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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.
Report: Napa-Solano commercial real estate stabilizes

February 6th, 2012

FAIRFIELD — Industrial real estate vacancy in Napa and Solano counties fell 1.4 percentage points in 2011, but immediate availability of office space in the two counties increased a percentage point over the year to even higher levels, according to reports released today.
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
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
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.
PlumpJack acquires Stags Leap property

February 1st, 2012

NAPA VALLEY — PlumpJack Group today said it acquired the 40-acre Steltzner Vineyards property in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley to produce estate-grown wines from that region.
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.
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
Investing in human services has huge benefits for costs, people

January 30th, 2012

And while we apply our expertise to these areas, the public and private sectors are frequently putting Band-Aids on social ills and a never-ending set of “solutions” that are often ineffective in prevention and early intervention. As we so carefully construct our business environments to produce healthy outcomes based on efficient and effective practices, we hemorrhage out the other side from the impact of ineffective social policy.
What if a bank CEO and Occupy Wall Street sat down over coffee?

January 30th, 2012

Imagine for a moment if a bank CEO and an Occupy Wall Street leader sat down over a cup of coffee to talk.
People: Week of Jan. 30, 2012

January 30th, 2012

Click here for photo gallery Health Care The Northern California Center for Well-Being has hired Annette Zucconi as its new operations manager as part of its leadership team. Ms. Zucconi has dedicated over 20 years to non-profit community education work and brings a breadth of curriculum development, contract and program management experience to the Center [...]
Calendar: Week of Jan. 30, 2012

January 30th, 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 Marin Designers Showcase Sponsor: Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership Date: Jan. 31 – Feb. 26 Cost: $25 – $30 Place: Villa Belvedere, Belvedere Info: 415-479-5710 FORE US: A Golf-Business [...]