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Airport passenger traffic rises 2.3 percent in January

February 3rd, 2012

SANTA ROSA — Passenger volume at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport in January was up 2.3 percent from a year before, according to figures released this afternoon.
After Hours: Hotel Healdsburg and Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen 10th anniversary

January 30th, 2012

Nov. 11, 2011: Hotel Healdsburg and Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen celebrated their 10th anniversary on November 10th at Hotel Healdsburg
Tourism bureau, Alaska Air to jointly promote region

January 20th, 2012

SANTA ROSA — Just days after Alaska Airlines announced changes to its flights into Santa Rosa, the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau and the airline today announced a joint promotion of visits and flights to the region in the first half of 2012 — known as the tourism off season.
Horizon to add San Diego flights; Vegas out

January 18th, 2012

SANTA ROSA — Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced today that it is adding daily nonstop service from San Diego to Santa Rosa, but will discontinue service between Santa Rosa and Las Vegas to support the new route. The decision to halt service to Las Vegas came from Alaska Airlines, and the Sonoma County Airport will seek other potential carriers to replace the route, according to an airport spokeswoman.
Business news: Week of Jan. 16, 2012

January 16th, 2012

Cosmetics Assemblymember Jared Huffman will present his December Sustainable North Bay Award to Renaissance House of Beauty for its environmentally responsible products and business practices. In 2009, Renaissance became the first “green” certified hair and beauty salon in Marin County. For Renaissance, being green means being environmentally conscious about the products they use and retail, [...]
Officials say airport expansion to open North Bay to new markets

January 12th, 2012

SANTA ROSA — The expansion and safety upgrades of Sonoma County’s airport approved last week by the Board of Supervisors have the potential to vault the county’s $1.2 billion tourism industry even further by expanding into new markets, while producing nearly 900 jobs during construction, according to proponents and much of the business community.
Supervisors OK $84 million airport upgrade

January 10th, 2012

SANTA ROSA — The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an $84 million upgrade to Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport that will enhance safety, add a new passenger terminal, provide longer runways and allow mid-sized commercial jets to land at the airport.
Sonoma County airport traffic up 9.8%

January 5th, 2012

SANTA ROSA — Passenger volume at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport was up by 1.2 percent in December compared to last year, while 2011 ridership overall increased nearly 10 percent from the year before, according to airport figures released today.
2011 top stories: New hospital, tech advances define year of the economy

January 2nd, 2012

The national and local economy was on everyone’s mind in 2011. But as the Business Journal editorial staff set out to develop its Top Ten Stories of the Year, it quickly became clear that the North Bay was blessed with multiple economy-boosting projects and new commitments job creation.
Hotel occupancy growth still positive for year

December 15th, 2011

Hotel occupancy rates and room revenue in Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties through October continued to be ahead of the same period last year, despite October decreases in Napa County, according to PKF Consulting, which tracks the hospitality industry.
River Rock completes restructuring of debt

December 14th, 2011

GEYSERVILLE — River Rock Entertainment Authority, which operates the River Rock Casino, announced today is has completed the restructure of $200 million in debt after obtaining approval from 95 percent of note holders.
Report shows Napa tourism investment paying off

December 12th, 2011

NAPA – Tourism in the Napa Valley has seen a significant uptick recently, the result of an aggressive push to bring visitors to the region during the off season with a series of new events and an increased marketing capacity that now includes being named the official wine region of the upcoming America’s Cup in San Francisco.
Horizon traffic eases slightly in November, but up 10.6% for year

December 7th, 2011

SANTA ROSA — More than 17,300 passengers flew in and out of Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in November, fewer than October but slightly above last year’s total, representing a 0.3 percent gain over the year, according to figures released this morning.
Inaugural ‘Flavor’ celebration of Napa food, wine

November 7th, 2011

NAPA — A star-studded, four-day wine and food festival will soon take place in the Napa Valley, marking the first time the region synonymous with fine dining and wine will hold a gathering of such significance on its own turf.
Napa to host major wine-tourism conference

November 7th, 2011

NAPA — The Napa Valley will play host to the first North American Wine Tourism Conference, which aims to highlight trends and issues that impact stakeholders within two sectors that are often intimately intertwined.
18,700 use Horizon, up 5.6% in October

November 3rd, 2011

SANTA ROSA — Traffic at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport grew by 5.6 percent in October from September, with more than 18,700 passengers flying in and out of Santa Rosa on Horizon Air.
River Rock restructures $200 million in debt

November 2nd, 2011

GEYSERVILLE — River Rock Entertainment Authority, which oversees the River Rock Casino, said today it has reached an agreement to restructure $200 million in debt with creditors.
Napa’s Vino Bello completes $10 million expansion

October 31st, 2011

NAPA — Vino Bello Resort in Napa has completed a $10.1 million, 66-room expansion, bringing the total amount of rooms to 182 across three buildings.
Scores of North Bay restaurants make Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’ list

October 19th, 2011

NORTH BAY — Nearly two dozen North Bay restaurants have been named to the “Bib Gourmand” list of the forthcoming Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area and Wine Country, a ranking that indicates the Michelin inspectors’ favorites for good value.
Honore Comfort, Sonoma County Vintners: ‘Not just another wine tasting’

October 17th, 2011

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself ? Sonoma County Vintners Executive Director since 2006. I have collaborated with multiple local organizations on complex projects. Working with the Winegrape Commission, I created the Presidents’ Council, a body of community and industry leaders that meets regularly to address issues and opportunities that support [...]