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This unique annual publication is the definitive guide for business in the North Bay. The North Bay Business Resource Guide is an in-depth resource and reference guide for smalland medium-sized businesses including tools they can use, how-to editorials and listings of more than 3,300 companies doing business in the North Bay. Plus, all this information will be available FREE online at northbaybiz.com. So whether you prefer the convenience of having a hard copy of the 2013 North Bay Business Resource Guide on top of your desk or on your computer’s desktop, this invaluable information will always be at your fingertips and at the fingertips of your top customers and best prospects. It reaches more than 60,000 readers and North Bay business decision makers and is distributed to chambers of commerce, convention and tourism bureaus, bookstores, airports and all businesses it lists. With a shelf life of at least one year, this publication connects industry expertise with business needs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Publisher’s Note KNOW YOUR BIZ 9 North Bay Media List 13 How to Give a Great Print Media Interview Marsha Friedman 15 Social Selling Yields Positive Collaboration Between Marketing and Sales Kurt Shaver 16 How Google Provides Free Online Marketing Gene Stygar 19 Architecture and Permaculture: A Seamless Partnership Daphne Romani 29 How to Evaluate a Commercial Printer Tom Hoganson 31 Principles for Success in Commercial Real Estate Don Cramer 37 Why the World Can’t Get Enough of Webinars Gihan Perera 47 How to Ensure You’ll Be Paid for Residential Construction Warren Reidhead 57 How to Write an Engineering Project Proposal Ian Lauder 59 Six of Tomorrow’s Top Engineering Fields David T. Johns 77 E-Commerce Businesses Stand to Lose More Without Asset Protection Hillel Presser 79 401(k) Savers: Who Makes Money (You or the IRS)? Montgomery Taylorr 83 How to Plan Successful Events Anders Abadie 91 Protect Your Business with Cyber Liability Insurance Steve Kiddoo 95 Why Life Insurance Matters Anthony Cipolla 97 Be Careful When Terminating Your Business Entity Paul B. Gruwell, Esq. 109 What’s in a Domain Name? Scott Gerien, Esq. 115 How to Choose the Best Eco-Friendly Ofﬁce Cleaning Services Lisa Cote 119 What Value Does a Retained Search Offer? Carolyn Silvestri 120 Successful Talent Acquisition Anne Heron

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ADVERTISING/MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Advertising Marketing Promotions Public Relations Signage Web Design/Development

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES General Architecture Landscape Architecture

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES/LEASING CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Property Management Commercial Realtors Development

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COMPUTERS Computers Network Solutions Sales, Service and Support Software

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CONSTRUCTION Concrete, Grading and Paving Electrical General Contractors HVAC/R Plumbing Rooﬁng Interior Design Landscaping Designers and Consultants Landscaping Contractors

CONSULTING

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ENGINEERING SERVICES Civil Electrical Environmental General Engineering Geological Geotechnical Mechanical Structural

Publisher Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Vice President Sales Editor Managing Editor Design Director Senior Graphic Designer Administrative Assistant Advertising Executives

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounting/Bookkeeping Accounting/CPA Accounting/General Accounting/Tax Banks Credit Unions Savings and Loan Beneﬁts Collections Commercial Mortgage Lenders/ Brokers Equipment Leasing Estate and Financial Planning General Financial Services Wealth Management Payroll Services HOTELS/CATERING/ EVENT PLANNING Catering Event Planning Hotels Resort/Spa

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INSURANCE General Life/Health/Auto

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LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Law Firms Mediation Support Services

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NORTH BAY MEDIA LIST MAGAZINES Marin NorthBay biz Napa Valley Life Napa Valley Marketplace Sonoma NEWSPAPERS American Canyon Eagle Argus Courier (Petaluma) Cloverdale Reveille Healdsburg Tribune Independent Coast Observer Marin Independent Journal Marinscope Community Newspapers Mill Valley Herald Napa Valley Register North Bay Bohemian North Bay Business Journal Novato Advance PaciďŹ c Sun Petaluma Post Point Reyes Light Press Democrat Ross Valley Reporter San Francisco Chronicle San Rafael News Pointer Sausalito Marin Scope Sonoma Index-Tribune Sonoma Index-Tribune Sonoma Valley Sun Sonoma West Times St. Helena Star The Ark (Tiburon) The Community Voice Twin Cities Times Weekly Calistogan West Marin Citizen Windsor Times RADIO Froggy 92.9 FM (Santa Rosa) FUNNY 95.5 (Santa Rosa) K-101 FM 101.3 (SF) KCBS News 74, KRQR FM (SF) KFOG 104.5 FM (SF) KGO Newstalk Radio 810 (SF) KMHX 104.9 FM (Rohnert Park) KNOB 96.7 Bob FM KPFA FM 94.1 (Berkeley) KQED FM 88.5 (SF) KRCB FM 91 (Rohnert Park) KRSH 95.9 FM (Santa Rosa) KSRO 1350 (Santa Rosa) KSVY 91.3 FM (Sonoma) KVON 1440 AM (Napa) KVRV 97.7 FM (Santa Rosa) KVYN 99.3 (Napa) KXFX 101.7 FM (Santa Rosa) KZST 100.1 FM/KJZY 93.7 FM Y100.9 FM (Santa Rosa) TELEVISION Associated Press (SF) KGO Channel 7 (SF) KPIX Channel 5 (SF) KRCB (Rohnert Park) KRON Channel 4 (SF) KTVU Channel 2 (Oakland) Napa Public Access Channels 27 & 28 NBC Channel 11 & 3 (San Jose) SVTV 27 ONLINE (PATCH) Healdsburg Patch Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch Marin Patch Napa Valley Patch Novato Patch Petaluma Patch Rohnert Park Patch San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch San Rafael Patch

CONTACT NAME Nikki Wood, President/Editorial Director Julie Fadda, Editor Kari Ruel, Publisher/Editorial Director Connie Anderson, Editor-In-Chief David Bolling, Editor/Publisher

PHONE 415-332-4800 x 105 707-575-8282 707-738-9698 707-226-2474 707-933-2734

E-MAIL nwood@marinmagazine.com jfadda@northbaybiz.com kari@napavalleylifemagazine.com info@napavalleymarketplace.com david@sonomanews.com

Michael Waterson, Editor Jamie Hansen, News Editor Editor Kerrie Lindecker, Editor Steve McLaughlin, Editor/Publisher Robert Sterling, City Editor (Marin) Paul Hutcheson, Publisher Soren Hemmila, Editor Kevin Courtney, City Editor Gabe Meline, Editor Brad Bollinger, Editor Nicole Baptista, Editor Jason Walsh, Editor Karen Phillips & Terry Smith, Editors & Publishers Tess Elliott, Editor Ted Appel, Business Team Leader Joe Wolfcale, Editor Trapper Byrne, Deputy Metro Editor Mary Southall, Editor Soren Hemmila, Editor Bill Hoban, Managing Editor David Bolling, Editor/Publisher Val Robichaud, Editor/Partner David Abbott, Editor Jesse Duarte, Reporter Kevin Hessel, Executive Editor Yatin Shah, Publisher/CEO Greg Anderson, Editor Sean Scully, Editor Linda Petersen, Managing Editor Matthew Hall, Editor

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Kent Bjugstad, VP/General Manager Brandon Green, Program Director Travis Loughran, Asst. Programming Director News Tips News Director News Tips Kent Bjugstad, VP/General Manager Business Line Aileen Alfandary & Mark Mericle, Co-News Directors Assignment Editor Bruce Robinson, News Director Nate Campbell, Program Director Kent Bjugstad, VP/General Manager Bob Taylor, Manager Jeff Schechtman, General Manager/Program Dir. Kent Bjugstad, VP/General Manager Jeff Schechtman, General Manager/Program Dir. Kent Bjugstad, VP/General Manager News Business Line

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kentbjugstad@maverick-media.ws brandon@winecountryradio.net travisloughran@clearchannel.com kcbscomments@kcbs.com kfog@kfog.com producers@kgoradio.com kentbjugstad@maverick-media.ws bobfm@winecountryradio.net news@kpfa.org assignmentdesk@kqed.org bruce_robinson@krcb.org nate@winecountryradio.net kentbjugstad@maverick-media.ws btaylor@sunfmtv.com jeff@kvon.com kentbjugstad@maverick-media.ws jeff@kvon.com kentbjugstad@maverick-media.ws news@kzst.com

News Editor Broadcast Center Dan Rosenheim, VP/News Director Bruce Robinson, News Director Assignment Edtior Jay Martinez, Assign. Editor Justin Bernard, Production Manager ALL Assignment Editors and News Managers Bob Taylor, Manager

415-495-1708 415-954-7777 415-765-8618 707-584-2012 415-441-4444 510-874-0242 707-257-0574

norcal@apcalifornia.org abc7listens@kgotv.com rosenheim@kpix.cbs.com bruce_robinson@krcb.org 4listens@kron4.com jay.martinez@ktvu.com justin@napavalleytv.org tips@nbcbayarea.com btaylor@sunfmtv.com

Keri Brenner, Editor Derek Wilson, Editor Jim Welte, Associate Regional Editor Louisa Hufstader, Editor Brent Ainsworth, Editor Karina Ioffee, Editor Rohnert Park Staff Jessica Mullins, Editor Nicole Ely, Editor

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keri.brenner@patch.com derek.wilson@patch.com jimw@patch.com louisa.hufstader@patch.com brent.ainsworth@patch.com karina@patch.com rohnertpark@patch.com nicole.ely@patch.com Northbaybiz 9

ADVERTISING/MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVERTISING Q MARIN

Bouton Sharon Design 10988 Peaks Pike Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1645

Q MARIN A.Point.Marketing

2525 Cleveland Ave., Ste. G Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-3390 www.boylanpoint.com

403 Wendy Way Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 497-8974 www.apointmarketing.com

Butler Shine Stern & Partners

Catamaran Marketing

20 Libertyship Way Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-6049

David Johnson Creative Svcs. 664 Tupper St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-0767

Design Collaborative 143 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-0252

6139 Lockwood Dr. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-3226 www.catamaranmarketing.com

411 B St., Ste. 2 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 765-1001 www.surveysystem.com

33 Spencer Ave. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-2599 www.thehayescompany.com

Ginnie Nichols Graphic Design

57 Loring Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-0499

304 De Chene Ave. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-2126 www.ginnienichols.com

Q NAPA

JB Communications

1811 Old Sonoma Rd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-7652

Plumbline Studios, Inc. 1040 Main St., Ste. 201 Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-9884 www.plumbline.com

PlumpJack Group 620 Oakville Cross Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 945-1220 www.plumpjack.com

Unique Mailing Systems

1260 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 180 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-4977 www.jbadvertising.com

Kevin Diamond Public Relations 300 Valley St. Ste. 303 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-2016

7665 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 150 Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-5252 www.alanizmarketing.com

Lanny Udell Marketing Communications 1206 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-8966 www.copywhiz.com

1000 Fifth Ave., Ste. 7 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-3073

Barking Dog Creative Svcs.

Beth Galleto Marketing Communications

2525 Cleveland Ave., Ste. G Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-3390 www.boylanpoint.com

Donohue Design

664 Tupper St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-0767

16 Ramona Way Ste. 10 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 246-8472 www.donohuedesign.com

Robb Advertising

1108 Rafanelli Ct. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-7401

Duke Marketing 4040 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-4534

Eightfold Group 936-B Seventh St., Ste. 268 Novato CA 94945 (415) 209-0900

Wolf Communications 2245 Sunlit Ann Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-4415 www.prwolf.com

101 Lucas Valley Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-3100 www.lexnetcg.com

Boylan Point Agency

RGO Advertising

Viola Design

Lexnet Consulting Group

57 Lower Via Casitas Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 464-9718 www.galletomedia.com

100 Marin Center Dr., Ste. 39 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-4733

Emergent Inc. 35 Miller Ave., Ste. 123 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-8910 www.emergent.us.com

Leading Edge Marketing Solutions 51 Monte Mar Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 672-2060 www.leadingedgemarketingsolutions. com

480 Gate Five Rd., Ste. 268 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-2333

Chezshea

Q SONOMA

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866 Grant Ave., Ste 4 Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-9607 www.aevideoweb.com

584 March Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1339 www.MediaMixAdvertising.com

P.O. Box 15 Fulton CA 95439 707-483-4141

421 Portal St. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 664-0549 www.markberryguitars.com

AE Video & Web Design

3030 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-7204

Media Mix

860 Napa Valley Corporate Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-3597

Berry Mark

Innovative Marketing

Atlantic Marketing Direct Mailing Systems

The Hayes Co.

Doc of Rock

P.O. Box 2707 San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 453-5959 www.gehrigkelly.com

Alaniz Marketing Creative Research Systems

565 Martin Ave. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-4884 www.dirmailsys.com

Tieche & Co.

Gehrig & Kelly Advertising & Direct Marketing Communications

MARKETING

Boylan Point Agency

MARKETING

Mainsail Marketing Information Inc. 680 Cascade Dr. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 256-8700

Martha Sullivan 7 Mount Lassen Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-7126

Miller Radcliffe Marketing Inc. 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 160 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-0203 www.mrminc.net

Mogo Marketing 21 Tamal Vista Blvd. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 945-1845

Novick & Assoc., Inc. 1010 B St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-1626

Polaris Marketing 81 Seacape Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 383-6333 www.polarisinteractive.com

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MARKETING Shumate Joe & Assoc., Inc.

Studio 707

Boylan Point Agency

New Generation Media, LLC

55 Monte Mar Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-9106

P.O. Box 670 Napa CA 94559 (707) 258-1699

418 B St., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 360-1400 www.newgenerationmedia.com

SJ Media

The Fulﬁllment Center

2525 Cleveland Ave., Ste. G Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-3390 www.boylanpoint.com

305 D St. San Rafael CA 94901 415-721-0673 www.sjacobsmedia.com

690 Airpark Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-6161 www.tfcinc.com

Completely Creative

Studio B

Vineyard Avenue Marketing

7950 Redwood Dr., Ste. 18 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-2722 www.paragonscreenprinting.com

1005 A St., Ste. 404 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-8350

1200 Oak Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3758

Summit Marketing

Q SONOMA

29359 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-8300 www.emo.tv

A. Bright Idea

Fireﬂy Creative Company

13750 Arnold Dr., Ste. 1 Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 935-1377 www.abrightideaonline.com

16003 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6044 www.ﬁreﬂycompany.com

Abra Marketing

GoldMail, Inc.

555 Fifth St., Ste. 300D Santa Rosa CA 95401 (530) 246-8000 www.abramarketing.com

320 College Ave., Ste. 225 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 843-9909 www.goldmail.com

3 Marsh Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-5303

The Marx Group 2175 E. Francisco Blvd., Ste. F San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0844 www.themarxgrp.com

Wren Marketing Communications 89 Wolf Grade Kentﬁeld CA 94904 (415) 461-7420 www.wrenmarketing.com

Zan Media

ArtWorks & Marketing P.O. Box 11058 Napa CA 94581 (707) 251-8000 www.artworksandmarketing.com

Benson Marketing Group 2700 Napa Valley Corporate Dr., Ste. H Napa CA 94558 (707) 254-9292 www.bensonmarketing.com

Better Marketing. Made Simple.

MFP Consulting 1091 Simpkins Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-1200 www.mfpconsulting.com

Sandra Rogers & Assoc. 3061 Cuttings Wharf Rd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-1888 http://www.sramarketingdesign.com

786 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-1711

Harvey Bell & Assoc. 700 Lindsay Ave. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 795-0650 A Full-Service Marketing Agency. Since 1999.

AbraMarketing.com ACE Shirt & Cap Printing 1130 Industrial Ave., Ste. 11 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 789-9398 www.aceshirt.com

In Gear Creations 4436 Lahinch Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-7001

In Short Direct Mktg. 218 Lea St. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-8730 www.inshortmarketing.com

Legacy Marketing Group 2090 Marina Ave. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 778-8638 www.legacynet.com

Huffman Communications P.O. Box 5512 Napa CA 94581 (707) 257-2585 www.hcnapa.com

Emotive Inc.

Halby Marketing Inc.

276 San Marin Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-8393 www.zanmedia.com

Q NAPA

16881 Schiller Ct. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-2586

ACT Communications 1450 Maureen Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-1977 www.act-comms.com

Marketing a la Carte P.O. Box 904 Benicia CA 94510 (707) 746-1905 www.mktgalacarte.com

ANDHOW

6 Petaluma Blvd. N. Ste. B-11 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-1177

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Proforma Marketing Solutions 980 Hawthorne Cir. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-9876 www.proforma.com/bthomas

RD Marketing 2525 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-4596 www.rd-marketing.com

Robert Mather & Gibbs Advertising & Design 400 Tesconi Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-8719 www.rmandg.com

Rustad Marketing 7618 Eckmeyer Ct. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 664-5056 www.rustadmarketing.com

Sage Marketing LLC 525 First St. E. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-9394

Sales Rocket LLC 107 Dublin Ct. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-1537

The Van Noy Group 3315 Westside Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3944

The Walker Group 822 Vaughn Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-4088 www.walker-group.com

Tim Polk Communications

521 Walnut St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-8846

Bizx LLC

Paragon Screenprinting Inc.

2436 Quail Hollow Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 568-7322

Melo Mail 3253 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 578-0880 www.melomail.com

VeVa Communications 51 E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-6572 www.vevaonline.com Northbaybiz 11

ADVERTISING/MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Vinter Active LLC

London Logos

9940 Starr Rd., Ste. 130 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-7295 www.vinteractive.com

85 Samrose Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-7060 www.LondonLogos.net

Wolf Communications

Onyx Worldwide

2245 Sunlit Ann Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-4415 www.prwolf.com

3020 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-2233

Trailblazer Promotions

PROMOTIONS Q MARIN Abacus Imprints P.O. Box 303 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 380-8974 www.abacusimprints.com

EcoExpress Gift 85 Galli Dr., Ste. E Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-6060 www.ecoexpress.com

Hirsch Enterprises Inc. 104 Laverne Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 384-0700

447 Miller Ave., Ste. D Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-8863 www.trailpromo.com

PROMOTIONS/PR ADCO Marketing

Q SONOMA A Lasting Impression P.O. Box 2077 Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 935-8288 www.a-lasting-impression.com

Bright Ideas 2264 Knolls Hills Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 575-4656 www.brightideas-ca.com

3205 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-1232 www.doclapkin.com

Tugboat, Inc. 398 Devlin Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-3536 www.tugboatinc.com

THE

POWER

OF PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Dawn Stranne & Assoc. 20 Oliva Dr., Ste. A Novato CA 94947 (415) 893-1780 www.pr-dsa.com

D&S Awards

Guy Esberg & Co.

1000 Piner Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-8008 www.dsawards.com

Hamilton Ink

12 Vista Ln. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-8709

637 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-8198 www.hamiltoninkpr.com

Jack Wright Productions

International Public Relations and Marketing Consultant

222 Angela Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-7500 www.jackwrightproductions.com

115 Girard Ave. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-8010 sausalitoassociates.com

Jay’s Engraving & Rubber Stamps

James Plessas Inc. 207 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-2996

Kathleen Russell Consulting

3510 Airway Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-4739 www.sonomadesignapparel.com

Vernon Sales Promotion 6345 Santa Clara Pl. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-1182 www.vernoncompany.com

707.577.8008 www.dsawards.com s sales@dsawards.com 1000 Piner Road s Santa Rosa, CA 95403 12 Northbaybiz

12 Ash Ave. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 785-2738

1350 Industrial Ave., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-6820 www.crowntrophy.com

Sonoma Design Apparel

Also providing Awards, Cast Bronze Plaques, Glass Etching and Laser Engraving.

Artenergy

Crown Trophy Petaluma

3185 Cleveland Ave., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-3873 www.jaysengraving.com

Brand Awareness s Business Gifts s Public Relations Trade Shows s Employee & Customer Appreciation

77 Mark Dr., Ste. 3 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-5901

11 Professional Center Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 924-8575

Christie’s Basket Express

Doc’s Lapkin Trophy Shoppe

Ann Hill Communications

Chrisad

Q NAPA 1370 Trancas St., Ste. 374 Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-3444 www.napavalleygiftbaskets.com

300 Tamal Plz., Ste. 220 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-2881 www.adcomarketing.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS Q MARIN A Small Ad Shop 897 Marin Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-8823

495 Miller Ave., Ste. 303 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-4600 www.kathleenrussell.com

MRM Media Works 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 160 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-0203 www.mrminc.net

National Response Group 7 Altamira Ave. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 457-2200

PRThatRocks 33 Martin Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 302-0839 www.prthatrocks.com

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PR Rocket Science 700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-8110 www.rocketsceince.com

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How to Give A Great Print Media Interview By Marsha Friedman

ometimes I cringe when I hear people talk about “the media.” It sounds as if everyone in TV, radio, print and online press is a member of one fraternity that thinks and acts the same. In reality, there’s a vast gulf between the daily life of a print journalist and a radio show host. And there are many differences between radio hosts and TV producers. They really shouldn’t be treated the same. That’s why I’ve compiled interview tips for working with print and online journalists. Here are the first five. Be responsive. In TV and radio, interview times are prearranged. However, print and online journalists typically have daily and weekly deadlines. When they call you, they need you right then! In many cases, journalists will reach out to several experts on a news item and then choose the one who’s the better interview or whomever responded quickest (or a combination of the two). The more reliably you respond, the more likely they are to call on you again. It’s not about you. Most journalists aren’t interested in you but rather in the expert commentary you can provide. The more you use the words “I” and “my,” the less likely they’ll use you as a source. When speaking to a reporter, keep in mind you’re speaking to their audience, so keeping your remarks centered on what their audience cares about guarantees you’ll be quoted early and often. Read before you talk. If you get a call from a publication, take five minutes to go online and read a few of its stories. Look for the tone and approach and match it. Also look for articles that were written on your topic, so you can avoid duplicating what someone else has said. Finally, read articles written by the journalist you’ll be speaking with. There’s no better way to prepare for a print or online interview than to read the writings of the reporter interviewing you. You can discover his or her focus, audience and philosophy. The reporter can tell if you’ve read his or her articles through your comments and will respect you for having made the effort to prepare. Don’t empty your notebook. Beat reporters—journalists who cover a particular topic or industry—tend to be experts in that field from their time covering it for their respective publications. They don’t need, nor do they want, your soup-to-nuts take on that topic. They usually need only a few quotes and opinions to round out their stories. Answer direct questions with direct answers, and get to the point quickly. There’s no need to tell the reporter everything you know (emptying your notebook of all your collected knowledge) to have a good interview. Letting an interview devolve into you talking about your total philosophy on a particular topic or business will result in your interview landing in the discard pile. And the reporter will likely seek a comment from your competitor instead. Be professional. Reporters don’t call you to talk about the weather, last night’s TV or your kids. You’d be surprised how many times I’ve come across people who think a little friendly chit-chat can “grease the wheels.” If they engage you, that’s one thing. It’s entirely another if you waste their time with unwanted “schmoozing.” Most have deadlines to meet and their time is valuable. Many outlets are working with significantly smaller writing staff than a year ago. Respect their time and they’ll respect you. If you follow this advice, you’ll discover interviewers will respond better to you, use more of the interview in their articles and maybe even call you back for more quotes when they work on other stories. Ultimately, these tips will help you be prepared so that when your name is mentioned in the media, readers will know they’re getting advice from someone who truly knows what he or she is talking about. Marsha Friedman is a 21-year veteran of the public relations industry and a sought after national public speaker on the power of publicity. She’s founder and CEO of EMSI Public Relations (www.GuaranteedNationalPR.com) and author of Celebritize Yourself: The 3-Step Method to Increase Your Visibility and Explode Your Business.

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Social Selling Yields Positive Collaboration Between Marketing and Sales By Kurt Shaver

ocial media has a very attractive cousin that’s quickly gaining popularity: social selling. Social selling—salespeople using social applications like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for selling purposes—is social media’s newest and fastest-growing subcategory. Since LinkedIn is the dominant social application for B2B, this article focuses on its use and strategies for generating referrals and leads. B2B companies with a history of sales innovation—like General Electric, Salesforce and IBM—have implemented social selling programs with their sales teams. IBM is a thought leader in this approach and recently reported a 400 percent sales increase from a social selling pilot project centered on LinkedIn. The good news is that these techniques are just as applicable to small businesses, since most of these tools are free. Social selling consists of two strategies: The first is outbound prospecting, wherein a sales “hunter,” responsible for generating his or her own leads, uses social information and relationships to identify and connect with prospective customers. It’s replaced the timeworn cold call as the preferred means for starting a new sales cycle. The second strategy gives the salesperson access and means to the role of a marketer. In this role, the salesperson’s goal is to attract interested buyers by supplying the right information at the right time. Both practices use well-known marketing segmentation principles. Prospecting with LinkedIn is a two-step process: identify, then connect. To identify a prospect, a salesperson uses LinkedIn’s Advanced People Search feature to select key characteristics of the target prospect. Sample criteria include: keywords, title, company name, location, industry and company size (a premium filter available with a paid upgrade). With more than 160 million professionals involved, LinkedIn is a large and accessible contact database. Plus, it has advantages over typical contact databases. One is that the information is selfsupplied, offering the possibility that it’s more up to date, detailed and personal. More important, LinkedIn is built on social connectivity. That’s where the “connect” step comes into play. The final and most important filter criterion to use is the salesperson’s LinkedIn relationship to the target prospect. The chances of getting an appointment increase significantly when the salesperson includes the criterion that the prospect is in his or her second-level connections. In other words, someone they’re directly connected to is directly connected to the prospect. This common connection opens the opportunity to receive a personal introduction, which is the best way to initiate a sales cycle. It’s also why LinkedIn recommends you only invite people you know to connect. Few people would make an introduction for someone they didn’t know. Inbound marketing with LinkedIn is a natural response to a number of trends associated with the emergence of social media: s "UYERS TRUST IN CORPORATE MARKETING MESSAGES CONTINUES TO decline; s "UYERS OWN SOCIAL NETWORKS CONTINUE TO INCREASE AS A KEY influencer in the buying process; s " " SALESPEOPLE ARE BUILDING TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH applications like LinkedIn; and North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

s 3OCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS HAVE GIVEN EVERY SALESPERSON THE opportunity to be a worldwide publisher. These trends present a powerful opportunity for forwardthinking companies that can get marketing and sales to work together. This “mini-marketer” role is new for most salespeople, who often lack the time or skills to craft approved, quality messages. When marketing supplies a regular stream of social posts (new product, case study, event) and salespeople distribute them through their individual networks, the result is professionally created messages delivered via the most trusted distribution channel. In some instances, the messages will be relayed unedited. In other situations, where time, skill level or authority allows, a salesperson may customize a message. Following are three steps to implement a corporate social selling strategy. Train salespeople on LinkedIn selling. While most B2B salespeople have a LinkedIn account by now, few know how to really use it to produce a steady stream of results. This is because LinkedIn is a free application that isn’t considered a company asset. Hence, it’s overlooked as a budgeted item. The majority of companies have left learning LinkedIn selling proﬁciencies up to each individual salesperson. The result is a wide range of skills and no consistency within a sales organization. By implementing formal LinkedIn sales training, companies can increase the overall skills of all salespeople and establish minimum criteria to boost consistency. This, in turn, makes it possible to monitor and manage social selling efforts. Coordinate marketing and sales. Marketing has the skills, tools and authority to create the company’s messages and distribute them via a variety of channels (print, web, email, press, trade shows and such). The sales team’s social [business] network should be added to the list of distribution channels. Customized messages should be created to take advantage of the unique characteristics of this high-trust network. Manage results and adjust. One example for measurement occurs when marketing includes links to custom landing pages in the messages supplied to sales. Then, the click-through response rates of individual campaigns, posts or even salespeople can be measured via this coordinated effort. Imagine a sales manager being able to pull up a dashboard that showed how one salesperson’s high click-through rate by his or her LinkedIn network resulted in record sales. That’s true collaboration in the age of social selling. From the customer’s perspective, this new era of social selling should improve relationships between B2B buyers and sellers. That’s because both the prospecting and marketing will be much more targeted toward the customer’s needs. It’s an extension to selling target marketing concepts, which have improved the relevance of Internet ads over the years. After all, what businessperson wouldn’t like to receive a phone call with the perfect solution to his or her most pressing problem? Kurt Shaver is CEO of The Sales Foundry, a company specializing in helping B2B companies implement social selling strategies. For more information including free videos and a two-minute self-assessment of your LinkedIn score, visit www.thesalesfoundry.com. Northbaybiz 15

How Google Provides Free Online Marketing By Gene Stygar

hen someone needs your product or service, will they find you—or one of your competitors? Attracting the attention of prospective clients is the first goal of marketing and promotion, but many business people don’t understand how to best use the Internet to meet that goal. It all boils down to this: To be found, your business must be where your customers are looking. For a large percentage of potential customers—Google says 97 percent—this means being found online by the top three search engines: Google (65 percent of searches), Yahoo (16 percent) and Bing (13 percent). Suppose someone in San Rafael has a gushing, leaky pipe and you’re a plumber. They haven’t needed a plumber before, so they don’t know whom to call. They might ask a friend for a referral or go to the Yellow Pages, but chances are they’ll use their smartphone, tablet or computer to search for “plumber San Rafael.” If your competitor comes up near the top of the first page and you’re on page four, who do you think will soon be repairing the broken pipe? It doesn’t take a lot of money or time to make yourself easier to find online. Google, Yahoo and Bing have each provided businesses with a free website. All you have to do is claim it, complete all the requested details, and your business will be listed in order of relevance to each particular search. Let’s concentrate on Google’s version, called “Google Places.” You want to be on the first page for your type of business, and the higher you are on the page, the better. Ranking near the top is often simply a matter of following through completely and not leaving any blanks on the form. It’s free, so why not take full advantage of it? Go to google.com/places. Start by entering your business phone number. Next, fill in all your business details in the form provided. Complete everything, 100 percent. Google lets you post up to 10 pictures, so post 10. It lets you post up to five videos, so post five. You get the idea. When the form asks for description and category, use your keywords. These are the words people will be using to find you. Google has a free keyword tool at https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal. When you enter a word or phrase, the tool shows you how many monthly searches, both global and local, have been done on that combination, and it suggests other possible phrases. You’ve probably figured out some of them yourself, but you may be surprised by combinations you hadn’t considered. After selecting your keyword phrases, use them in other media as well: on your LinkedIn profile and your Yelp page, for example. Be sure to keep the words in the phrases in the same order. “Repairing leaky pipes” will give different results from “leaky pipe repair,” for example. Your objective is to target the words that are actually getting results. Using the same phrases in different media will improve your results in all of them.

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In the same way, be consistent when entering information on other online applications. If you sometimes list your phone number with parentheses around the area code and sometimes without them, computer algorithms may not recognize them as the same number, which will affect your ranking in a negative manner. Always start with http:// when listing your website so it will be a clickable, live link. A few more suggestions: On the form, where it says “service location,” check the option that says all customers come to your business. Google Places is for brick and mortar businesses at specific locations. If you go to your customers, there’s an “additional details” section down at the bottom where you can say so. Upload the maximum 10 photos showing your business, products and services. Name the photos using your keywords. Include five videos by posting your YouTube link. If you don’t have any, a free website called Animato.com lets you create them. Under “additional details,” you can tie in Yelp and other review sites. Copy and paste the URL for your Yelp page or other directory sites such as SuperPages or DexKnows. By posting all your information, including the links in the “additional details” section, you’re making Google’s job easier and giving validity to your listing, and you’re much more likely to receive a higher ranking—and, in turn, to be placed higher up on the search results page. To do it correctly takes about three hours (keyword research, writing out your business description, making and uploading videos/photos and so forth). After submitting, the last step is to validate. Google will either send a postcard or call your business phone number to provide you with an activation number. This is how it checks the legitimacy of your business’ physical address. One last thing: Google has its own version of client feedback for businesses. Since many of us have a Gmail account, it should be easy for any owner to ask existing clients to give an honest Google review of the product or service they received. These reviews will help those searching make a decision on who’s best qualified for the job. At the beginning of this article, I used the hypothetical example of a local plumber. In a real situation, a local plumber I know received 700 impressions (views) over a six-month period. After he completed his local place page, he received 700 impressions in one month. The Google Place Page is an important way for your business to take advantage of new media—and the price doesn’t get any better than free.

Gene Stygar is cofounder of Strategically Connected, an Internet marketing company dedicated to showing local business owners how to get found online. North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

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TNT Signs & Graphics Inc. 1042 Hopper Ave. Ste. 3F Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-8523 www.signservant.com

WEB DESIGN / DEVELOPMENT Q MARIN Alan Babbitt Websites 89 Willow Ave. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 485-1688 www.abwebsites.net

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES GENERAL ARCHITECTURE Q MARIN 361 Architecture + Design Collaborative 1505 Bridgeway Ste. 127 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 412-6797 www.361-team.com

Archer Daniel G AIA 65 Sunnyside Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-2587

Architectural Clinic 239 Cleveland Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-2445

Architectural House Plans 180 Habor Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-3383

Chris Kelly Architects

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Marcy Jones Architecture

55 Galli Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-9636

617 C St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-9185 www.halperinandchrist.com

9 Bernard St. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-5703 www.marcyjones.com

Hank Bruce Architects

Martin Bielik Architects

23 Main St. Ste. B Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-9118 www.hbarchitects.com

275 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94977 (415) 924-1211

Cosby Robert Architect AIA P.O. Box 672 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 383-6850

Couture Architecture 237 Cresent Rd., Ste. 5 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 482-0224 www.couturearchiteture.net

Danadjieva Hansen Architects P.O. Box 868 Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-5767 www.hansenarchitects.com

Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects, Inc. 1595 Grant Ave., Ste. 200 Novato CA 94945 (415) 899-0050 www.dmaia.com

Architecture International 225 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-2074 www.arch-intl.com

ARMA Group Architectural Svcs. 925 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 460-5334 www.armagroup.com

Berg Peter Hoyt AIA 1915 Mar West St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-3238

Brewer Studio Architects 10 G St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-9046

Brian Brown Design 9 Summit Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-9090

Building Energy Consultant 20 Via La Cumbre Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-8077

Chambers & Chambers 420 Miller Ave., Ste. 102 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-8326 www.chambersandchambers.com

Charles M Stewart 85 Liberty Ship Way Ste. 111 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-5339 www.architectvs.com

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Moyer Architects Hicks Camden Architecture & Furniture 6 Bridge Ave. Ste. 7 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 458-2820

239 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-0167 www.moyerarchitects.com

Paciﬁc Design Group 265 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 200 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-9500 www.paciﬁcdesigngroup.com

James Coy Architect 1010 B St., Ste. 220 San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 459-4075 www.james-coy-architect.com

Raker Architects 591 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 3260 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-0778 www.rakerarchitects.com

Jerry Kler Architects 475 Gate 5 Rd., Ste. 222 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-3868 www.jerryklerarchitects.com

Russell Architects

Danmeier Architects 7110 Redwood Blvd., Ste. B Novato CA 94945 (415) 893-1650 www.danmeierarchitects.com

Jessup Assoc. Architects 444 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-8618

27 Mountain View Mill Valley CA 94941 415-671-8892 www.rdarchitects.com

David Hanchette Architects

Jill Phillips Design

Sadrieh Mohamad AIA

111 Redwood Ave. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-4414

30 Somerset Ln. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-1649

1 Gate Six Rd. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-0410

Dean Jones Architecture and Planning

Jochum Architects

Sandusky Robert L Architect

1624 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-4516 www.deanjonesarchitect.com Forsher Robert AIA 10 H St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-1445

G Thomas Telfer, Architect 9 Thunderbird Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-8155

Geoffrey Butler Architecture 15 Scott Pl. Greenbrae, CA 94904 (415) 332-3388 www.gebarch.com

Gettman & Schow Architecture 52 De Luca Pl. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-7123

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Studio 300A Art & Architecture 480 Gate 5 Rd. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-1300 www.studio300a.com

John Clarke Architects 15 Scott Pl. Greenbrae, CA 94904 (415) 332-1122 www.jcarchs.com

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801 D St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7801 www.kappedu.com

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Sutton Suzuki Architects

1380 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-3735

39 Forrest St., Ste. 101 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-3139 www.suttonsuzukiarchitects.com

Lewin Sidney M & Assoc.

