Upcoming NBBJ conferences and events

Influential Women Awards Nominations

Nominations opened March 1 and end on April 5th: NOMINATE HERE

The North Bay Business Journal's annual Influential Women Awards honor outstanding women in the North Bay for their accomplishments and contributions to the business community as leaders, innovators, and visionaries.

Nominees must work in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano, Lake and Mendocino counties. Winners will be selected based on qualifications, not the number of nominations received.

Eligibility requirements:

  • North Bay women business leaders who are making a difference in the business world.
  • North Bay women business leaders whose work has had sustained positive social impact.
  • North Bay women business leader that consistently goes above and beyond in advancing in their workplaces and in the community.
  • Nominees must live or work in the North Bay Area: Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Lake or Mendocino counties.

Only one nomination is needed. Judging is based on the quality of the individual, not the quantity of nominations.

Nominations end April 5th, 2023


Wine Industry Conference

When: Thursday, April 20th, 2023

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  • 8:00–9:00AM: Registration and networking
  • 9:00AM Welcome and Keynote speaker, Rick Tigner
  • 9:45 AM Panel Discussion: How has the pandemic changed DTC? Post Pandemic, what is your go to market strategy?
  • 10:15AM Panel Discussion: Understanding the motivation of the younger wine consumer. Addressing the looming demand problem

Where: Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa

KEYNOTE: Rick Tigner-Jackson Family Wines

TOPIC: Cultivating Diversity and a Culture of Belonging-Successful approaches to cultivating a culture of belonging among employees and the greater wine industry

Introduction: Lorez Bailey, Publisher North Bay Business Journal

PANEL DISCUSSION

How has the pandemic changed DTC? Post Pandemic, what is your go to market strategy?

Alex Jones, Gary Farrell Winery

Remi Cohen, Domaine Carneros

Cathy Huyghe, Enolytics

Moderator: Richard Van Duzer, Partner, Farella Braun + Martel

PANEL DISCUSSION

Understanding the motivation of the younger wine consumer. Addressing the looming demand problem

Andrea Smalling, Wine Direct

Ed Feuchuk-Tank, Garage Winery

Moderator: William Vyenielo, Senior Business Consultant, Moss Adams

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North Bay Business Journal Leadership Conference - Building your Personal Leadership Brand

The North Bay Business Journal’s Leadership Conference will offer an overview of relevant topics to businesses today that will enable participants to make better business decisions and advance their career. Workshops will be led by industry professionals, tailored to explore core business concepts presented to provide knowledge that can be immediately applied to a business or organization.

Request for Workshop Presenters: APPLY HERE

Conference Date: October 5th 2023


Best Places to Work are Open Now

Nominate your company March 13 - April 10

NOMINATE NOW

Nominate an outstanding place to work in the North Bay!

Eligibility Requirements

Companies and/or organizations must have a location in the North Bay Area: Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Lake or Mendocino Counties with a minimum of 15 employees.

Only one nomination is needed. Nominated companies will be contacted once nominations are closed and asked to complete a more detailed Company Profile and have to ask their employees to complete an anonymous employee survey.

Judging is based on the quality of the company and its survey scores, not the quantity of nominations.


Forty Under 40 Awards Celebration

When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023

3:00 Pre-party for our Alumni sponsored by Sonoma State University

Event: 4:00PM-6:60PM - Come celebrate our 40 winners this year.

Where: Saralee and Richards Barn at Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa

Questions? Email our events team HERE

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! We expect this event to SELL OUT!


Economic Outlook Conference in Partnership with Sonoma State University

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Sonoma State University Ballroom, Rohnert Park

Presenting partner: Exchange Bank and Sonoma State University


Influential Women Awards

May 2023 — Date and location TBD


Pride Business Leadership Awards

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Carston Cabaret Room at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa


Impact Marin Conference

September 2023


Best Places to Work Awards

Graton Resort and Casino

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023

Presenting partner: Exchange Bank and Venue Host Graton Resort and Casino


North Bay Business Journal Leadership Conference

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023

Hyatt Vineyard Creek, Santa Rosa


Diversity in Leadership Awards

October 2023

Gold partner: Exchange Bank


Excellence in Construction Awards

November 2023

Gold partner: Exchange Bank


CEO Spotlight Reception

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa


Book of Lists 2024

January 2024

Book sponsor: Exchange Bank