Friendly and Effective Permitting by Jane Hodges Young· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·Case studies of cities doing it right Some say it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to…
Environment Setting Priorities by Karen Hart· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·Preserving agriculture and coastal areas is a top priority for North Bay leaders. The natural beauty of the North Bay…
Zoning for Success by Bonnie Durrance· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·North Bay counties work to balance sustainable growth with timeless quality of location. Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties share…
Encouraging Economic Development by Judith M. Wilson· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·Business growth is esential for a strong economy, and local resources to make it possible are one othe North Bay’s…
How to Make Friends and Influence Business by Alexandra Russell· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·It started with a Letter to the Editor. In June 2016, Don Schwartz, assistant city manager in Rohnert Park, wrote:…
Guest Column Run An Effective Meeting Using the Pr by Lisa Safran· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·A truly effective meeting leader is able to let go and trust the process to deliver the best outcome. Meetings…
Out of the Dark by M Wood· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·At some point in life, I think most everyone wonders what it would be like to be blind: You turn…
Investing in the Future by Cerrissa Kim· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·Research shows that youth who engage in their communities are less likely to use drugs and alcohol, drop out of…
The Power of 100 by Petter Westby· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·The 100 Who Care movement originated in Jackson, Mich., when (late) founder Karen Dunigan, who was working with the Center…
Building Bridges by Stephanie Derammelaere· March 6, 2017 12:00 am·A volatile economy over the past decade has led to drastic reductions in government spending, which has all led to…