Swain & Belli

2935 Kerner Blvd., Ste. A San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-8782

81 Beach Rd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-0468

Lyons Stewart Architects

Taylor Henry G Architect

18 Foss Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 485-5400

66 Crest Rd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 454-4021

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Architecture and Permaculture: A Seamless Partnership By Daphne Romani

ost everyone knows what architecture is. But what is permaculture? The succinct summary is that it’s simply a design system based on ethical principles, which employs traditional, time-tested solutions and appropriate technologies and practices. It works with nature, following its principles and functions. The most basic ethical principles are to care for the earth, people (and all living creatures) and let everyone have a fair share of all yields. I’ve heard permaculture defined as a “toolbox” inside which many disciplines are contained. It’s a fitting definition, since permaculture addresses the multiple layers that serve and accommodate for human life: water procurement, food production, shelter, management of animal systems, energy production and processing of “wastes” to be reinvested into the whole as resources. Architects are supposed to safeguard the health and safety of the general public interacting with their structures. Consequently, when I started learning about permaculture, I immediately saw the potential for a seamless partnership with architecture—one where each can elevate the role of the other and cooperate in delivering environments that enhance, enrich and nourish the human experience. It’s easy to see that architecture normally addresses the shelter aspect within the permaculture arena. But whether it’s a place of residence or a business, all the other human needs addressed by permaculture are also present. Here’s how they’re adaptable to permaculture principles and design. Water. Water is essential to all life. In many parts of the world, a good part of daily life revolves around gathering water. Yet in developed countries, not many people think about where their water comes from. Every location on earth is different in terms of climate and precipitation, seasons and rain cycles. Generally, with proper planning, a lot of water can be harvested from the sky as it falls on a site, especially if there’s a structure present with a roof that can collect and direct it to specific storage system. And where average yearly precipitation is low, not only is it possible, but it’s very important to do so, since multiple benefits can be experienced through this practice. High-quality water reserves can be used in times of water shortage (like in droughts) to supplement your main supply of water and for irrigating landscapes. Alternatively, if water can’t be stored in tanks, it can be otherwise kept on the site by storing it in the soil (if conditions allow) and be used to replenish the aquifer, which is especially important if you have a well on your site. Any water that’s prevented from leaving your site is less water that will wash out to the ocean, carrying with it all kinds of city pollutants. As a result, you contribute to cleaner waterways. Fuel. Fuels commonly used in structures are natural gas and propane. Their roles cover running appliances to provide comfort and convenience. Some of these comforts, however, can be designed in the structure itself, by using passive solar design and using natural earthen materials (benefiting from their thermal mass properties) thereby effectively reducing the amount of fuel needed. Alternatively, there are fuel sources that can be implemented and sourced locally from resources that are abundantly North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

available without requiring a complex extraction process. These are methane digesters and the harvesting of heat from the composting processes. Power. The best known and most widely spread alternative source of power generation is solar. The next is wind harvesting. The spread of wind technologies has so far gone rather slow, mainly due to the elevated costs of construction of the power generating turbines. But there are people who are independently researching and implementing other solutions such as turbine-free wind power generators and gravity-based power generation. Wastes. There are many waste streams that structures need to dispose of, including organic matter from food scraps, waste water and human waste. With proper processing facilities and management plans in place on site, all can be converted into valuable resources that can be reinvested into the site. The benefits of this system are minimized infrastructure required to haul wastes off-site to be processed, enhanced soil nutrients and microbiology, and increased water supply available to plants in the landscaping (which are the best water purifying filters as well). Landscaping and food production. No matter where one lives or works, it seems like there’s always a small patch of soil in need of landscaping attention and maintenance. This often turns into a burden or liability in terms of maintenance and aesthetics. So why not turn what could be a headache into an asset? Whether it’s a common area in an apartment complex, condominium, gated estate development, commercial campus or privately owned yard or acreage, any area can be turned into a highly valuable and productive food producing sanctuary. Benefits include high-quality, nutrient dense foods; clean, pesticide and chemical-free food; personal satisfaction and empowerment; reconnecting with nature; getting to know your neighbors and community members; creation of educational ground and opportunity where children can see where foods come from and how they grow; and exercising in fresh air (non-repetitive movement), which stimulates brain functions. Animal systems. These days, pets are the only animals present in most people’s lives. Many municipalities, however, are modifying their regulations to allow for the introduction of animal systems. Most notably, the animals that seem to be sneaking more and more into our lives are bees and chickens. They both provide delicious and nutritious yields (honey and eggs), and they’re also hard working friends. By nature, it’s what they do: Bees pollinate plants, without which most of our food wouldn’t grow and chickens enhance soil fertility. This is what permaculture design does: Using naturally occurring patterns and functions, it arranges all the elements of a system to work together and reach their highest efficiency. It stacks functions, ensuring that each element performs more than one job, and it provides back-up systems where more than one element can perform the same function as well. Daphne Romani is a licensed architect at Sollievo, Systems for Conscious Living, Architecture and Design who can guide you through the maze of decisions involved in any of your projects. You can find her at http://www.sollievo.co. Northbaybiz 19

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

GENERAL ARCHITECTURE

Thompson Planning & Design

Craiker Architects

Paul Kelley Architect

244 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-9772

3154 Browns Valley Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-5060 www.craiker.com

1436 Second St., Ste. 162 Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-1148 www.paulkelleyarchitecture.com

Architectural Analysis & Design

181 Carlos Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-5770 www.twmarchitects.com

David J. Reichel Architect

Sensible Green Solutions

1871 Brown St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-8182

4215 Maher St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 254-7852

VMI architecture, Inc.

Dean Jones Architecture and Planning

Valley Architects LLP

Architerra MacRae Architects

1560 Railroad Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-1466 www.valleyarchitects.com

825 N. Gravenstein Hwy., Ste. 6 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0849 www.architerramacrae.com

6020 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 124 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-1004

TWM Architects

637 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 451-2500 www.vmarch.com

Wilkinson Architectural Group 60 Bret Harte Rd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 491-9752

Zero Impact Architecture 1654 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 785-4874 www.ZIArchitecture.com

Zwick Architects 326 Pine St. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-0303

855 Bordeaux Way., Ste. 100 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-4422 www.deanjonesarchitect.com

Gretchen Stranzl McCann, A.S.l.A 1785 Third St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-4630 www.gsmlainc.com

James S McCracken Q NAPA 38 Spatial, Inc 1400 Oak Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4550 www.38spatial.com

Alfred Wastlhuber, Architect 6085 Gordon Valley Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 427-1800

Architectural Network Inc. 68 Coombs St., Ste. C-2 Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-2600 www.architecturalnetwork.com

Backen, Gillam & Kroeger Architects 1028 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-1920 www.bgarch.com

Charles Covell Architect 1407 Main St., Ste. 102 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 968-9280 www.covell-architect.com

Clifford R Simpkins Architect AIA 2099 North Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-2391

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551 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 527-4100

Avila-Bunch Architects Inc. 5850 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 100 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-3711 www.avilaarchitects.com

Glanell Robert J Architects 14 Oak Grove Way Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-3252

1434 Third St., Ste. A NAPA CA 94559 (707) 252-1144

Jay Jacobson- Architect

Vander Toolen Associates 855 Bordeaux Way Ste. 240 Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-2299 www.vandertoolen.com

Bard Henry

1212 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-8383 www.m2-studio.com

MCA Architecture 855 Bordeaux Way Ste. 250 Napa CA 94558 (707) 251-0200 www.NapaValleyArchitect.com

Pat Turcanik Consultant P.O. Box 3011 Napa CA 94558 (707) 695-1879

Baumann W Robert 729 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-7947 www.rwbarch.com

AIA Redwood Empire

Aim Associates

M2 Studio

1017 Irwin Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-4688

642 Fifth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 569-9358 www.asquaredstudios.com

Kasten Design Inc.

1505 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-1565 www.laildesign.com

250 D St., Ste. 210 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-4652 www.axiaarchitects.com

A Squared Studios

6173 Lockwood Dr. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-2672 www.aiare.org

Lail Design Group Inc.

AXIA Architects

Q SONOMA

1 First St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1575

308 Ashlar Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-9333 www.kastendesign.net

Architecture Ralf Konietzko

Bertolino Rudy Architect 826 Saint Helena Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-8977

100 Fair St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-3300

Burton Richard Architect

Alan B. Cohen, Architect 205 Center St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-7100 www.abcaia.com

Amari and Assoc. 2534 Stony Point Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 664-1559

Amy A Alper, Architect 1101 Loma Ct. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-9701 www.alperarchitect.com

Andrew James Ring III Architect Inc. 755 Baywood Dr., 2nd Fl. Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 453-1967

1669 Centurion Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 525-9640

Charlip Steve Architect 104 Fifth St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-6662 www.stephencharliparchitect.com

Chris Lynch Architects 320 Walnut St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 776-0885

Colin Doyle Architect 8130 Frankel Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-5020

Common Sense Design 145 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-4838 www.commonsensedesign.com

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Cowan & Associates Designers, Inc. 2833 Dowd Dr., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 546-1967 www.cowanresidentialdesigners.com

David Colombo Architect 804 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 568-5591 www.davidcolomboarchitect.com

David Colombo Architect, Inc.

707.568.5591 804 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA

davidcolomboarchitect.com

David Nestor Residential Design P.O. Box 1425 Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-1492

DSA Starrett Architects 181 Concourse Blvd., Ste. A Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 526-9645 www.archstarrett.com

Dwellsol Architecture, Planning and Interiors 2618 Sage St. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 328-3731 www.dwellsol.com

Forrest Architects 525 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-1570

Gary L Tucker Architecture 1472 Los Alamos Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-4228 www.garytuckerarchtect.com

Glass Architects 200 E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-3920 www.glassarchitects.com

GLB Architects 16881 Schiller Ct. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8844 www.creative1.com/glb

Glendening Sally Architect P.O. Box 223 Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-0423

GENERAL ARCHITECTURE Lemmon Woodruff Architecture Inc. 814 St. Helena Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-6393

Green Building Architects 7 Fourth St., Studio 61 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 789-0822 www.greenbuildingarchitects.com

Leys Robert Architects AIA

Hall & Bartley Architecture & Planning

LT Designs, a Studio Tippell Co.

P.O. Box 291 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-4420 www.robertleysarchitects.com

4701 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. 2B Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-1642 www.hallandbartley.com

1253 Pearce Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-0215 www.studiotippell.com

Harris Paul W Architect

Luedecke Woodworks

2532 Spring Creek Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 546-0432

260 Water St. Ste. B Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-9313 www.luwood.com

Harrison Woodﬁeld Architects, Inc.

Lynch Christopher Architect

205 Fifth St., Ste. M Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-1675

Hedgpeth Architects 2321 Bethards Dr., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 523-7010 www.hedgpetharchitects.com

145 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 776-0885

MAD Architecture 145 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 765-9222

Marcus & Willers Architects

Persinger Architects And Assoc. 5875 Ross Branch Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 887-0700 www.persingerarchitects.com

Quattrocchi Kwok Architects 636 Fifth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 576-0829 www.qka.com

Passionately designing spaces for learning.

707.576.0829

www.qka.com Richard A Keding Architect

Henderson Architect / Fifth Resource, Inc.

873 First St. W. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2396

P.O. Box 30 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 237-5240 www.hendersonarchitect.com

747 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 202 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-0155 www.keding-architects.com

Mark Albertson AIA Architect

RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture Inc.

JMA Architect 115 Fourth St., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-4525 www.mccalligan.com

Mark Albertson AIA 1676 Calle Ranchero Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-1580 www.architects-ma.com

Kadello & Larsen Architectural Designs 9061 Conde Ln. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-2600 www.kadellolarsen.com

Roth Michael 637 Marshall Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-0424

John Pﬂueger Architect AIA 3760 Grove St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1488 www.johnpﬂuegerarchitect.net

18294 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-8448 www.rdcarchitecture.com

Montoya and Associates 140 Second St., Ste. 312 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-8006 www.montoya-associates.com

Russell Richard Architect 1203 Jean Dr. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-9574

Scott AG 2648 Fir Park Way Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-8152

1275 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-4519 www.scottag.com

701 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3100 www.kpmArchitect.com

Neil Peoples Architecture

Sheldon Steven J Assoc.

551 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 568-3282

781 Dufranc Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-6331

Lafranchi Architecture & Development

O’Malley Wilson Westphal

Stantec Architecture Inc.

Moore Robert Architect

Kenneth P. Munson Architect

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GENERAL ARCHITECTURE Struck Lomax Assoc. 930 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 202 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-5058

Breaking Ground Landscape Designs

Vita Inc.

Bertotti Landscaping, Inc.

115 Park St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 339-8773

181 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 259-0190 www.vitainc.com

2425 Adobe Rd. Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 897-8517 www.bertotti.com

Cagwin & Dorward Landscape Contractors

Yandle Michael B Landscape Architecture

Cottage Gardens of Petaluma

Studio Ecesis 216 Sunnyvale Dr. Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 431-7303 www.studioecesis.com

Thomas M. Reddy, Architect 1349 S. Fitch Mountain Rd. Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 431-1848

Tierney-Figueiredo Architects 817 Russell Ave., Ste. H Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-1557 www.tfarch.com

TLCD Architecture 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 300 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-5600 www.tlcd.com

P.O. Box 1600 Novato CA 94948 (415) 892-7710 www.cagwin.com

Cole Henry Landscape Architect

4849 Old Redwood Hwy. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 576-7766 www.wixaia.com

Zachary M Reynolds & Assoc. 360 Gossage Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-2307

Zeitgeist Sonoma 723 Humbolt St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-4161

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

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Firma Design Group

Great Scapes Landscaping 2019 Brown St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-1700

Hook Jori Landscape Architecture

Lori Cagwin-Carey Landscape Architecture

1119 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 257-8852

11 Jasmine St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 945-0835 www.lcclandarch.com

Imprints Landscape Architecture

Lou Penning Landscapes, Inc.

27 Starbuck Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 380-0755

330 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. G San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-4054 www.mclanela.com

Julianna Landscape 878 Estancia Way San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-9292

Osaki Kenneth Landscape Contractor 110 Circle Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-3300

Pedersen Associates Landscape Architecture

Q MARIN

24 H St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-2070 www.pedersenassociates.com

Avidgreen Fine Landscaping and Vineyards

Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey

283 N. Almenar Dr. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-8477 www.avidgreen.com

225 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-7900 www.rhaa.com

Blasen Landscape Architecture

Simmonds & Assoc.

500 Redhill Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 485-3885 www.blasengardens.com

3995 Emerald Dr. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-8025 www.cottagegardensofpet.com

1653 Second St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-8706

Jeffrey Mclane & Assoc. Landscape Architects WIX Architecture

13 Ross Common Ross CA 94957 (415) 464-0763

330 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. B San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 460-0460 www.simmonds-associates.com

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68 Coombs St., Ste. D-11 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-8129 www.lplinc.com

Wine Valley Landscaping Inc. 1729 Tanen St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-6348

1425 N. McDowell Blvd., Ste. 130 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 792-1800 www.ﬁrmadesigngroup.com

O’Connell Landscape 3028 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma CA 94952 (415) 462-9729 www.oclandscape.com

Roche + Roche Landscape Architecture 750 Peru Rd. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-8302 www.rocheandroche.com

Wyatt Irrigation Supply 747 Yolanda Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-3747 www.WyattSupply.com

Q SONOMA Alvarez Landscaping Inc. 13916 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-0295

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AUTOMOTIVE/SALES/LEASING AUTOMOTIVE SALES / LEASING Q MARIN Inﬁniti Marin 475 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 526-2400

JAG Automotive LLC 633 Irwin St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-2403

Lexus of Marin 513 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-6000 www.lexusmarin.com

Mercedes Benz of Marin

Sonnen Volkswagen

Kastner Honda

540 Francisco Blvd. W. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-1323

740 Francisco Blvd. W. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-4100

282 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-4011 www.kastnerhonda.com

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5880 Paradise Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 737-0500 www.miniofmarin.com

445 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-6800 www.toyotamarin.com

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Volvo Marin

7123 Redwood Blvd. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-2191 www.novatochevrolet.com

201 Casa Buena Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 496-2200 www.volvomarin.com

Napa Nissan Inc.

San Rafael Mitsubishi

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807 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-7000 www.sanrafaelmitsubishi.com

Greenberg’s Quality Motors, Inc.

Audi Sportscar Experience

5860 Paradise Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-5100 www.marinacura.com

1599 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-2000 www.sonnenbmw.com

195 Casa Buena Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 460-4600 www.marinluxurycars.com

510 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (800) 647-7260

29359 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (800) 466-5792 www.audisportscarexperience.com

Autoworld, Victory Auto Plaza Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Toyota 466 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-7600 www.jimmyvasserchevrolet.com

Sonnen Porsche Marin Luxury Cars

300 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-2580 www.napaford.com

784 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-1565 www.gqmotors.com

Sonnen BMW Marin Acura

Napa Ford Lincoln Mercury

900 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-8000 www.sonnenporsche.com

1370 Auto Center Dr. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-2712 www.victoryautoworld.com

Downtown Autobody 5850B Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 665-9100 www.downtownautobody.com

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AUTOMOTIVE/SALES/LEASING Freeman Lexus 2845 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 545-9255 www.FreemanLexus.com

McConnell Chevrolet, Chrysler Jeep Dodge 1395 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3384 www.mcconnellchevrolet.com

German Motors 6811 Redwood Dr., Ste. E Cotati CA 94931 (707) 793-0789

Hansel Dealer Group 1125 Auto Center Dr. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-4000 www.hanselauto.com

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Santa Rosa 2727 Dowd Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 542-3331 www.lithiadodgesantarosa.com

Manly Automotive Group (Manly Honda, Buick, Mitsubishi, Oldsmobile, GMC, Hundai) P.O. Box 1629 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 545-7212 www.manlyauto.com

North Bay Saturn Group Inc. 3001 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 525-1800 www.northbaysaturn.com

Smith’s Golf Cars, Inc. & Xtreme Kartz

Tillman’s German Car Specialists

5680 State Farm Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-5488 www.smithsgolfcars.com www.xtremekartz.com

Tri-Star Automotive

Platinum Chevrolet 3001 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 525-1800 www.platinum-chevy.com

2728 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-3409 www.tillmansgermancar.com

484 Kenwood Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95407 707-571-8866 www.tristarautomotive.com

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Silveira Buick-GMC Truck 985 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 707 433 5541 www.silveiraautos.com

707.584.5488

smithsgolfcars.com Smothers European

Simraceway Performance Driving Center 29359 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (800) 733-0345 www.simraceway.com/pdc

2881 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 542-4810 www.smotherseuropean.com

Sonoma Chevrolet 687 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2141 www.sonomachevrolet.com

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CHAMBERS Q MARIN Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce 129 Corte Madera Town Ctr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-0441 www.cortemadera.org

Larkspur Chamber of Commerce

San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce

West Marin Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 2844 San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 454-2510 www.sananselmochamber.org

P.O. Box 1045 Point Reyes Station CA 94956 (415) 663-9232 www.pointreyes.org

San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

Q NAPA

817 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-4163 www.SRChamber.com

P.O. Box 998 Larkspur CA 94977 (415) 686-2062 www.larkspurchamber.org

Novato Chamber of Commerce 807 Delong Ave. Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-1164 www.novatochamber.com

Michael Ghilotti Ghilotti Bros., Inc.

657 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4456 www.sthelena.com

American Canyon Chamber of Commerce 3427 Broadway St., Ste. F3 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 552-3650 www.amcanchamber.org

Yountville Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2064 Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-0904

Napa Chamber of Commerce

Mill Valley Chamber 85 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-9700 www.millvalley.org

St. Helena Chamber of Commerce

Sausalito Chamber of Commerce 10 Liberty Ship Way Bay 2 Ste. 250 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-7262

1556 First St. Ste. 104 Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-7455 www.napachamber.org

Q SONOMA Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce 126 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-4470 www.cloverdale.com

Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Cotati Chamber of Commerce

96 B Main St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-5633 www.tiburonchamber.org

216 E. School St. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-5508 www.cotati.org

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Geyserville Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 276 Geyserville CA 95441 (707) 857-3745 www.geydervillecc.com

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce

Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce 101 Golf Course Dr., Ste. C-7 Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-584-1415 www.rohnertparkchamber.org

217 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6935 www.healdsburg.com

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Sonoma County 3033 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 306 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 707-5777 www.hccsc.com

Mark West Chamber of Commerce 725 College Ave., Ste. 6 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 578-7975 www.markwest.org

Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Ste. A-2 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com

Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Broadway Ste. A Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1033 www.sonomachamber.com

Windsor Chamber of Commerce

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9001 Windsor Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-7285 www.windsorchamber.com

Russian River Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 331 Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-9000

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Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce 1260 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 272 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-1414 www.santarosachamber.com

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Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce 265 South Main St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3032

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COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMMERCIAL PRINTING Q MARIN

Marin Sun Printing Co.

PRINT, Inkorporated

120 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-3521

151 Sacramento Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 454-6363 www.printinkorporated.com

Q SONOMA 2nd Wind Printing 429 Olive St. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 578-9463

Media 3 1 Gate Six Rd. Ste. 202 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-4560 www.media3.cc

Calico Graphics 1209 Second St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-8383

3148 Jefferson St. San Rafael CA 94901 (707) 257-6260 www.mmprp.com

7 Tralee Way San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-8787 www.contipd.com

Minuteman Press 1133 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-4548 www.mmprp.com

Goff PSD 980 Lincoln Ave. Ste. 200-B San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-2934 www.globalpsd.com

Optimum Graphics, Inc.

Image Printing Solutions

144 Barber Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 459-8988 www.gographic.net

Performance Printing Center

InnerWorkings 181 Concourse Blvd., Ste. A Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 526-9645 www.iwprint.com

30 Golden Gate Dr. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 456-5554 www.proprintmarin.com

Accent Printing & Design

Minuteman Press

Conti Print Design

1029 Susan Way Novato CA 94947 (415) 382-1572

Pro Print

4380 Redwood Hwy. Ste. B8 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 485-5878 www.printingcenter.com

Speedpro Imaging - Marin 1495 E. Francisco Blvd. Ste. A San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7333 www.SpeedproMarin.com Strahm Printing

Unicorn Group 49 Larkspur St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 492-2222 www.unicornprintmail.com

All-American Printing Services Inc.

Zenith Instant Printing 1419 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-0454 www.zenithinstantprinting.com

480 Technology Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-8250 www.benfranklinpress.com

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21684 E. Eighth St. Ste 700 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-0202 www.cameocrafts.com

Chromagraphics

Digi-Type Herdell Printing, Inc.

1726 E. Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 527-0873 www.digi-type.com

340 McCormick St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3634 www.herdellprinting.com

Metropolis Label Corp.

Draftech Blue Printing

1901 N. Kelly Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-2806 www.metrolabelgroup.com

1544 Terrace Way Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-9442

630 Airpark Rd. Ste. D Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-6555 www.napaprinting.com

574 Gateway Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-7418 www.psnv.net

Express Printing 5430 Commerce Blvd. Ste. H Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-3248

FedEx Ofﬁce

Printing Svcs. Napa Valley GRAPHIC ENTERPRISES INC.

Cameo Crafts, a York Label Co.

2279 Janette Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 254-9899 www.dabenterprises.net

Napa Printing and Graphics

1324 Rand St. Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 899-1000 www.allamericanprinting.com

440 Tesconi Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-2644 www.Chromaprints.com

DAB Enterprises

www.chromaprints.com

28913 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 343-1888 www.inmotion-ca.com

1350 Central Ave. Ste. 1 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-8600 www.ajprinting.com

Ben Franklin Press & Label

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AJ Printing & Graphics Inc.

3000 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-5409

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For world-class printing

5468 Skylane Blvd. Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 570-1444 www.accentprinting.com

650 Fourth St., Ste. 110 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-0922 www.fedexofﬁce.com

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Quality Printing Services

439 Rohnert Park Expy Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 584-4471 www.fedexofﬁce.com

90 Sycamore Ln. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 775-4300 www.quality-documents.com

FedEx Ofﬁce 750 Stony Point Rd., Ste. A160 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 544-2740 www.fedexofﬁce.com

FedEx Ofﬁce 1367 N. McDowell Ste. 120 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 789-0712 www.fedexofﬁce.com

Healdsburg Printing Inc. 20 Mill St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1680 www.healdsburgprinting.com

Innovative Screen Printing 631 Martin Ave. Ste. 2 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-9185 www.innovativescreenprinting.com

Quinnessentials Books & Printing Inc. 1669 Andover Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-7484

Reach360 440 Tesconi Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-2644 www.Reach360.com

Santa Rosa Printing Co., Inc. 540 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-0898 www.srprint.com

Silkies Screen Printing 40 Maxwell Ct. No. 8 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-4140

Minuteman Press 5755 Redwood Dr., Ste. 300 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-9990 www.mmprp.com

Tek Labels & Printing

Minuteman Press

The Goode Company

3401 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 8 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-6004 www.mmprp.com

655 Park Ct. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-8028 www.thegoodeco.com

O’Dell Printing Co., Inc.

Xact Graphics Inc.

5460 State Farm Dr. Ste. 11 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-2718 www.odellprint.com

589 Mendocino Ave. 2nd Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-1051 www.xactgraphics.com

Palmgren’s Engravables

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1320 Commerce St. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 775-4700

348 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-2842

Paragon Label 3810 Cypress Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (800) 799-9599 www.paragonlabel.com

Piner Printing 997 Piner Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 623-1650 www.pinerprinting.com

Printing Express Graphics 3185 Cleveland Ave. Ste. G Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-1153

Putnam Plaza Printing 130 American Alley Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-7350

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How to Evaluate A Commercial Printer By Tom Hoganson

ommercial printing encompasses a vast and everchanging array of activities. New technology and market trends put constant pressure on the industry to evolve. And when an industry with this many facets begins evolving at a rapid pace, misunderstanding and confusion will certainly ensue. Working with an experienced commercial printer can greatly reduce these negative effects. That’s why choosing the right partner for your printing is an important task. There are many areas in which to evaluate a commercial printer. The most basic are quality, speed and price. Other, less-quantifiable criteria are experience, helpfulness and reputation. Last, a company should evaluate the “value factor” and the printer’s terms and conditions for the sale. As with any business decision, certain companies or industries will apply different weights to any and all evaluation criteria. Quality, speed and price are obvious areas of evaluation and factor into almost every business decision. New technology and industry trends are putting downward pressure on price and upward pressure on speed and quality. It could be argued the most pressure is being applied to price and the least to quality. Further, it’s important to evaluate printed samples for quality, always get turnaround times and compare quotes with competitors. A commercial printer with newer technology and equipment, along with know-how, will be most suited to satisfy its customers on these basic aspects. Know-how and experience are extremely important in choosing a commercial printer. In addition to experience, a company should evaluate helpfulness and reputation. Printing is a trade that requires skill, often resulting from experience. Choose a commercial printer that’s been in business for a set period of time and that you feel comfortable with, or a company with key staff that have been in the industry for some time. Using an inexperienced printer can result in ruined projects. Look for warning signs of inexperience, such as errors in the proofing process, not being able to answer questions and not following through. A commercial printer should be as helpful as possible with your projects, addressing all questions and concerns. Additionally, it should provide assistance in obtaining quotes and answering questions about future projects, even if it may not be receiving the actual work. In today’s business environment, a printer should be willing to go above and beyond for customers. Attempt to find out about a printer’s reputation from other print buyers (not competitor printers). All this criteria can be blended together to form a “value factor.” All these aspects need to be compared to price. Identify what’s a necessity and where you can sacrifice. Determining value will be different for every company. All companies will apply different weights in forming a decision. Finally, evaluate a printer’s terms and conditions for the sale. Some may have more lenient terms or additional discounts, which may prove useful. Choosing a commercial printer is an important decision for print buyers. Choosing correctly can increase profits and reduce stress. It’s a complex industry with many facets, and choosing a print supplier is not an easy task. As in all business decisions, diligence is required. Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Q NAPA

Q MARIN

Buller & Co. Property Management

Eugene Burger Management Corporation 384 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. 210 Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-1514 www.ebmc.com

1508 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3678

714 C St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-6654

L&L Property Management 212 Caledonia St. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 339-2000 www.llpm.com

Marshall & Co. Property Management

1736 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 254-1837 www.hegerowproperty.com

Rent Napa Valley P.O. Box 273 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-8401 www.rentnapavalley.com

Veritas Property Management 1700 Soscol Ave. Ste. 1 Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-8922

Q SONOMA

Palmaris Property Management Inc.

P.O. Box 361 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 546-5478

PRANDI Property Management, Inc. CRMC 1321 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-9988 www.prandiprop.com

Action Real Estate & Property Management Co.

Alpha Property Management Inc. 1050 Rancho Lindo Dr. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-0570

Carpenter Property Management P.O. Box 767 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 824-1041

Commonwealth Property Management 9062 Brooks Rd. S. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 687-2580 Quality Tenants. Quality Homes. Exclusively in Marin.

415.482.9988 www.PrandiProp.com

6600 Hunter Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-5123 www.ebmc.com

Dedeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rentals & Property Management Inc. 1150 Coddingtown Ctr. Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-4500 www.dedesrentals.com

Mahoney Davison Co. Property Management 628 E. Washington St. Ste. C Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-7710 www.mahoneydavison.com

Needleman Property Management P.O. Box 1413 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 829-7280

1601 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-0880 www.crownpm.com

1525 E. Francisco Blvd. Ste. 1 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-1111 www.marshallproperty.com

488 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 924-6121 www.palmarisproperty.com

Eugene Burger Management Corporation

Crown Realty Property Management

Hedgerow Property Management J&E Property Management

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/COMMERCIAL REALTORS

Otter Exec 707.584.5123 415.382.1514

3270 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 2D Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-0722 www.otter-exec.com

www.ebmc.com

P&L Property Management

Eugene Burger Management Corporation

RTB Property Management

521 Farmers Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 578-5418

9021 Conde Ln. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-8332 www.ebmc.com

4000 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 579-5055

Foundry Wharf Business Park 625 Second St. Ste. 201 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-5999 www.foundrywharf.com

1 Willowbrook Ct., Ste. 105 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 285-0600 www.stewardprop.com

Freedom Property Management

Strong Property Management

Steward Property Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 1368 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-9151

6048 Dawn Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-8670

Giovannoni & Cooper Realty, Inc. Property Management 418 Healdsburg Ave. P.O. Box 204 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1497 www.gcrentaL.net

Hawkhill Home and Vacation Rental Management

Task Property Management 100 E St. Ste. 208 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-2013

Timely Property Management 6585 Commerce Blvd. Ste. H-143 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-9200

COMMERCIAL REALTORS

P.O. Box 501 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 934-7220 www.hawkhillmgmt.com

Q MARIN

Intercoast Property Management

Bill Hogan Realtor

1813 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-7700

350 Bon Air Shopping Ctr. Ste. 100 Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 505-4520

Kolodge Property Management

Bognuda Commercial Real Estate Svcs.

