages
Transforming The Waterfront With Pacific Gateway		An ‘AVID’ Interest In Education
Completing The Transformation Of Broadway And Sixth		Working For Healthier And Happier New Moms
An Eye Toward Law Firm Diversity		A Gateway To The Power Of Love
Mary Ruth Carleton Will Lead SDSU’s First Capital Campaign		Riding The Internet’s New Wave
Craig Clark’s Coming Year Of Waterfront Shopping And Hotel Tower Development		A Digital Wolverine Nips At The City Attorney
If You Knew The Balboa Like He Knows The Balboa		Suburban Developer, Urban Activist And A Friend Of McCain
23 Million Reasons To Wish Cheryl Kendrick Success		New SDSU BioScience Center Powered By Top Scripps Researcher
An Expanded Spa, Cosmetic Line And Orange County TV		More Architects More Involved Is Paul Schroeder’s Goal
Providing Sustainable Fish For Fishermen And Dinner

— Timothy J. McClain, Editor