North Bay Business Journal

Fast Growing Companies in 2010

Three of Sonoma County’s newest tech companies — Raydiance, Enphase Energy and Métier — have widely diverse products: ultra-short pulse lasers, microinverters for the solar industry and project portfolio management software.

BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, the Buck Institute for Age Research and TriVascular are expanding research, products and staff.

Nearly every sector within health care in the North Bay is undergoing rapid expansion, reflecting a nationwide trend that shows little sign of a respite. This is just a sampling of the quickly growing health care companies and providers across the North Bay, from corporate giants to rural clinics.

La Tavola, ProSight, Central Payment add space, markets; Frank-Lin, Kiewit to move to the North Bay: From linen rentals to financial transaction processing to insurance underwriting to alcoholic beverage production to heavy construction, several companies in various industries have relocated or expanded in the North Bay this year.

BioMarin, Buck Institute, TriVascular in growth mode

NOVATO and SANTA ROSA — BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, the Buck Institute for Age Research and TriVascular are expanding research, products and staff. Each has innovative products either on the market or under development, with a healthy cushion of capital for future growth.

Hospitals, health centers planning new facilities, expansions

Nearly every sector within health care in the North Bay is undergoing rapid expansion, reflecting a nationwide trend that shows little sign of a respite. Hospitals are expanding or being rebuilt entirely. Outpatient facilities continue to crop up as a broader patient base is sought by some providers. Physicians groups are racing to recruit more doctors to their ranks to ensure purchasing power while maintaining a competitive advantage. And federally qualified health centers, with a significant increase in federal funding and a clearer role in light of health care reform, are consistently doubling in size in an effort to treat an influx of patients. The following is just a sampling of the quickly growing health care companies and providers across the North Bay, from corporate giants to rural clinics.

From linens to insurance, companies expand

La Tavola, ProSight, Central Payment add space, markets; Frank-Lin, Kiewit to move to the North Bay: From linen rentals to financial transaction processing to insurance underwriting to alcoholic beverage production to heavy construction, several companies in various industries have relocated or expanded in the North Bay this year.

With $22.5 million infusion, Enphase sees rising demand

PETALUMA – Enphase Energy continues to grow despite an economy that has many technology companies struggling.

Once tiny, brewer Lagunitas tops $20 million

PETALUMA – Boasting more than 32 percent growth last year and revenues topping $20 million, Lagunitas Brewing Co. has proven itself as one of the area’s rising business stars.

ThermaSource hits speed bump, but growth back

SANTA ROSA – Not immune to the stagnant economy, ThermaSource is no longer the fastest-growing company in Northern California, but after a tough quarter or two, it’s on the move again, said company marketing specialist Patrick Hanson.

Technology: Four North Bay technology firms on path to growth

Positioned for growth are four North Bay companies with products and services that fill a need despite the downturn, of perhaps because of it.