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Area subs selected for SMART contract

February 8th, 2012

SANTA ROSA — A number of local companies have been selected for first part of the recently awarded $103 million design-build contract for underlying construction in the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit commuter rail system.
Vallejo wine warehouse arsonist sentenced to 27 years

February 7th, 2012

A federal judge in Sacramento today sentenced a 63-year-old Sausalito man to 27 years in prison and ordered him to pay $70.3 million in restitution related to the October 2005 fire at a Vallejo warehouse that destroyed an estimated $200 million to $250 million in wine.
After Hours: NBBJs 6th annual Succession Planning event

February 6th, 2012

Jan. 18, 2012: The North Bay Business Journal held their sixth annual Succession Planning event at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel in Santa Rosa
New life for ex-ILM studio in San Rafael

February 6th, 2012

SAN RAFAEL — Movie industry veterans led by longtime Dolby executive Tim Partridge have reopened the legendary sound stage at 3210 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael.
Strong 2011 puts Exchange Bank closer to ‘primary objective’ of dividend

February 6th, 2012

Santa Rosa-based Exchange Bank earned $12.2 million in net income over the course of 2011, a 19 percent increase from the prior year that the bank attributed to developments such as strong core earnings and a reduction in problem assets.
Wellpoint, Anthem to put higher premium on primary care

February 6th, 2012

NORTH BAY — WellPoint Inc., the nation’s largest health insurance company and parent of Anthem Blue Cross, said it will pay physicians a higher reimbursement rate for primary care, a move aimed at reducing overall costs by rewarding preventative and quality care while hopefully addressing a nationwide physician shortage.
Bills mandating coverage for mental, other illness pass assembly

February 6th, 2012

CALIFORNIA — Two recently passed state Assembly bills will require private health insures to cover the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses and developmental disorders such as autism
Locally based food makers have put down roots

February 6th, 2012

NORTH BAY – After nearly 25 years in Petaluma, Barbara’s Bakery will depart in June. Yet times are good for most food manufacturers in the North Bay. The improving economy has been kind to the food business as consumers treat themselves in restaurants and supermarkets.
At last, a lunch box that is green

February 6th, 2012

SAN RAFAEL – Along with the flourishing food scene in the North Bay comes a sustainable way to tote and munch it.
ECOlunchboxes – plastic-free stainless containers and cotton bags to carry them in – are a surprise bestseller in Whole Foods, Container Stores and retail outlets across the U.S. and abroad.
Internal transfer or sale? Succession experts weigh merits

February 6th, 2012

The Business Journal’s “Who will take over your business?” event explored the two possibilities through case studies and expert discussion.
What will you leave for your organization?

February 6th, 2012

Now is a good time. No matter where you are in your tenure as a leader, right now is the right time to begin shaping the legacy you wish to leave your organization. Your legacy is what continues in the hearts and minds of the people, in the systems and structures of the organization, in the culture and the stories that are told for years to come. It’s what stays alive after you are no longer there.
FTC reviewing online advertising rules

February 6th, 2012

The rules of online advertising are about to change. On Aug. 10, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission’s public comment period closed on its revised guidelines for Internet advertising. Now the difficult process of updating the guidelines begins and anyone who advertises or sells on the Internet should pay close attention to the FTC’s actions and [...]
Calendar: Week of Feb. 6, 2012

February 6th, 2012

Send Calendar items to the North Bay Business Journal, Attn: Calendar, 427 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401; fax 707-521-5292; or email news@busjrnl.com. This Week February Mixer Sponsor: San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Date: Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 Place: City Carpets, San Rafael Info: www.srchamber.com Legal Seminar – “Setting up your estate [...]
Leases and sales: Week of Feb. 6, 2012

February 6th, 2012

Commercial real estate leases and sales in the north San Francisco Bay area
People: Week of Feb. 6, 2012

February 6th, 2012

Civil Engineering Santa Rosa-based 15000 Inc. hired Jacob Miller, a mechanical designer. Mr. Miller is a graduate of California State University, Chico and a current member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has volunteered his time with the Marin Municipal Water District shadowing the engineering design, drafting, surveying, and construction inspection departments. Commercial [...]
Wine Business Management Certificate online course applications due Feb. 6

February 2nd, 2012

Sonoma State University’s Online Wine Business Management Certificate launches its second round of foundation classes next week. Monday, Feb. 6, is the last day to apply. This new certificate program kicked off in the fall and concluded with great feedback on the four-week foundation level course taught by Tim Hanni.
Sixth-annual Forty Under 40 nominations close Friday, Feb. 10

February 1st, 2012

Do you know an exceptional professional under 40 years old? The North Bay Business Journal is looking for nominations for its sixth-annual Forty Under 40, a special publication and gala reception that will recognize 40 professionals under the age of 40 who fit certain profiles.
SMART tax repeal effort fails

January 30th, 2012

NORTH BAY — An effort to allow voters to repeal the 2008 sales tax measure that funds a proposed commuter rail system in the North Bay has failed after election officials in Sonoma and Marin counties collected fewer than the minimum signatures required to advance the matter to the ballot.
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
Medical-device maker Sanovas picks Sausalito for production

January 30th, 2012

SAUSALITO — Sanovas Inc. plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Marin County’s southernmost city to include a manufacturing operation for early production of key components used in its microsurgical devices, used in diagnosing and treating cancer and other chronic diseases.