P.O. Box 1320 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 823-7900

P.O. Box 951 Larkspur, CA 94977 (415) 925-2266

Liberty Property Management 2425 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 240 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 236-1231

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COMMERCIAL REALTORS

Bradley Real Estate 851 Irwin St. Ste. 104 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-1010 www.BradleyRealEstate.com

Cassidy Turley BT Commercial 781 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-0500 www.ctbt.com

Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank 2421 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 526-7676 www.ccareynkf.com

EG Assoc. 591 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-2670

Herongate Properties Inc. 12 Katlas Ct. Novato, CA 94945 (415) 897-2616 www.herongate.org

HL Commercial Real Estate 4304 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 454-2030

Losk Commercial Real Estate, Inc. 100 Galli Dr. Ste 2 Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-4850 www.losk.com

Maroten and Associates Inc. 22 Mooring Rd. Ste. A San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-0204 www.realappraisal.com

Moratto Cathy Cooperative Property Management 911 Irwin St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-1821

Nichols Paul Real Estate Development P.O. Box 186 San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 459-6484

NorCal Commercial Inc. 781 Lincoln Ave. Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 927-8888 www.norcalre.com

Principles for Success In Commercial Real Estate By Don Cramer

eal estate isn’t all the same, and the principles of residential real estate rarely apply to the commercial sector. When you’re just getting your feet wet in commercial real estate, it helps to have an understanding of the basic prin-

ciples. First, a nonbinding letter of intent is always recommended in larger commercial real estate transactions. What it does is let the two parties agree or work out details of the overall deal. Before signing contracts or laying down the foundation of a contract, a letter of intent is usually written. If you ever have to sign one, make certain it’s nonbinding first. Rentable square footage is most commonly defined as the combination of usable square footage and a portion of a building’s common area. There’s approximately a 10 percent to 15 percent difference between the usable and the rentable square footage of a property. The rentable square footage can be calculated using the formula of: usable square footage plus a certain percentage of the building’s common areas. Be aware of these different types of square footage when purchasing, selling or leasing commercial property. Commercial building leasing entails a monthly fee called the common area maintenance (CAM). When you’re renting a retail space, you’re paying for more than the given space your business is occupying. These fees are typically charged monthly, quarterly or annually, though in some cases, they’re charged when an area of the commercial building needs remodeling. When you’re renting a space, always keep in mind that CAM fees are rarely at a fixed rate and can increase depending on several variables. Tenant improvements are defined as improvements a tenant makes in a given commercial property. They can range from wall coverings and flooring to air conditioning and fire protection. The guidelines and rules for these types of accommodations are usually outlined in a given lease. Always ensure what types of changes are allowed in a contract before signing on the dotted line. It’s imperative that you can make the necessary changes for your business in a commercial setting. A commercial real estate broker has many duties and whether you are one or need to hire one, you should know what they are. A commercial agent must provide valid financial and analytical data relating to a given property in question. Also, the selling or leasing of a commercial real estate takes significantly longer than leasing or purchasing a residential property. Buying and selling commercial property is a good way to make income. However, whichever side of the spectrum you’re on, you really need to be able to accommodate you and your consumers. Start by using what you’ve learned here for optimal success. Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Orca Commercial Real Estate 1701 Novato Blvd. Ste. 303 Novato CA 94947 (415) 493-5113 www.orcacre.com

Parkway Properties Investment Corporation

Q NAPA Calistoga Realty Co., Inc. 1473 Lincoln Ave. Ste. C Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-9422

24 Professional Ctr. Pkwy. Ste. 130 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-8115 www.parkwayprops.com

Criswell Radovan

Paul Eveloff Commercial Real Estate Consultants

Preferred Properties

27 Ross Cammon Ross CA 94957 (415) 925-4360

Re/Max 11 Charlotte Dr. Ste. 1 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-4598

Re/Max-Marin’s Connection 336 Bon Air Shopping Ctr. Ste. 517 Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 789-1500

RealFacts 372 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Ste. H Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-2480 www.realfacts.com

Robert H. Greene Real Estate 707 C St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-5323 www.rhgreene.com

Roulac Global Places 655 Dubois St. Ste. F San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 451-4300 www.roulacglobal.com

Share LB Assoc. 44 Medway Rd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 460-6505

The Lombard Group 930 Irwin St. Ste. 222 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-6400

1336 Oak Ave. Ste. C Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-0313

802 Vallejo St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 256-3000 napaluxury.com

Re/Max Cornerstone 802 Vallejo St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 256-3000 www.remaxnv.com

Resorts, Marinas and Vineyards, Inc. 1436 Second St. Ste. 310 Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-6975 www.hotel-online.com

Skip Keyser Realty

Wakeﬁeld Sharp P.O. Box 1173 Novato, CA 94948 (415) 899-1122

Walsh Construction Co. 18 E. Blithedale Ave. Ste. 23 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-2727

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Coldwell Banker Giovannoni Cooper Realty 412 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3397 www.cbhealdsburg.com

Commercial Investment Property Svcs. 2455 Bennett Valley Rd. Ste. B301 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 566-8995

Commercial Management Group

Tom Lyons Investment Realty Group 1436 Second St. Ste. 107 Napa CA 94559 (707) 363-9700 www.IPSRealEstate.com

2455 Bennett Valley Rd., Ste. C-200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 583-8400 www.ccareynkf.com

1355 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-1400 www.keegancoppin.com

115 Foss Creek Cir. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2652

9966 Old Redwood Hwy. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-4323

The North Bay’s Leading Commerical Broker Year After Year

30 North St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (408) 857-8213 http://ﬁrstexchange.com/ node/370

707.528.1400

keegancoppin.com KOR Commercial Real Estate 150 Professional Center Dr. Ste. F Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 843-1164

Lisa Hemenway Enterprise

Focus Real Estate & Investments Inc.

917 College Ave. Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-1355 www.lisahemenway.com

3936 Mayette Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 544-9443

Nexus Realty Group, Inc. 1241 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-5280 www.nexusrealty.com

Ham Delles Co., Inc.

Airport Business Center

Healdsburg Exchange Corp

2525 Cleveland Ave. Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-3002 BAIRealEstate.com

843 Second St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-8939

Dutton Enterprises, Inc.

Q SONOMA

BAI Real Estate & Mortgages

P.O. Box 1858 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 829-2293

Keegan & Coppin Co., Inc.

386 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-8840 www.hamdellescompany.com

414 Aviation Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-5344 www.airportbusinesscenter.com

JR Zukin Corp.

Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank

First American 1031 Exchange Company, LLC

1775 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-5227 www.stevenheun.com

10 Maple St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-7677 www.incoregroup.com

Kapolchok Jean & Assoc.

St. Helena Real Estate

Steven M Heun C.C.I.M. Real Estate Broker

2420 Valley West Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-1180

418 B St. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-0500 http://fountaingrovevillage.com

Dysart Realty

1346 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-9570 www.winestates.com

Hickman Realty

Incore Group

1434 Third St. Ste. E Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-0225 www.skiprealty.com

Thomas, Geoffrey W. 255 Laurel Grove Ave. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 453-5482

COMMERCIAL REALTORS

North Bay Commercial Real Estate

327 East St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5482

2544 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 521-3500 www.nbcre.com

Help U Sell Of Santa Rosa

North Bay Property Advisors

1212 Fourth St. Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-4444 www.helpusell.com/santarosa

2544 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-2700 www.northbayprop.com

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COMMERCIAL REALTORS/DEVELOPMENT Re/Max Central Windsor

DEVELOPMENT

Q SONOMA

Q MARIN

Axis4 Group

Re/Max Pros

Berg Holdings

6250 State Farm Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-8900 www.debbyandtom.com

2330 Marinship Way Ste. 301 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-4920

2350 McBride Lane. Ste. D1 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 239-3429 www.axis4group.com

371 Windsor River Rd. Ste. A Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-7800

Shone Tina P 25 E. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-1515 www.RealEstate-SonomaValley.com

Simons & Woodard 100 Stony Point Rd., Ste. 180 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 524-6300 www.simonsandwoodard.com

Sunvest International Inc. P.O. Box 1639 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-9450

The Buchanan Company P.O. Box 1355 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 539-8070

The STG Group 1260 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 270 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 569-9000 www.stggroup.com

Codding Enterprises 1606 Juanita Ln. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 789-0161

1400 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 795-3550 www.codding.com

Coyne Realty Group

Craig Meltzner & Assoc.

CFC Corp.

135 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0451

1916 Diamond Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-6336

Diversiﬁed Equity Holdings

Dansun Homes Inc.

P.O. Box 150178 San Rafael, CA 94915 (415) 457-2800

18200 Robin Ave. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2833

Garrison Paciﬁc Properties

Dry Creek Real Estate

1050 Northgate Dr. Ste. 285 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-7300

JMA Ventures 31 Heron Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 546-7766

Lak Assoc.

2900 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-8200 www.drycreekre.com

Fuller Realty P.O. Box 891 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-3008

3030 Bridgeway Blvd. Ste. 103 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-4551 www.lakassociates.com

Goltermann Inc.

Phillip Richardson & Assoc.

Greenmark Interests

P.O. Box 409 Petaluma CA 94953 (707) 762-1761

418 Greenwood Beach Rd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 383-2900

1411 Pleasant Hill Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1500

930 Shiloh Rd. Bldg. 44 Ste. C Windsor CA 95492 (707) 544-0472 www.tjnelsoninc.com

Statewide Acquisition Corp.

Hendricks Development Co.

Veale Investment Properties

Tiburon Ventures, LLC

TJ Nelson & Assoc., Inc.

P.O. Box 1496 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707) 575-3752 www.vealinvestment.com

Westgate Realty 221 Petaluma Blvd. South Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-9590 www.westgaterealestate.com

Windsor Business Park 7700 Bell Rd., Ste. A Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-6633

150 Shoreline Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 331-3468

6614 Lakeville Hwy. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 775-4554

NLB Homes 6934 Burnett St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-8521 www.nlbhomes.com

PMB Development Co. 1309 Ross St. Ste. B Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 762-6657 www.pmbdevelopment.com

Summers Oates & Assoc. 5880 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-8363

Thiessen Homes 220 Windsor River Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-9112 www.towngreenvillage.com

Tuxhorn Co. 4000 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 569-0300 www.tuxco.net

Windsor Business Park 7700 Bell Rd., Ste. A Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-6633 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE END

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700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-2811

Wareham Property Group 1120 Nye St. Ste. 400 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-4964 www.warehamdevelopment.com

Zar Development Corp. 1120 Nye St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-4964

Q NAPA RH Hess, Development Co. 3423 Broadway Ste. D-5 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 255-8075

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COMPUTERS COMPUTERS Q MARIN Bay Area Computer Training 4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A19 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-0384 www.bactrain.com

Marin Computers Home Theater PC 91 Louise St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-4590 www.marincomputerrepair.com

Northbay Computer Systems, Inc. 4 California Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-6537 www.nbcsys.com

Verus Technology Solutions 1717 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 945-7000 www.verustechnology.com

Q NAPA A.S.A.P. Computer Service 918 Signorelli Cir. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4746 www.guruasap.com

Pilkins Polk 947 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 501-8112 www.pilkinspolk.com

COMPUTERS/NETWORK SOLUTIONS The Techno Wizard

Sausalito Networking Inc.

P.O. Box 6798 Napa CA 94581 (707) 259-5334 www.thetechnowizard.com

180 Harbor Dr. Ste. 102 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-6221

Q SONOMA Corporate Meeting Technologies P.O. Box 990 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 494-6997 www.CorporateMeetingAV.com

GC Micro Corp. 3910 Cypress Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 789-0600

HSC Electronic Supply 5681 Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-7344 www.halted.com

Panamax Inc. / Furman Sound Inc. 1690 Corporate Cir. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 283-5900 www.panamax.com

SAPIEN Technologies, Inc. 841 Latour Ct. Ste. D Napa CA 94558 (866) 774-6257 www.sapien.com

Seiberlich Systems P.O. Box 918 Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-8992

Micro Depot Technology Inc.

1051 Lorraine Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-5558

4773 Bodega Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 544-4156 www.microdepot.com

Occidental Technical Group MoonKnight Networks

1350 Oak Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-1930 www.occtech.com

P.O. Box 61 Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 981-4080 www.moonknight.com

Wizard Assoc. Networks R Us

3906 Silverado Trl. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-0542

Q SONOMA

629 W. Third St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 569-7227 www.networks-r-us.net

A1 Network Solutions

PC & Network Consulting

1375 Corporate Center Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 570-2021 www.a-1networks.com

P.O. Box 470 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 570-1180 www.pcnetconsult.com

5655 State Farm Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (415) 755-6154 www.backofﬁcetg.com

PC Tutor

Compuwiz

Portola Systems

5005 Parkhurst Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 537-1213

2200 County Center Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 541-7321 www.srcompuwiz.com

7064 Corline Ct., Ste. B-5 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-8800 www.portolasystems.net

Connections IT Inc.

Smart Network Solutions Inc.

2200 Northpoint Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 528-8877 www.connectionsit.com

Teamlogic IT

Sonoma Computer 500 W. Napa St. Ste. 530 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-0275

229 Veronda Ave. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-2318

200 Montgomery Dr. Ste C Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 293-9525 www.teamlogicit.com

NETWORK SOLUTIONS Q MARIN Backofﬁce Technology Group 42 Bay St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 755-6154 www.backofﬁcetg.com

HBS Consulting 616 Canal St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-4268 www.hvsco.com

Marin Tech Support 164 Captain Nurse Cir. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-1198

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ATS Inc.

P.O. Box 6314 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 695-1345

979 Golf Course Dr. Ste. 114 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-4304

650-787-3480 www.pilkinspolk.com

Q NAPA

P.O. Box 616 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-0600 www.compusol.net

Backofﬁce Technology Group PC Transcription Services

Specialty Computer Svc.

Your leading Microsoft partner and small business specialist in Northern California.

Golden State Computer Solutions

DK Systems Computer & Network Svcs. 5833 Redwood Dr. Ste. C Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 206-9228 www.dksweb.com

707.293.9525

dmi Networking Solutions

www.TeamLogicIT.com/SantaRosaCA

320 Tesconi Cir., Ste. F Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-5915 www.dminetworking.com

200 Montgomery Dr. s Ste. C Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Fusion Technology Solutions LLC 117 W. North St., Ste. A Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 568-3599 www.fusiontechnologysolutions.com

West Country Computing 483 Swain Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2667

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COMPUTERS/NETWORK SOLUTIONS /SALES West County Net Inc.

PC Plus

532 College Ave. Ste. 5 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-2089 www.westcounty.com

1301 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 899-1688 TM

Sierra Computer Svcs. Wine Country PlanIT 1014 Hopper Ave. Ste. 616 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-8389 www.winecountryplanit.com

122 Hawthorne Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 924-6720

Solutions 4 Mac

SALES/SERVICE/ SUPPORT

103 Redwood Rd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 453-6324 www.solutions4mac.com

Q MARIN

Synapse

Cal Bay Systems Inc. 3070 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 258-9400 www.calbay.com

Computer Choice 530 Third St. Ste. B San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7636

Computer Connection 328 Bon Air Shopping Ctr. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 925-0200 www.ccmarin.com

Computer Consultants International 27 Baywood Ct. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 458-5000

Data Access Solutions 6 Gate 6 1/2 Rd. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-9993

DriveSavers Data Recovery 400 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-2000 www.drivesaversdatarecovery.com

Insight Computing, LLC 448 Ignacio Blvd., Ste. 490 Novato CA 94949 (800) 380-8985 www.insight-computing.com

Matrix Computer Solutions 3001 Ridge Way Ste. K-314 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-3600 www.matrixcomp.net

Mt. Tam Computer International LLC 554 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-8986

Paciﬁc Micro Systems 80 Liberty Ship Way Ste. 24 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-5271

14 Lynn Ct. San Rafael CA 94901 (800) 317-9611 www.synapse-ada.com

Systems Improvement 37 Wharf Cir. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-0900

Vanzebo 32 Galli Dr. Ste. A Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-2723 www.4ofﬁcedesk.com

Q NAPA Ben Chadsey Computers

FLEXLINK The next generation internet access solution for business. Flexlink delivers high speed access in a range of speeds to meet the growing Internet needs of your business.

1705 Washington St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-5808

Circuits range from: s 1.5–100 Mbps symmetrical

Computer Engineering Group

Now starting at only $249.00/month!**

1562 Silverado Trl. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-9701

Fischer Computer Systems 445 Bay St. Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-2414

** 36-month term required.

Find out how you can save money and go faster, contact us at 1 (888) 766-4233 www.sonic.net/ﬂexlink

Formatech 3263 Claremont Way Ste. B Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-1492 www.formatech-it.com

Master Techs 436 Marshcreek Dr. American Canyon CA 94503 (415) 883-0368

Napa Valley Computers 589 Coombsville Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-5542 www.napapg.com

FlexLink Voice The next generation Voice access solutions for business Choose from Analog phone lines at $24.95* or high capacity PRI voice service (23 call paths) for $199.00*. This service works in a dynamic fashion on the FlexLink circuit, so if you aren’t on the phone you get all the capacity for Internet connectivity.

Napa Valley Software 380 Sky Oaks Dr. Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-1702

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SALES/SOFTWARE

Tech Center

Executive Support Svc.

Sierra Business Solutions

Monitise

P.O. Box 541 Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-8653

706 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-9383 www.executivesupportservice.com

14 E. Washington St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-6245

781 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 526-7000 www.monitise.com

Valley Tech Solutions 3371 California Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-1585

The Printer Doctor Inc. Green IT

Nihilistic Software Inc.

414 First St. E. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-0299

2380 Professional Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 206-9600 www.printer-doctor.com

Industrial Component.Com

Vantaggio Computing, LLC

1150 Industrial Ave. Ste. H Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-7672 www.industrialcomponent.com

1415 Fulton Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-2300 www.vantaggiollc.com

Information Technology Group

Wessman Computer Services

3855 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 576-9999 www.infotg.com

538 Bronwyn Glen Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 578-0230 www.wessman.com

Mac Networks

SOFTWARE

24 Professional Center Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-9959 www.pas90.com

Q MARIN

Picturesnow.Com

AngelPoints, Inc.

51 Beach Rd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-1076 www.picutresnow.com

5 Hamilton Landing Ste. 160 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-8690 www.nihilistic.com

Q SONOMA Bracco Systems P.O. Box 546 Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 794-9419 www.braccosystems.com

CMI (Chouinard & Myhre, Inc.) 655 Redwood Hwy., Ste.102 Mill Valley CA 94931 (707) 795-1512 www.cm-inc.com

456 10 St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 522-1400 www.macnetworks.com

Main Street Computer Store Computer Wizard Systems 2777 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 105 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-3151 www.computerwizardsystems.com

Computerlink PC & Network Management 2999 Cleveland Ave. Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-6622 www.clinksr.com

Computers and More 4044 Sonoma Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-1122 www.computersandmore.biz

Computers In Despair P.O. Box 1535 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 328-8460 www.computersindespair.com

Cortechs Systems and Consulting

444 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-3500

Mawson Computer Center P.O. Box 944 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 528-2841 www.mawson.com

NERDZ I.T., Illuminating Technology 33 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. G Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 431-8856 www.nerdzit.net

PC Medic 1200 West St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-7483

Pro Tech Computers 930 Shiloh Rd. Bldg. 39-B Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-0390 www.protechcomp.net

4828 Franz Valley Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-0830

Resolution Laser Printer Svc. & Supplies

Daniel Data Systems

1330 Ross St. Ste. C Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 459-0909 www.resoinc.com

1831 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 528-7711 www.danieldata.com

DB Consulting 3343 Industrial Dr. Ste. 2 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 571-8089 www.db-consult.net

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Same Day Computer 36 E. Washington St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 568-3883

Santa Rosa Computers 1651 Piner Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 570-2040

Outside Technology P.O. Box 685 San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 488-4909 www.outsidetech.com

Parkinson Accounting Systems

30 Liberty Ship Way Ste. 3150 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-4881 www.angelpoints.com

Project Invision 7428 Redwood Blvd. Ste. 203 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-7300 www.projectinvision.com

Autodesk, Inc. 111 McInnis Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-5000 www.autodesk.com

Radiant Logic Inc.

Clarus Products International 3001 Bridgeway Ste. K Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 464-9201 www.clarus.com

Crest LLC 140 Mission Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (800) 837-5074 www.cresoftwareteam.com

Digital Foundry 1701 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 789-1600 www.digitalfoundry.com

Equilibrium 3 Harbor Dr. Ste. 100 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-4343 www.equilibrium.com

Hunter Burgett Co. P.O. Box 150726 San Rafael, CA 94915 (415) 456-4481

75 Rowland Way Ste. 300 Novato CA 94945 (415) 209-6800 www.radiantlogic.com

Rockstar 150 Shoreline Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 339-9540

SL Corporation 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Suite 110 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-8400 www.sl.com

Xcaret Research 3030 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-3082

Q NAPA Aqt Solutions 1250 Main St., Ste. 200 Napa, CA 94559 (707) 265-7800 www.aqtsolutions.com

Elypsis, Inc. Leximation Inc. 122 H St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1892

1957 Sierra Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-8912 www.elypsis.com

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Why the World Can’t Get Enough of Webinars By Gihan Perera

remember a time not long ago when webinars were new and unfamiliar to most people. But now, individuals, small businesses and large organizations are all using webinars to promote their products and services, deliver educational material and offer ongoing value to clients and customers. There’s a reason webinars are so popular—and why you should be using them in your business. In brief, a webinar is a presentation delivered over the Internet (the word “webinar” is short for “Web seminar”). As a presenter, you sit in your home or office with your computer, microphone and PowerPoint slides; and your audience sits in their homes or offices with their computers and speakers. It’s like being there in person, except you don’t have to all gather in the same room—one of the biggest benefits of webinars. This means you don’t have to spend time getting there; you don’t have to waste time in traffic; and you don’t have to hang around afterward. You simply turn up at the time of the webinar, attend it and hang up. As the webinar presenter, you must do extra work in preparing the webinar, promoting it and following up after it’s complete. But you’d do those things for any presentation. Running a webinar means you save time on the unimportant things that take up time before and after your presentation. Another time savings from webinars is that they’re usually shorter than the equivalent in-person presentation. A typical webinar is an hour long, but it can be as short as a 15-minute briefing or a 30-minute mini-presentation. You generally wouldn’t have in-person presentations that are as short, because of the extra time involved getting people together. But there’s no point stretching out a presentation to an hour or two just because you have a captive audience. Webinars save money You don’t have to book a room, pay for catering or travel costs, or incur the other expenses that come up with an in-person event.

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Webinar technology does cost something, but not much. There was a time when Internet conferences needed high-tech equipment in a custom-built studio. But that’s no longer the case. If you have a reasonably modern computer and broadband Internet, that’s good enough for presenting and attending webinars. The webinar technology itself is also very affordable. You typically pay a low monthly fee for using it, and you can run as many webinars as you like. Even if you only run one webinar per month, you’d usually pay far less than you would for an in-person event. Webinars are engaging A webinar won’t be the only part of your online platform, but it might well be the most personal interaction you have with your network apart from being face-to-face. Webinars combine visuals, audio and interaction, so they’re often more engaging than written material such as newsletter articles, blog posts, ebooks and media releases. They also happen live (in the moment), so participants can interact with the present during the webinar itself rather than having to send follow-up email or comment on a blog post. If you’re in business, you probably want to save time, save money and engage more with the key people in your network. If you’re not already using webinars for this purpose, you should.

Gihan Perera is the author of Webinar Smarts, the smart way for professional speakers, trainers, thought leaders and business owners to deliver engaging and proﬁtable webinars. If you want to know how to reach the world with mic, screen and mouse, visit http://webinarsmarts. com for your copy. Source: http://EzineArticles.com Northbaybiz 37

COMPUTERS Microworks Technologies Inc.

gINT Software

841 Latour Ct., Ste. C Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-9620 www.winesoftware.com

1160 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 140 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 284-2200 www.gintsoftware.com

Peskett Ken Computing Consultant

Immecor Corp.

1443 Main St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-2692

2351 Circadian Way Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 636-2550 www.immecor.com

SyMed Corp.

Kavera

150 Camino Dorado Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-3300 www.symedcorporation.com

1333 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 283-8020

Knowledge Filter Inc. Q SONOMA Adobe Systems Inc. 2235 Mercury Way Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 573-7902

Advanced Technology Innovations, Inc. 100 Petaluma Blvd. N. Ste. 303 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 285-2020 www.atiincusa.com

6910 Sebastopol Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-4725 www.knowledgecenter.com

Legal Automation Systems P.O. Box 1594 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 578-1157

NonProﬁtEasy 1915 Gardenview Circle Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 921-7071 www.nonproﬁteasy.com

Automated Solutions Inc. 1415 Fulton Rd. Ste. 205-412 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 578-5882 www.automatedsolutions.com

Onque Technologies Inc.

Burst Dot Com Inc.

Outspring

613 Fourth St., Ste. 205A Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 541-3870

2460 W. Third St. Ste. 230 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 569-3000

5331 Skylane Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-7711 www.outspring.com

SOFTWARE/INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Sonoma Sky Q NAPA P.O. Box 63 Napalink High Speed Wireless Internet Access 1735 Action Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-8500

Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-6316 www.sonomasky.com

Vista Broadband Networks 3020 Santa Rosa Ave. Ste. E Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 792-3304 www.vistabroadband.com

Q SONOMA Electronic Directories

Vom Com Internet

1030 Second St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 237-9779

InSite Communications P.O. Box 616 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 765-9993 www.insitecommunications.com

19480 Eighth St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-6316 www.vom.com COMPUTERS END

Lash Internet Marketing 521 East Railroad Ave. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 794-9294 www.lashmanagementservices.com

Salon Builder-Elaborative Technologies 2425 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 230 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 579-3920 www.salonbuilder.com

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Sonic.net 2260 Apollo Way Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 522-1000 www.sonic.net

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Commerce Solutions, Inc. 8 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 773-1198 www.isoagroup.com

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Corman Technologies

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

1060 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-7800 www.cormtech.com

Ctex Software Duplication 7850 Bell Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-4000 www.ctexinc.com

Data Bright Management Systems 7 Rafﬂes Ct., Ste. B Petaluma CA 94954 707-781-7200

Executron Development Corp. 3094 Coffey Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-8540

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103 Morris St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0808

Q MARIN Ipost 899 Northgate Dr., Ste. 200 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 382-4000

Delivering the North Bay for over 38 years.

WebPerception, LLC 1701 Novato Blvd. Ste. 103 Novato CA 94947 707-775-4411 www.webperception.com

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CONSTRUCTION

CONCRETE/GRADING/PAVING

CONCRETE/ GRADING/ PAVING Q Marin

Van Midde & Son Concrete 490 B St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-2530 www.vanmiddeconcrete.com

Concrete By M Valceschini 191 Esmeyer Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 497-0929 www.mattvconcrete.com

Design Interlock Inc. Interlocking Paving Stone P.O. Box 2268 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 381-4620

Frisco Forming & Flatwork 1495 Francisco Blvd. E., Ste. K San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7303

s Decorative Concrete s Interlocking Paver Installation s Driveways, Patios, Steps s ADA Ramps and Stairs s Commercial, Residential

vanmiddeconcrete.com

525 Jacoby St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-7011 www.ghilottibros.com

P.O. Box 5628 Napa CA 94581 (707) 257-0545

DHR Construction Inc. 860 Green Island Rd. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 552-6500 www.dhrgolf.com

Hynes Gerry Construction Inc. 1201 Andersen Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 256-1660

Janney RooďŹ ng Inc. 2404 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 258-9676

Nerviani Paving Inc. 3150 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 454-2662

Rich Readimix Concrete Inc. 101 Rich St. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 924-1040

RWR Construction 200 Gary Pl. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-5658 www.rwrcal.com

Charles Leon Williams Construction P.O. Box 750668 Petaluma, CA 94975 (707) 762-6099

Church Ron Concrete Construction P.O. Box 345 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-0133

3388 Regional Pkwy. Ste. C Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-7573

Collins and Son Construction Q Napa Connor Bros. Construction

382 Cascade Dr. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 454-9172

2080 Magnolia Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-8197

Coleman Concrete

415.459.2530

Ghilotti Bros., Inc.

Hughes Structural Inc.

Carter Crilly Construction Inc.

Gyptech 5555 Broadway St. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 265-6680

Jones Brian Construction 58 Juniper Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-3450

M M Construction 253 James Rd. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 557-2681

Stevens Concrete Inc. 1078 Fulton Ln. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3412

Q Sonoma Allphase Concrete 1440 Russell Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 836-0785

Bender Concrete 1910 Palen Ct. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-0959

Carlisle Construction 1639 Chiquita Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-2734 carlisleconstruction.com

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P.O. Box 1817 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 794-9447 www.Collins and Son Construction

Concrete-Facelift.com 2293 W. Hearn Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 542-3604 www.concrete-facelift.com

Cupp Brothers Construction 5959 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 13 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-0403 www.cuppbros.com

Devincenzi Concrete Construction 3276 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 546-3113 www.devconcrete.com

DPR Construction

Marr B Olsen Inc. General & Concrete Contractors 320 First St. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-9707

MB Casting 3600 Standish Ave., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-1300 www.mbprecast.com

Miller Concrete Inc. 572 Martin Ave. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-7526 www.millerconcrete.com

North Coast Concrete Inc. P.O. Box 7336 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 665-9349 www.northcoastconcreteinc.com

Oak Grove Construction Co. 3354 Regional Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 525-1910 www.OakGroveConstruction.com

Pavement Engineering Inc. 3820 Cypress Dr., Ste. 3 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-5330 www.pavengr.com

Pimentel Paving, Inc. 3647 Melcon Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 588-8402 www.pavingonline.com

PRM Construction Inc. 7428 Walnut Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1723

RH Dias & Son

2360 Mendocino Ave., Ste. A2-120 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 373-1535 www.dprinc.com

1296 San Jose Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-3454

Frost Jack Concrete Contractor 785 West Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 544-1855

651 Portal St., Ste. 3 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 665-9490 www.shorelinebuilders.org

Gorilla Construction Co.

Siri Grading & Paving

1440 Russell Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 763-8094

Lanway Construction 4721 Stonehedge Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 538-3055

Lupe Navarrete Concrete 4470 Labath Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-8520

Shoreline Builders Inc.

3289 Regional Pkwy Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-2141 www.sirigradingandpaving.com

Sonoma Marin Construction Inc. 1077 Lakeville St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-6981 www.sonomamarin.com

The Legacy Paver Group 309 Simone Pl. N. Santa Rosa CA 95409 707-538-1071 www.legacypavers.com Northbaybiz 39

CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL Q Marin

All Electric 635 Goodhill Rd. Kentﬁeld CA 94904 (415) 336-7968 www.all-electric.net

ELECTRICAL John Blythe Electric

Long Electric Co.

Ament Electric

6 Beach Rd. Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-8686 www.JohnBlytheElectric.com

870 Napa Valley Corporate Way Ste. D Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-3512 www.longelectric.com

2820 Old Gravenstein Hwy. S. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3933

RealGoods Solar

Main St. Electric

27 Simms St. San Rafael CA 94901 (888) 567-6527 www.RealGoodsSolar.com

McNamara Bill

American Yankee

Artistic Lighting & Electric 285 Bel Marin Keys Ste. G Novato CA 94949 415-382-9500 www.artisticlightingcorp.com

P.O. Box 314 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2222

P.O. Box 971 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-2122

Baswell Electrical Construction

310 West Ln. Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-9168

608 University St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 837-7345

Myles Davis Electric, Inc.

SolarCraft 285-D Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-7717 www.solarcraft.com

3041 California Blvd., Ste. B Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-9361 www.mylesdaviselectric.com

P.O. Box 1951 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 545-6393 www.blakesleeelectric.com

Napa Electric

Boldt Electric Co.

2240 Brown St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-6611 www.napaelectric.com

19301 Carriger Rd. Sonoma CA 95476 (415) 285-5185

Baldwin Electric

Bos Electric 1241 Andersen Dr., Ste. C San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-5190 www.boselectric.com

Bretz Electrical Contractors P.O. Box 364 Fairfax CA 94978 (415) 488-4804

Colonia Electric Inc.

Cal West Electrical Contractors

Rock & Sons Inc.

P.O. Box 1577 Novato CA 94948 (415) 897-8900

TLW Electric 5 Paradise Ct. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-4800

Tresch Electrical Co. 1026 Machin Ave. Novato CA 94945 415-899-1819 www.treschelectrical.com

WBE, Inc.

110 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 527-1709

319 College Ave. Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-2889

Clover Electric Inc.

Silverado Electric

50 Industrial Dr. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-3531

845 Sousa Ln. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-0450

Collard Electric

Spartan Electric

1945 Belair Way Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-4084

2186 Monticello Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-9330

St. Helena Lighting & Design

1945 Francisco Blvd. E., Ste. 37 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 256-9502

90 Hill Rd. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-1400 www.WBEinc.com

Electrix

Q Napa

Thern Electric & Solar

517 Jacoby St., Ste. 10 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-0777 www.eltrx.com

Evolvelectric 100 Bryan Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-1712 www.evolvelectric.com

Gerrish RA & Son Inc. Electrical Contractors 257 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-2335

Greenwood Electric 47 Paul Dr., Ste. 5 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-6858 www.greenwoodelectric.com

Boykin Electrical 1123 Pear Tree Ln. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-2988

Cal West Electric 1096 Stonebridge Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-7504

Four Star Electric 1342 Linden St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-9561

Hemken Electric 1121 Zygmunt Dr. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-8256

Hubert Electric P.O. Box 212 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-2069

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550 Deer Park Rd. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-2241

1700 Second St., Ste. 370 Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-8572 www.thernelectric.com Wooly’s Electric Svc. P.O. Box 3402 Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-2644

Craft Electric 7793 Occidental Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 836-8837

Delta Electric 375 Taft St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-9272

Denny’s Electric Inc. P.O. Box 366 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5230

Dickel Enterprises 400-B Yolanda Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-1340

ZECO Electric Co. 120 Klamath Ct., Ste. A American Canyon, CA 94503 (707) 644-8665

E&M Automation 126 Mill St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5578 www.eandm.com

Q Sonoma Aladdin’s Electric of the North Bay P.O. Box 7351 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-7207 www.aladdinselectric.com

Blakeslee Electric, Inc.

Edward Scott Electric Co., Inc. 921 Transport Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 773-4990

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CONSTRUCTION

ELECTRICAL/GENERAL CONTRACTORS Electic Dan

Laskey Electric

Owl Electric

Valley Electric

1950 Barndance Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-1196

134 Nottingham Way Windsor CA 95492 (707) 239-2722

24150 Fort Ross Rd. Cazadero CA 95421 (707) 847-3229

616 I St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-4224

Electric Svcs.

Leslie Electric SM

Power Play Electric

Valley of the Moon Electric

P.O. Box 711 Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 887-7242 www.electicservices.org

5714 Dexter Cir. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 795-9440

P.O. Box 686 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-0846

P.O. Box 302 El Verano CA 95433 (707) 996-1602

Mannie Electric

R. McClure Electric Co.

Victor Tiche Electric

5015 Boulder Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 539-2408

706 Portal St., Ste. D Cotati CA 94931 (707) 763-9617 www.rmcclure.com

P.O. Box 1377 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 584-1635 www.vixelectric.net

R. McClure Electric Co.

Voltair Electric

930 Shiloh Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 763-9617 www.rmcclure.com

P.O. Box 225 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8005

Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. 1290 Holm Rd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-2883 www.eecpet.com

Empower Energy Solutions 8572 Loretto Ave. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 544-0800 www.empoweredbysolar.com

Fortuna Joe Electric Co. P.O. Box 7420 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 526-6599

Frontier Electric Inc. 471 Aaron St. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 794-1553

Gaia Energy Systems 716 College Ave., Ste. E Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 538-8554 www.GaiaEnergySystems.com

Mike Brown Electric Co. 561-A Mercantile Dr. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-8100 www.mbelectric.com

Minton Electric Inc. 1125 Enzos Way Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-8284

Morton Smith Electrical Inc. 955 Piner Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-2112

National Electric 1726 Capella Ct. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 765-0143

Nordby Electric 2463 Bluebell Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 579-1240

148 Alexander Valley Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-9668 P.O. Box 2077 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-1542

Image Electric 100 Sprauer Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-9442

Roberts Service & Construction 4649 Dowdell Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 584-5880

9572 Wellington Cir. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-9897

8145 Whited Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-2986 www.spyrkaelectric.com

One Sun Inc.

Summit Technology Group Inc.

P.O. Box 532 Graton CA 95444 (707) 824-1951 www.onesuninc.com

2450-C Bluebell Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-4773 www.summit-e.com

Surge Electric Svc. 913 Pinot Noir Way Windsor CA 95492 (707) 694-8638

460 Tesconi Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 577-7900 www.iesupply.com

Tim McCloskey Electric Inc. Commercial Solar Systems

P.O. Box 338 Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-2800

P.O. Box 1196 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 585-2481 www.reyffelectric.com

19465 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1910

Independence Electric Supply

JH Electric

Reyff Electric Co.

