Philanthropy: COVID-19’s Silver Lining by Mariah Shields· February 5, 2021 5:53 pm·While COVID-19 doesn’t conjure positive images, there is something to be said about the constructive ripple effects of this pandemic.…
A New Hope for the Future by NorthBay biz Staff· February 1, 2021 7:10 pm·Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) helps young people, ranging in age from 18 to 25, break the cycle of poverty…
How to Deal with Open Enrollment During COVID-19 by A. McNeil & R. Avila· December 29, 2020 5:39 pm·There is no question the pandemic has changed the way we work, interact, and communicate with our colleagues. Some industries…
Sonoma County Alliance Looks to the Future by Brian Ling· December 18, 2020 2:05 pm·Last fall, we were developing our three-year strategic plan, while calmly and confidently integrating member survey data into our strategic…
What’s it Like to Live 100 feet from 15,000 Cannabis Plants? by NorthBay biz Staff· December 3, 2020 5:36 pm·Buying a home in Sonoma County turned out to be our worst investment ever. Cannabis wasn’t legal, so a commercial-scale…
Launching a Company in the Midst of a Pandemic by Annie Holman· December 1, 2020 7:22 pm·Opening a cannabis co-manufacturing facility, even in the best of times, is a very significant undertaking. First, a little background…
Adapt and Overcome: Northern California’s Wine Industry in 2020 by John Jordan· November 23, 2020 6:24 pm·First, some truth. Unlike so many other industries, the wine business hasn’t changed much in the past few decades. That’s…
Love and Learning: Harvest 2020 in Sonoma County by Karissa Kruse· November 23, 2020 6:12 pm·Just as it does in late summer each year, winegrape harvest kicked off in Sonoma County. Even with the lack…
Race, Racism and Reconciliation by Waights Taylor Jr.· October 15, 2020 6:28 pm·That small spot on Earth where you were born and spent your early childhood years—wherever that might be—provided your first…
Why Pursue a Career in Journalism? by NorthBay biz Staff· August 20, 2020 11:13 pm·Encouraging a student to pursue a career in journalism may seem like a tough sell these days. The pay is low,…