Publishers Forum

Facts to Enlighten (and Infuriate)

Columnist: Norman Rosinski
Sep, 2008 Issue

Welcome to the September Housing and Construction issue of NorthBay biz. Topics in this month’s issue are: the numerous tangible benefits enjoyed by employing sustainable building practices; the options available to a homeowner faced with possible foreclosure; why Santa Rosa’s efforts to create ample affordable housing are getting noticed throughout the Bay Area; Hamilton Landing’s latest incarnation; Napa Valley wineries’ efforts to enhance local public education; and our quarterly commercial real estate report. And, of course, this issue boasts all our regular and special features, plus all our columnists whose insightful commentary promises to inform and delight you.

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How Many Zeros in a Billion?

Columnist: Norman A. Rosinski
Aug, 2008 Issue

Welcome to the August “Green Tech” issue of NorthBay biz magazine. This month’s issue focuses on the evolving world of green technology and reports on emerging trends and innovations in this increasingly important business niche. The cover story, Leading the Charge, goes in-depth with PG&E and its plans for greening both the North Bay and the power industry’s image at the same time. Beyond additional stories, you’ll find the usual complement of columns and special features, including a new one, as Sonoma County’s own Charles M. Schulz’ Peanuts cartoon debuts in this issue. Peanuts will become a regular monthly feature. We welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas on how NorthBay biz, the area’s only locally owned business publication, can continue to serve the business community and fulfill its mission as the voice of business in the North Bay.

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Mad as Hell

Columnist: Norman A. Rosinski
Jul, 2008 Issue

Welcome to the July Agribusines issue of NorthBay biz magazine. California’s economy has been linked to the boom and bust cycles of the high-tech industry over the past few decades. If you’re like most people, you quickly tire of this volatility. But, if you’re a fan of stability and dependable growth instead of high-risk glitz, you’ll find it’s rooted in California’s agricultural heritage. In 2006, California’s ag revenues approached $40 billion. Here in the North Bay, the Ag community not only contributes significantly to the local economy, it’s largely responsible for the pleasing rhythm of local life. So sit back and enjoy the stories in this issue as we attempt to capture that ineffable, insouciant spirit that personifies the bucolic lifestyle that is the North Bay.

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One Option that Makes Cents

Columnist: Norman A. Rosinski
Jun, 2008 Issue

    Welcome to the June issue of NorthBay biz. This month, we introduce “Business Innovation” as the magazine’s cover theme. Change, it seems, is this year’s fundamental buzzword. From politics, to lifestyle, to the environment and all the way back to how business is practiced, the goal, in each instance, is to generate new solutions to existing problems through innovation. The cover story, “Forward Thinking,” looks at the newly created Sonoma County Innovation Council and the work it’s doing to prepare us, business and community, for the challenges and opportunities that will arise over the next decade. Other stories include a view of an award-winning program that provides entrepreneurs easy access to venture capitalists, while another discusses how the introduction of cutting-edge technology is changing the world of corporate meetings. Plus, more stories, all our columnists and all our special features grace this issue of the North Bay’s only locally owned business publication—NorthBay biz.

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