4450 Vine Hill Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-5131

Web Electric P.O. Box 6087 Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707) 546-5434

West Electric & Lighting 465 Ely Rd. N. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-1551

Westcoast Solar Energy 5800 Redwood Dr., Ste. D Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 664-6450 www.westcoastsolarenergy.com

Spyrka Electric Northern Lights

Gossage Electric 6065 Diane Ct. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 849-9525

4944 Ross Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-2023 www.raynorelectric.com

Silva Electric North West Electric

G Garcia Electric

Walker Electric Raynor Electric

www.onesuninc.com 707.829.5574 Lic.#940535

PO Box 532 s Graton, CA 95444

Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Electric Inc.

496 Pepper Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 953-0559 www.PetalumaElectrician.org

www.westcoastsolarenergy.com

707.664.6450 5800 Redwood Dr. s Suite D Rohnert Park, CA 94928CA s Lic #963158

Wiggins Electric, Inc. 1370 Airport Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-7869

Wolcott Robert D 1034 Clark St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-9222

Two Willow Electric 985 Pepper Rd Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 775-4639

11410 Old Redwood Hwy. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 433-6931 www.knightselectric.com North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS Q Marin Abacus Group Builders, Inc. P.O. Box 746 Corte Madera CA 94976 (415) 927-0667 www.abacus.com

Al Villa Builder 27 Paul Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-7826

Alan Honda General Contractor 133 Gregory Dr. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 453-1334

Commercial R&M P.O. Box 150178 San Rafael CA 94915 (415) 258-2858 www.commercialrepair.net

Caletti Jungsten Construction 495 Miller Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941 (415) 381-3162 www.calettijungsten.com

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Geary Paciﬁc Construction

RC Jackson Construction

30 Pamaron Way Ste. 205 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-3533

310 Vendola Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-3177

Hazel Construction

Rempe Construction

70 Greenﬁeld Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-2086

1020 Railroad Ave., Ste. E Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-9126 www.rempe.com

James W Josephs & Co. 231 Laurel Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 454-8499

Kasten Builders 120 Landing Ct. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-4500 www.kastenbuilders.com

Landmark Builders 42 Digital Dr., Ste. 11 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-5410 www.lmbuilders.com

Lighthouse Construction Svc. 424 Molino Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-1199

McGuire & Sons Di Giorgio Contracting Co. 8 Commercial Blvd. Ste. E Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-9700 www.dgcontracting.com

Dutra Construction Co. 1000 Point San Pedro Rd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 458-5473 www.dutragroup.com

Envision Builders Inc. P.O. Box 948 Larkspur CA 94977 (415) 453-2370 www.envisionbuilders.com

P.O. Box 926 Fairfax CA 94978 (415) 454-2719 www.mcguireandsonsconstruction.com

O’Neil Construction 115 Woodside Dr. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 459-1007

Page Construction Company 834 Vallejo Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-1138 www.pageconstructioncompany.com

Peacock Designs 48 Wharf Rd. Bolinas CA 94924 (415) 868-0202

Fitzpatrick Homes 475 Gate 5 Rd., Ste. 225 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 339-2900 www.ﬁtzpatrickhomes.com

951 California Blvd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-3478 www.atconstruction.com

Blakeley Construction Inc. 310 Franz Valley School Rd. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-4383 www.blakeleyconstructioninc.com

Jack Mosher Construction, Inc. 504 Red Hill Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-0713 www.mosherconstruction.com

Plath & Co., Inc. 1575 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-1575 www.plathco.com

Floyd Construction Inc.

Andrews & Thornley Construction Inc.

Reyes Landscape Construction P.O. Box 315 Vineburg CA 95487 (415) 225-4488 www.reyeslandscape.com Robert Curry Construction P.O. Box 1994 Novato CA 94948 (415) 898-2243

Brady Mitchell Construction Inc. 4969 Dry Creek Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-8750

Bruce Tucker Construction, Inc. 2260 Brown St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-1587 www.brucetuckerconstruction.com

Rose Construction 39 Belmont Ave. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 454-9994 www.rose-construction.com

Bunch Construction Inc.

Rosenbach Construction

Chinberg Construction Inc.

945 Front St. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-8374

2471 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-8491 www.chinberg.com

625 Howell Mountain Rd. S. Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-3548

Scheller Construction Cooney & Co.

1516 Grant Ave., Ste. 223 Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-9669

Scott & Warner Builders, Inc. P.O. Box 96 Sausalito CA 94966 (415) 331-9100 www.scottandwarnerbuilders.com

P.O. Box 209 Napa, CA 94559 (707) 257-7175 www.cooney-co.com

County Lines Construction P.O. Box 2186 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-6580

Stoneart Construction D&K Construction & Development Inc.

282 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-1083

West Coast Construction 105 Westwood Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-5776

P.O. Box 3469 Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-0166

Dale Knight Construction 3534 White Cliff Cir. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-3397

Wyatt Construction 65 Bella Vista San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-2999

Eberlin Construction Co.

Q Napa

1734 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-8969

Alf Burtleson Construction

Ellis Construction Co. 1106 Jordan Ln. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-2551 www.ellisc.com

714 C St., Ste. 207 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-0645 www.ﬂoydconstructioninc.com

Plonowski Architects & Builders 23 Dorset Ln. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-8047

1308 Main St., Ste. 106 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-2916 www.alfburtlesonconstruction.com

G&R Construction

Portico Builders

American Canyon Builders

Emil Meyers Construction Inc.

225 Eucalyptus Dr. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 644-6359

1630 Action Ave., Ste. A Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-3434

125 Larkspur St., Ste. 101 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-8933

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1221 Andersen Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-1100 www.porticobuilders.com

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CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Eric Sherwood Construction P.O. Box 4037 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-3875

Green Method Construction 3212 Jefferson St., Ste. 393 Napa CA 94558 (707) 799-0106 www.greenmethodconstruction.com

Grifﬁn Molinari Building Construction P.O. Box 2467 Yountville CA 94599 (707) 299-3900 www.gmdcinc.com

Heywood Construction P.O. Box 845 Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-1591

Hill & Valley Construction 4253 Dry Creek Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-1275

JZ Construction Inc. P.O. Box 5119 Napa CA 94581 (707) 224-1956

Sax and Roscoe Construction, Inc. 1100 Soscol Ferry Rd., Ste. 3 Napa CA 94558 (707) 259-0885 www.saxandroscoe.com

Schmidt Masonry & Construction 1341 Darling St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-2938

Schotka Construction Inc. 5555 Broadway St. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 265-6977

Pridmore Brothers Construction 1305 Capell Valley Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-0682

Reeves Construction 1811 El Centro Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 254-0995

Regan & Sons 1030 Hagen Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 853-0545

David Martineau Construction Blanchard Construction 887 Second St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 528-3989 www.blanchardconstruction.com

4525 Montecito Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-7895 www.martineauconstruction.com

David Moylan Construction Boden Construction Inc.

Boschetti Construction Inc.

2777 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 738-6723

Desmond & Wallace Construction, Inc.

P.O. Box 37 Fulton CA 95439 (707) 576-1095

P.O. Box 190 Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 795-7443 www.desmondwallace.com

Thesman Custom Builders Inc.

Buckley Construction

Division Seven

P.O. Box 19 Saint Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-5536 www.thesmanbuilt.com

200 Paulsen Ln. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-2566

Thollander Construction

112 Pine Breeze Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-8589 www.carybuilders.com

504 Washington St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-0715

101 H St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 782-0422 www.acapellainc.com

1506 Main St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-5598 www.nvdesign.com

979 Golf Course Dr., Ste. 274 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-0723

P.O. Box 2540 Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-8711

Mann Karen

NV Design Studio

9120 Chalk Hill Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 837-0468

Syar Industries, Inc.

Q Sonoma

P.O. Box 10166 Napa, CA 94581 (707) 224-4066 www.miraclemethod.com

Custom Housing Systems Inc.

221 W. Gateway Rd., Ste. 405 Napa CA 94558 (707) 603-2610

1923 Adrian St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 494-4409

Miracle Method of Napa/Solano

832 Brown St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1337

1168 Mark West Springs Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 577-7301 www.bodenconstruction.com

Sheehan Construction Inc.

Leggett Construction, Inc.

1304 Berry St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-0968

Coldwater Construction Co.

1820-J Empire Industrial Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-4761 www.behlerconstruction.com

Bertolucci Construction

Kelham Construction Inc. 1119 Austin Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 254-8181

Behler Construction

Acapella Construction

Cary & Associates Builders Inc

Duna Construction Inc.

Chris Rhodes Construction

Earthtone Construction, Inc.

P.O. Box 14035 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 573-9559

Climate Pro 5755 Mountain Hawk Dr., Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95409 (800) 479-6292 www.climatepro.com

Artisan Builders 280 Morris St., Ste. F Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8443 www.artisanbuilders.net

Bay View Builders 891 Dorthel St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 546-9433

BCC General Contractors Inc. 706 Portal St., Ste. A Cotati CA 94931 (707) 664-1800 www.bccgci.com/

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1390 N. McDowell Blvd. Ste. 186 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 765-9955 www.doylecontracting.com

53 Vineyard Cir. Sonoma CA 95476 (415) 457-9400 www.celtic-construction.com

Action Construction

1236 Central Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-4862 www.argonautconstructors.com

Doyle Contracting, Inc.

Celtic Construction

4511 Parker Hill Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 538-8109

Argonaut Constructors

22 Lakeville St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-7771 www.division7waterprooﬁng.com

30 Rose Ct. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-2066

6932 Sebastopol Ave., Ste. A Sebastopol CA 95472 707- 823-6118 www.earthtoneconstruction.com

Elie Development Trusted People Trusted Solutions

Residential and Commercial Window Film Solar Control Safety & Security Solutions

Energy Savings DecorativeWindow Films

80 0.479.6292 LIC

#945054

climatepro.com

5083 Bodega Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-5977 www.eliedevelopment.com

Empire Asphalt & Engineering 3980 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 1 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 545-7440 www.empireasphalt.com

Fine Line Design & Construction 5331 Todd Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8624 Northbaybiz 43

CONSTRUCTION Fisher Construction 739 Beaver St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-5241

Five Star Homes Inc. 5841 Lone Pine Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-0615

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Hendricksen Natürlich Flooring, Inc. 7120 Keating Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-3959 www.naturalﬂoors.net

KG Walters Construction 195 Concourse Blvd., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-9968 www.kgwalters.com

Kilcor Builders & Design Inc.

Flying High Construction Inc.

P.O. Box 2646 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 568-1651 www.kilcor.com

17267 Taylor Ln. Occidental CA 95465 (707) 874-9551

Kirby Construction Company, Inc.

Fox & Assoc. 1200 Coddingtown Center Annex Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 569-9128 www.foxassociates.com

Funtanellas & Sons Hardwood Flooring

Visit Our Showroom in Sebastopol.

707.829.3959

4648 Bridle Trl. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (877) 403-6636 www.hardwoodﬂoors-fs.com

Home Investment Contractors

Gabriel & Assoc. General Contractors

Honig Home Remodeling Inc.

P.O. Box 751327 Petaluma CA 94975 (707) 762-6924

18 Everett Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 794-9155

1949 Neotomas Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 579-5166 www.honighomeremodeling.com

GCCI Inc.

James Grossi Construction

P.O. Box 11039 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 545-2134 www.gcciinc.com

P.O. Box 660 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-9198

1180 Holm Rd., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-3200 www.midstateconstruction.com Miltenberger Construction 2555 Eastmoor Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 546-8090

3343 Industrial Dr., Ste. 9 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-0880 www.kirbycon.com

Molofsky Builders Inc. 969 Carquinez Ave. Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 996-9963 www.molofskybuilders.com

Since 1989

naturalfloors.com

Midstate Construction Corporation

Koch Construction Co., Inc. P.O. Box 14249 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 575-5608 www.kochconstruction.net

Moore Construction

Lance Cerny Design & Building

Nonella Construction

329 Terrace Blvd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 217-3391

616 Keokuk St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 765-1117 www.lancecerny.com

4589 Hall Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-8080 www.nonella.com

Leff Construction Design/Build

Nordby Construction

530 S. Main St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-4899 www.leffconstruction.com

1550 Airport Blvd., Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-4500 www.nordby.net

Jeff Luchetti Construction, Inc. Ghilotti Construction Co. 246 Ghilotti Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-1221 www.ghilotti.com

70 Stony Point Rd., Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 527-5788 www.jlcbuild.com

North Coast Builders Exchange

Jim Murphy & Associates Gracie Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 1797 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-1096 www.gracieconstruction.com

464 Kenwood Ct., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 576-7337 www.j-m-a.com

Johnson Construction Co.

Harkey Construction Inc. 7975 Cameron Dr. Ste. 700 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-1315 www.harkeyconstruction.com

2174 Linwood Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 568-5159

K & L Construction Co., Inc 134 Howard St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-8541 www.klconstr.com

Kelsey Construction Diamond Certiﬁed 11 Consecutive Years

707.836.1315 Lic.#790931

HarkeyConstruction.com

17380 Taylor Ln. Occidental CA 95465 (707) 874-3661

Ken Finley Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 383 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-0446 www.kenﬁnleyconstruction.com

You’re going to love working with Leff!

707.823.4899

LeffConstruction.com

North Coast Contracting 67 Magnolia Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 782-0504

Les Petersen Drilling & Pump

Oxford Construction

5434 Old Redwood Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-0246 www.lespetersendrilling.com

8426 Starr Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-7292

Paciﬁc Door Products, Inc.

Lucas Construction

470 Aaron St. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-7777

1741 Fourth St., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 585-7400

Mangiantini Construction Co. P.O. Box 900 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2261 www.jmcustombuilders.com

Marden Construction Co. 5665 Ross Branch Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 887-0840

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1030 Apollo Way Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 542-9502 www.ncbeonline.cim

Pepper Construction 4980 Carriage Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-3213 www.pepper-construction.com

Piazza Construction P.O. Box 573 Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 795-0270

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS Valley Forge Iron Works

Burkell Plumbing & Heating

Sun Heating & Air Conditioning

20348 Eighth St. East Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 225-1051

P.O. Box 1384 Sausalito CA 94966 (415) 332-3091

479 Technology Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-3852

Versaggi Construction

Dixon Heating

Warm Floors

821 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6571

P.O. Box 1383 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-5033 www.versaggiconstruction.com

35 Mill St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-1830

908 Enterprise Way Ste. A Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-0880 www.warmﬂoors.com

Reece Construction

Vila Construction Co.

Pruett Construction & Fence Co. 4381 Middle 2 Rock Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-4518

RCI Construction

16850 Burl Ln. Occidental CA 95465 (707) 876-3386

Reyes Landscape Construction P.O. Box 315 Vineburg CA 95487 (707) 938-9207 www.reyeslandscape.com Rich Ryan Construction P.O. Box 1717 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-7324

RKT Builders Inc.

317 First St., Ste. 108 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 773-2121 www.vilaconstruction.com

Warner Custom Homes 3854 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 579-3288 www.BoltDowntheBayArea.com

Weeks Drilling and Pump Co. 6100 Highway 12 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 823-3184 www.weeksdrilling.com

Western Builders

615 Benicia Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-3900 www.rdyoungscontractor.us

1400 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-3213

Wingett Construction

SE Wright General Builders 3686 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-8434

Edward Dill Air Conditioning & Heating 50 Tiburon St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-0792

Energy Visions Inc. 55 Rodeo Ave., Apt. 25 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-9548

2328 Roburta Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-2567

Wright Contracting Inc. 3020 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 528-1172 www.wrightcontracting.com

2096 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. B Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 457-0607

7677 Bell Rd. Ste. 101 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 578-3933 www.shookandwaller.com

Sonoma Valley Construction Inc. 582 Coachlight Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-4811 www.sonomavalleyconstruction.com

Reid Heating & Energy, Inc. 1925 E. Francisco Blvd., Ste. 3 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-5000 www.reidheatingandenergy.com

Q Napa

Bell Products, Inc. 722 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1811 www.bellproducts.com

Superior Deck Svc. 3994 Petaluma Hill Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 588-9911 www.superiordecks.com

1945 Schaeffer Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-3545 www.youngbuilders.net

HVAC/R Q Marin

P.O. Box 10695 Napa CA 94581 (707) 255-6564

860 Sweetser Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-4187 www.aaeroheating.com

Allied Heating & Air Conditioning Co. 12 De Luca Pl. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-5232 www.alliedhvac.com

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333 Sutton Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-8670 www.aaaenergysystems.biz

ACCO Engineered Systems 737 Southpoint Blvd. Ste. G Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 776-2748 www.accoes.com

P.O. Box 338 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 539-5876

P.O. Box 1457 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 523-1244

Bigham’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 1400 Petaluma Hill Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-1800 www.onehourheat.com

BKB Heating Air Conditioning & Sheetmetal 1311 Scott St. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-9655 www.bkbheating.com

California Heating & Air Conditioning P.O. Box 2894 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 546-1811

CLP Resources, Inc. Bourbon Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Aaero Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc.

AAA Energy Systems, Inc.

Banner Enterprises

Young Builders Shook & Waller Construction

Q Sonoma

Artic Refrigeration Fitzpatrick’s Heating Inc.

P.O. Box 5032 Novato, CA 94948 (415) 883-7070

Robert D Youngs Contractor

P.O. Box 1712 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 541-0160 www.rnconstruction.com

3070 Kerner Blvd., Ste. K San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1011

Furnace Man Heating & Air Conditioning

P.O. Box 15029 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707) 579-0134 www.rktbinc.com

Russell Nobles Construction

Downing Heating & AC Inc.

Custom Heating & Air Conditioning 2063 W. Park Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-6949

Reliable Refrigeration Inc. 4405 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-7227

1435 Santa Rosa Ave. Ste. C5 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 569-0200

Fox Mechanical 6020 Fredricks Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-5167

Furia Heating & Air Conditioning P.O. Box 1632 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2323 www.furiahvac.com

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CONSTRUCTION Guerneville Guys HVAC 14555 Old Cazadero Rd. Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-5735 www.guerneville-guys.com

Lysell Plumbing & Heating 1809 Sansone Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-1334

Menini Heating & AC 5589 Volkerts Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 585-2178

Morris Heating & Sheet Metal P.O. Box 470 Fulton CA 95439 (707) 542-7769

Norris Todd Plumbing & Heating 226 Almond Way Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1779

North Coast HVAC P.O. Box 6643 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 578-9226

Northbay Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 2200 Pine View Way Ste. F Petaluma, CA 94954 (415) 897-9446

Paciﬁc Heating & Air Conditioning 706 Portal St. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-2236

GENERAL CONTRACTORS/PLUMBING

PLUMBING Q Marin

Amesos Plumbing

Bob The Plumber

1525 Francisco Blvd. E. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 883-6629

Baswell Plumbing P.O. Box 831 Novato CA 94948 (415) 897-7977

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing 22 Digital Dr. Ste. 1 Novato CA 94949 (415) 233-6190 www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com

Carl J Augusto Plumbing 1144 Simmons Ln. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-0773

Certiﬁed Plumbing 6 Sunny Oaks Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-2138

City Front Plumbing 50 Tiburon St. Ste. 27 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-6737

Daggett Plumbing

1596 Hampton Way Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 544-1706

Denny’s House of Plumbing Inc. 124 Paul Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-1655 www.dennyshouseofplumbing.com

Doke’s Plumbing Inc. Redwood Refrigeration P.O. Box 751145 Petaluma, CA 94975 (707) 766-8950 www.redwoodrefrig.com

Simpson Sheet Metal Inc. 2833 Dowd Dr. Ste. C Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 576-1500 www.simpsonsheetmetal.com

Valley Comfort Heating and Air 122 Calistoga Rd. Ste. 236 Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-4533

1221 Andersen Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-7508

Gotelli Plumbing Co. 21 Lovell Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (707) 939-1112 www.cotelliplumbing.com

Greg The Drain Man

P.O. Box 6462 Napa CA 94581 (707) 226-6259

Mason Plumbing P.O. Box 2874 San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 456-4554

General Plumbing Supply 3436 Broadway - Hwy. 29 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 558-1900 www.generalplumbingsupply.com

Medina Plumbing 1625 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 455-8285

James B Taylor Plumbing Mike Testa Plumbing Inc. 4244 Redwood Hwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-0110 www.miketestaplumbing.com

1103 Pine St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 963-3355

JK Plumbing, Inc.

Northern Marin Plumbing 134 Front St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-9888

120 Tower Rd. Unit 1 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 255-7789 www.jkplumbing.com

Ken Mays Plumbing, Inc. Ostaggi Plumbing 52 Woodland Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-9254

P.O. Box 10010 Napa CA 94581 (707) 226-9232 www.kenmaysplumbing.com

P Femenia & Sons Plumbing Inc.

Shaw Plumbing

34 De Luca Pl. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-7473

711 Washington St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-6754

Sinclair Fire Protection

Steve Silva Plumbing Inc.

390 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-9400

901 A Enterprise Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-3941 www.stevesilvaplumbing.com

Stanley Searles The Plumber P.O. Box 372 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 388-8260 www.searlesplumbing.com

Vorhees Plumbing

Taratino Plumbing

Yountville Plumbing

134 Paul Dr. Ste. 5 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 507-1700

1883 Larkspur St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-0325

Under Hill Plumbing Co.

Q Sonoma

P.O. Box 5025 Novato CA 94948 (415) 883-2242

West Marin Plumbing

970 Fifth St. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-8244

11683 State Rte. One N. Point Reyes Station CA 94956 (415) 663-1698

Marin County Plumbing Inc.

Zak Plumbing Co.

114 Mabry Way San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-0247

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All Star Plumbing & Rapid Rooter 325 Third St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-9502 www.allstarshowhouse.com

Performance Heating & Air

92 Lakeville St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 338-8527

Q Napa

885 Olive Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-2700 www.rotorooter.com

21 La Vista Way San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-6335

Abaxial Construction

233 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 453-5146

R&D Heating & Air

Marin Roto-Rooter

P.O. Box 281 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 383-6317

1755 Industrial Way Ste. 10 Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-1260

Action Plumbing & Heating 55 Mountain View Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 584-0714 www.actionplumbingandheating.biz

Azevedo Plumbing 3100 Dutton Ave. Ste. 156 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 570-0697

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PLUMBING Boden Plumbing Rooter & Drain 20075 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-8683 www.nodrip.com

Bryant Plumbing 13325 Frati Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-6543

CBS Plumbing & Heating Inc. 300 W. Robles Ave. Ste. E Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-1171

3100 Dutton Ave. Ste. 128 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 591-9901

How to Ensure You’ll Be Paid For Residential Construction

Dolcini Plumbing Inc.

By Warren Reidhead

P.O. Box 31 Petaluma CA 94953 (707) 763-6374 www.dolciniplumbing.com

Custom Plumbing

Economy Plumbing 1058 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-4455 www.economyplumbingsr.com

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. 984 Transport Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-3117

Flowright Plumbing 2217 Floral Way Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-5050

Jeff Schefer Plumbing Svc. P.O. Box 9508 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707) 546-0137

Karuza Plumbing Inc 1215 Briggs Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 524-2400

Leak Hound 55 Ridgeway Ave., Ste. E Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 578-3455

LeDuc & Dexter Inc. P.O. Box 11157 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 575-1500 www.leducanddexterplumbing.com

McMahon Plumbing 939 Oak St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-8302

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sonoma County 1025 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-5670 www.MrRooter.com

ollecting money for work done on a residential project can be a nightmare if you approach the subject in an unprofessional manner. But there’s nothing that should stand in your way to receive payments for work that’s done pursuant to the project plans and specifications. You just need to make sure you perform the work as a professional. Make sure all agreements are in writing. Do no extra work beyond what’s called out in the plans and specifications without a written change order. Also, get a qualified third party to make periodic, critical inspections. Contract and specifications that dictate how the project must be completed should be reviewed, initialed and dated to show they’re the approved documents outlining how the project is to be completed. Depending upon the size of the project, you need to agree—and include in the documents—when and how periodic payments will be made. I recommend a third qualified party be designated as inspector for all work done. If the project has a state, country, city or other building inspector, you could use their inspection reports and acceptance of the work to be acceptable to trigger periodic payments. Payments. Depending upon the project’s size, you as the contractor need to do your due diligence. Do you know your customer? How is the project going to be funded? The materials should be paid for upon delivery so you aren’t stuck between the owner and suppliers. Consider using an escrow account to ensure the money will be there when you need your next draw. Change orders. Do absolutely no work that deviates from the original plans and specifications without an approved change order. Make sure the person authorizing the change in work has the authority to do so and that the extra funds will be deposited and available. Don’t let yourself be exposed to doing extra work without adding extra time to the completion date. This could hurt you if the owner decides to impose penalties because you didn’t meet the original completion date. You need to make red lines to the original project plans that depict the extra work or provide plans in an agreed upon manner that shows any work that deviates from the original plans. Documentation. You need to document everything that happens on your project. Make note of everybody who sets foot on the job site—and don’t let any unauthorized people on the property while your company is in charge. Make sure the proper insurance is in place before beginning construction. This will protect you and the property owner. The main thing you need to do is to make sure there are no misunderstandings throughout the completion of the project. I’ve found that some people may become intimidated by the amount of paperwork and notifications that are sent, but you need to let everybody know you’re only doing it to ensure there are no misunderstandings. If anybody doesn’t agree to the periodic reports, they need to do so in writing so you can eliminate those misunderstandings before they become problems. If you do the necessary paperwork, you can eliminate most reasons for not being paid for work you’ve done on any project. And as long as you approach every project in a professional manner, you should be able to receive your payments with no problems. Warren Reidhead has been in the contracting business for more than 25 years. You can visit www. minoritycontractingsuccess.com for more tips to achieve success. Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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CONSTRUCTION North Bay Plumbing & Rooter Svc.

PLUMBERS/ROOFING Zur Tech Rooﬁng

Bovie Rooﬁng Specialty

P.O. Box 2284 San Rafael CA 94912 (415) 472-3460

1764 Windrose Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-8334

All Phase Rooﬁng

Q Napa

Cal North Rooﬁng

601 McClay Rd. Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-0189

Berlogar Rooﬁng Services

112 Hull St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-7040

ROOFING

Ongaro & Sons 2995 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 579-3511 www.ongaroandsons.com

Peterson Mechanical Inc. P.O. Box 450 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8481 www.petersonmechanical.com

Q Marin

Aussie Rooﬁng P.O. Box 150582 San Rafael CA 94915 (415) 472-2800 www.aussierooﬁng.com

Blue Turtle Rooﬁng Paul Benson Painting 710 C St. Ste. 203 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-1212 www.blueturtlerooﬁng.com

1401 Charter Oak Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5912

California Shingle & Shake Co. 156 Utility Ct. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-3092 www.californiashingleandshake.com

Bill G Howell Rooﬁng 2333 Stonehouse Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-4909

Cornerstone Rooﬁng 2100 Llano Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 823-3547

Davis and Assoc. 24 Greenbriar Circle Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-5000

Cortlandt Rooﬁng 525 Richmond Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-3592

Johnson’s Rooﬁng While times and technology have changed dramatically, our commitment to our clients has not. Since 1915

Booth & Little 2150 Redwood Hwy. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 924-2733

162 S. Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-0431

Crandall Rooﬁng Inc.

707.938.8481

Cascade Rooﬁng Co.

Modern Method Rooﬁng & Construction Inc.

PetersonMechanical.com

7586 Redwood Blvd. Ste. A Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-6039 www.cascaderooﬁng.com

180 Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-8090 www.modernmethodrooﬁng.com

CS Slating

Tyco Rooﬁng Co.

40 Belvedere St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 451-4784

P.O. Box 3783 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-3403

Dipaula Rooﬁng

Q Sonoma

Prushko Ron Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning 14136 Arnold Dr. Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 996-1850

Regina Plumbing & Rooter 218 N. Washington St. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 431-0300

Rohnert Park Plumbing P.O. Box 1272 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 584-1873

Rooter Express Plumbing 3200 Dutton Ave. Ste. 225 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 838-2311

Scott Cramer Plumbing 832 Marble Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 535-0255

Sebastopol Plumbing 2650 Blucher Valley Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-2900 www.sebastopolplumbing.com

Sweet Water Plumbing Inc. 10011 Bodega Hwy. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8501

That’s Plumbing 416 W. 1st St. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 836-9990

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29 La Loma Ct. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-1467 www.dipaularooﬁng.com

Jim Thompson Co. P.O. Box 1207 Novato CA 94948 (415) 898-5550

Mac’s Rooﬁng 1853 Virginia Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-6053

Marin County Rooﬁng Co., Inc. 250 Francisco Blvd. W. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-3511

Morris Rooﬁng Co. 1435 Francisco Blvd. E. Ste. 1 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-6066

Northgate Rooﬁng 45 Santa Maria Dr. Novato CA 94947 (415) 892-8693

Superior Rooﬁng & Gutter Co. P.O. Box 4392 San Rafael, CA 94913 (415) 491-1144

1810 Rose Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 577-8027

P.O. Box 394 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 573-5888 www.crandallrooﬁng.com

Creative Rooﬁng Of Northern California 5213 El Mercado Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 588-9889 www.creativerooﬁng.com

Customized Rooﬁng Company

101 Seamless Gutters 2080 Llano Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 566-9113

5346 Montecito Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 208-2132

Agape All American Rooﬁng, Inc.

David Rooﬁng

4019 Sebastpol Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 570-0217 www.agapeallamericanrooﬁng.com

Alcal Rooﬁng and Insulation 879 N. Wright Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 544-4270 www.alcal.com

Frank Daniels Rooﬁng 1132 Rafanelli Ct. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-2266

Garman Jas K Jr J G Rooﬁng 10805 Graton Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-9690

Alpine Rooﬁng Co. 207 Watertrough Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3126

Henris Rooﬁng Co.

Alternative Rooﬁng Solutions, Inc. 7808 Bell Rd. Windsor CA 95492 707-836-0800 www.arsrooﬁng.com

741 Petaluma Blvd. S. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 544-3510 www.henrisrooﬁng.com

Northern Paciﬁc Rooﬁng Inc.

American Truss Co., Inc. 4550 Spring Hill Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-8713 www.amtrussco.com

6820 Broderick Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 795-5514

1390 Eastman Ln. Petaluma, CA 94952 (415) 456-3482 www.northernpaciﬁcrooﬁng.com

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ROOFING/INTEROR DESIGN Palmer Rooﬁng Service Inc. P.O. Box 490 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-6866

Candace Killman Interior Design

Kimberlee Colvin Interiors

469 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-0799

32 Carmelita Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-8352 www.kcolvininteriors.com

4165 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 584-9750 www.petersendean.com

Chang Interior

Kimberly Rider Interiors

Ridgeline Rooﬁng Co.

Circa Asia

Twenty Ross Common Stephanie Legras 110 Chipman Pl. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 925-1482

Petersen Dean Rooﬁng & Solar

P.O. Box 5648 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 579-3383

208 Brabo Terrace Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-9436

27 Commercial Blvd., Ste. J Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-8250 www.circaasia.com

RL Geist Rooﬁng Co. 2247 Marsh Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-2694

Color-Design Group Inc. 701 De Long Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-1700

Roof Master 1104 Calistoga Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 568-7555

Dana Strauss Interior Design 21 Holstein Rd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 459-4065

The Roofer 1134 Eleanor Ave. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 280-6758

David Bell Designers 25 Tamalpais Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-8902

Valley Rooﬁng Co. 865 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 664-1336

Warren Construction & Rooﬁng Inc. 3347 Industrial Dr. Ste. 7 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-2088 www.warrencommercialrooﬁng.com

Design Atelier 1410 Third St. San RafaelCA 94901 (415) 721-7664

Design Concepts Unlimited 30 Princess St. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-8382

E D G Inc. Wine Country Rooﬁng 2925 Alton Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-5969 www.winecountryrooﬁng.com

1201 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-2277 www.edgdesign.com

EJ Interior Design

INTERIOR DESIGN Q Marin

469 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-8333 www.ejinteriordesign.com

Glenn Design Co. Ann Welch ASID CID 9 Tara Hill Rd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-8584

44 Sunshine Ave. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-5700

J M Interiors Beach House Style 779 Center Blvd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 454-3138

2 Verona Pl. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 310-1040

Betsy Rick Interiors

Jessica Hall Associates Design Services

4460 -16 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 400 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-2543 www.betsyrickinteriors.com

1108 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-0588 www.jessicahallassociates.com

Camozzi Designs

Kallaway Design

20 Oak Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-3009

134 Floriebel Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 479-5075 www.kallawaydesign.com

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480 Gate 5 Rd., Ste. 300 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 455-8430 www.kimberlyrider.com

Kristi Sandford Interiors 540 Bret Harte Rd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-6702 www.kristisandford.com

Lane Design Studio 106 D St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 258-1745

Larette Design 141 Via Barranca Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 464-0664 www.larettedesign.com

Lynn Ross Designs 29 Fairhills Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-9951

Matilda Bos Design Studio 12 Skylark Dr. Studio 31 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 945-8896

Petersen Design Associates 366 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-3816 www.petersendesign.net

Robert Federighi Design 24 Mark Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 435-0419 www.robertfederighidesign.com

San Francisco Interiors Inc 4316 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 400 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 526-1100

SASI 504 Santana Rd. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-1120 www.sasi-inc.com

Star Pierce Design 8 Bank St. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 455-9697

T Jones Design Group P.O. Box 586 Sausalito CA 94966 (415) 332-0480 www.tjonesdesign.com

Virginia Anawalt Interiors 27 Quarry Rd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-6661

Wheaton Interiors 625 College Ave. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-0669

Wolcott Associates P.O. Box 1076 Ross CA 94957 (415) 459-6903

Wright Stewart Jones Design Studio 2915 Kerner Blvd., Ste. B San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-8091

Q Napa Creative Concepts & Design 154 Silverado Springs Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 265-0383 www.creativeconceptsdesign.biz

Design Showcase 3231 California Blvd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-7115 www.designshowcasenapa.com

Forum Interiors 3149 California Blvd., Ste. E Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-9314 www.forum-interiors.com

JS Design + Build, Inc. 30 Kingsford Ct. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-2815 www.jsdesignbuild.com

Katherine Yost L 300 Clark Way Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-9508

Leslie Wilks Design 1320 Allyn Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-8328 www.lesliewilksdesign.com

Martin Showroom 1350 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-8787 www.erinmartindesign.com

Mercedes Interiors 13 Bridgegate Way Napa CA 94559 (707) 479-9135 www.mercedesinteriors.com Northbaybiz 49

CONSTRUCTION

INTERIOR DESIGN/LANDSCAPING

Michael Layne & Associates

Richard A Keding Architect

Gardenworks Inc.

Marin Landscape Management

1432 Main St. Ste. B Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-9474 www.michaellaynedesign.com

747 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 202 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-0155 www.keding-architects.com

P.O. Box 326 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 857-2050 www.gardenworks-inc.com

9 Fabian Ct. Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-3840

Sandy Rossi Interiors

Sonoma Kitchen & Bath

Susie Dowd Markarian

1308 Main St., Ste. 102 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3736

1480 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-3535 www.sonomakitchenandbath.com

826 Saint Helena Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-6221 www.bloomful.com

LANDSCAPING DESIGNERS & CONSULTANTS

True North Landscapes

Millsap Degnan & Assoc., Inc.

