Business

  • Female Entrepreneurs Hosted in Sonoma County

    Female Entrepreneurs Hosted in Sonoma County

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    Share with FriendsSome 400 female entrepreneurs and company founders from across the U.S. descended on Sonoma County this week, here to network, share advice and attend workshops focused on succeeding […]

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  • Public to Weigh In on Santa Rosa Downtown

    Public to Weigh In on Santa Rosa Downtown

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    Share with FriendsThe city of Santa Rosa is kicking off an aggressive push to gather public input on sweeping changes planned for the city’s downtown core. Starting May 1st, city […]

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  • Council Puts Brakes on Controversial Cannabis Location

    Council Puts Brakes on Controversial Cannabis Location

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    Share with FriendsIn a landmark test of its new cannabis law, the Santa Rosa City Council sided with the popular Trailhouse taproom and other established businesses, voting to halt the […]

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  • 24th Battle of the Brews Draws Thousands

    24th Battle of the Brews Draws Thousands

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    Share with FriendsHuge crowds, great beers, and a good cause.  The 24th annual Battle of the Brews drew more than 3 thousand beer lovers to Santa Rosa for a good […]

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  • Secret Sauce for Small Business

    Secret Sauce for Small Business

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    Share with FriendsVirtual networks and high tech tools can help small businesses reach their customers, and goals.  That’s the message that business acceleration firms Hello Alice and Salesforce brought to […]

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  • Cheese, Bites and Booze

    Cheese, Bites and Booze

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    Share with FriendsA delicious spring bounty of cheese and other delicacies was on display as the 13th California Artisan Cheese Festival brought hundreds to Santa Rosa for an event called […]

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  • Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light

    Cannabis Shop Gets Green Light

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    Share with FriendsIn the latest major challenge to Santa Rosa’s cannabis ordinance, Sonoma County’s largest school district appealed a decision to allow a cannabis dispensary near a Santa Rosa charter […]

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  • Hundreds Support Community Market Workers

    Hundreds Support Community Market Workers

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    Share with FriendsSupporters of Sebastopol’s Community Market turned out Sunday night, to support dozens of workers laid off when floodwaters forced the market to close. Karl Van Amburg has more.

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  • Barlow Small Businesses Struggle for Survival

    Barlow Small Businesses Struggle for Survival

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    Share with FriendsSmall business owners at Sebastopol’s Barlow Market District are struggling to survive recent flooding, as they face challenges including paperwork, repairs, and the loss of income. Karl Van […]

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  • Headwinds Forecast for Sonoma County Economy

    Headwinds Forecast for Sonoma County Economy

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    Share with FriendsThe economy of Sonoma County was the talk as hundreds turned out for the annual State of Sonoma County breakfast.  And, with national trends turning downward, the forecast […]

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  • Pliny the Younger Packs Them In

    Pliny the Younger Packs Them In

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    Share with FriendsThe 2019 edition of Russian River Brewing’s famous Pliny the Younger beer hit the taps in Sonoma County today, and as always, fans from around the world turned […]

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  • Controversial Cannabis Dispensary Gets Green Light

    Controversial Cannabis Dispensary Gets Green Light

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    Share with FriendsIn a test of Santa Rosa’s new cannabis ordinance, hundreds turned out to voice their views on the controversial siting of a cannabis dispensary within feet of the […]

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