Impact Napa to ?peer into county’s ?next decade
The eighth annual Impact Napa conference Aug. 19 will peer into the county’s future in wine, food, environment and community development.
The conference will be headlined by an exclusive interview with iconic vintner Agustin Huneeus conducted by attorney, author and metal sculptor Richard Mendelson. Currently, Mendelson is writing a book on the recent history of the Napa Valley appellation “but also recounting the spirit and the culture of our valley,” he said.
“Our goal with this Vision 2025 conference is to have a high-level and entertaining discussion about what Napa County might look like over the next decade, whether it is the impact of the Winery Definition Ordinance, the continuing influence of fine food, preserving the environment and sustaining strong, affordable communities,” said Business Journal Publisher Brad Bollinger.
The conference is underwritten by Bank of Marin and Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty.
Other panelists include Ken Frank, executive chef and owner of La Toque in Napa; David Graves, co-founder of Saintsbury winery; Laurel Marcus, executive director of the California Land Stewardship Institute; and Keith Rogal, partner in Rogal+ Walsh + Mol and developer of Napa Pipe. Mendelson will moderate the panel.
“Richard has been conducting many interviews with a broad range of Napa Valley residents for his book and brings unique and current knowledge to the discussion of Napa past, present and future,” Mr. Bollinger said. “The conference offers a singular opportunity to hear about what Richard has been discovering and to listen and interact with some of the valley’s most thoughtful leaders in wine, food, the environment and building communities.”
The conference will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Cost is $65 per person or $675 for a table of 10, which includes a table sign displaying the company name. To register, go to NorthBayBusinessJournal.com/ImpactNapa15 or call Linda Perkins at 707-521-5264.