Q Sonoma Adorn 1521 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 566-0616

ANM Design Studios 320 Tesconi Cir. Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-9800 www.anmdesignstudios.com Creative Visuals 1011 Second St., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-4211 www.creativevisuals.com

CSR Design P.O. Box 578 Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 996-7595

Design Visions Unlimited 205 Fifth St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-5642

Don Gross Design Associates 19404 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-8601

4290 Redwood Hwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-4244 www.millsapdegnan.com

Monarch Gardens

Q Marin Bartlett Tree Experts 60 Hoag Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 472-4300 www.bartlett.com

Tischbern Design Studio 72 Diane Ln. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 924-7664

Q Napa Kellie Carlin Landscape Design 1410 Adams St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5519 www.carlingardens.com

Ruygt Jake A Garden Maintenance 3549 Willis Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-8054

Q Sonoma

P.O. Box 2823 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 975-5151 www.truenorthlandscapes.com

Morley Landscaping

LANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS

P.O. Box 335 Kentﬁeld CA 94914 (415) 472-9080

Q Marin

Nozu Takio

Bradanini & Assoc.

P.O. Box 3056 San Rafael CA 94912 (415) 662-6800

90 Throckmorton Ave., Ste. 16 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-9780

Peccorini Jim Irrigation & Landscaping

Coffey Landscape

713 Arthur St. Novato CA 94947 (415) 892-4267

152 Porteous Ave. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 455-1003

Peters William

Dan Fix Landscape Construction Co.

P.O. Box 151227 San Rafael, CA 94915 (415) 453-9325

134 Gary Pl. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-1604 www.danﬁxlandscape.com

Robinson Landscaping

Donlan Landscape Contractors 1520 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-8522

Allen Land Design

1801 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-9022 www.elegant-interiors.com

1478 Olivet Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-3177 www.allenlanddesign.com

Helen Sharritt Interiors, Ltd.

Arborwell

3546 Happy Valley Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 569-7044 www.helensharrittinteriors.com

2337 American Ave. Hayward CA 95403 888-969-8733 www.arborwell.com

P.O. Box 2256 Novato CA 94948 (415) 892-5976

P.O. Box 2165 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 381-3226

S&S Landscaping

Farias Antonio Landscape Contractors 104 First St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-5868

708 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Ste. 239 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2928 www.jdecor.net

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Gardens & Gables 21 Joseph Ct. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-0331 www.gardensandgables.com

arborwell.com

Several Seasons

The Shooter Co.

P.O. Box 417 Mill Valley CA 94942 (415) 459-7600 www.goldengatelandscape.com

Growing Works Landscaping P.O. Box 307 San Rafael CA 94915 (415) 898-9444

24 Azalea Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-7112

P.O. Box 131 San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 785-3508 www.severalseasons.com

Golden Gate Landscape Co. Julia Bombardier Custom Sewing & Interior Design

P.O. Box 1250 Novato CA 94948 (415) 382-7933

Rocky Soil Landscaping

Eagle Landscaping Elegant Interiors Design Firm

612 Bamboo Ter. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 453-5544 www.monarchgardens.com

79 Galli Dr., Ste. E Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-7223 www.theshootercompany.com

Wittenkeller & Assoc. 150 Spring Grove Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-1332

Wolf Landscapes 153 Lansdale Ave. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 453-7286 www.wolﬂandscapes.com

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CONSTRUCTION

LANDSCAPING Q Napa All Seasons Landscaping P.O. Box 2285 Napa CA 94558 (707) 254-9643

Buttars Yard Svc.

Equinox Landscape 1435 Technology Ln. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 789-9786 www.equinox-landscape.com

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

3148 Hyde Park Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-8734

P.O. Box 2347 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-0478 www.gardenofease.com

Coast Landscape Management

Gardens West

103 Camino Oruga Napa CA 94558 (707) 251-8872 www.coastlm.com

Custom Landscaping P.O. Box 10096 Napa CA 94581 (707) 253-7566

Don John Landscaping 2490 Butte St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-9427 www.donjohnlandscaping.com

Eisele Liesel & Assoc. 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 965-3982

500 W. School St. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 576-0525 www.gardenwest.net

JLP Landscape Contracting, Inc 901 Seventh St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-6285

Landesign Construction & Maintenance, Inc. P.O. Box 2326 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 578-2657 www.landesign-inc.com

Mountain Meadow Landscape

Reyes Landscape Construction

14329 Kinley Dr. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-4590 www.MountainMeadowLand scape.com

P.O. Box 315 Vineburg CA 95487 (707) 938-9207 www.reyeslandscape.com

TreePro Nessco 244 Colgan Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 541-0107 www.nesscoconstruction.com

Paciﬁc Landscapes, Inc. 871 Gravenstein Hwy. S. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-8064 www.paciﬁclandscapes.com

Park Landscape Maintenance 8106 Hansen Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-0411

Evergreen Of Napa Valley

P.O. Box 2312 Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-0896 www.johnstaggslandscapeconsult.com

Malmaison West P.O. Box 3127 Yountville CA 94599 (707) 226-2540

Sakai Landscaping & Irrigation 3077 Foothill Blvd. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-8933

Sierra Landscape Svcs. 2104 W. F St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-8098

Upvalley Landscape

TruGreen LandCare 930 Shiloh Rd., Ste. 44-B Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-1460 www.landcare.com

Valley Oak Landscaping P.O. Box 2327 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 573-3733 www.valleyoaklandscaping.com

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421 Cofﬁeld Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-3982

John Staggs Landscape Management

P.O. Box 722 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 829-3300 www.treeprosonoma.com

Sustainable Landscape Solutions. Call for a Complimentary Site Analysis

707.578.2657

landesign-inc.com Manzanita Landscape Construction, Inc. 4947 Deerwood Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-3775 manzanitalandscapeinc.com

Marizco Landscape Management, Inc. P.O. Box 8160 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 546-9100 www.marizco.com

663 Montecito Blvd Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-8872

Q Sonoma Apple Blossom Nursery 896 Hurlbut Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-1906

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U CNC Routing

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U Dimensional Letters

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CONSULTING John Eells Consulting Svcs.

Benchmark Consulting

Superior Food Safety

Q MARIN

65 Oak Crest Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-4085

1030 Seminary St. Ste. A Napa CA 94559 (707) 933-1500 www.benchmarkhr.com

1370 Trancas St. Ste. 182 Napa CA 94558 (707) 337-5727 www.superiorfoodsafety.com

Angelo Consulting

Lexicon Naming Inc.

18 Plumas Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 454-2147 www.angeloconsulting.com

30 Liberty Ship Way Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-1811 www.lexiconbranding.com

Consultants 2 Business, LLC

The Bottom Line

2785 Napa Valley Corporate Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 251-0769 www.consultants2business.com

1541 Chablis Cir. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 332-4626

Broderick & Co.

McVey Associates Inc.

100 Tiburon Blvd. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 944-8120 www.broderickco.com

150 Ford Way Ste. 100 Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-8809 www.mcveyassociates.com

Coddington Consulting

Meier Consulting Svcs.

105 Bishop Ct. Novato CA 94945 (415) 827-1122 www.coddingtonconsulting.com

43 Via La Cumbre Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-4133

CONSULTING

Peddie Jon Research Dan Hurlbutt Consulting 86 E. Crescent Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 847-7870 www.danhurlbutt.com

Dan Sapp Inc. 3003 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-6646 www.dansappinc.com

Davidson Pension Consulting, LLC 777 Meadowsweet Dr., Ste. 119 Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 461-4401 www.davidsonpension.com

Diane Malnekoff Ph.D., Executive Coach 655 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 119 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 924-0860 diane@dmconsulting.net Donley Construction Consultants 9 Porto Bello Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-9242 www.donleycc.com

Dovetail Decision Consultants Inc. 237 Crescent Rd. Ste. 4 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 485-1196 www.dovetaildci.com

Feller Gordon 870 Estancia Way San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-4233

J Lillis Consulting 1080 Meadowsweet Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 328-6267 www.jlillis.com 52 Northbaybiz

4 Saint Gabrielle Ct. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-9368

Shared HR 1000 Fourth St. Ste. 150 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-4400 www.sharedhr.com

Sterling Consulting Group

The Gott Group Consulting & Coaching Solutions 5 Justin Ct. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-6417 www.rehbocksolutions.com

The Grape Doctor

Core Corporate Consulting 1436 Second St. Ste. 279 Napa CA 94559 (859) 760-8482 www.corecorporateconsulting.com

P.O. Box 10525 Napa CA 94581 (707) 227-7070 www.followyourcompass.com

Taylor Robert Van

Mira International

Abrams Consulting 3340 Fulton Rd., Ste. 374 Fulton CA 95439 (707) 481-3963 www.abramsconsulting.net

ActionCoach 1220 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 937-3165 wwwactioncoach.com/kathieittel

2352 Stonehouse Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-4697 www.mirainternational.com

Aeon Alliance Business Consulting

The Muldavin Co. 7 Mt. Lassen Dr. Ste. D-250 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-4400 www.muldavin.com

Tony Gardner Consulting 508 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 458-2460

Mitroff Consulting & Assoc. 954 Brown St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-8410 www.normanmitroff.com

WRA 2169 E. Francisco Blvd., Ste. G San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-8868 www.wra-ca.com

Q NAPA

Alive! with Creating P.O. Box 10765 Napa CA 94581 (707) 251-5570 www.alivewithcreating.com

Vin-De-Cal International LLC

Q SONOMA

Grace Goodman, JD, Coach & Consultant 1114 Franklin St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-8005 www.gracegoodman.com

1171 Edwards St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5955 www.grapedoctor.com

1226 Cayetano Dr. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-4302

Follow Your Compass

3001 Bridgeway Ste. H Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-5200

777 Grand Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-7706

945 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 942-1110 www.carygott.com

365 Valparaiso Cotati CA 94931 (707) 360-8098 www.aeonalliance.com

aerialarchives 561 Sky Ranch Rd. Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 771-2555 www.aerialarchives.com

Alton Construction Svcs., LLC 1362 Larkin Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 529-7689 www.altonconstructionservices.com

Newlevel Group LLC 1303 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-5555

Ausen Consulting

Prime Market Access International

753 Green Way Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-4800

29 Pinnacle St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 934-5154 www.primemarketaccess.com

Ayres & Assoc. Consulting

Barrett Business Services

Simple Organized Solutions

1190 Airport Rd. Ste. 120 Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-0752 www.barrettbusiness.com

130 Vineyard Cir. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-8426 www.simpleorganizedsolutions.com

1400 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 21 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 585-3669 www.ayresnow.com

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CONSULTING Buenos Dias Business & Educational Svcs. 801 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8932

Business Consulting, Accounting & Bookeeping Svcs. 2313 Sierra Creek Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 576-1999

Business Resource & Training Co. 610 Napa Rd. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-3934

Granko Consulting 19494 Franquelin Pl. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 291-5516 www.grankoconsulting.com

Holly Seaton Ph.D.

Constructive Resolution Assoc. 6495 Burnside Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-1081 www.constructiveresolution.com

David Mercer Consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 980 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 226-6526 www.davidmercerconsulting.com

Diane Malnekoff Ph.D., Executive Coach 509 Seventh St., Second Floor Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-1000 diane@dmconsulting.net FiGo Construction Drawings P.O. Box 898 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-0103 www.ﬁgodrawings.com

HR Matrix 528 B St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-0877 www.thehrmatrix.com

Hutchinson Consulting 20735 Fifth St. East Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-9760 www.hutchinsonconsulting.com

Karen Halseth 120 Pleasant Hill Ave. N. Ste. 170 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-9680 www.inspiriedlifestory.com

Kerry Rego Consulting 394 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 520-4572 www.KerryRegoConsulting.com

Kilkenny Advisors 4824 Ardyce Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 539-6622

Leap Solutions Group LLC 2455 Bennett Valley Rd., Ste. C-216 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 527-0969 www.leapsolutions.com

for success in love + work 1220 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 102 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 326-5666 www.arousingsuccess.com

Gisele Rue’s Small Business Consulting 837 Madison St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 658-3887 www.SmallBizHelp4you.com

P.O. Box 601 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 889-1464 www.mallanassociates.com

835 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-3623 Sonomaleadership.com

Comstock Business Consultants 498 Watertrough Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-3127

Mallan & Associates

Micro Computer Consulting Inc. 944 Simmons Ln. Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 895-1589

Nancy Moock Organizing Consultant 34 Acorn Cir. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 287-2215 www.orgconsult.net

Nexus Consulting 2940 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 546-4100 www.nexusconsultingonline.com

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Tilton Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 922-5708 www.thebroadviewgroup.com

The Business Resource 5464 Skylane Blvd., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 571-0017 www.thebusinessresource.com

The John Maxwell Team 454 Stuart Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 480-6140 www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/ davidmeekins/

Nussivo Engineering Consultants P.O. Box 5190 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 536-1005 www.nussivo.com

Paul Donaldson Consulting 768 Berry Creek Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 953-9607

Powersource Consulting Group 7200 Cougar Lane Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-7481 www.powersourceconsulting.com

Reality Check 2775 Cavedale Rd. Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 938-5175

8000 Old Redwood Hwy. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-4980 www.rmfcotati.com

Are you ready to Leap? ®

131 Stony Cir. Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 478-0338 www.consult1.com The Broadview Group

Risk Management Services

Business Management Consulting HR s Talent Recruiting Organizational Development

TCC The Computer Consultants

David Meekins 707.480.6140 johnmaxwellgroup.com/ davidmeekins The Quantum Perspective 293 First St. W. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-0388 www.thequantumperspective.com

TLM Consulting P.O. Box 501 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-7696

Uniﬁed PM 9048 Brooks Rd. S. Ste. 174 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 293-5289

Simplify Your Biz 1214 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-1003 www.simplifyyourbiz.com

Goldstone Consultants P.O. Box 470 Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-9093 www.gaylegoldstone.com CONSULTING END

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ENGINEERING SERVICES CIVIL Q MARIN CSW/Stuber Stroeh Engineering Group 45 Leveroni Ct. Ste. 110 Novato CA 94949 (707) 795-4764 www.cswst2.com

Donald J. Birrer, Civil Engineer 29 Pasadena Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-3845

DRCO Engineers & Contractors P.O. Box 86 Larkspur CA 94977 (415) 924-0625

Oberkamper & Assoc., Civil Engineers

Delta Consulting & Engineering

7200 Redwood Blvd. Ste. 308 Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-2800 www.oberkamper.com

1104 Adams St. Ste. 203 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-8456 www.deltacivil.com

Pheif Engineering

DVC Group

102 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-8150 www.pheifengineering.com

2081 Lone Oak Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 477-5924 www.dvcgroup.net

Ray Wrysinski Civil Engineer

Edwards Engineering

1510 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-4874

1305 E St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 258-6297 www.edwardsengineering.net

Gannett Fleming, Inc. 591 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 5220 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 384-0822 www.gannettďŹ&#x201A;eming.com

31 Twelveoak Hill Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-4849

Stetson Engineers Inc. 2171 Francisco Blvd. E., Ste. K San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-0701 www.stetsonengineers.com

Johnson Engineering

Subsurface Engineering P.O. Box 1115 Novato CA 94948 (415) 897-4459

White & Prescott Civil Engineers 1620 Grant Ave. Ste. 6 Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-7730

6 Commercial Blvd. Ste. 3 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-6234

Q NAPA

Lawrence P Doyle Land Surveyor

2025 Redwood Rd. Ste. 6 Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-2263 www.acmeng.com

100 Helens Ln. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-9585

LTD Engineering, Inc. 1050 Northgate Dr. Ste. 315 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 446-7400

Acme Engineering

Bartelt Engineering 1303 Jefferson St. Ste. 200-B Napa CA 94559 (707) 258-1301 www.barteltengineering.com

Noble Consultants, Inc.

907 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-4480 www.nute-engr.com

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2360 Professional Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-8795

Bauer Associates 6470 Mirabel Rd. Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-2505 www.bauergeotech.com

BKF Engineers 325 Tesconi Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 583-8500 www.BKF.com

EP Engineers 2180 Jefferson St. Ste. 2 Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-5470

Gilpin Geosciences 2038 Redwood Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 251-8543 www.gilpingeosciences.com

Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers

Chaudhary & Associates, Inc. 211 Gateway Rd. W. Ste. 201 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-2729 www.chaudhary.com

475 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 120 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-1322 www.brce.com

Napa Valley Vineyard Engineering 176 Main St. Ste. B Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4927

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PPI Engineering, Inc. 2931 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-1806 www.ppiengineering.com

15 Third St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-6451 www.carlilemacy.com

Riechers Spence & Associates

Civil Design Consultants, Inc.

1515 Fourth St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-3301 www.rsacivil.com

2200 Range Ave. Ste. 204 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-4820

Q SONOMA

1400 Neotomas Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 571-8005 www.coastlandcivil.com

Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc.

ABL Engineering 708 Gravenstein Hwy. N. Ste. 115 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-7313

Adobe Associates Inc. 1220 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 541-2300 www.adobeinc.com

359 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Ste. 9 Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-0727 www.nobleconsultants.com

Nute Engineering

Baechtel Hudis, Inc.

1956 Vineyard Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-7931

ILS Associates, Inc. 79 Galli Dr. Ste. A Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-9200 www.ilscels.com

16109 Healdsburg Ave. Ste. D Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-0134

Mahorney & Assoc.

Hydrologic Systems 936B Seventh St., Ste. 303 Novato, CA 94945 (415) 454-6056 www.hydrologic-systems.com

Atterbury & Assoc.

SE Silveira Engineering

Edward B Beattie Bearth 8 Gate 6 Rd. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-0766

CIVIL

Curtis & Assoc., Inc. 805 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-4808

DH Charles Engineering 4706 Hoen Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 537-8282 www.charlesengineering.com

Dimensions 4 Engineering 2952 Mendocino Ave. Ste. C Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-3433

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ENGINEERING SERVICES

CIVIL/ELECTRICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/GENERAL Doble Thomas & Assoc., Inc.

Ost Engineering, Inc.

Young Engineering Services

44-B Mill St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6792 www.doblethomas.com

747 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-1509 www.ostsite.com

132 Boas Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-7503

DVC Group

Paul Schoch Consulting

1939 Primrose Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 775-8986 www.dvcgroup.net

385 Fireﬂy Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-4820

P.O. Box 456 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 479-2170 www.jazce.com

Prunuske Chatham, Inc.

ELECTRICAL

Ziegler Civil Engineering

Firma Design Group 1425 N. McDowell Blvd., Ste. 130 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 792-1800 www.ﬁrmadesigngroup.com

400 Morris St. Ste. G Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-4600 www.pcz.com

RAM Engineering Green Valley Consulting Engineers 335 Tesconi Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-0388 www.gvalley.com

Hogan Land Services, Inc. 541 Farmers Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 544-2104 www.hoganls.com

Huffman Engineering & Surveying

130 S. Main St. Ste. 201 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-0266 www.ramengineering.net

Q MARIN O’Mahony & Myer 4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 245 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-0420 www.ommconsulting.com

Real Goods Solar Robertson Engineering, Inc. 2300 Bethards Dr. Ste. L Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 523-7490

27 Simms St. San Rafael CA 94901 (888) 567-6527 www.realgoodssolar.com

Setterland & Assoc., Inc.

Steven J Lafranchi & Assoc., Inc.

Q NAPA

J.M. Turner Engineering, Inc

140 Second St. Ste. 312 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-3122 www.sjla.com

Electrical Contractors Trust of Solano & Napa Counties

Kelder Engineering 132 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-0862

Lescure Engineers, Inc. 4635 Old Redwood Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-3427 www.lescure-engineers.com

Mead & Hunt 133 Aviation Blvd. Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 707-526-5010 www.meadhunt.com Moe Engineering, Inc. 2950 Montecito Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-6274

Summit Engineering, Inc. 463 Aviation Blvd. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-0775 www.summit-sr.com

TDG Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc. 3289 Regional Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-0425

West Yost & Assoc. 131-A Stony Cir. Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 543-8506 www.westyost.com

Wheeler Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 519 Pistachio Pl. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-7564

Williams Associates Engineering 555 Farmers Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 545-2441 www.williamsae.com

5030 Business Center Dr., Ste. 150 Fairﬁeld CA 94534 (707) 759-5260 www.mk2eng.com

Ray E Slaughter & Assoc. 3820 Cypress Dr. Ste. 1 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-3310

Zenion Industries, Inc. 6640 Redwood Dr. Ste. 102 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-3663 www.zenion.com

ENVIROMENTAL Q SONOMA

Environmental Geology Svcs. Inc.

7895 Washington Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-3800 www.saengr.com

537 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-6559

1325 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 528-4503 www.jmteng.com

MK2 Engineering

1695 Willowside Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-0810 www.egsconsultants.com

720 Technology Way Ste. A Napa CA 94558 (707) 256-3006

JRA Electrical Engineering, Inc. 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-8580

Q SONOMA

Indoor Environmental Services. 1604 Airport Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 571-7480 www.ies-hvac.com

Electrodesign 1333 N. McDowell Blvd. Ste. H Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 775-2840 www.electrodesign.biz

Industrial Power Technology 2227 Capricorn Way Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 528-8900 www.ipower-tech.com

Larry Bower Engineering 4726 Golf View Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 527-9080

SCS Engineers 3843 Brickway Blvd. Ste. 208 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-9461 www.scsengineers.com

The Geoservices Group 874 Gravenstein Hwy. Ste. 1 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-9290

GENERAL ENGINEERING Q MARIN Cardiac Engineering 227 Lucas Park Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-4106

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ENGINEERING SERVICES Christensen Associates, Inc. 810 Fifth Ave. Ste. 201 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1440 www.caiworld.com

Meridian Surveying Engineering 777 Grand Ave. Ste. 202 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-5450 www.meridiansurvey.com

Dick James Construction, Inc. 2520 Laguna Vista Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-8500

Envera 7 Millside Ln. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-0560 www.vcrengine.com

GB Star 33 Commercial Blvd. Ste. A Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-7683

James Teter Consulting Engineer 15 Bayview Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0754

Reserve Analysis Group 3030 Bridgeway Ste. 330 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-7800 www.reserveanalysis.com

Consolidated Engineering Laboratories 7757 Bell Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-1115 www.ce-labs.com

RG Digs Peter Nissen Consulting Engineer

Crabtree Land Surveying

61 Pacheco Creek Rd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 209-4459

Q NAPA

P.O. Box 2039 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-6041 www.crabtreelandsurveying.com

Philip J McQueen Corp.

Harold Smith & Son, Inc.

DAMA Construction, Inc.

2175 Francisco Blvd. E. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-3771

800 Crane Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-7977 www.haroldsmithandsoninc.com

P.O. Box 6901 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 542-4320 www.damaconstruction.net

Helmer & Sons Inc.

Daniel O Davis, Inc.

250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-7790

Portfolio Defense 7 Mount Lassen Dr. Ste. D-150 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-8262 www.portfoliodefense.com

Radco & Assoc. 500 Tamal Plz. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-6105

Lunny Grading & Paving, Inc. 17300 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Inverness CA 94937 (415) 669-7261 www.lunnypaving.com

GENERAL ENGINEERING

Redwood Engineering 905 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-0768

P.O. Box 868 Angwin CA 94508 (707) 965-2425 www.helmers.net

1051 Todd Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 585-1903 www.davisdemolition.com

Hess Construction Co.

Dave Poulsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Excavating

4484 Hess Rd. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 255-8686

620 Clover Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-1462

Thoits Group

DC Backhoe, Inc.

2196 Euclid Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-1453

6390 Skaggs Springs Rd. Geyserville CA 95441 (707) 433-7342

Trandes Corp.

Delta Geomatics Corp.

Massa Building & Engineering P.O. Box 150097 San Rafael CA 94915 (415) 459-0400

135 Camino Dorado Ste. 13 Napa CA 94558 (707) 251-8016 www.trandes.com

837 Fifth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-9721 www.deltageomatics.com

Utility & Site Inc.

Dwyer Michael J

P.O. Box 5746 Napa CA 94581 (707) 252-8954

2475 Burnt Oak Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 569-8716

Yolano Engineers, Inc.

Environmental Engineering Assoc., Inc.

2301 Napa Vallejo Hwy. Napa CA 94558 (707) 259-5825

446 Beaver St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-5851 www.septicsystems4u.com

Q SONOMA

Soar to new heights

1465 N. McDowell Blvd. Ste. 200 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 793-3800 www.amec.com

BP Engineering Our global network of more than 6500 engineers, architects and environmental scientists combine to help our clients reach their goals

5511 Monte Verde Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-3904 www.bpelectronics.com

Brunsing Assoc., Inc. We provide innovative solutions for water, energy & resources, environment, property & buildings and transportation

Facility Engineering Assoc. PC

AMEC Engineering & Consulting Inc.

5468 Skylane Blvd. Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 838-3027 www.brunsing.com

3554 Round Barn Blvd. Ste. 308 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-7600 www.feapc.com

Fisch Bros. Drilling 5001 Gravenstein Hwy. N. Sebastopol CA 95472 (415) 499-0300

GHD Inc. 2235 Mercury Way Ste. 150 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-1010 www.ghd.com

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How to Write an Engineering Project Proposal By Ian Lauder

he term “engineering” can encompass so many different types of businesses these days, but there’s one thing they all have in common: Whether your company is automating a factory, fabricating parts for marine engines or improving the efficiency of wind generators, you constantly need to line up new partners, secure new contracts, get projects approved and find new customers. Because engineering is all about details, you can’t simply dash off a list of the products or services you offer and hope to finalize a deal that way. Instead, you’ll need to write a business proposal. If you’ve been assigned the task of writing a proposal for the very first time, you may be feeling a surge of anxiety. You know your business and you can explain your plans, but maybe you’re not a writer. Don’t fret—writing a proposal isn’t nearly as difficult as it may seem. That’s because all good business proposals follow a basic principle and share a common structure. The basic principle is: Customize each proposal for the reader. This means always keeping the reader—your potential customer or partner—in mind when you present your information. The first question in most people’s minds is, “What’s in this for me?” So focus on explaining the benefits of your proposal to the reader. Also, keep in mind the reader’s knowledge level—what do they already understand about your organization or your project? What questions and concerns will they have? The common proposal structure has four parts: an introduction section, a customer/partner-centered section, a detailed project description section, and a section describing your organization and experience. Introduction section. The introduction section is short. You’ll simply write a Cover Letter that explains who you are, why you’re submitting this proposal now, provides all your contact information and asks the reader to take the next step (call for a meeting, approve the project and so on) after reading your proposal. Then, create a title page, which simply names your proposal. Examples might be “Proposed Retooling of Cutting Machines to Improve Efficiency” or “Smith Engineering’s Proposed Design for New Solar Panels.” Next, if your proposal is long, you may want to include a table of contents and an executive summary (a list of your most important points), but you can come back later and insert those. Customer/partner-centered section. This should be all about your potential customer or partner. Describe their needs and requirements. If you’re responding to a formal request for proposal, then restate the requirements specified in the RFP document, as well as adding any others that you may be aware of, such as a general need for efficiency, cost savings or matching the capabilities of competitors. Pages in this section will have names like background, problem statement, needs assessment, requirements, limitations, budget, deadlines, responsibilities and so forth. Your goal is to describe in detail what your potential customer or partner wants and expects. Detailed project description section. After you’ve described the situation from your reader’s point of view, it’s time to explain North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

how you propose to meet all those needs and requirements. In this section, you’ll include all the details of your proposal, including what it will cost. Obviously, the topic pages in this section will vary widely from one organization to the next and from one project to the next. At the very least, you’ll want pages like project plan, schedule, cost summary and benefits. If you’re describing a complex project, you might want to include specifications, blueprints, process summary, milestones, subcontracts or oversight, just to name a few—the list of possible topics is long. Be sure to include all the pages you need to describe precisely what you have in mind. Including details shows you’re an expert who knows what it takes to carry out a big project. Describing your organization and experience. Now’s your chance to brag about yourself. Include all the information you have that will persuade the proposal reader that you have the expertise to deliver on your promises. You’ll want a company history or about us page, perhaps a list of personnel or team members who will work on the project, a list of clients served or similar projects you’ve worked on, and descriptions of any special training or certifications you have that make you especially qualified to take on the project. Referrals, testimonials, awards and achievements go a long way in convincing readers that you can be trusted, because it’s always more credible when outside parties recommend you than when you brag about yourself. Before you send the proposal out the door, make sure the pages are free of spelling and grammatical errors, and be sure they look neat and attractive, too; you want each proposal to represent you at your professional best. You might want to use your organization’s logo, incorporate special bullet points or fonts, or add a colored border around the pages—graphic touches like this can help your proposal stand out when the competition’s tough, or when you simply want to “wow” your readers. Now you know the basic principle and the common structure for a good proposal. You don’t have to start with a blank word processing screen, either. A predesigned proposal kit can speed up the writing project with hundreds of template pages, and completed sample proposals. Each template in a good proposal kit will include instructions and examples of information to include on that page, so you won’t waste time wondering what to write. Make sure to use a kit that includes samples that show you how a variety of proposals might look and what they could contain. Ian Lauder has been helping small businesses and freelancers write their proposals and contracts for more than a decade. For more tips and best practices when writing your business proposals and legal contracts, visit http://www.proposalkit.com. Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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ENGINEERING SERVICES

GENERAL/GEOLOGICAL/GEOTECHNICAL/MECHANICAL

Green Clay

Spur Corp.

1621 Geysers Rd. Geyserville CA 95441 (707) 433-8304

959 San Antonio Rd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-1715

Q SONOMA

Guttmann & Blaevoet Consulting Engineers

Stiles Construction Co.

Kleinfelder, Inc.

15 Third St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-3010 www.gb-eng.com

Jankovsky Engineering Svcs. 1265 Wilson Rd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-3511

Kelly & Kelly Excavation, Inc. 3705 River Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 579-4104

Lingman Assoc. 8801 Poplar Ave. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-0954

6209 Lockwood Dr. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-0168

Taniguchi Construction 8985 Bodega Hwy. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-1408

1010 Lakeville St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-4412

Trans Tech Consultants 930 Shiloh Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-2141 www.transtechconsultants.com

Mancini Heavy Equipment 6225 W. Soda Rock Ln. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3680

Northern California Engineering Contractors Assoc. P.O. Box 8249 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 546-5500 www.nceca.org

Civil Engineering Services QSD/QSP - LEED Construction - Commercial - Industrial Planning, Design, Permitting Stormwater Plans, Fueling Systems Hazardous Materials Management

707.837.8408

transtechconsultants.com

613 Fourth St., Ste. 205A Santa Rosa, CA 95404 www.transpediaone.com

Northwest General Engineering 5492 Old Redwood Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 579-1163 www.nwgen.com

Venture Design Svc.

Oakridge Engineering Contractors

Vintage Water Works Supply, Inc.

103 Rosewood Dr. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-8401

500 March Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-7473 www.vintagewws.com

451 Aviation Blvd. Ste. 215 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 524-8368

Port-O-Wall 22535 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-4516 www.port-o-wall.com

Robert Ward Structural Engineer 523 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (415) 454-7796

Serres Corp. 16060 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-6776

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Warren Bullock Construction 1122 Ferguson Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-1874

WK McLellan Co. 254 Sears Point Rd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-2407 www.wkmclellan.com

1651 Second St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-4220 www.leﬂerengineering.com

Axiom Engineers, Inc.

O’Connor Environmental Inc. P.O. Box 794 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2810 www.oe-i.com

1712 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-1468 www.axiomengineers.com

MK2 Engineers

PJC & Associates, Inc 706 Portal St. Ste. B Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-9221

GEOTECHNICAL

5030 Business Center Dr., Ste. 150 Fairﬁeld CA 94534 (707) 759-5260 www.mk2eng.com

Q MARIN Geoengineering, Inc. 124 Paul Dr. Ste. 105 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-1747

Q SONOMA

Q NAPA

613 Fourth St. Ste. 203-A Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 577-0363 www.15000inc.com

15000 Inc.

Miller Paciﬁc Engineering Group 135 Camino Dorado, Ste. 3 Napa CA 94558 (707) 265-7936 www.millerpac.com

A&C Mechanical 781 Bernadette Ave. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 793-7816

Q SONOMA Transpedia Consulting Engineers

Leﬂer Engineering

Q NAPA

2240 Northpoint Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 571-1892 www.kleinfelder.com

The McCaffrey Ofﬁces

LJ Construction Co. 9460 Graton Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0247 www.ljconstruction.net

GEOLOGICAL

Miller Paciﬁc Engineering Group

Engineering Technical Svcs.

1333 N. McDowell Blvd., Ste. C Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 765-6140 www.millerpac.com

146 Wikiup Dr. Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-4300 www.etseng.com

Pyramid Geoengineering, Inc.

Horn Engineers

P.O. Box 937 Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-2111

435 Petaluma Ave. Ste. 110 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 546-1332 www.hornengineers.com

RGH Consultants 1305 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-1072 www.rghgeo.com

Pro Mech Engineering

MECHANICAL

TEP Engineering

Q MARIN

880 Second St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 538-0400 www.tep.net

CTC Associates 12 Tern Ct. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-0191

Goetsch Roger B, PE 80 Belvedere St. Ste. B6 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-3314

7571 Meadowlark Dr. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-5305

Trueleaf Technologies 476 Primero Ct. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 794-9660 www.trueleaf.net

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ENGINEERING SERVICES

STRUCTURAL

STRUCTURAL Q MARIN BHW Engineers LLC 5 Bon Air Rd., Ste. 222 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 945-9587 www.barrywelliver.com

Framework Engineering, Inc.

PB&A, Inc.

MKM & Assoc.

Structural Design Group, Inc.

124 Greenﬁeld Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 259-0191 www.pbandainc.com

441 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-8185 www.mkm-associates.com

430 E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 284-3641 www.s-d-g.net

Weir/Andrewson, Inc.

Roger Hartley Architectual Engineer

Vinson Engineering, Inc.

990 A St. Ste. K San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-9797 www.waassoc.com

2 Bank St. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 721-0900

Q SONOMA

JF Jones Company

7 Makena Ct. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 781-3150

512 Miller Creek Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 444-0745 www.jfjones.com

Larsen Engineering, Inc. 200 Gate 5 Rd. Ste 206 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-7754 www.larsenengineering.com

Cornerstone Structural Engineers, Inc.

