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About two years ago, Sonoma County-based apprentice carpenter Katie Estupiñan applied for a job with a local construction company and was told they were not hiring, after being told by someone she knew to apply there because they needed people. Then, a short time later, she ran into employees who work at the company, and asked about job opportunities. They told me, ‘Oh, we’re hiring like crazy.’" Learn more in this month's cover story featuring GreenLynx, Marin Builders Association, North Coast Builders Exchange, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council and Good Bones Design https://www.northbaybiz.com//hammer-nails-women-in-the-tr/

Congratulations to Redwood Credit Union on being voted Best Credit Union in the North Bay for 2021!

The standards will provide a baseline for how the County balances preservation of agricultural areas with sustainable development of wine industry events when evaluating individual projects and their impacts. Permit and Resource Management Department will utilize these standards when considering new and modified use permit applications for winery visitor-serving uses.

Residents of the Occidental and Camp Meeker areas will take part in a coordinated evacuation drill on Saturday, June 19, involving the County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Sebastopol, community groups and fire agencies. The exercise is part of a community-wide effort to prepare for wildfires and other potential disasters.

The total of 501,138 doses administered as of today exceeds the County’s total population of 499,772. Sonoma County reached this key milestone in less than ve months and continues to outpace the state and nation in the rate of vaccine doses administered.

The County’s $2 billion budget is primarily made up of state and federal funding and other revenues that are designated for specific programs that provide a range of services for residents through the County’s 25 different departments.

Deeply engaging your audience creates a sense of connection, community and communicates that you care about who you are speaking to. The fundamental methods involve subtleties in eye contact, tone of voice and body language. Learn more in this month's "What Works" column.

The record will show the same information as paper cards issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It comes as California this week lifted many pandemic-related restrictions. Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks in most places.

Working from home has its perks, but not all the time. Work environments strongly affect how people perform and manage their workloads. Learn more in this month's guest column from Destiny Banasihan of CoLab

Congratulations to Exchange Bank on being voted Best Consumer Bank in the North Bay for 2021!

California Gov. Gavin Newsom already has said that if cases remain low the state will drop nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on June 15.

Congratulations to Ghilotti Construction Company on being voted Best Builder/Contractor in the North Bay for 2021!

Join the Sonoma County Library in celebrating Pride Month this June, which serves as a time to promote the self-affirmation, dignity, equality and increased visibility of the LGBTQ+ community.

Congratulations to Pisenti & Brinker LLP on being voted Best Accounting Firm in the North Bay for 2021!

Congratulations to Summit State Bank on being voted Best Business Bank in the North Bay for 2021!

Congratulations to Santa Rosa Metro Chamber on being voted Best Chamber of Commerce in the North Bay for 2021!

Congratulations to Jordan Vineyard & Winery on being voted Best Cabernet Sauvignon in the North Bay for 2021!

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services has issued a Heat Alert in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of consecutive days of 90 to 100-plus degree temperatures on Wednesday, June 16 through Friday, June 18.

An unsheltered encampment forms in the parking lot of family-run Chelinos Mexican Restaurant in Santa Rosa.

Congratulations to AXIA Architects on being voted Best Architectural Design Firm in the North Bay for 2021!

An absolute must-read as Rajina Ranadive, M.D., answers some of the most important FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccine

Guy Fieri gives his "thumbs-up" approval on NorthBay biz's cover story, so click the link below to read about the famous chef giving back to the community he calls home! https://www.northbaybiz.com/2021//07/fieri-our-kind-of-guy/

With shelter-in-place orders all over the state and a new wave of remote workers, now is the perfect time to adopt a pet for the whole family

With California's volatile weather patterns amid the on-going climate crisis, local clean energy companies discover optimistic signs during shelter-in-place orders and its effect on the environment

Born this week 145 years ago, Jack London's rags-to-riches tale from day laborer to the highest-paid author in the world is inscribed in this month's feature from Bo Kearns

Can't tell the symptoms of the common cold apart from the coronavirus? In this month's LiveWise, Elizabeth Lowe, M.D., breaks down both the differences and similarities of both during the winter season

The BEST OF Award Ceremony is live now! Use the link to tune in on your device to hear the winners announced

Our whole ecological journey began with my grandfather, who in the 1970s was ahead of his time in energy conservation and organic farming. Brandon deLeuze, winemaker, ZD Wines

Consistency, quality and a focus on local people and products, which is why visitors come here in the first place, he says. We pay attention to each individual client and tailor the experience to them.

During the summer, the City of Napa launched the Napa Al Fresco Program, to resuscitate businesses that were forced to close at the onset of pandemic, only to reopen and close again when government officials mandated closures for indoor dining, tasting rooms, gyms, hair salons and more.

But like so much of 2020, this harvest season is different than any other. Whether due to the Walbridge fire or Glass fire, we’ve collectively been on either evacuation order or evacuation watch for weeks on end.

In late August, 3 Badge Beverage Corp., an international wine and spirits négociant headquartered out of a historic, refurbished fire station in Sonoma, announced the city’s approval to build a new commercial kitchen and tasting room onsite.

The Harvest Issue is upon us! Check out your copy of the magazine and our website for stories and features during the harvest season alongside breaking news in the business world of the North Bay https://www.northbaybiz.com/

With its improving COVID-19 figures, Marin County is graduating from red to orange status within the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing some businesses to reopen for the first time, while others can expand their operating capacity, effective today.

As everyone prepares to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, the Marin County District Attorney’s Office is encouraging the community to make this year’s festivities as safe as possible by planning lower-risk online, at-home and car-based activities.

The 60,000-square-foot store features a three-level shopping experience and one of the largest collections of luxury home furnishings in the world, along with an in-house Interior Design Firm & Atelier. What’s more, it includes a glass-encased Rooftop Restaurant, and a Wine Bar that opens onto a beautifully landscaped park.

Credit unions were formed on a philosophy of people helping people, says Martinez. We’ve always adhered to cooperative principles and values that include honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.

Its mission statement is reflective of its success and collaborative dynamic: To create a culture where we are all one team. Where ideas are exchanged, and we motivate each other towards success. Together we win.

The health-care provider plans to enroll approximately 1,400 participants at four sites in California and Oregon. The goal for this trial is to enroll up to 30,000 participants at more than 120 sites around the world.