It’s sometimes surprising to visitors from out of town that there are so many well known companies that are headquartered here in San Diego County. Here are some of them:
Triad Exchange, Inc. - A full service, leading international market management agency for clients opening new markets, gaining market shares in existing companies, and managing markets more efficiently. Triad takes pride in customer service and person-to-person relationships. Based in
Sempra Energy - A Fortune 500 energy-services company. With nearly 13,000 employees worldwide, the Sempra Energy companies develop energy infrastructure, operate utilities, and provide related products and services to more than 10 million customers in the
SAIC – A Fortune 500® company, ranked as the largest employee-owned research and engineering firm in the United States with more than 45,000 employees and offices in over 150 cities worldwide. Their information systems and technology solutions help clients create new markets in converged voice, video, & data services that reach to our government’s capabilities and commercial services including healthcare, energy solutions, and telecommunications. They also provide E-business solutions and the most advanced technologies developed by organizations worldwide. Based in
Qualcomm Using satellite-based data messaging services and CDMA technology, Qualcomm, a Fortune 500 company,
functions as a provider of wireless solutions for internet services, digital media and technology licensing for businesses and persons all over the world. Based in
Malin Space Science Systems, Inc. - (MSSS) Designs, develops, and operates
instruments that fly on robotic spacecraft.
Their services have been widely used in missions to Mars, photographing thousands of images. Based in
SPAWAR - Develops, delivers, and maintains effective, capable and integrated command, control, communications, computer, intelligence and surveillance systems for Navy communication and war-fighting. Based in
Pyxis MedSystem (Cardinal Health) - Pyxis products from Cardinal Health offer the latest advances in health care automation technology.
Cooler Email - Leading provider of web-based HTML e-mail marketing solutions that enable users to easily build and send professional, graphic-rich e-mails and track recipients’ responses in real time. CoolerEmail provides easy-to-use, opt-in email marketing and communication tools utilizing state-of-the-art software with industry-leading features. Based in
Jack In The Box
- Founded in 1951, operates and franchises two restaurant chains, Jack in the Box® and Qdoba Mexican Grill®, in a combined 33 states.
Jack in the Box has more than 2,000 quick-serve restaurants in 17 states and employs more than 45,000 employees. Based in
Rubio’s Baja Fresh Mexican Grill - After visiting the Baja
What hasn’t changed is our commitment to quality and freshness. Fresh-made salsa, beans, guacamole and chips are a cornerstone of Rubio’s. All white meat chicken, lean carne asada steak, and mahi mahi fish are all char-grilled over an open flame. Based in
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp.
Operating under two store names, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, Garden Fresh has 95 premier salad restaurants in 15 states. Landmarks of these establishments are parallel 55-foot salad bars with fresh produce and signature salads, accompanied by various dressings and toppings. Garden Fresh also offers pastas, soups, fresh breads, and a dessert bar, all offered at an “all you care to eat” price. Based in
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital – Finding talent and technologies of the future, since 1985. They have invested in and helped to build more than 135 emerging growth companiens through truly successful business innovation. Based in
Accredited Home Lenders - Premiere mortgage banker servicing all
The Active Network - The largest and most comprehensive on-line registration provider and manager of individual and league athletic events as well as part and community activities. Based in
Breach Security – Provides security to protect commercial applications, databases and the SSL web presentation layer from attack by automated and human intruders
Captiva Software Corporation - Provides input management solutions that optimize the processing of information across the enterprise."
Celladon - Focused on developing molecular therapies for congestive heart failure through the application of scientific discoveries in molecular cardiology.
Discovery Partners International
- A leader in drug discovery collaborations, offering integrated services, products, and systems that span the drug discovery continuum. DPI has actively contributed to dozens of drug discovery collaborations, working on many of the most promising new biological target areas for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. DPI has operations in the
Elgar Electronics - Vendor of uninterruptible power supplies and AC power sources, since 1965. Markets include semiconductors, telecommunications, and measurement and control. They focus on providing customized power solutions with about 400 employees. Based in
Enviance – Leading ASP for compliance with environmental, health, and safety
(EH&S) regulations. The first Internet-based system for the collection, distribution, analysis and reporting of EH&S data and information, Enviance offers a comprehensive, flexible, standards-based platform for EH&S compliance management. Based in
Intuit – Creating new ways to manage personal finances and small businesses. Intuit delivers specially designed, industry-specific business management solutions, and develops accounting solutions for more complex businesses. They also offer tools to help businesses process payroll, manage employees, administer benefit programs and offer retirement plans with products including QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Quicken. Intuit employs about 7,000 employees in 13 states,
Peregrine Systems – A provider of asset and service management solutions through software and strategic IT support services. Founded in 1981, Peregrine has offices in the
Sony Electronics –
Operations include manufacturing and engineering, design, sales, marketing, distribution, systems integration and customer service of electronics and recording media products for the consumer, IT, broadcast, commercial and institutional market segments. Originating in
WD-40 – Producing multipurpose lubricants, heavy-duty hand cleaners, and other household cleaning products for a variety of trade channels for over 50 years. Products include Carpet Fresh, 2000 Flushes, Lava Products, and x-14. Offices are located all over the world. Based in
Callaway Golf – A leading provider of the worlds best golf clubs and balls with award-winning designs, state-of-the-art materials, and a reputation that gets professional endorsement and usage. Callaway also offers products including apparel, footwear, and accessories for golf professionals and amateurs alike. Based in
Ace Parking - Provides a full range of parking services, operating every conceivable type of parking application: Office, Retail and Mixed-Use Buildings, Hotel and Valet
If you think we have missed anyone significant
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