Johnson, DeBois & Forrest 405 W. College Ave. Ste. E Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-0911 www.jdfengineering.com

19376 Linden St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-0240 www.linkedin.com

7960 Soll Ct. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-1134 www.vinsonengineering.com

Yoshioka Assoc. Rogina Pestell Structural Engineers 160 Wikiup Dr. Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-8614

Scott Parker Structural Engineering 228 Payran St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 782-9551

2214 Magnolia Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-8306

ZFA Structural Engineers 1212 Fourth St. Ste. Z Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-0992 www.zfa.com/

Kent Engineering 3608 Aaron Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-7956

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Six of Tomorrow’s Top Engineering Fields

echnological innovations that feed on each other are making the world an ever more exciting place—and it’s these same innovations that will give rise to new areas of engineering in the coming decades. Here are just a few of the sectors that are increasingly capturing the imagination. Renewable energy. The need to reduce our dependence on unsustainable fuel sources is widely acknowledged. So as oil and gas production reduces in years to come, solar, wind and tidal power are all waiting in the wings to take their place. More exotically, there’s the potential for the development of a hydrogen economy based on the widespread use of fuel cell technology. However, this will require substantial investment in creating a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure. Advanced manufacturing. Processes are certain to become increasingly sophisticated, requiring highly skilled and knowledgeable engineers to help create a generation of new materials, such as “self-healing composites” that will become essential components of our future planes, ships and spacecraft. This sector will also see the development of new roles such as that of the mechatronical engineer—who will bring expertise in a range of disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering and computing—to the product design process. Robotics and artificial intelligence. Robots may still seem the stuff of science fiction to many, but the field is developing quickly with some experts believing that robotics will transform many jobs in just a decade. For example, robotic arms are already being used to perform precision surgery rather than entrusting it to the human hand. In the not-too-distant future, not only will this require engineers

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By David T. Johns

to become skilled in robot maintenance, but they’ll also need to create innovative solutions to everyday needs, such as producing “wearable robots” (powered exoskeletons that can move large objects). Nanotechnology. The science of the “micro-small” will be used ever more widely and on larger and larger projects, fundamentally altering the way we make things. When combined with biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science, collectively known as NBIC, countless opportunities will arise for engineers in all manner of areas. This innovative technology even offers up the possibility of reprogramming our bodies’ “software” to let us live longer—and consigning the certainty of death to the history books. Space exploration. The heady days of moon landings may well be half a century or so behind us, but it’s only a matter of time before our exploration of space begins in earnest once more. The recent Mars lander program, which beamed back such dramatic images from the planet’s surface, will do its bit to fire up the human imagination to once more “boldly go,” again conjuring up all manner of engineering challenges. Green engineering. Increasing focus will fall on solving our planet’s environmental issues by technological means. This will encompass finding ways to irrigate crops in arid zones, providing off-grid power in remote areas and finding innovate ways to manage climate change, such as using depleted oil reservoirs deep below ground to capture carbon. These fields are just the tip of the engineering iceberg, and if just a few of the predictions about them come true, then in just a decade or two, the world could be a very different place. Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING Q Marin A Counting House 2165 E Francisco Blvd. Ste. C San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-2920

Agajan Bookkeeping Svcs.

Alternative Solutions 1700 Second St., Ste. 260 Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-8529 www.alternativesolutionsnv.com

P.O. Box 7248 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-3059

Claire Slade Bookkeeping & Acct. Services

Hamati Bookkeeping & Tax Service

2 Fifer Ave., Ste. 110 Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 924-9031 www.contractormanager.com

Ghiringhelli Enterprises 636 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 706-1390

Hatch Business Solutions 412 Red Hill Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 257-2665

Munoz-McCue Financial Services P.O. Box 151621 San Rafael, CA 94915 (415) 259-2700 www.munoz-mccue.com

P.O. Box 10139 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 557-1707 www.hamatibiz.com

Q Sonoma Accountable Solutions 2235 Challenger Way Ste. 104 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 578-1815

Alexander Bookkeeping & Business Support Services 150 Professional Center Dr., Ste. A Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-9940 www.alexanderbkkg.com

SDO Financial Services 126 Alto St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 336-9512

Terry Wagner Bookkeeping Services P.O. Box 1246 Novato CA 94948 (415) 613-8593

Veriﬁed Audit Circulation 900 Larkspur Landing Cir. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-6006

Q Napa

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Kerrigan Bookkeeping & More 1100 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-1530

Fair Bookkeeping 321 Equestrian Gap Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 292-4430

Five Star Business Services 1525 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-7902

Grandy Bookkeeping Service 521 Williams Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 778-9700

Holmes & Associates Computer Accounting Systems 1083 Vine St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-7720

Joanna R. Palmer Bookkeeping Services 876 S. Gravenstein Hwy. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-5165

SCS 1620 Madeira Cir. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-1889

Shipman Kelly and Associates 2777 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 108 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 537-8600

Stevens Bookkeeping

Kochenderfer Business Services 100 E St., Ste. 212 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-5904

Kyle W. Hagemann, CPA

4000 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 569-9540 www.smstevens.com

The Undercover Bookkeeper

Mungle & Associates

805 Wine Ct. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 529-2832 litzky@comcast.net

961 Chapman Ln. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-1716

Virtual Jeannie Business Services

122 S. E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-1033

Nelson Financial Services 205 Keller St., Ste. 204 Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 769-7411 www.nelsonandnelson.org

133 Southwest Blvd., Ste. B Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 664-1425

Western Bookkeeping Service 2952 Mendocino Ave., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-4330

Newhart Bookkeeping Services 111 W. First St., Ste. C Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-3366

ACCOUNTING / CPA

North Coast Financial Services

Q Marin

460 City Center Dr. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 585-8300

Antoinette Nies, CPA 61 Prince Royal Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-9475

Numbers Etc.

Precision Bookkeeping 999 Fifth Ave., Ste. 240 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-8448

2129 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 541-7153 www.ﬁnancialservicesassociates.com

Beyond Bookeeping 1109 Jefferson St., Ste. A Napa CA 94559 (707) 258-6100 www.napabookkeeper.com

Contractor Manager

Karen B. Peterson Financial Services Associates

Beck’s Bookkeeping

42 Bayview Terrace Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 601-3955

133 Humboldt Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 482-8361

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING/CPA

21933 Geyserville Ave. Geyserville CA 95441 (707) 431-1519

Benson, Piombo & Co. 300 Tamal Plz., Ste. 180 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-2292 www.bbensoncpa.com

Numbers Plus Tax & Bookkeeping Service 523 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (415) 456-1695

Bregante + Company LLP, CPAs

Options Tax Services

330 Ignacio Blvd. Ste. 201 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-4262 www.bcocpa.com

170 Farmers Ln. Ste. 9 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 579-3155

Partners For Success 5213 El Mercado Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 584-7707

Premier Business Services 752 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-5021

Redwood Tax Service, Inc.

Briese + Company Accountancy Corporation 900 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 230 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-8866 www.mcbco.com

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ACCOUNTING/CPA Cho F. Chan, Inc.

Joan B. Levin, CPA

Peggy Ford-Smith, CPA

Stenberg, CPA

655 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-0681

24 Professional Center Pkwy. Ste. 240 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 456-8700 www.JoanLevincpa.com

68 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. 115 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-5140 www.fsamarin.com

350 Ignacio Blvd., Ste. 100 Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-6622 www.sstaxcpa.com

John C. Blecka, CPA

Pensionalysis Incorporated

Stephen Plocher, CPA

700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-4818 www.bleckacpa.com

522 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 459-0504 www.pensionalysis.com

55 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. 20 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-5888

475 Gate 5 Rd., Ste. 214 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-4750 www.simpsoncpa.com

John G. Dupar, CPA

Permar & Co.

1101 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-7353

754 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 4 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 459-2840 www.permarandco.com

Denning & Co.

Jorstad Incorporated

851 Irwin St., Ste. 202 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-4284

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 375 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-6622 www.jorstad.com

Dan J. Jordan, CPA 94 Nelson Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-3344 www.jordancpa.com

David M. Simpson, CPA

Derryck J. Dias & Associates, CPA, Inc.

Steven P. Miller, CPA

100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 218 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-0600

DZH Phillips LLP

Magid Accountancy Corp., APC

999 Fifth Ave., Ste. 320 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 243-8833 www.slpcpa.com

10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 200 Novato, CA 94949 (415) 883-9300 MagidAccountancyCorp.com

Erwin Andrews, CPA

Maher Accountancy

Fleischmann & Wada, Inc. 1 Harbor Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-0220

Ghirado, CPA 7200 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 403 Novato CA 94947 (415) 896-5678 www.ghiradocpa.com Gigliotti, CPA 1525 Grant Ave., Ste. 150 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-4480

Goodman Accountancy Corp. 1363 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-1040 www.goodman-tax.biz

Jacqueline Amrikhas, CPA

1100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 358 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-8500 www.pc-cpas.com

Lawrence J. Lococo & Co.

280 Miller Creek Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-1904

321 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 454-3753

Perotti & Carrade, CPAs

1101 Fifth Ave. Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-1249 www.mahercpa.com

R.J. Ricciardi, Inc. 1000 Fourth St., Ste. 400 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-1215 www.rjrcpa.com

1 Commercial Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-8090 www.rscocpas.com

Raymond Palmarini CPA 180 Harbor Dr., Ste. 218 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-3091

Richard A. (Ric) Schneider, CPA 30 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. B San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-1747

Max Malekian, CPA 1100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 112 Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 461-8688

Notti & Co. 10 G St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 256-8301 www.notticpa.com

Robert Brownstein, CPA

Robert D. Edwards, CPA

Paul A. Chasnoff, CPA 508 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-7783

Sandra Madison Reinhardt, CPA

180 Habor Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-2137

1100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 101 Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 461-7007 www.phelene.com

James H. Moseley, CPA

Paula Marie Bruce, CPA Inc.

131 Camino Alto Ste. A Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-7457

22 Princess St., Ste. C Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-6577

205 Camino Alto Ste. 150 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 332-9798

Thomas G. Moore, CPA 1100 Larkspur Landing Cir. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-7911

Trudy Balston, CPA 30 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. B San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-0777

Q Napa Brenda Perry, CPA 3467 Twin Oaks Ct. Napa CA 94558 (707) 738-7384

Brotemarkle, Davis & Co., LLP 899 Adams St., Ste. H Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4466 www.bdcocpa.com

802 B ST. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 332-7882 www.robertbrownsteincpa.com

30 Professional Center Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-1099 www.redwardscpa.com

Paula Helene Beard Tax Practice

The Finance OfďŹ ce

Randolph E. Scott & Co.

Manning & Carroll 169 Miller Ave. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 388-1980

24 Coast Oak Way San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 482-9306

1299 Fourth St., Ste. 300 San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 453-0207 www.smr-cpa.com

Shea Labagh Dobberstein 333 Miller Ave., Ste. 1 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-1099 www.sldcpa.com

Brown Holder Alfaro & Co LLP 1344 Adams St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-9494 www.brownholder.com

Constance Coughlan, CPA 1250 Main St., Ste. 290 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-0677 www.mccoughlan.com

David W. Kerr, CPA 644 First St., Ste. D Napa CA 94559 (707) 963-7785

Smith & Co., CPAs 1527 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 458-5100 www.smithcpas.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES G&J Seiberlich & Co., LLP 3264 Villa Ln. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-7948 www.gjscollp.com

Romeo C Blanquera, CPA Inc.

Cindy Varni, CPA

Ira M. Freed, CPA

1115 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-1770 www.romeo-cpa.com

1 Snoopy Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-4771

6050 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 215 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-3750 www.irafreed.com

Scott & Associates 340 McCormick St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3661

Ganze & Company

Q Sonoma

1500 Third St., Ste. C Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-6540 www.napacpa.com

Advanced Individual Services

1700 Soscol Ave., Ste. 27 Napa CA 94559 (707) 254-1330 www.magliari-cpa.com

Jerome E. Sather, CPA 1303 Jefferson St., Ste. 350A Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-2228 www.jeromesather.com

Larry Turigliatto, CPA 1339 Pearl St., Ste. 203 Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-8072

Moss Adams LLP 1000 Main St., Ste. 280 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1059 www.mossadams.com

P. Woran Deckard, CPA 3303 Mountain Home Ranch Rd. Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 253-2266

Dal Poggetto & Company LLP

Jerome Porter Accountancy Corp.

149 Stony Circle Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-3311 www.dalpoggetto.com

3507 Deer Trail Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 539-5697 www.agraziano.com

Ann Marie Carinalli, CPA 1171 Gravenstein Hwy. S. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-4444 www.carinallicpa.com Anne Marie Fitzgerald, CPA 824 Mendocino Ave., Ste. C Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 576-0830

Antonini CPA, LLP

737 Southpoint Blvd. Ste. K Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-3517 www.cpapetaluma.com

384 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-3540

916 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-6411 watermancpa.com

David J. Fisher, CPA MST

Kenneth M. Rose, CPA

100 Professional Center Dr., Ste. 111 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-9700 www.dﬁshercpa.com

Dillwood Burkel & Millar, LLP

1443 Main St., Ste. 135D Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-2275 www.napavalleyaccounting.com

Pisenti & Brinker, LLP 433 Soscol Ave., Ste. B171 Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-4097 www.pbllp.com

Bruce R. McKee, CPA 1426 Townview Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 523-1040

Carolyn A. Mayes, CPA 465 Stony Point Rd., Ste. 237 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 573-8892 www.mayescpa.com

Chassey Associates 6400 Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-0914 www.chasseycpa.com

Rodney E. Goodwin, CPA 2180 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-2613 62 Northbaybiz

Cheri K. Puig, CPA 21541 Starrett Hill Dr. Monte Rio CA 95462 (707) 865-2510

646 Center St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-0167 www.rosecpa.com

Kenneth P. Doyle, CPA

175 Concourse Blvd., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-8806 www.dbmcpa.com

305 S. E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-4507

Kenneth W. Escobar, CPA 1431 Town and Country Dr., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-4041 kenescobarcpa.com

Kuryla & Associates Everard & Associates, CPAs 2833 White Alder Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-1605

7182 Healdsburg Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8848

L H Harris CPA 6400 Redwood Dr., Ste. 200 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 546-2727 www.lharriscpa.com

Garry L. Witty, CPA 538 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-5241

George H. Webb Perry & Co.

Judd & Boone CPA’s, LLP

Ken Waterman, CPA

Darlene Elmore, CPA

631 Fifth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 524-8130 www.antoninicpa.com

Baldwin, McGaughey & Co., LLP

215 Western Ave., Ste. B Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-2727

2435 Professional Dr., Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 579-3425 www.dgjuddcpa.com

50 Adobe Canyon Rd. Kenwood CA 95452 (707) 833-4022

Anita J. Graziano, CPA

J. Scott Magliari, CPA

ACCOUNTING/CPA

Lawrence A. Kropp, CPA/Attorney

860 N. Petaluma Blvd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-3048

438 First St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-4555

Gerarde Moret, CPA 3775 Brickway Blvd., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 569-0464 www.moretcpa.com

Linkenheimer, LLP 187 Concourse Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-0272 www.linkcpa.com

Haas & Associates 3835 Cypress Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (415) 382-1040 www.haascpa.com

Holden & Company, CPAs 3000 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-3200

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/CPA Pisenti & Brinker, LLP 707.546.0272 John Jones, owner 187 Concourse Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403

3562 Round Barn Cir., Ste. 300 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-3343 www.pbllp.com

Thomas Porch & Gullickson, CPAs 5213 El Mercado Pkwy., Ste. E Santa Rosa CA 95403 707-575-4236 www.tpgcpas.com

Local Partnership. Global Solutions. Santa Rosa Petaluma Napa

Mallan & Associates P.O. Box 601 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 889-1464 www.mallanassociates.com

www.pbllp.com

320 Washington St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-9817

Maureen Weinstein, CPA 930 Shiloh Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-8722 www.mwcpa.net

Robert L. Withrow, CPA

Melanie L. Garzini, CPA

Ronald C. Abler, CPA

2455 Bennett Valley Rd., Ste. C110 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-6129

25 Old Courthouse Sq. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-0424

Montgomery Taylor & Co.

Sam P. Saunders, CPA

2800 Cleveland Ave., Ste 2 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-8700 www.taxwiseadvisor.com

131 Stony Cir. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-2340

843 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1101

Sandra Stout, CPA 3700 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-0800 www.mossadams.com

850 W. Napa Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-6700

Sari Ulitalo-Humphrey, CPA 4380 Hall Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-3000

Snyder & Co., CPA Patricia Harrison, JD, CPA 2300 Heidi Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-7892

Phillips & Thomas, Inc. 1100 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 527-9465

Pisenti & Brinker, LLP 201 First St., Ste. 208 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-9900 www.pbllp.com

1030 Main St., Ste. 207 Saint Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-7827

884 Third St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-0701

1000 Main St., Ste. 280 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1059 www.mossadams.com

Walter Giosefﬁ, CPA

Q Sonoma

9850 Barnett Valley Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-7244 www.walgio.com

Accounting By Design

Zainer Rinehart Clarke Pozzi & Associates - CPA Firm

Moss Adams LLP

Michael L. Hinton, CPA

Moss Adams LLP Thomas Tessier, CPA

www.linkcpa.com

Q Napa

1450 Airport Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-2026 www.snyderandcocpa.com

Suzanne K. Ell, CPA 50 Old Couthhouse Sq., Ste. 310 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-1100 www.linkedin.com

Thelma I. Kirkwood, CPA 5350 Commerce Blvd., Ste. G Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 586-1099 www.tkcpa.net

Thomas K. Rackerby, CPA 133 North St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-7964

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3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 350 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 525-1163 www.zrccpas.com

ACCOUNTING / GENERAL

255 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8870

Bollinger Accountancy, APC 8733 Lakewood Dr., Ste. 209 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-0550 www.bollingercpa.com

Q Marin Cameron Coffey & Kaye Professional Corp. 384 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. 100 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-5400 www.cckcorp.com

Egan Business Services 1 Dogwood Ct. Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-8527 Hull Eisenbarth & Associates, Inc. 68 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-4200

Rowley Business Services 77 Mark Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-7770

Stameroff Accounting 11 San Rafael Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 459-5555

BPM Accountants & Consultants 110 Stony Point Rd., Ste. 210 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-2190 www.bpmcpa.com

Debbie Coe 7765 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. 5B Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-5766

Gil’s Business Tax Service 1534 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-2192 www.gilstax.com

Horwinski Associates, Inc.

Tam Accounting Svc.

760 Piezzi Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-8228 horwinskiea.com

17 Portsmouth Cv. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-8273

Mallan & Associates

Thompson Tax & Associates, LLC 7599 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 100 Novato CA 94949 (916) 444-2009 www.slstax.com

P.O. Box 601 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 889-1464 www.mallanassociates.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Moss Adams LLP 3700 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-0800 www.mossadams.com

Tax & Business Services 101 Golf Course Dr., Ste. 200 Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 996-9798 www.taxbizservices.com

Wise Analysts 2236 Marsh Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 337-6909 www.wiseanalysts.com

ACCOUNTING / TAX Q Marin Abacus Tax Services 6 Knoll Ln. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-5268

Bel Marin Tax & Bookkeeping Service P.O. Box 5325 Novato CA 94948 (415) 883-1933

Boldt Sharon L EA 313 Laurel Way Mill Valley, CA 94941 (415) 888-2172 www.slbtaxgal.com

Judith Connolly Tax Return Preparation

Complete Business Services

Larkﬁeld Tax Service

2450 Vineyard Rd. Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-1684

1135 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-8353 www.completebuserv.com

725 College Ave., Ste. 6 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 579-3170 www.larkﬁeldtax.com

Kreger & Garden

Liberty Tax Service

Lewis & Scarbrough, CPAs, APC

100 Tamal Plz., Ste. 106 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-2100

M. Joseph Abel, CPA 54 Sea Way San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-9030

Mac Kenzie & Company 88 Rowland Way Ste. 165 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-3130

Marlea D. Taylor, CPA 68 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. 115 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-7931 www.marleacpa.com

MHR CPA, Inc. 591 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 2310 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 888-2555 www.mhr-cpa.com

Nave Tax Preparation & Mortgage Lending 390 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. E Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-7771

100 Shoreline Hwy., Ste. 145 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 332-9798

267 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-5820

Sandra Rettger, EA

3000 Bridgeway Ste. 102 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-8828

Demartini & Associates 600 Manuel T. Freitas Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-0960

GK Fox Taxation & Financial Services 1710 Novato Blvd. Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-7666

IWB & Co., CPAs 133 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-8500 www.iwbco.com

Janice Martino, EA 637 Lindaro St., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1202

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2025 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-8186 www.libertytax.com

200 Windsor River Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-0891 www.windsor-cpa.com

Moss Adams LLP 1000 Main St., Ste. 280 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1059 www.mossadams.com

Mary Anne Turbeville, EA 401 Center St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3148 www.taxnnotary.com

Napa Tax 2143 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-5240

Michael W. Bruner, CPA, JD 1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 19 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-0928

Q Sonoma

Money Matters

1430 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-7687

820 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-7934 www.sonomamoneymatters.com

AnsbroTax

Moss Adams LLP

America’s Income Tax

3700 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-0800 www.mossadams.com

755 Baywood Dr., 2nd Fl. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 773-3694

Arcuria Tax Service, Inc 2952 Mendocino Ave., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-4330

1525 Grant Ave., Ste. 150 Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-4443

Vinglo Enterprises 94 Longfellow Rd. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-6724

Weinstein Associates 1299 Fourth St., Ste. 309 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-3541 www.weinsteinassoc.com

Bardella & Associates 702 Litchﬁeld Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-4800 www.bardella.com

Olvera’s Tax Service 250 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 576-8805

Bookkeeping and Tax By Sara Paternoster & Associates

16 Halsey Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-9070

1042 Hopper Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-3313

Healdsburg Tax Service Paula Koneazny, EA

111 Monte Vista Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2150

105 Morris St., Ste. 200 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-7239

Hernandez Tax Services Roberts Ken, CFP, EA

990 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 571-8914

4421 Bartleson Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-1177

Z Accountancy 191 Santa Rosa Ave. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 388-1980 www.zaccountancy.com

Howard Thomas M., CPA

Q Napa

Kendrick & Associates

Completax Planning, Inc. 1100 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 104 Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-3995 www.completaxplanning.com

Mossman Accounting Solutions 4525 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 526-1559

Richard L. Haney, CPA

Charles E. Locati and Associates, Inc.

Consultax

ACCOUNTING/CPA/TAX

1725 Petaluma Hill Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 576-1008

1525 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-4829 www.kendricktax.com

Kim Parker, EA 1121 Gravenstein Hwy S. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 824-0104

Russian River Tax Service 16390 Main St., Ste. F Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-1345

Scott Bowen, CPA, MBA-Tax 131A Stony Cir., Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 571-8084 www.scottbowencpa.com North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/CPA/TAX/BANKS Sharon Albertoni, EA

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

First Bank

124 Howard St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-3570

1000 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 257-8600 www.bankofamerica.com

23 Reed Blvd. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-2265 www.bankofmarin.com

1446 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-9420 www.ﬁrstbanks.com

Bank of America

Bank of the West

30 Smith Ranch Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 446-7590 www.bankofamerica.com

494 Magnolia Blvd. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 924-9313 www.bankofthewest.com

First Community Bank

Bank of America

Bank of the West

750 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-1200 www.bankofamerica.com

1313 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-1131 www.bankofthewest.com

Bank of Marin

Chase

1450 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 899-7338 www.bankofmarin.com

1535 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-5051 www.chase.com

Bank of Marin

Chase

999 Andersen Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 259-0365 www.bankofmarin.com

251 Vintage Way Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-5134 www.chase.com

Bank of Marin

Chase

Q Marin

3 Harbor Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-8710 www.bankofmarin.com

401 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-7794 www.chase.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Chase

1601 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere CA 94920 (415) 435-9794 www.bankofamerica.com

368 Ignacio Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-2265 www.bankofmarin.com

1595 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-4731 www.chase.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Citibank

663 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-2147 www.bankofamerica.com

501 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 100 Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 785-1565 www.bankofmarin.com

101 Tiburon Blvd. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-6595 www.citibank.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Citibank

89 Broadway Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 453-5830 www.bankofamerica.com

4460 Redwood Hwy. San Rafael CA 94947 (415) 472-2265 www.bankofmarin.com

130 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-0511 www.citibank.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Citibank

50 Bon Air Shopping Ctr., 1st Fl. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 785-2220 www.bankofamerica.com

504 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-2265 www.bankofmarin.com

1004 Northgate Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-1042 www.citibank.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Citibank

60 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 384-2300 www.bankofamerica.com

1101 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-2265 www.bankofmarin.com

868 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-4321 www.citibank.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Citibank

715 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 925-2048 www.bankofamerica.com

504 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 100 Novato CA 94947 (415) 899-7338 www.bankofmarin.com

1525 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-4630 www.citibank.com

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Citibank

1600 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-3136 www.bankofamerica.com

19 Sunnyside Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-4665 www.bankofmarin.com

230 Bon Air Ctr. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-3273 www.citibank.com

Tami Landucci, EA 1121 Gravenstein Hwy. S. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 823-0714

Tax Service Plus 320 W. Third St., Ste. D-2 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-7755

The Master’s Tax Service 716 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-5732 www.themasterstaxservice.com

Vazquez Taxes 3000 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-6062

Zepeda Income Tax 50 Lichtenberg Ave. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-8138

BANKS

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137 Corte Madera Town Ctr. (Inside Safeway) Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-9080 www.fcbconnect.com

First Republic Bank 1099 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-3888 www.ﬁrstrepublic.com

First Republic Bank 1218 Strawberry Village Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-0880 www.ﬁrstrepublic.com

Paciﬁc National Bank 71 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-6110 www.paciﬁcnational.com

Presidio Bank 999 Fifth Ave., Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-6000 www.presidiobank.com

Umpqua Bank 1200 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 526-5400 www.umpquabank.com

Umpqua Bank 303 Corte Madera Town Center Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-5000 www.umpquabank.com

Union Bank 1248 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 784-2300 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 71 Casa Buena Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 945-3800 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 453 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-6080 www.unionbank.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Union Bank 800 Redwood Hwy. Frontage Rd Ste. 329 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-3780 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank

Wells Fargo Bank 1550 Tiburon Blvd. Belvedere CA 94920 (415) 435-5275 www.wellsfargo.com

830 College Ave. Kentﬁeld CA 94904 (415) 451-1660 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 630 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 446-1859 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 100 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 259-2727 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 851 Irwin St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-3101 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 1652 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 789-7000 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 575 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 925-3390 www.unionbank.com

US Bank 1711 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 899-7744 www.usbank.com

US Bank 5720 Nave Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-4030 www.usbank.com

US Bank 767 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-4101 www.usbank.com

US Bank 3200 Northgate Mall San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-4804 www.usbank.com

US Bank 305 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-7830 www.usbank.com

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BANKS Wells Fargo Bank

Chase

715 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-3355 www.wellsfargo.com

257 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 254-1108 www.chase.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Citibank

1590 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-1639 www.wellsfargo.com

605 Trancas St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-2211 www.citibank.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Citibank

1203 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-3101 www.wellsfargo.com

3 Tunstead Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-4892 www.wellsfargo.com

1399 Railroad Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-9692 www.citibank.com

Wells Fargo Bank

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First Bank

427 Corte Madera Town Center Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-1733 www.wellsfargo.com

Bank of America

Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo Bank 100 Bonair Shopping Center Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-4782 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 18 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-0670 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 800 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 209 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-5500 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 900 Diablo Ave. Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-9458 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 5820 Nave Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 382-2820 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 11400 State Route 1 Point Reyes Station CA 94956 (415) 663-1713 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 600 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-0167 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 525 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-0713 www.wellsfargo.com

5085 Main St. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 648-5480 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 1429 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-6238 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 1700 First St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 256-1710 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America

1505 Second St. Napa CA 94559 (415) 456-9420 www.ﬁrstbanks.com

First Republic Bank 999 Adams St., Ste. 401 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 968-0988 www.ﬁrstrepublic.com

Rabobank, N.A. 700 Trancas St. Napa CA 94558 707-227-9300 www.rabobankamerica.com Silicon Valley Bank

2 Financial Plz. Napa CA 94558 (707) 256-1731 www.bankofamerica.com

899 Adams St., Ste. G-2 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-4825 www.svb.com

Bank of America

Tri Counties Bank

1001 Adams St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-4080 www.bankofamerica.com

7011 N. Main St. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 647-1049 www.tcbk.com

Bank of Marin

Umpqua Bank

600 Trancas St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 265-2000 www.bankofmarin.com

1190 Airport Rd. Gateway Park Ste. 100 Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-7526 www.umpquabank.com

Bank of Napa

Umpqua Bank

2007 Redwood Rd., Ste. 101 Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-7777 www.thebankofnapa.com

3271 Browns Valley Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-5417 www.umpquabank.com

Bank of the West

Umpqua Bank

3300 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-3310 www.bankofthewest.com

3417 Broadway Ste. J-2 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 648-8188 www.umpquabank.com

Bank of the West

Umpqua Bank

1317 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-6291 www.bankofthewest.com

1065 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-4621 www.umpquabank.com

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BANKS Umpqua Bank

Bank of America

Bank of the West

9024 S. Brooks Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-7671 www.bankofamerica.com

6661 Front St. Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-3320 www.bankofthewest.com

Bank of Marin

Bank of the West

136 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-3750 www.bankofmarin.com

100 S. Main St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-7411 www.bankofthewest.com

Bank of Marin

Bank of the West

799 Baywood Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 781-2210 www.bankofmarin.com

450 Center St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-4100 www.bankofthewest.com

Union Bank

Bank of Marin

Chase

899 Adams St., Ste. F-1 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 968-9514 www.unionbank.com

8 Fourth St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 781-1810 www.bankofmarin.com

835 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 576-3003 www.chase.com

Bank of Marin

Chase

50 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 508-3377 www.bankofmarin.com

201 Rohnert Park Expy. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-0200 www.chase.com

Bank of Marin

Chase

1371 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 658-4210 www.bankofmarin.com

501 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1082 www.chase.com

Bank of the West

Chase

20 S. Petaluma Blvd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-3300 www.bankofthewest.com

2300 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 576-3063 www.chase.com

Bank of the West

Chase

2801 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-4044 www.bankofthewest.com

2700 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 523-1884 www.chase.com

Bank of the West

Chase

201 W. Napa St., Ste. 33 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-3035 www.bankofthewest.com

1301 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 525-0250 www.chase.com

Bank of the West

Chase

6301 State Farm Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-8000 www.bankofthewest.com

227 S. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-7525 www.chase.com

Bank of the West

Chase

311 N. McDowell Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-6821 www.bankofthewest.com

103 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-8841 www.chase.com

Bank of the West

Chase

200 Coddingtown Mall Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-9600 www.bankofthewest.com

2245 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 525-5060 www.chase.com

3626 Bel Aire Plz. Napa CA 94558 (707) 256-1966 www.umpquabank.com

Umpqua Bank 1500 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-8585 www.umpquabank.com

Umpqua Bank 305 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 265-3261 www.umpquabank.com

US Bank 103 W. American Canyon Rd. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 684-8594 www.usbank.com

US Bank 880 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-9391 www.usbank.com

Wells Fargo Bank 217 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 254-8690 www.wellsfargo.com

Q Sonoma AltaPaciďŹ c Bank 3725 Westwind Blvd., Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 236-1500 www.apbconnect.com

American River Bank 90 South E. St., Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 528-6300 www.americanriverbank.com

Bank of America 10 Santa Rosa Ave., 1st Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 293-2268 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 502 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-4150 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 181 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 766-2260 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 200 Kentucky St., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-2850 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America Wells Fargo Bank 6484-D Washington St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 948-4000 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 3255 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 299-2220 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 901 Main St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 259-5552 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 1107 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3607 www.wellsfargo.com

6545 Hunter Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-2950 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 1155 W. Steele Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 547-2809 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 2420 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 547-2827 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 7185 Healdsburg Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-7878 www.bankofamerica.com

Bank of America 35 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-3491 www.bankofamerica.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Citibank 745 Coddingtown Ctr. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-8131 www.citibank.com

Citibank 290 B St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-9201 www.citibank.com

Citibank 2769 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 528-6103 www.citibank.com

Citibank 19245 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-8104 www.citibank.com

Citibank 328 N. Main St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-8939 www.citibank.com

Comerica Bank 703 Second St. Ste. 414 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 636-3214 www.comerica.com

Exchange Bank Sonoma Branch 435 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8358 www.exchangebank.com

Exchange Bank

Santa Rosa Main Branch 545 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 524-3301 www.exchangebank.com

College Branch 2201 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 524-3301 www.exchangebank.com

Cotati Branch 8220 Old Redwood Hwy. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-5481 www.exchangebank.com

Exchange Bank

Cloverdale Branch 116 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-4900 www.exchangebank.com

Sebastopol Branch 720 N. Gravenstein Hwy. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3800 www.exchangebank.com

Windsor Branch 8700 Lakewood Dr. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-6631 www.exchangebank.com

Exchange Bank

Rohnert Park Branch 6290 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-7300 www.exchangebank.com

Healdsburg Branch 1031 Vine St. Healdsburg CA 95448 707–433–0400 www.exchangebank.com

Larkﬁeld Branch 500 Larkﬁeld Ctr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 524-3077 www.exchangebank.com

Exchange Bank

First Community Bank

Parkway Plaza Branch 701 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy., Ste. D-2 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 766-1540 www.exchangebank.com

Petaluma Branch 2 E. Washington St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-5556 www.exchangebank.com

100 Second St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 636-9030 www.fcbconnect.com

Exchange Bank

First Community Bank

St. Francis Branch 136 Calistoga Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-1505 www.exchangebank.com

157 North McDowell Blvd. (Inside Raley’s) Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 636-9070 www.fcbconnect.com

Exchange Bank Dutton Branch 400 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 524-3033 www.exchangebank.com

Exchange Bank Coddingtown Branch 1300 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 524-3055 www.exchangebank.com

Exchange Bank Stony Point Branch 499 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 524-3044 www.exchangebank.com

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Exchange Bank Exchange Bank Bennett Valley Branch 2727 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 524-3066 www.exchangebank.com

Montgomery Village Branch 2416 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 524-3022 www.exchangebank.com

First Community Bank 438 First St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 636-9010 www.fcbconnect.com

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First Community Bank

Summit State Bank

Wells Fargo Bank

6580 Oakmont Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 636-9020 www.fcbconnect.com

500 Bicentennial Way Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 568-6100 www.summitstatebank.com

480 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2360 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 125 Western Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-4588 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 100 Raley’s Towne Centre Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-588-8041 www.wellsfargo.com

First Republic Bank 640 Third St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-8881 www.ﬁrstrepublic.com

North Valley Bank 100 B St. Ste. 110 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 522-5480 www.novb.com

People’s Bank

Summit State Bank 701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., Ste. C-13 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 283-1120 www.summitstatebank.com

Summit State Bank 10 Raley’s Towne Centre Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 568-4955 www.summitstatebank.com

Summit State Bank

100 Stony Point Rd. Ste. 290 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 596-5111

1001 Vine St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5959 www.summitstatebank.com

Rabobank, N.A.

