For decades San Diego generated most of its business as a result of the military operations in the area. But the military has given way to manufacturing in the sunny city bordering Mexico. Third on the list is tourism. Collectively San Diego’s Gross Regional Product is estimated to be just over $175 billion (according to […]

Welcome to Southern California ­Professional Magazine, a radically new concept in journalism, publishing, and communications. While some traditional print magazines are still making a go of it, sadly, many have faded away. Many of those still around are struggling. Few are thriving. Likewise, digital magazines have had a challenging time finding their way. “Zines” came […]

Being around so many professionals from all different walks allows me to be inquisitive and candid. I like to ask intriguing and sometimes thought-provoking questions. In the last 15 years, I’ve become an advocate for small business owners. I like to think I’ve got a keen eye for people who are capable of running their […]

The more I interact with established business men, the more I have come to know that they struggle just as much, if not more, than us women with the whole “Life / Work Balance” issue. Women are far more forthcoming about their stress load with trying to “keep all the balls in the air” when […]

The New York Times recently reported interesting data. In a nutshell, California’s recent years of prospering has led the country in many economic ways. The state accounts for 12% of the population, but has outperformed that (percentage-wise) in almost ever economic metric. Coming out of the great recession, in the years 2012 to 2016, California […]

So, if you missed our last post, SoCalProfessional is now actively updating the website and our social media with video! Our goal is to shoot video of each contributor talking about key issues from their most recent submission. Why video? To some, that may seem like a dumb question, but’s not. In some professional circles, […]

The answer is “yes,” at least if the Los Angeles Football Stadium people have anything to say about it. The stadium is part of a 600-acre district that is designed and ready to break ground in Industry, Calif. Led by Ed Roski, part owner of the L.A. Lakers and L.A. Kings, the Los Angeles Football […]

Jeff Munjack is the founder and president of JDM Financial Group. He has more than sixteen years of experience in working with family-owned businesses, successful professionals and multi-generational families. His unique expertise integrates leading edge fee-only wealth management with long-term financial planning to optimize financial advice and overall results for clients. Jeff established JDM in […]

Many California workers today are feeling stressed about retirement, and a new study indicated that many Americans are not taking steps to prepare for it. Those feeling stressed have lower levels of retirement confidence and are less likely to feel financially secure, according to the recent Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute […]

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced a $120 million dollar settlement with NRG Energy Inc. that will fund the construction of a statewide network of charging stations for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including at least 200 public fast-charging stations and another 10,000 plug-in units at 1,000 locations across the state. The Governor also announced that he […]