North Bay Business Journal

Commentary: California needs a business climate that supports everyone

California is No. 1 at something: the worst place in America to do business, a ranking it’s held since CEO magazine began surveying CEOs in 2005. Not only does California’s business climate rank worse than every other state, but California ranks far below the national average in every category tested, from taxes to regulations, to workplace quality to living environment. In only one sub-category, Arts & Culture (ranked lowest in importance to CEOs), California surpasses the national average.

Business Journal Editorial: Fed’s view of economy departs from White House

For too long, the historically politically independent Federal Reserve has been happy to supplement the Obama Administration’s failed Keynesian fiscal stimulus policies with zero interest rates.

Letters to the Editor: Sutter Hospital

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tuesday considered the proposal for a new Sutter hospital near the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. The following letters were submitted in support of the project.

Commentary: Jobs and Prosperity Project: Economic and civic vitality

What do voting, jobs and prosperity have in common? It turns out a lot. And as we try to cut the 10.4 percent unemployment that is persisting in Sonoma County, we all can benefit from knowing what those connections are.

Sales Moves: Social media: Creating a total strategy requires all channels

Of all the business social media options, LinkedIn is the most valid and the most valuable. But it is not the only.

Commentary: Go ahead, be a heretic about energy and living

What has Seth Godin’s new book “Tribes,” a visit to South Africa and the Tiny House movement got to do with energy conservation in the home? The short answer is everything.

Finally, jobs take rightful place in measuring public officials

The news about a recent surge in orders for North Bay manufacturers like electrical components maker Schurter, reported in the upcoming issue of the Business Journal, is welcome.

Letters to the editor: Support for Sutter hospital

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will consider the proposal for a new Sutter hospital near the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

The following letters were submitted in support of the project.

Sales Moves: Making personal social media your business social media

How are you using and profiting from social media?
Here’s the probably answer: You’re using it but not profiting from it.
That’s because your Facebook page has photos of Sunday’s picnic, 15 comments from close friends and relatives and nothing about business. That’s because you have a Twitter account that tells your audience of 75 you’re in [...]

Business Journal Editorial: Marin General vs. Sutter a costly episode

The one thing certain about the dispute between Marin General Hospital and Sutter Health over nearly $160 million transferred out of the county since 2002 is that both sides are passionate about what they believe.