Umpqua Bank

90 S. E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-1741 www.rabobankamerica.com

1322 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 636-3400 www.umpquabank.com

Union Bank

Rabobank, N.A. 10 Maple St., Ste. 101 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-3090 www.rabobankamerica.com

SAFE-BIDCO 1377 Corporate Center Pkwy., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 577-8621 www.safe-bidco.com

5330 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 794-8900 www.unionbank.com

Union Bank 500 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-1140 www.unionbank.com

US Bank 50 Old Courthouse Sq., Lobby Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-8080 www.usbank.com

US Bank 2308 Magowan Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 526-5400 www.usbank.com

Silicon Valley Bank 3700 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 535-5060 www.svb.com

Summit State Bank 2300 Midway Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 568-4975 www.summitstatebank.com

US Bank 6500 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-5476 www.usbank.com

US Bank 531 W. Fifth St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-5666 www.usbank.com

Wells Fargo Bank 999 Vine St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 473-2460 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 5 Padre Parkway Ste. C Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-5580 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 333B S. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 766-2460 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 800 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-7632 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 150 Bicentennial Way Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-1865 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 1799 Marlow Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-0919 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo Bank 2960 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 573-9209 www.wellsfargo.com

CREDIT UNIONS Q Marin Hamilton Federal Credit Union 11 Digital Dr. Ste. D Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-5955 www.hamiltonfcu.com

Marin County Federal Credit Union 30 N San Pedro Rd. Ste. 115 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-9780 www.marincu.org

Patelco Credit Union 140 Vintage Way Ste. G-9 Novato CA 94945 (800) 358-8228 www.patelco.org

Redwood Credit Union 1010 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (800) 479-7928 www.redwoodcu.org

6585 Oakmont Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-6453 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank 2751 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-8813 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Redwood Credit Union 209 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (800) 479-7928 www.redwoodcu.org

7151 Bodega Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-2620 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank

Q Napa

8852 Lakewood Dr. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-0108 www.wellsfargo.com

Golden 1 Credit Union

Wells Fargo Bank

1150 Imola Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 254-1183 www.golden1.com

200 B St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 584-3114 www.wellsfargo.com North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

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CREDIT UNIONS/SAVINGS & LOAN/BENEFITS/COLLECTIONS

Redwood Credit Union

1705 First St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

2360 Mendocino Ave., Ste. A-4 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

8945 S. Brooks Rd., Ste. 111 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

SAVINGS & LOAN Q Marin First Federal Savings & Loan

Q Sonoma

American AgCredit 200 Concourse Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 963-9437 www.agloan.com

Redwood Credit Union 301 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

Redwood Credit Union 500 W. Napa St., Ste. 542 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

Community First Credit Union 70A Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-6000 www.comﬁrstcu.org

1129 S. Cloverdale Blvd., Ste. A Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

1 Walnut St. Glen Ellen CA 95431 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

First Tech Federal Credit Union 2500 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 280-2736 addisonavenue.com

2763 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

1205 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

Cascade Settlement Services 100 Shoreline Hwy. Ste. B-125 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 729-2170 www.cascadesettlement.com

Patelco Credit Union 985 Golf Course Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (800) 358-8228 www.patelco.org

Sonoma County Grange Credit Union

Redwood Credit Union 7840 Covert Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

Redwood Credit Union 3033 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

Redwood Credit Union

304 Sutton Place Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 584-0384 www.grangecu.org

Fees to Funds, Inc. 110 Laurel Pl. Ste. 5 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 690-8751 feestofunds.com

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Sonoma Federal Credit Union

Allegiance Professional Group P.O. Box 3241 Napa CA 94558 (877) 823-8778 www.allegianceprofessionalgroup.com

1126 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 527-6216 www.sonomafed.com

Q Sonoma Cal Coast Credit Service

250 Rohnert Park Expy. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 545-4000 www.redwoodcu.org

2906 McBride Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-6495 www.cccs1.com

Our philosophy is based on people helping people with one of life’s basic necessities – banking.

707.527.6216 www.sonomafed.com

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COLLECTIONS Q Marin

Patelco Credit Union 3569 Industrial Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (800) 358-8228 www.patelco.org

1101 College Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-5123 www.encorewealthmanagement .com 120 Stony Point Rd. Ste. 120 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-8353 www.metlife.com

Redwood Credit Union Redwood Credit Union

Q Sonoma

Met Life Financial Services

Community First Credit Union 501 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-6000 www.comﬁrstcu.org

BENEFITS

Encore Wealth Management Redwood Credit Union

Redwood Credit Union

1030 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-6231 www.ffsavings.com/

Creditors Trade Association, Inc. 3785 Brickway Blvd. Ste. 210 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 522-0111 www.ctacollect.com

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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE/EQUIPMENT LEASING North Coast Collection Service Inc. 3700 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 528-4006 www.nccs-inc.com

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LENDERS/ BROKERS Q Marin All California Mortgage 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 200 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-5225 www.thegarberteam.com

Bace Financial Group 201 Corte Madera Ave. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-8002

Baltimore Financial 31 Commercial Blvd. Ste. A Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-1593 www.baltimore-ﬁnancial.com

Bridge Capital Partners 700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-6700

Casner Shepard Financial 700 Irwin St. Ste. 101 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-7771 www.casnershepard.com

Paciﬁc Private Money Loans & Financial Services Mark Hanf 1604 Grant Ave. Novato CA 94945 (415) 850-5555 www.paciﬁcprivatemoney.com

1000 Fourth St. Ste. 695 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 451-6099 www.equitybancorp.com

First Afﬁliated Financial 700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 255 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-6700 www.cploan.com

Gregg Financial Services 28 Katrina Ln. San Anselmo, CA 94960 (415) 482-9221 www.greggﬁnancialservices.com

Manning Mortgage Associates, Inc. 1000 Fourth St. Ste. 225 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-4321 www.m4mortgage.com

16001 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-9143

Golden Gate Financial 765 Baywood Dr. Ste. 327 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 766-9464 www.goldengateﬁnancial.net

Warren Capital Corporation 100 Rowland Way Ste. 205 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-1875 www.warrencapital.com

Maximum Mortgage Q Napa 1st Choice Mortgage 1553 Second St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-2400 www.realtorcite.com

Q Sonoma Aladdin Mortgage Corp. 1053 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-5626 www.aladdinmortgage.com

All California Mortgage 775 Baywood Dr., Ste. 102 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-3000 www.thegarberteam.com

American Family Lending 755 Baywood Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 775-3300 www.americanfamilylending.net

Bay Sierra Financial, Inc. 1410 Neotomas Ave. Ste. 106 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 544-5696 www.baysierra.com

Brookwood Mortgage & Investment, Inc. Equity Bancorp

Golden Bear Financial

100 Brown St. Ste. 220 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-4400

Cypress Financial Mortgages & Investments, Inc. 144 S. E St., Ste. 205 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-6200 www.cypressﬁnancial.com First Sonoma Funding, Inc P.O. Box 2110 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-9800 www.ﬁrstsonomafunding.com

Gilligan Financial 1206 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-8183

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1400 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 5 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 522-6300

Sonoma County Mortgage Co. 339 S. E St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-8005

28 Years of Financial Solutions

415.898.1875

warrencapital.com Sun Paciﬁc Mortgage & Real Estate 800 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 2 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-2099 www.sunpacmortgage.com

Wallstreet Mortgage 2435 Professional Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-7300

Western Paciﬁc Loans, Inc. 1229 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-1315

William Spencer Financial 317 West First St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-5353 www.wsﬁn.com

EQUIPMENT LEASING Q Marin Easy Rental and Sales 824 W. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-5970

Golden Gate Equipment Finance 145 Corte Madera Town Center Ste. 120 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 932-8354

Menlo Capital Corp. 138 Cypress Ave. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 453-5300

Merrimak Capital Co. 10 Pimentel Ct. Novato CA 94949 (415) 475-4100 www.merrimak.com

Q Napa United Rentals 1855 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1066 www.ur.com

Q Sonoma Cloverdale Equipment Rental 474 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-2176 www.cloverdaleequipmentrental.com

LeaseMark 7704 Bell Rd. Ste. B Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-8433 www.leasemark.com

Leete Generators 3360 McMaude Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 545-0484 www.leetegenerators.com

M&K Equipment 256 La Quinta Dr. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-6002

Marshall Scaffold & Supply 3351 Industrial Dr. Ste. 3 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-0464 www.marshallscaffold.com

October First LLC 133 Copeland St. Ste. D Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-6853

Rent-A-Center 711 Stony Point Rd. Ste. 6 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 542-6522 www.rentacenter.com

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ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING/GENERAL FINANCIAL

The Rental Place

Private Capital Corp.

Baxter Financial Services

5100-A Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 823-7686 www.therentalplace.com

7 Mount Lassen Dr. Ste. C116 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 897-6220

25 Old Courthouse Sq. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 528-6769

Schefﬂer Financial Services, Inc.

Chown & Company

Vintage Capital 1988 E. Seventh St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-9198

3 Heron Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 380-1713

ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING

Select Capital Strategies

Q Marin

Taddei, Ludwig & Associates, Inc.

Anderson Rose Investment Services

999 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-2292 www.tlaﬁnancial.com

1050 Northgate Dr. Ste. 333 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-1980 arisgroup.net

Boyer and Cobert Financial Group 1100 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 250 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-4143 www.boyerandcobertﬁnancialgroup.com

Cynthia Nowicki Moore, CFP 591 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 5280 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-9105

Gary F. Thomas 4040 Civic Center Dr. Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 459-5150

250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-8200

Valley Oak Wealth Management 2 Ranch Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-4439 www.valleyoakwm.com

Wealth By Design, LLC 3030 Bridgeway Ste. 114 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-1840 www.wealthbydesignonline.com

Woodbury Financial Services 43 Cavalla Cay Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-1520

83 Beach Rd. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-5601

Glikman/Associates 250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. B2 Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-4404

Innovative Settlements 336 Bon Air Center Ste. 442 Greenbrae CA 94904 (800) 905-0114 www.innovativesettlements.com

Integrous 704 Las Ovejas Ave. Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 200-0900 integrousﬁnancial.com

JL Franklin Wealth Planning 900 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 185 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-3400 www.jlfwealth.com

48 Corte Madera St. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-5091

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755 Baywood Dr. 2nd Fl. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 206-9544 www.chownandco.com

Wasson Investment Services 100 Professional Center Dr. Ste. 107 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (888) 367-3765 www.noworryretirement.com

Encore Wealth Management 1101 College Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-5123 www.encorewealthmanagement. com JW Financial Advisors 5656 Wild View Way Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 569-6243 www.northbayﬁnancialplanner.com

Kobrin Financial Services, Inc. 190 Wikiup Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 566-6775 www.kobrinﬁnancialservices.com

Lincoln Financial Advisors 50 Santa Rosa Ave. Ste. 308 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-4550

Marla Vickery Financial Associate

Q Napa Hugh B. Phillips, CRP, CFS, ChFC

Montgomery Taylor & Co.

135 Camino Dorado Ste. 2 Napa CA 94558 (888) 577-2489

Napa Planner Financial Group

2800 Cleveland Ave. Ste 2 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-8700 www.taxwiseadvisor.com

Napa Valley Wealth Management

NorthBay Tax & Financial Services

Q Sonoma Aden Financial Services 775 Baywood Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 765-2700

8733 Lakewood Dr. Ste. D Windsor CA 95492 (707) 889-4132 www.allstateagencies.com

5485 Bravo Toro Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-6850

Zenith Capital LLC 181 Concourse Blvd. Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 522-6270

GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES Q Marin Institute on Aging-Care Management and Fiduciary Svcs. 1005 A St. Ste. 207 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-8692 www.ioaging.org

Kranenburg Financial 100 Smith Ranch Rd. Ste. 108 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-3863 www.kranenburgfunds.com

250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Ste. C-2 Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-0288 www.suiterﬁnancial.com

Myers Dewitt

1127 Pope St. Ste. 101 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5096

Yvonne Madson FIC, LUTCF Financial Consultant

Suiter Financial Systems

2061 Monticello Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-1545 www.napaplanner.com

Allstate Financial Services Joseph Stemach

5485 Bravo Toro Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-6850 www.thrivent.com

3017 Mono Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 322-2644

Gem Capital, LLC

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

722 Broadway Ste. A Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 933-1328

Q Napa

135 Keller St. Ste. C Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-1553 www.nbaytax.com

Payment Processing Direct 103 Sundance Ct. Napa, CA 94558 (650) 224-3432 www.ppdirect.net

Pierce Financial Group, Inc. 897 Wildwood Trail Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-1100

Richard Soennichsen, CFP 175 Concourse Blvd. Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-2214

Tax Assessment Associates 1370 Trancas St. Ste. 352 Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-9801 www.taxassessmentassociates.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GENERAL/WEALTH MANAGEMENT Q Sonoma ARC Capital 3270 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 2E Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-2900 www.arcequity.com

Arts Finance Resources P.O. Box 1134 Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-2395 www.artsﬁnance.com

Edward Jones Scott Holder AAMS Financial Advisor 170 Farmers Ln., Ste. 4 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 576-1099 www.edwardjones.com

Annadel Capital

Equius Partners, Inc.

Larkspur Financial Advisors

899 Northgate Dr., Ste. 302 Santa Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-1964 www.annadelcapital.com

3 Hamilton Landing Ste. 130 Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-2500 www.EquiusPartners.com

100 Tamal Plz. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-6703 www.larkspurﬁnancialadvisors.com

Argonaut Investments

Financial Solutions

LPJAM Investments, LLC

770 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. 401B Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 721-7733

3 Maxwell Lane Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-9730

108 Mariner Green Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-2757

Arsenio & Associates

Girton Capital Management, Inc.

Main Street Research, LLC

60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-4350

Aster Investment Management 60 E. Sir Francis Drake Ste. 306 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-8770

Bloomberg Hermeneutics 1038 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 332-3104

Broadwing Capital Advisors Hughes Fiduciary Services P.O. Box 1004 Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 536-7786 hughesﬁduciaryservices.com

International Monetary Systems 5350 Commerce Blvd. Ste. C Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-7722 www.imsbarter.com

Rudolph, Inc. 737 Southpoint Blvd. Ste. A Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 283-1885

The Financial Recovery Institute 20 Balma Ln. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 793-7950 www.ﬁnancialrecovery.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Q Marin Abunda Financial 1100 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 112 Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 339-8944

Alders Financial Solutions 1701 Novato Blvd. Ste. 304 Novato CA 94947 (415) 892-7766

18 E. Blithedale Ste. 22 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-7555

Brouwer & Janachowski, LLC 1831 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-8330 www.fundmastery.com

Business Cents 1608 Sir Francis Blvd. Ste. C San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 785-4095 www.bcents.com

Charles Haynor, CFA

7 La Rosa Way Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-4484 www.girtoncapital.com Greenstone Partners & Co. 80 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-1583

Hangar 4 Partners 6 Hamilton Landing Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-4380

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. 7250 Redwood Blvd. Ste. 200 Novato CA 94945 (800) 966-4354 www.hennessyfunds.com

Hutchinson Capital Management

Coleman Partners

J P Asset Management

300 Tamal Plaza Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 945-5400

770 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. 401-B Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 945-2473

Collins & Company, LLC

KCM Investment Advisors, LLC

100 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 102 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-4000 www.collins-co.com

750 Lindaro St. Ste. 250 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 461-7788 www.kcmadvisors.com

Eaton Capital Corp.

Kenneth P. Tarrant - Citi-Smith Barney, Inc.

254 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-3830 www.emeritusinvestment.com

American Blue Chip Investment Management

80 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste. 1-A Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-1212 www.mfawebsite.com

Mercury Securities 1299 Fourth St. Ste. 200 San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-4120

Meritas Wealth Management, LLC 100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 110 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 300-4560 www.meritaswealth.com

1299 Fourth St. Ste. 200 San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-4184

700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 126 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-5650 www.hutchinsoncapital.com

Emeritus Investment Management, Inc.

Marin Financial Advisors

Hermes Econometrics

655 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 370 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 332-7433 www.raynerhaynor.com

7 Fielding Cir. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-4300

30 Liberty Ship Way Ste. 3330 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-1010

750 Lindaro St. Ste. 300 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-2708 www.smithbarney.com

Metakon Associates 255 Clorinda Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-9866

National Retirement Partners, Inc. 945 Front St. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-7400

Next Level Financial Group 422 Pine Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-1622

North Coast Partners 4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. D301 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 308-0051

Northern Trust, NA 575 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 100 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-5100 www.ntrs.com

Lamont Financial Services 250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Ste. F3 Novato CA 94949 (415) 897-8802 www.lamontﬁnancial.com

Olesky Capital Management 461 W. Live Oak Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-5701 www.oleskycapital.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Oyster Consulting 40 Monroe Ct. Novato CA 94947 (415) 328-2050 www.oysterllc.com

Paulson Investment Co. 7075 Redwood Blvd. Ste. D Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-9398

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Robert Hunter Investments 29 Magnolia Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 458-5880 www.roberthunterinvest.com

Tracy Lamond, CFA

Retirement Capital Strategies

4 Oak Forest Rd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 234-6320 www.tlcinvestmentmanagement.com

1455 First St. Ste. 215 NAPA CA 94559 (707) 253-1195 www.rcsadvisor.com

Tradewinds Investment Management, LLP

Soares Financial, Inc.

3 Harbor Dr. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-0500

2033 First St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-6900 www.soaresﬁnancial.com

Wells Fargo Advisors LLC

Pete R. Ashby 58 Paul Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-1569

Private Ocean 750 Lindaro St. Ste. 130 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 526-2900 www.privateocean.com

415.458.5880 29 Magnolia Ave. San Anselmo, CA 94960

roberthunterinvest.com Robert V. Horowitz 300 Tamal Plaza Dr. Ste. 180 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-7871 www.rhwm.com

Sagemark Consulting 7 Oakmont Ct. San Rafael CA 94901 (707) 253-7929 www.vcﬁnancialservices.com Wealth Ma Wealth Wea M Manag anag gementt www.pri priva ivateo ivat teocea teocea cean n com n.com

Quantum Capital Management, Inc. 770 Tamalpais Dr. Ste. 204 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-8430 www.quantumcap.com

Raub Brock Capital Management 700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 240 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-6990 www.raubbrock.com

SCF Securities 4420 Paradise Dr. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (800) 794-2250 www.scfsecurities.com

1099 D St., Ste. 105 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-9770 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com

1455 First St., Ste. 201 Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-5700 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com

William M. Taylor

Q Sonoma

37 Martling Rd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 457-2214

Annadel Capital 200 Fourth St., Ste. 300 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-1333 www.annadelcapital.com

Q Napa Harrington Investments 1001 Second St. Ste. 325 Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-6166 www.harringtoninvestments.com

Napa Wealth Management

Asset Protection Strategies Group, Inc. 8733 Lakewood Dr. Ste. 210 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-7910 www.apsginc.com

1836 Second St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-1343 www.napawealth.com

Schmitz & Associates 655 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-9075

Spectrum Financial Management 899 Northgate Dr. Ste. 305 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-7300 www.spectrumﬁnancialmgmt.com

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Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Stewart Wealth Management

101 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 220 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-6248 www.raymondjames.com

1050 Northgate Dr. Ste. 50 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-1544 www.stewartwealthmgt.com

Reedland Capital Partners

The Headlands Group

30 Sunnyside Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-4700 www.reedland.com

100 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 202 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-9144 www.headlandsgroup.com

Marin County

Ritter Wealth Council

The Putney Financial Group

707.508.4600

25 Mitchell Blvd. Ste. 1 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-3525

1099 E St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-1990 www.putneyﬁnancial.com

415.300.4560 Sonoma County

eritas Wealth Management, LLC is an independent wealth management ﬁrm specializing in building long-term relationships with our clients, so that we may provide them with the ﬁnancial planning, sound investment advice and personalized asset management service they need to realize their life goals.

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E-Commerce Businesses Stand to Lose More Without Asset Protection By Hillel Presser

hat differentiates e-commerce businesses from traditional businesses when it comes to asset protection? Potentially more assets in need of protecting. Both types of business owners have assets such as homes, cars and bank accounts that need protection in the event of a lawsuit—whether it’s a personal suit or one targeting the business. E-commerce businesses may need more financial protection to cover their wealth of intangible assets, including domain names, website content, intellectual property, trademarks and patents. Additionally, an e-commerce business may prove to be more of a lawsuit liability because it’s vulnerable not only in the state where the storefront or warehouse is located but, essentially, everywhere substantial connections are made, including internationally. In that sense, the need to create, maintain and regularly update an asset protection plan becomes even more urgent. To legally shield wealth from lawsuits and other potential threats, including divorce, business owners of all types should have an asset protection plan. This multi-layered strategy involves a range of techniques to title assets such as homes, savings and property (tangible and intangible) in the event that a claim is brought against the business or owner. It’s not a guarantee that the protected person will avoid lawsuits or other financial calamities, but it can guarantee they’ll lose fewer assets if the worst does happen. I advise clients to work with an attorney to create a plan that’s the best fit for their specific financial situation. Clients should take the following steps. Educate yourself. Clients should understand what’s going on when their attorney is creating their plan, how it relates to their life and what changes will trigger the need for an update. They should learn what they can and can’t transfer as well as who they should and shouldn’t transfer assets to, even temporarily. For instance, if they “gift” a home to their children shortly after or in proximity to a civil claim filed against them, in the event of a judgment, that gift may be looked upon as a fraudulent transfer. It could be reversed, making the home susceptible to the creditor judgment. Education is key to maintaining long-term asset protection. Inventory your wealth. Clients should include both tangible and intangible financial recourses. Tangible assets include but are not limited to their home, real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, boats and so forth. Intangible assets include but are not limited to patents, copyrights, franchises, goodwill, trademarks, domain names, trade names and the like. Assess your liabilities, present and future. Some present liabilities could include current creditors (whether or not they have claims against the client), personal guarantees on home or business loans and the client’s marital status as well North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

as longevity of your marriage. Future liabilities include unexpected potential financial risks. A failing business in an economic downturn is a good example. Surely many businesses didn’t contemplate their demise in the financial and economic crash of 2008. Those owners without an asset protection plan in place prior to 2008 were out of luck when their life savings, homes, real estate and other wealth were jeopardized by creditor lawsuits. The best advice for e-commerce business owners is to be proactive—the threat of a suit can bring a business to its knees and the best way to protect themselves is to practice financial self-defense and lawsuit-proof their assets. Decide whether or not to retitle their assets, what entity formations to use and whether equity stripping is appropriate for assets still inadequately protected. Only non-exempt assets need to be retitled. Exempt assets are those that can’t be seized in the event of a judgment. All non-exempt assets should be retitled as exempt assets and/or transferred to more protected entities such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or Family Limited Partnership (FLP), to name a few. Each entity has its own advantages and disadvantages and each person may have specific needs that make one of these entities more advantageous than the others. Alternatively, these assets can be titled to either domestic or international trusts. International trusts, such as the NEVIS trust, are especially protective because the laws of most preferred international trust locations favor the owner of the trust over creditors. Any unprotected assets can be stripped of their equity. For example, taking out a loan on a home that the client owns free and clear would make them more undesirable to a creditor than if they had full equity in the home. Implement the plan and maintain the protection over the years. Asset protection plans should be reviewed at least once per year and whenever there’s a potential for litigation. Also, integrating an estate plan into an asset protection plan is essential, because an unexpected death could tie up an estate in litigation for years. Asset protection is important for all business owners in today’s litigious society. E-commerce businesses are even more vulnerable to lawsuits and potentially have more assets to protect. Business owners should enlist the assistance of an asset protection attorney to create, implement and help maintain a lawsuit-proof plan, and they should have an estate plan as well.

Hillel L. Presser’s ﬁrm, The Presser Law Firm, P.A., represents individuals and businesses in establishing comprehensive asset protection plans. The ﬁrm offers complimentary books on asset protection and an asset protection worksheet to help you create an inventory at www.AssetProtectionAttorneys.com. Northbaybiz 77

FINANCIAL SERVICES Buckingham Asset Management 3550 Round Barn Blvd., Ste. 212 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-3600 www.buckinghamassetmanage ment.com

Courtyard Finanicial

Gilbert Hawkins, Financial Advisor 2625 Piner Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-7747 www.californiahawk.com

201 First St., Ste. 204 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 283-0520 www.gbwealth.com

7 Fourth St. Ste. 25 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-9254

Edward Jones 5761 Mountain Hawk Dr. Ste.101 Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 537-0200 www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones 3080 Marlow Rd., Ste. A-12 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-3452 www.edwardjones.com

Encore Wealth Management 1101 College Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-5123 www.encorewealthmanagement.com Erskine Investment Management 19449 Riverside Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-3722

Financial Network Investment Corp. 7217 Malone Rd. Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-2899

First Allied Securities Inc. 902 Stevenson St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-4050

Foothill Securities, Inc. 100 Stony Point Rd. Ste. 255 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 568-4015

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2800 Cleveland Ave., Ste 2 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-8700 www.taxwiseadvisor.com

Hera Inc.

235 Healdsburg Ave. Ste. 204 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-1057 www.morkcapital.com

Nickel Investment Advisors 1135 Rachael Ln. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 838-6971 www.nickelinvest.com

5339 Yerba Buena Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-6523

Paciﬁc Advisors

34 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-7861 www.investmentarchitects.com

100 Stony Point Rd. Ste., 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 360-4959 www.paciﬁcadvisors.com

JDH Wealth Management, LLC

Progressive Asset Mgmt. / Financial West Group

3223 Canﬁeld Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-9035

Wedbush Morgan Securities

575 W. College Ave., Ste. 105 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-9680

50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 303 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 573-1357 www.investrmi.com

LBC Partners

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Mike T. Wilson, CFP 930 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-9121

MJ Everson Financial 1423 Thirteenth St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 968-7237 www.mjeverson.com

416 B St., Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 521-2280 www.wedbush.com

Wells Fargo Advisors LLC

114 Keyt Way Cotati CA 94931 (707) 794-1260 www.jeffedmonds.com

1550 Airport Blvd., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 573-0326

7961 Viola Ct. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 861-2000

414 E. First St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-1332

Randolph Managed Investments

Michael Anderson Wealth Strategy Advisors, LLP

Vining Sparks

Warshaw Investment Services

Jeffrey Edmonds, Financial Advisor

670 W. Napa St., Ste. C Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-1124 www.meyersﬁnancial.com

2955 Wallace Creek Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-0655

131-A Stony Cir., Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-9651 www.uptonco.com

Investment Architects, Inc.

Meyers Financial Services

Toco, Inc.

Upton Financial

O’Brien Capital Management

1250 Lovall Valley Rd. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-8352

Timothy J. Nelson, EA 5680 State Farm Dr., Ste. 102 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-2832

255 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-3887

187 Concourse Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-1110 www.jdhwealth.com

Thurow Wealth Management Inc. 239 Center St., Ste. A Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-8898

NPB Financial Group

Crumbley Financial Services

Dobson Asset Management

Montgomery Taylor & Co.

Mork Capital Management

Greenleaf & Burleson Wealth Management, LLC

129 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Ste. 2 Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-9085

6020 Commerce Blvd. Ste. 121 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-9800

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

133 North St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-1650 www.raymondjames.com

50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 110 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-4810 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com

Wiiken & Gorman 775 Baywood Dr., Ste. 306 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 769-0200 www.wiikenandgorman.com

Wine Country Wealth Management, LLC

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. 737 Southpoint Blvd., Ste. L Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-7610 www.raymondjames.com

Sutter Investment Corp. 1160 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 528-7505

809 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-1549 www.winecountrywealthmanage ment.com

Creating AbundanceSM Through Financial Planning & Investing

Alice C. King, J.D. Chief Executive Ofﬁcer

Tamalpais Wealth Advisors P.O. Box 5350 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (415) 526-4300 www.tamwealthadvisors.com

REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRENSENTATIVE CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

809 Broadway Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph 707.933.1549

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401(k) Savers: Who Makes Money (You or the IRS)? By Montgomery Taylor

hat if everything you believed about saving up a retirement fund was actually wrong? Your company offers you a retirement program and encourages you to take advantage of it. All the other employees are doing it, so it must be right—right? What else would you do anyway? There are alternatives. I bet you’ll be surprised. You’ll be relieved to know that there are plenty of other investors swimming upstream, being contrarians and bettering themselves for it. The history of retirement funding—in brief From the mid-1980s to the present, many employers shifted the retirement plan responsibility to their employees by using a variety of supplemental retirement programs enacted by Congress. Currently, fewer than 30 percent of American companies still have defined benefit pension plans. The responsibility of funding retirement has slowly been shifting and placed on the backs of private sector workers like you. So, now that it’s on your back, should you go with the flow and max out these government designed and regulated retirement savings accounts? This is a very good question to think about—don’t assume it’s the right thing to do. The retirement plan trap Let’s explore the dangers that lie below the surface. If Sandra were to contribute only $200 per month into a 401(k) over a 30year period, she’d have contributed $72,000. If we project an 8 percent growth rate into the future, that $72,000 would have grown into a whopping $298,072—a 314 percent total return! Let’s calculate the current tax delay (not savings) for Sandra’s $72,000 contribution, using a 20 percent net tax rate. Twenty percent of $72,000 is a total tax deferral (not savings) of $14,400 during all the accumulation years. Well now, that’s not bad. We’d all like to save $14,400. But let’s not forget, that tax was never saved; it was just delayed. For simplicity, let’s be generous and assume the same low net tax rate of only 20 percent in retirement. If we apply that rate to the total balance of the 401(k), you get a whopping tax liability of $59,614. Ouch! That doesn’t sound very appealing. So much for the benefits of the $14,400 tax deferral. That deferral just cost Sandy over four times more in actual taxes to be paid over the life of withdrawals from her 401(k). The reality, however, is that the net tax rate in retirement will often be higher than the net tax during the accumulation years, due to the loss of some key tax write-offs. Realistically, Sandra’s combined net tax rate could easily be 30 percent to 40 percent. If the net tax rate was 30 percent, then the total tax liability would be $89,422. At 40 percent, the tax liability jumps to $119,229. Would any of us really trade $59,614, $89,422 or $119,229 for a delay of paying a small $14,400? Of course not! But, unfortunately, that’s what millions of Americans are doing every day as they contribute to their 401(k). Just think how big these North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

numbers would be if the example were based on savings of $24,000 per year—what many save for retirement. What people fail to realize is that tax-qualified plans don’t avoid tax, they simply delay tax. And by delaying tax, these plans compound tax, making the tax burden worse—much, much worse. Think about it like this: If you were to be taxed on your garden in some way, and you had a choice, would you rather pay tax on the seed or on the harvest? Is there a better way to go? I tell people to pay the IRS its $7,200 per year (assuming, now in this example, that you’re in a combined 30 percent federal and state tax bracket) while they’re saving the $24,000 annually for 30 years, and not take the government bait…I mean benefit. This way, your loss compared to the other scenarios is lessened. Why does this make sense? Well, in our example, you have $24,000 to save per year. With my strategy, you gave $7,200 to the IRS, and now you have $16,800 to save for retirement. It’s wiser to keep that $16,800 out of your 401(k), and instead put $16,800 annually into a structured life insurance contract. Under current IRS rules, that contract will act like a high-octane Roth account without the IRS’ age and income restrictions as to accessibility before age 59. The advantage is that the buildup of your savings is tax-free, meaning that if your savings brings in 5 percent returns this year, this 5 percent will not be taxed. Another advantage is that withdrawing your money from the life insurance cash account for pre-retirement emergencies or needs can also be tax-free using loans under current tax law. If you die prior to your planned retirement age, there’s a taxfree death benefit for your loved ones that will be considerably more than the after-tax amount of your 401(k). The math also shows that the life insurance contract would provide 30 percent more monthly income than the traditional qualified plan due to the tax-free loan provisions of the policy—30 percent more income plus an enhanced death benefit that qualified plans don’t give you. You were surprised by the tax problem building up in your retirement accounts, weren’t you? Don’t feel alone. Most people never give this issue due consideration. But as you can see, without bucking the system here, we’re saving for Uncle Sam’s retirement as much as our own. This is one more piece of the financial planning puzzle and points out the importance of integrated planning. When you combine the strategies in the legal, tax, investment and insurance areas, you’re on your way to peace of mind. Montgomery Taylor is the author of Before It’s Too Late, a recently published book about retirement and estate solutions, especially for baby boomers. This article is a brief excerpt from Chapter 4. You can purchase the book at amazon.com. Mr. Taylor is an investment manager and CPA with 30+ years of experience. You can learn more about his work at www.taxwiseadvisor.com or by calling (707) 576-8700. Northbaybiz 79

FINANCIAL SERVICES

WEALTH MANAGEMENT/PAYROLL

Wood Financial Services

Paystar

Payroll Plus

Petaluma Payroll Co.

