Industries

Bob Sole, owner of Express Blinds & More and co-owner of Drapery Tradition, boasts four decades in the Window Covering Community. His team includes partner Lizie Delgado, who manages Express Blinds & More and co-owns Drapery Tradition. Carmen Spinelli oversees Drapery Tradition\’s office, supported by designers Kim Bloom and Jessica Acklin, and a skilled team of installers. Specializing in motorized options, they offer a wide range of window coverings. Bob values the resources of SDRNG, of which he\’s been a member since 2015.

For nearly 20 years, New Leaf Biofuel has specialized in Waste Fryer Oil Management in SD County. We provide free Sensor Monitored Disposal Units to restaurants, compensating them with top dollar rebates for their old kitchen oil. Each gallon collected is converted to biodiesel, burning 80% cleaner than traditional diesel. Our recycling service has produced 30 million gallons, reducing carbon footprint equivalent to removing 80,415 gas vehicles annually!

Independent Benefits Insurance Agency, currently licensed in CA and IL

With over 35 years of group insurance industry experience, the team at Group Benefits Partners, Inc. are trusted experts in providing group benefits insurance solutions to businesses situs in CA or IL, employing two or more W2 employees.

We help employers and employees to save money and/or enhance insurance by providing innovative and cost-effective solutions, whether we are replacing current insurance or establishing a start-up plan.

Benefits encompass group medical, FSA/HRA/HSA, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, travel insurance, accident/critical illness and hospital indemnity.

Tazz Lighting, Inc. is located in San Diego California, Tazz Lighting’s unique services provide Design, Specification, and Distribution of all Lighting products, as well as Lighting Control.

Passionate lighting experts with over 30 years of experience, creating stunning designs from South Africa to the USA. Our solutions add depth to residential and commercial spaces, striving for visual excellence and technical perfection. Proudly serving discerning clients seeking the finest in lighting design.

Olga Sánchez, owner of TREM Lighting, a custom decorative lighting company based in Tijuana, Mexico for over 20 years. The company serves interior designers, architects, contractors, developers, purchasing companies, hotels, casinos and restaurants. Olga holds a Master\’s Degree in International Business from London South Bank University. She is currently the Co-Chair of the SDAF 2024 World Design Capital Committee.

Regal Wine Company, the exclusive wine distributor in CA, is the distribution arm of Jackson Family Wines. Famous for Kendall-Jackson Vintner\’s Reserve Chardonnay since 1982, Regal has become a respected distributor since its inception in 1993. With a diverse portfolio of over 50 wineries worldwide, we\’re passionate about wine. With over 30 years in the hospitality and food/wine industry, I\’ve spent ten years as a key account manager, building strong relationships with top San Diego County establishments. Proud member of a networking group for hospitality professionals.