Cover Stories

Growing Unique Boutique Hotels

By Christy Scannell

	The Opening Of The Sofia
	Ivy Hotel Developer Nurtures A Portfolio Of Success
	Powerstrippers Turn Heads With Hotel, Dining Designs

San Diego Hospitality

By Cheryl Kendrick

Features

A Housing Market In Transition

By Maria L. Kirkpatrick

The Top 25 Home Developers

Small Businesses Thrive Under Big Defense Spigot

By Manny Cruz

Top 10 Defense Contractors In San Diego County (2001-2005)

The Best of BAJA Quarterly

	Borrowing Your Way Into Paradise
	Tourism Still Boosting The Baja Economy
	Baja Is The New Rancho
	Surviving China, The Mexican Way

The Financial Pages

	How Credit Unions Entice Members To Save
	What You’ll Pay For An MBA
	Biz Loan Growth Pioneer
	Financial Notes

Columns

San Diego Scene

	Metropolitan Editor Writes The Book On Lives Of ‘Desperate Pastors’ Wives’
	IIPA Unveils Another Side Of Victor Diaz
	Bill Eddy Can Work With Difficult People
	San Diego Again Hosts Prestigious Kyoto Laureate Symposium
	Green Doesn’t Have To Mean Gold-Plated Pricing
	Prominent Realtor To Head Historic McMillin Office

Real Property

By Gary H. London

Business Datebook

Local Lender$

By Richard Acello

	Shop Talk Q&A With Jeff Stone
	North Island Credit Union Details

The Connection

By Patrick Osio

Metropolitan Movers

Downtown Real Estate Agents Guide

The 92101 New Condo Guide

Downtown Relocations

Dining Reviews

Dishing It Out

By Terryl Gavre

Road Test

By Austin Lynas

Small Business Resources Guide

Staff Box

Arts & Events Datebook