The big event this coming week is our annual trip to Palm Desert to participate in the Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year ceremonies. Thousands of people will come from across the country to attend the event. The national winners will go on to the international competition in Monte Carlo. I fully support this event, and I look forward to attending. It was my honor and pleasure to again serve on the judging panel this year for the San Diego competition. We have many talented entrepreneurs in the area, some of whom have started technology businesses. I believe entrepreneurs play a vital role in our nation’s growth and prosperity, and that we should do whatever we can to encourage the emergence of new technologies and the new business opportunities that result. Jay Leno will be the master of ceremonies for the event. I’ll provide a full report of the event next week. Until then, here is a listing of some of the entrepreneurs who are vying for the national title.

– Bob