North Bay Business Journal

Impact Napa conference 2011

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, Meritage Hotel & Spa, Napa

Speaker Materials
Christopher Thornberg, Beacon Economics Christopher Thornberg
Founding principal

Beacon Economics

 

Presentation (PDF): “Recovering from the Recovery: Double dip? Soft Patch? What’s Next?”

Interview: Improvement seen in 2011

Clay Gregory

Clay Gregory
Executive director

Napa Valley Destination Council

Presentation (PDF): Napa Valley Destination Council activity in 2011

Interview: Napa tourism poised to enter new, vibrant era

Walt Mickens

Walter Mickens
Chief executive officer

Karen Vegas
Director of construction

Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Presentation (PDF): Queen of the Valley Medical Center Pavilion project

Interview: Mickens: Hospital looks to future in midst of $130 million project

3D computer view of the project from start to finish:

Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer
General manager

Meritage Hotel & Spa

Interview: $40 million hotel project reflects confidence in Napa

Overview of the project:

Time-lapse view of construction:

Mario Zepponi

Mario Zepponi
Principal

Zepponi & Company

Presentation (PDF): Survey of Winery Transactions and Market Expectations

Interview: M&A market remains focused on most solid assets

Modified: September 2, 2011