SAN DIEGO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 13, 2007 -- Althea Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of innovative technologies and services for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, announced today that it has been honored by winning, for the second time, the San Diego Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work Award.” Winners in the small, medium and large business categories were selected by an independent panel of judges. The Journal’s “Best Places to Work in San Diego” awards recognize local organizations providing outstanding work environments for their employees. The San Diego Business Journal is an award-winning business publication focused on examining the complexities of the San Diego economy and the innovative companies in the region.