North Bay Business Journal

Women in Business 2010: Nonprofit: Denise Frey

SANTA ROSA — One of the ugly realities of tough economic times is that domestic violence tends to spike, a phenomenon that YWCA of Sonoma Executive Director and CEO Denise Frey is all too familiar with. At the same time, economic downturn also leads inevitably to funding cuts and a decline in charitable giving in the nonprofit world.

Women in Business 2010: Economic Development: Cynthia Murray

PETALUMA — Receiving the Women in Business Award in 2010 on the 10th anniversary of these awards seems somehow appropriate for Cynthia Murray, CEO and president of the North Bay Leadership Council, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. As the current leader and visionary of that organization, Ms. Murray is fluent in thinking in terms of decades.

Women in Business 2010: Construction: Carol Bionda

NAPA — As a Department of Defense contractor, Nova Group Inc. must fulfill a host of “best value” criteria requirements to win federal projects. Because of Nova’s track record with high volumes of small business subcontracting, the company consistently receives top ratings from the federal government. This has translated into a distinct competitive advantage for Nova Group that founder and President Ron Federick attributes directly to the efforts of Carol Bionda, the company’s vice president and general counsel.

Women in Business 2010: Hospitality & Tourism: Catherine Bartolomei-Smith

FORESTVILLE — The fall of 2008 left a painful impression on most as the financial crisis came to a head. For Catherine Bartolomei-Smith, co-owner of the internationally recognized Farmhouse Inn, Restaurant & Spa, it represents the most stressful months of her life. But when asked how she was able to complete a major renovation and expansion in this economy, she said the timing was perfect.

Registration closes Friday for Women in Business awards

NORTH BAY — The North Bay Business Journal will celebrate 10 years of honoring female leaders, innovators and visionaries across a wide range of professions at its Women in Business Awards Gala on June 24 at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park.

Registration closes this Friday, June 18. Tickets for the evening program are $74 per person or $725 for a table of 8, including company name on the table. To register, contact Linda Perkins at 707-521-5264 or events@busjrnl.com or online at www.northbaybusinessjournal.com.

Women in Business Awards 10th Anniversary Dinner Gala

The Business Journal will honor 10 outstanding women in the North Bay for their success and contributions to the business community as leaders, innovators and visionaries.

Join us on June 24 in recognizing these exceptional women for their extraordinary leadership skills, creative vision and impressive accomplishments in their fields.

Winners announced for 10th anniversary Women in Business awards

NORTH BAY — The North Bay Business Journal has selected 10 women from Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties for its 10th annual Women in Business awards honoring leaders, innovators and visionaries across a wide range of professions.

Women in Business nominations close Friday

NORTH BAY — Nominations for the Business Journal’s Women in Business awards close Friday, April 16. To submit a nomination, go to www.NorthBayBusinessJournal.com and fill out the online form or download the PDF and send to 427 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 or fax to 707-521-5292.

Nominations for Women in Business awards sought

NORTH BAY — This June, the North Bay Business Journal will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Women in Business Awards, honoring outstanding women in the North Bay for their success and contributions to the business community as leaders, innovators and visionaries. We are seeking nominations for this prestigious award to be presented at the special 10th Anniversary Women in Business Awards Dinner Gala on June 24. Winners will also be featured in a special publication June 28.

To submit a nomination, go to www.NorthBayBusinessJournal.com and fill out the online form or download the PDF and send to 427 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 or fax to 707-521-5292.

2010 Women in Business nominations sought

Nominate an outstanding female executive as one of the 2010 Women in Business.