1160 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 120 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 588-8833 www.lpl.com/judith.wood

150 Shoreline Hwy. Bldg. A Ste. 2 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 332-6777 www.paystarpayroll.net

3119 Laurel St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-8579

800 Baywood Dr. Ste. E Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-0997

Solutions

T.G.I. Payday

Wood Wealth Management

Q Napa

701 School St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-7260

P.O. Box 11632 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 579-8117 tgipayday.biz

3663 N. Laughlin Rd., Ste. 203 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-4535

ZRC Financial Services 3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 350 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 525-1163 www.zrcďŹ nancial.com

PAYROLL SERVICES Q Marin

Accuchex Corp 365 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., 2nd Fl. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-7733 www.accuchex.com

Advanced Payroll Services 3324 Macleod St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-6908

Doud Bookkeeping & Tax Services 1732 Jefferson St. Ste. 10 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-9144

Fucito Giaccio & Associates Inc 1722 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-3661

Payroll Factory 1135 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1524

Payroll Masters 855 Bordeaux Way Ste. 170 Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-1428 www.payrollmasters.com

Q Sonoma

Wine Country Payroll

Innovative Business Solutions 6400 Redwood Dr. Ste. 110 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-4300 www.ibspayroll.com

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HOTELS/CATERING/EVENT PLANNING

CATERING/EVENT PLANNING

CATERING Q MARIN Absolute Barbecue 196 Market St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-4305

Alta Cuisine 1555 S. Novato Blvd. Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-3230 www.altacuisine.com

An Affair to Remember, Inc. 196 Market St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 637-5273 www.rememebercatering.com

Ann Walker Catering, Inc. 40 Kensington Rd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 460-9885 www.annwalkercatering.com

Bella Cucina 1545 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-3858 www.bellaluxe.net

Catering By Red Robin 489 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 924-0956 www.redrobincatering.com

CaterMarin 627 Del Ganado Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 892-2777 www.catermarin.com

Corinthian Catering Co. 43 Main St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-4812

Cornucopia Catering 48 Paul Dr., Ste. 8 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-7666

Creative Catering 128 Carlos Dr., Ste. A San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-4484 www.creativecatering1.com

Deer Park Villa Restaurant & Catering 367 Bolinas Rd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 456-8084 www.deerparkvillacatering.com

Delicious Catering 26 Medway Rd., Ste. 7 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-3710 www.deliciouscatering.com

Food Glorious Food 2701 Heatherstone Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-0924 www.foodgloriousfoodbayarea.com

Entourage Catering

DK Catering

3585 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 227-3234 www.entourage-catering.com

4536 Hillview Ct. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-2900 dkcatering.com

Melissa Teaff Catering

K R Catering

101 S. Coombs St., Y-4 Napa CA 94559 (707) 254-8160 www.mtcatering.com

P.O. Box 640 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 331-8336 www.krcatering.com

Mi Fiesta Catering Company

Park Avenue Catering Company

P.O. Box 11069 Napa CA 94581 (707) 224-1592

Napa Elks Lodge 2840 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-4522 www.napaelks.org

Indian Peach Catering P.O. Box 194 Point Reyes Station CA 94956 (415) 663-8478

591 Mercantile Dr. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 793-9645 www.parkavecater.com

Piper Johnson Catering Michael Goldstein Events LLC 1624 Merritt Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-2053 www.mgccevents.com

Ray’s Catering & Marin Sonoma Picnics 118 Hamilton Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-4939 www.rayscatering.com

Sage Catering 35 Mitchell Blvd., Ste 12 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-2222 www.sage-catering.com

Shindigs Catering Events, Inc. 5 Lochinvar Rd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-8181

2450 Foothill Blvd., Ste. G Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-5432 www.piperjohnsoncatering.com

Q SONOMA

3308 Industrial Dr. Ste. 1 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-9996 www.pegiscatering.com

A Catered Affair

Sonoma County Catering

P.O. Box 7552 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-0120

2995 Wiljan Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 546-7220

A La Heart Catering, Inc

Trends Catering

600 Wilson St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 527-7555 www.alaheart.com

5235 Aero Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 573-1514 www.trendscatering.com

Bea Beasley & Co. Culinary Education and Events

EVENT PLANNING

906 Morgan St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 595-5301

Q NAPA Das Klenk Haus Catering 3136 Browns Valley Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-8040

Broadway Catering & Events 601 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-1273 www.broadwaycateringandevents.com

Elaine Bell Catering 776 Technology Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 603-1400 www.elainebellcatering.com

Pegi Ball Catering Company

Cordoza’s Deli and Cafe 25 Petaluma Blvd. S. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 765-2138 www.cordozasdeli.com

Q MARIN Event Designs & Production Group 314 San Rafael Ave. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-9181

Events With A View 318 Corrillo Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-5100

McAfee Corporate Event Planners 10 Smith Ranch Ct. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-7757 www.mcmcep.com

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EVENT PLANNING/HOTELS

Stargate Event Management

MLA Events

North Bay Portables

17 E. Kappas Marina Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-2420

748 California Blvd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 256-3200 www.mla-events.com

4119 Sebasopol Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (888) 394-7474 www.northbayportables.com

Napa Valley Custom Events

Pure Luxury Transportation Service

HOTELS Q MARIN

Steven Restivo Event Svcs. 805 Fourth St., Ste. 6 San Rafael CA 94901 (800) 310-6563 www.sresproductions.com

P.O. Box 6716 Napa CA 94581 (707) 477-1023 www.napavalleycustomevents.com

Team Pro Event, Inc.

4246 Petaluma Blvd. N. Petaluma CA 94952 (800) 626-5466 www.pureluxury.com

The Special Event ATL Events 3360 Coffey Ln., Ste. A-1 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-3557 www.atlevents.com

Q NAPA

1430 Grove St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-3500 www.healdsburgspecialevent.com

Audi Sportscar Experience

1696 Muller Dr. Napa CA 94559 (707) 333-1122 www.davidatenevents.com

29359 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (800) 466-5792 www.audisportscarexperience.com

101 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 310 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-8000 www.canyonequity.com

P.O. Box 1748 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 570-0737 www.vgservice.com

Wine Country Party & Events

Five Star Productions Bright Productions

1952 Iroquois St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-2200 www.ďŹ vestarevents.com

P.O. Box 1112 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 585-2088 www.bpwebdesign.com

22674 Broadway Ste. A Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 940-6060 www.winecountryparty.com

JRB Event Svcs.

1152 Lodi Ln. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4738 www.katesandsevents.com

great events great place

1150 Industrial Ave., Ste. J Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-1078 www.jrbeventservices.com

1735 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-9188

26985 Highway 1 Tomales CA 94971 (707) 878-2396 www.thecontinentalinn.com

P.O. Box 11264 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (866) 969-3836 www.woweventsolutions.com

Courtyard by Marriott 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 925-1800 www.marriott.com/sfonv

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1400 N. Hamilton Parkway Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-8950 www.marriott.com/sfonv

Embassy Suites Hotel - San Rafael 101 McInnis Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-9222 www.sanrafael.embassysuites.com at cornerstone gardens highway 121 A sonoma, ca

Gables Inn 62 Princess St. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-1100 www.gablesinnsausalito.com

Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley

available every evening for events

160 Shoreline Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 332-5700

Inn Above Tide 30 El Portal Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-9535 www.innabovetide.com

Inn Marin

707 793 9645 | ParkAveCater.com | Park121.com 707 938 8579

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Colonial Inn

Continental Inn

WOW Event Solutions

Kate Sands Events

215 Alameda Del Prado Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-4400 www.novatooaksinn.com

Canyon Equity

V&G Event Svcs., Inc.

David Aten Events

555 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 415-380-0400 www.jdvhotels.com

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Q SONOMA

142 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-3470 www.teamproevent.com

Acqua Hotel

250 Entrada Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-5952 www.innmarin.com

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How to Plan Successful Events By Anders Abadie

lanning successful events is something that’s learned over time. It takes effort, knowledge and learning from your past mistakes (as well as the past mistakes of others). Events require strategic planning and a specific budget, whether it’s a regular activity that happens often or an occasional one. These affairs can be large or small, free for anyone to attend or by invitation only. In short, they can be whatever you want to make them. Showing a movie and inviting individuals to come and see it is one example of a function, as is hosting a public lecture with an expert speaker. It could be a public debate, an extravagant night of entertainment or a promotional activity that gets information out to the public. There’s no limit to the scope and scale you can reach when planning and hosting functions. But with help, a little effort can create very successful events. You need to know what the purpose and vision for the event is, and you must think about how to accomplish the goals you have for it. When is the best time to hold the function? How many individuals do you expect to attend? Is there an auditorium in your community that can accommodate the number of people you wish to host? These are just some of the initial questions you need to ask yourself. Events cost money to execute, so you’ll need to figure out how much the affair will cost and where the money will come from to pay for it. Answer these questions carefully. Take the process of planning a celebration or ceremony one step at a time. Don’t try to do everything all at once, and don’t try to do it all yourself. If you’re in charge of a team, delegate jobs as you see fit. Determine what you need to do to implement the vision you have for the activity in mind. From there, devise a budget and get started with the arrangements. Contact the necessary people or organizations to discuss possible venues for the event. At the same time, talk about available dates and times. Make the reservations at the facility when you find a place that meets your needs. Once that’s done, identify potential funding sources and request money for your cause. Communicate what’s most important to you and listen carefully to the answers. Open up the lines of communication and get to work turning your vision into a reality. North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

What to look for in an event venue When you’re in charge of planning, the right event venue can make your job that much easier to manage. From weddings to formal corporate gatherings, the right venue has to provide for everyone’s needs during the hours they’re present. Some facilities can really help you to shine while others will leave you wondering what went wrong. To pick the right option, be sure you invest the time in the features that really make such a facility worthwhile. The space itself. One of the first things to consider is the event venue and its actual space. You want to be sure the facility is large enough to fit your specific guest count. If it’s too small, people will feel overwhelmed in the space. If it’s too large, it can make the facility seem less than stellar. Rather, work with the venue’s staff to determine what the ideal seating arrangement is for the guests to make the space feel the right size. Additionally, the space should be elegant enough for the type of activity you’re planning. When elegance is important, you need to be sure the decor, table linens and even the centerpieces can fill the need and create the right ambiance. Some facilities will provide you with exactly what you need in this way. The available features. When it comes to creating your event, you’ll want to consider all of the features the facility has to offer. For example, does it offer onsite catering? That’s always worthwhile. Does it offer an event planner who can help you to organize the activities, the look and even the vendors for the day? Does the facility offer bar service? Find out what’s available before you make the decision to invest. You need to know you’re getting the most for your money and that the features you need are going to be available. Event venues are able to make or break the experience you and your guests have. As you take into consideration all of the options available to you in your area, walk into them and ask yourself a simple question: Does this facility have everything I need to host a memorable evening that people will talk about for years? If so, then you know you have the right location. Source: http://EzineArticles.com Northbaybiz 83

HOTELS/CATERING/EVENT PLANNING Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants

Panama Hotel and Restaurant

125 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste. 200 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 945-5000 www.larkspurhotels.com

4 Bayview St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-3993 www.panamahotel.com

Marin Executive Suites, Inc.

Point Reyes Seashore Lodge

3030 Bridgeway Ste. 112 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-5534

10021 Coastal Hwy. One Olema CA 94950 (415) 663-9000

Marin Suites Hotel

San Anselmo Inn

45 Tamal Vista Blvd. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-3608 www.marinsuites.com

339 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 455-5366 www.sananselmoinn.com

Mill Valley Inn

Sandpiper Lodging At The Beach

165 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-6608 www.millvalleyinn.com

Mill Valley Travelodge 707 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-0340 www.travellodge.com

Motel 6 737 Francisco Blvd. E. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-3450 www.motel6.com

1 Marine Way Stinson Beach CA 94970 (415) 868-1632

Waters Edge Hotel 25 Main St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 415-789-5888

Wyndham Garden Hotel 1010 Northgate Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-8800

HOTELS Cottage Grove Inn

Q NAPA

1711 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-8400 www.cottagegrove.com

Auberge Du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd. Rutherford CA 94573 (800) 348-5406 www.aubergedusoleil.com

Eagle & Rose Hotel 300 Hwy. 29 N. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-1532 www.eagleandrose.com

Bel Abri 837 California Blvd. Napa CA 94559 (877) 561-6000 www.belabri.net

Embassy Suites Hotel Napa Valley

Best Western Elm House Inn 800 California Blvd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1831 www.bestwestern.com/elmhouseinn

Best Western Inn at the Vines 100 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-1930 www.innatthevines.com

1075 California Blvd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-9540 www.napavalley.embassysuites.com

Eurospa & Inn 1202 Pine St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-6829 www.eurospa.com

FairďŹ eld Inn & Suites by Marriott

Blackbird Inn 1755 First St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-2450 www.blackbirdinnnapa.com

3800 Broadway American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 643-3800 www.mariott.com

Calistoga Ranch 580 Lommel Rd. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 254-2800 www.calistogaranch.com

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Calistoga Village Inn & Spa

Golden Haven Hot Springs

1880 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-0991 www.greatspa.com

1713 Lake St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-8000 www.goldenhaven.com

Calrion Collection

Harvest Inn

1865 Lincoln Ave Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-9400 www.thelodgecalistoga.com

1 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-9463 www.harvestinn.com

Cedar Gables Inn

Hawthorn Inn & Suites

486 Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-7969 www.cedargablesinn.com

314 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-1878 www.napavalleyinns.com

Chablis Inn Napa Valley

Hillview Country Inn

3360 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-1944 www.chablisinn.com

1205 Hillview Ln. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-5004 www.hillviewinnnapa.com

Chardonnay Lodge

Hotel St. Helena

2640 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-0789 www.chardonnaylodge.com

1309 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-4388 www.hotelsthelena.net

Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn

Inn At Southbridge

1010 Foothill Blvd. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-5755 www.christophersinn.com

1020 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-9400

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Simple Elegance Gracious Hospitality

101 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY SANTAROSA, CA 95403 707.578.6101 www.FountainGroveInn.com

HOTELS/CATERING/EVENT PLANNING

HOTELS

John Muir Inn

The Carneros Inn

Bodega Coast Inn & Suites

Duchamp Hotel

1998 Trower Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-7220 www.johnmuirnapa.com

4048 Sonoma Highway Napa CA 94559 (707) 299-4900 www.thecarnerosinn.com

521 Coast Highway Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-2217 www.bodegacoastinn.com

419 Foss St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-1300

LA Residence Country Inn

The Meritage Resort and Spa

Bodega Harbor Inn

4066 Howard Ln. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-0337

875 Bordeaux Way Napa CA 94558 (866) 370-6272 www.themeritageresort.com

1345 Bodega Ave. Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-3594 www.bodegaharborinn.com

Villagio Inn and Spa

Budget Inn

6541 Washington St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-1112 www.villagio.com

6298 Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-4448 www.winecountryrinn.com

Wine Country Inn

Camellia Inn

1152 Lodi Ln. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-7077 www.winecountryinn.com

211 North St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-8182 www.camelliainn.com

Yountville Inn

Casa de Carroll

6462 Washington St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-5600

P.O. Box 198 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-1295 www.casadecarroll.com

El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen 405 1st St W Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-3220 www.eldoradosonoma.com

Maison Fleurie 6529 Yount St. Yountville CA 94599 (800) 788-0369

Napa River Inn 500 Main St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-8500 www.napariverinn.com

Napa Valley Budget Inn 3380 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-6111

Napa Valley Lodge 2230 Madison St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-2468

Napa Valley Railway Inn

Q SONOMA Alexander Valley Lodge

6488 Washington St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-2000

P.O. Box 1085 Geyserville CA 95441 (707) 756-2400 www.alexandervalleylodge.com

Napa Valley Travelodge

Americas Best Value Inn

853 Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-1871

1800 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-3480 www.santarosamotorinn.com

Poetry Inn 6380 Silverado Trail Napa CA 94558 (707) 944-0646

Rancho Caymus Inn 1140 Rutherford Rd. Rutherford CA 94573 (707) 963-1777 www.ranchocaymus.com

Best Western Plus Dry Creek Inn 198 Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-0300 www.drycreekinn.com

Rancho Monticello Resort 3906 Silverado Trail Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 966-2188 www.ranchomonticelloresort.com

Red Door Inn 1532 Oak Ave. Ste. B Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5400 www.reddoornapa.com

River Terrace Inn

500 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-7777 www.riverpointenapa.com 86 Northbaybiz

896 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-3651 www.elpuebloinn.com

Fountaingrove Inn Hotel & Conference Center 101 Fountain Grove Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95403 707-578-0149 www.fountaingroveinn.com

Cloverdale Oaks Inn 123 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-2404 www.cloverdaleinn.com

Garden Inn (Best Western) 1500 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-4031 www.thegardeninn.com

Cooperage Inn 301 1st St. W. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-7054 www.thecooperageinn.com

Geyserville Inn 21714 Geyserville Ave. Geyserville CA 95441 (877) 857-4343 www.geyservilleinn.com

Courtyard by Marriott 175 Railroad Square Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 573-9000 www.marriott.com/sfonv

Good Nite Inn 5040 Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-8180 www.goodnite.com/rohnert-park

Creekside Inn & Resort 16180 Neeley Rd. Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-3623 www.creeksideinn.com

h2hotel 219 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2202 h2hotel.com

Dawn Ranch Lodge

Best Western Plus Sonoma Valley inn 550 Second St. West Sonoma CA 95476 (800) 334-5784 www.sonomavalleyinn.com

16467 Hwy 116 Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-0656 www.dawnranch.com

Highland Dell Resort 21050 River Blvd. Monte Rio CA 95462 (707) 865-2300

Dollar Inn 5135 Montero Way Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 795-9000 www.petalumavalleyinn.com

Hilton Garden Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country

1600 Soscol Ave. Napa CA 94559 (866) 627-2386 www.riverterraceinn.com

Riverpointe Napa Valley

El Pueblo Inn

Bodega Bay Inn

1 Doubletree Drive Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-5466 www.doubletreesonomahotel.com

417 Aviation Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 252-0444 http://abouthiltongardeninn.com/

Hilton Sonoma Wine Country 3555 Round Barn Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-7555 www.hiltonsonomahotel.com

1588 Eastshore Rd. Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-3388 www.bodegabayinn.com North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

HOTELS/CATERING/EVENT PLANNING

HOTELS/RESORT/SPA Hotel Healdsburg

Sonoma Creek Inn

Silverado Resort

25 Matheson St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-2800 www.hotelhealdsburg.com

239 Boyes Blvd Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-9463 www.sonomacreekinn.com

1600 Atlas Peak Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 257-0200 www.silveradoresort.com

Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa

Sonoma Hotel

Villagio Inn and Spa

110 W. Spain St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2996 www.sonomahotel.com

6541 Washington St. Yountville CA 94599 (707) 944-1112 www.villagio.com

Tropical Resort And Spa

Sonoma Rose Vacation Villa

Q SONOMA

400 Solano Ave. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-8088 www.sonomarosevilla.com

Bodega Bay Lodge

Vintners Inn Event Center / John Ash & Co.

170 Railroad St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 284-1234 www.vineyardcreek.hyatt.com

Inn at Occidental 3657 Church St. Occidental CA 95465 (707) 874-1047 www.innatoccidental.com

Jenner Inn 10400 Coast Rte. Ste. 1 / P.O. Box 69 Jenner CA 95450 (707) 865-2377 www.jennerinn.com

Les Mars Hotel 27 North St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-4211

The Lodge at Sonoma

103 Coast Highway One Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-3525 www.bodegabaylodge.com

1325 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-6600 www.thelodgeatsonoma.com

Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa

The Tides Wharf / Inn at the Tides 800 Coast Hwy. One Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 875-2751 www.innatthetides.com

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa 29 East MacArthur St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-2929 www.macarthurplace.com

Thistle Dew Inn

Quality Inn

RESORT/SPA

5100 Montero Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 664-1155 www.qualityinn.com

Santa Rosa Downtown Travelodge 635 Healdsburg Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-4141

Sea Ranch Lodge 60 Sea Walk Dr. The Sea Ranch CA 95497 (707) 785-2371 www.searanchlodge.com Sebastopol Inn 6751 Sebastopol Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2500

Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma 745 Baywood Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 283-2888 www.sheraton.com/petaluma

Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa 16702 S. Highway One Bodega Bay CA 94923 (707) 876-9818 www.scvilla.com

2777 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 545-8530 www.FlamingoResort.com

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa P.O. Box 1447 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-9000 www.fairmont.com/sonoma

14711 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2721

4350 Barnes Rd Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-7350 www.vintnersinn.com

West Sonoma Inn & Spa 14100 Brookside Ln. Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2874 www.westsonomainn.com

Kenwood Inn & Spa 10400 Sonoma Hwy. Kenwood CA 95452 (707) 833-1293 www.kenwoodinn.com

HOTELSEND

220 W MacArthur St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-2909

Q NAPA Calistoga Spa Hot Springs 1006 Washington St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-6269 www.calistogaspahotsprings.com

DoubleTree Hotel & Spa 3600 Broadway St. American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 674-2100 www.doubletree1.hilton.com

Indian Springs Resort

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1712 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-4913 www.indianspringscalistoga.com

Meadowood Napa Valley 900 Meadowood Lane Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3646 www.meadowood.com

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa 3425 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-8600 NapaValleyMarriott.com

Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort 1300 Washington St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-4441

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GENERAL Blair Jarcik Insurance Agency

Q MARIN

845 Olive Ave., Ste. 108 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-7114

Adam Lazar Insurance

Bolds Insurance Brokerage

4 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 456-8522

Adams Professional Insurance 120 Red Hill Cir. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-0401

Al Zeidler Insurance Agency, Inc.

1447 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1700 www.bolds.com

Charles L. Moore Insurance Agency 1561 S. Novato Blvd., Ste. B Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-4113

865 Sweetser Ave., Ste. E Novato CA 94945 (415) 895-1936 www.zeidlerinsurance.com

Coastal Paciﬁc Insurance

Aldo Gigliotti Insurance Agency

Commerce Company

1525 Grant Ave., Ste. 150 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-4478

Allen, Bettini & Carter Insurance 4306 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 454-6454 www.abc4insurance.com

Anderson-O’Grady Complete Insurance 4136 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 2 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-2404

Anixter & Oser, Inc. 205 San Marin Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-1600

Asset Preservation Planning 10 Laurelwood Ct. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 458-8737

Bartley & Bartley Insurance Svcs. 21 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 1 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-7703 www.netsolhost.com

Bates-Huffman Insurance 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 144-F San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-0598 www.healthinsur.com

Benefaction Insurance 50A Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 329-4299 www.benefaction-ins.com

Betsy A. Sullivan, Inc. 295 Summit Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-9920

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77 Mark Dr., Ste. 23 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-1800

3100 Kerner Blvd., Ste. E San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-2424

Consolidated Special Risk Managers 77 Mark Dr., Ste. 26 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-4090

Copeland Insurance Services 700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 285 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-6137 www.copelandinsurance.com

Costello & Sons Insurance 1752 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 257-2100 www.costelloandsons.com

D. R. Dinnerman Insurance 633 Cedarberry Ln. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-9881 www.drdinnermaninsurance services.com Dan Blackstone Insurance 8 Commercial Blvd., Ste. B Novato CA 94949 (415) 475-5131

Dan Dubuc Financial & Insurance Svcs. 60 Sufﬁeld Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 485-1273 www.dandubuc.com

David B. Sydney Insurance Agency 67 Red Hill Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 258-1703 www.sydneyinsurance.com

Dougherty Health Insurance Sales, LLC

Joe McWilliams Insurance Svcs.

500 Professional Center Dr., Ste. 515 Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-0212

19 Broadway Blvd., Ste. B Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 453-0988

Farallone Paciﬁc Insurance Services

John F. Hammond, CLU, ChFC

859 Diablo Ave. Novato CA 94947 (415) 493-2500 www.fp-ins.com

77 Mark Dr., Ste. 13 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-3013

Judith K. Gronski, CLU, ChFC

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. 777 San Marin Dr. Novato CA 94998 (415) 899-2000 www.ﬁremansfund.com

359 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. 28 Novato CA 94949 (415) 382-4699

Kraft Insurance Brokerage

Gainer Insurance & Financial Svcs. 100 Shoreline Hwy., Ste. B-211 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 331-9030 www.gainerﬁnancial.com

Gallagher BPI 101 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 120 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-8383 www.gallagherbeneﬁts.com

Golden Beneﬁts Insurance Svcs. P.O. Box 0664 San Anselmo CA 94979 (800) 564-9282 www.goldenbeneﬁts.com

4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. F-412 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-9074 www.kraftib.com

Larry L. Nazry Insurance Agency, Inc. 412 D St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-3369 www.larrynazry.com

Linsin Sherman Associates 185 N. Redwood Dr., Ste. 250 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-9988 www.linsinsherman.com

M.B. McGowan & Associates

Goodman Beneﬁts & Insurance P.O. Box 851 Novato CA 94948 (415) 892-5188 www.goodmanbeneﬁts.com

7250 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 110 Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-1080 www.mbmcgowan.com

McClary & O’Hara 55 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. G San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-1412

Hugh Tierney, Jr.

McNamara Insurance Svcs., Inc.

P.O. Box 296 Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-0275

Insurance To Go 500 Professional Center Dr., Ste. 515 Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-0584 www.insurancetogo.com

International ProInsurance Associates, LLC 504 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 240 Novato CA 94947 (415) 223-5500 www.proinsurance.com

1010 B St., Ste. 317 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7856 www.4apolicy.com

MG Schlegel and Associates 1929 Benton Ln. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-2030 www.mgschlegelassociates.com

Michael F. Bosco Insurance Svcs.

Isu McNeil Insurance Agency 7200 Redwood Blvd., Ste. 400 Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-8575 www.isumcneil.com

60 Western Dr. Novato CA 94947 (415) 209-9470 www.michaelbosco.net

Michael Miller Insurance

James R. Saunders Insurance Agency

817 Mission Ave., Ste. B1 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-0100 www.farmers.com

31 De Silva Island Dr. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-9500

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GENERAL Mill Valley Insurance 124 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-7140 www.millvalleyinsurance.com

Miller-Robertson Insurance Svcs., Inc. 1682 Novato Blvd., Ste. 252 Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-2000 www.miller-robertson.com

Professional Program Insurance Brokerage

Windfall Financial & Insurance Svcs.

371 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. 220 Novato CA 94949 (415) 475-4300 www.ppibcorp.com

10 Milland Dr., Ste. B6 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-4042

870 Napa Valley Corporate Way Ste. R Napa CA 94558 (707) 265-9788 www.rechaixinsurance.com

Q NAPA

Schrette Insurance Services

Richard Simon Insurance 3020 Kerner Blvd., Ste. C San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 295-9600

Robert C. Placak & Associates Minto & Wilkie Insurance 1235 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0610 www.mintowilkie.com

899 Northgate Dr., Ste. 304 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-1440 www.placak.com

Robert Hess & Co., Inc. Mitchell & Mitchell Insurance 250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Ste. E-1 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-2525 www.mitchellandmitchell.com

Monarch E&S Insurance Services 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 209 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-1411 www.monarchexcess.com

Morrison Insurance Services 1045 First St. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-0595 www.miscoaudit.com

Muzio & Rovero Insurance Services 655 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 302 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-2096

Northgate Insurance 32 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-0545

Paciﬁc Coast Planning Insurance Services 1050 Northgate Dr., Ste. 352 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-2070 www.paciﬁccoastplanning.com

Payne Whittington Insurance Svcs., Inc. 21 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 1 Novato CA 94949 (415) 499-8690

Peck-Stanton Insurance 174 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-2236

Principal Financial Group 900 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 270 Larkspur CA 94939 (707) 585-9700 www.principal.com

1120 Mar West St., Ste. B Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-3775

Ross Valley Insurance Agency 741 Center Blvd. Fairfax CA 94930 (415) 459-5284 www.rossvalleyinsuranceagency.com

Sadler & Co. Insurance Brokers 870 College Ave. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 457-2400 www.sadlerinc.com

Spalding Financial Group 11 Caddy Ct. Novato CA 94949 (415) 435-4334

Sutker Insurance Services 102 Clorinda Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-5262 www.sutkerinsuranceservices.com

Tamalpa Insurance Services P.O. Box 151500 San Rafael CA 94915 (415) 454-7166 www.tamalpa.com

Tashjian Insurance Services 448 Ignacio Blvd., Ste. 500 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-8675

Terry Scott Insurance 1368 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 107 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-8319

Tran-Modal Claims & Insurance 20 Vine Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 454-8556

William Walton 11 Greenﬁeld Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-6726

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Allstate Insurance Agency 2001 Jefferson St., Ste. B Napa CA 94559 (707) 259-5015 www.allstateagencies.com/gedwards2

Farmers Insurance Group 2450 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-2478

Isu Sander, Jacobs, Cassayre Ins. Svcs. 3200 Villa Ln. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-8822 www.sanderjacobs.com

Kempkey Insurance Services, Inc. 1500 Third St., Ste. A Napa CA 94559 (888) 536-7539 www.kempkey.com

Kevin Miller Insurance Services 1556 First St., Ste. 105 Napa CA 94559 (707) 265-7500 www.kevinmillerinsurance.com

R.E. Chaix & Associates

1556 First St., Ste. 105 Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-9511 www.schretteinsurance.com

Sisemore Insurance Services 1631 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-2000

St. Helena Insurance Associates 1361 Main St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3684 www.sthelenainsurance.com

Wine Valley Insurance Svcs., Inc. 2017 Redwood Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-8604 www.wvinsure.com

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Advanced Beneﬁts Group 1821 Happy Valley Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 527-7557 www.advbeneﬁts.com

Malloy, Imrie & Vasconi Insurance 899 Adams St., Ste. C Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-2777 www.mivinsurance.com

Mike Hammer 3429 Broadway Ste. C-6 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 643-2185 www.mikehammeragency.com

Napa Valley Insurance Services, LLC 2407 California Blvd. Ste. 4 Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-9500 www.napainsurance.com

Narvaez Insurance 2205 Main St., Ste. B Napa CA 94558 (707) 927-3204 www.narvaezinsuranceinc.com

Paul Hanson Partners 1319 First St. Napa CA 94559 707-252-5900 www.paulhanson.com

Agency Service Bureau 737 Southpoint Blvd., Ste. F Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 773-3601 www.asbagent.com

Alan Berman Insurance & Financial Svcs. 3427 Terra Linda Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-9292

Allstar West Insurance Svcs. Andrea Christensen 622 N. Petaluma Blvd., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-4700 andrea@allstarwest.com

Apollo General Insurance, Inc. P.O. Box 1508 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2912 www.apgen.com

Appling Insurance Agency 5680 State Farm Dr., Ste. 104 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-1955 www.applinginsurance.com Northbaybiz 89

INSURANCE Art Hollingsworth Insurance Svcs. 101 Golf Course Dr., Ste. A-1 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-5824 www.hollingsworthinsurance.com

Art Weyers Insurance P.O. Box 2438 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 547-2490 www.artweyersinsurance.com

Artemis Insurance Agency 3554 Round Barn Blvd., Ste. 205 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 479-7750

Barber Insurance Agency 620 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-7900 www.barberinsurance.com

GENERAL Charles Wing Insurance

EPIC Insurance Brokers

Jim Kinkela Insurance

17 El Prado Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-9464

5350 Old Redwood Hwy. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 794-7400 www.edgewoodins.com

2500 Vallejo St. Ste. 103 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 527-7330 www.farmers.com

Chris Maloney Crop Insurance Svcs.

Farmers Insurance Group

Joe Magelitz Insurance

204 G St., Ste. 201 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-8498 www.cmcrop.com

450 Lakeville St., Ste. D Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 781-0992 www.wooinsurance.com

151 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-2332 www.farmers.com

Clark Thompson Insurance

Gary R. Long Financial Services

Kiddoo Insurance Agency

1013 Palmetto Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 778-8558

Culley Insurance Services 1220 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 108 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-7700 www.culleyinsurance.com

Barry Nelson Insurance 820 W. Napa St., Ste. 2 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 762-5622 www.farmers.com

Behne Insurance Services P.O. Box 155 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-8700

Bill Hansen Insurance 4000 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 526-0448 www.farmers.com

Bond Financial and Insurance 532 Este Madera Dr. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-6303

Brandt Insurance 250 Healdsburg Ave., 3rd Fl. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-4436 www.brandtinsurance.com

www.CulleyInsurance.com

George Petersen Insurance Agency Inc.

707.526.3312 2455 Bennett Valley Rd. Ste B115 Santa Rosa, CA 95404

175 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-4150 www.gpins.com

skiddoo@fp-ins.com Klohe Insurance Group 4735 Old Redwood Hwy., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 571-8661 www.klohe.com

Gill Insurance Agency Daniel Stewart 4498 Byrne Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 541-7482

David Haynes Insurance Agency 85 Brookwood Ave., Ste. 23 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 568-2880 www.haynesins.com

2107 Chester Dr. Penngrove CA 94951 (707) 769-1683

Brian Coll Insurance Broker

Don Ramatici Insurance

P.O. Box 2277 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-3434

731-A Southpoint Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 782-9200 www.ramaticiins.com

BSI Insurance Services, Inc.

17505 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-9900

Lancina Clarke, CLU, ChFC

Gondola-Kinne Insurance Agency 1241 Grove St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3344

6020 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 123 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-8575

Edward Sornstein, CLU 645 Fourth St., Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-6602

645 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 527-7711

Larry Tencer Insurance Agency

Gordon Koop Soaring Capital 2002 Pinecrest Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-3130

191 Lynch Creek Way Ste. 203 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-7000 www.tencerinsurance.com

Lehr Insurance Agency, Inc.

Health Resource Management 11 Brookside Way Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-4500

2240 Professional Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-3700 www.lehragency.com

Lemus Insurance

Heffernan Insurance Brokers 355 West Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (800) 655-7796 www.heffgroup.com

401 Washington St., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-1180

Lo Cicero & Associates

Dorfman Insurance Agencies

Caris Agency Insurance P.O. Box 2055 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-6294 www.carisagency.com

1355 Dutton Ave., Ste. 222 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-2010

1220 N Dutton Ave #108 in SR, CA 95401

P.O. Box 1544 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 588-8215 www.dbclaims.com

421 N. Petaluma Blvd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-8581

George Heath, Insurance Agent

2455 Bennett Valley Rd. Ste. B115 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-3312

707.542.7700

DB Claims Services Group, Inc. Brett Myrum Insurance

135 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 773-3560

Isu Sander, Jacobs, Cassayre Ins. Svcs. 4983 Sonoma Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 537-8838 www.sanderjacobs.com

1451 Guerneville Rd., Ste. 300 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-4433

Long Insurance Agency 1241 Grove St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 584-5098

Jeffery W. Smith Insurance 5580 Saint Helena Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 838-9777 www.farmers.com

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Protect Your Business with Cyber Liability Insurance By Steve Kiddoo

t seems like every day, we read of a large company getting â&#x20AC;&#x153;hackedâ&#x20AC;? by cyber thieves stealing credit card information and personal data that can cause usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the consumers and clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;major headaches and ďŹ nancial loss. Unfortunately, the consumer isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only one at risk. The business owner who holds the data faces the same risk. Hacking isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only peril; an employee could make an error and breach your security or you could lose your laptop. This type of theft (of your clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; identity and personal information that criminals want) is a form of currency, a thing of value. The best place to ďŹ nd a large quantity of identities is from a business or service where, in some cases, the fruit is ripe for picking. What should business owners do? First, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut corners if you can help it. More important, ask yourself how prepared you are in the event of a loss of the conďŹ dential information of others (your customers) who youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re entrusted with and obligated to protect. How many laptops in your ďŹ&#x201A;eet go home or travel with your employees? How well do you keep track of what your employees do with their machines? That may be an impossible task. Another way to manage your risk as a business owner is with a fairly new insurance product called cyber liability insurance. This coverage can be written as a stand-alone policy or, in some cases, added as an endorsement to your existing insurance policy. If your current insurance carrier doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer it, ďŹ nd another carrier. What does it cover and why do business owners need it? Well, beyond the damage to your business that hacking may cause, you have a responsibility to your clients. Your current business policy may cover the damage to your machines and the property of others, bodily injury and crime (not theft of information), but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover the cost of notiďŹ cations youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re required to give your clients or the client credit monitoring you may have to perform (which you may be required to continue for more than a year). Your business may face claims of unlawful disclosure, invasion of privacy, third-party business interruptions and lawsuits for intellectual property, trademark or copyright infringement. You may also have a public relations crisis on your hands that needs an expensive repair. You have to wonder whether your clients will trust you going forward. Apologies are a good start, and think how much better it would be if you could offer a remedy and a monitoring service. That could save the day for many businesses. One way to estimate your exposure to this type of loss is with a data breach risk calculator such as the one on Symantecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp; there are many others as well) to determine your average cost per client and thus your possible total cost of the loss. Add that in with the impact on your reputation and the cost can soar. Some examples of coverage found in a cyber liability policy follow.

Third-party liability coverage: s $ISCLOSURE INJURY INCLUDING LAWSUITS ALLEGING UNAUTHOR ized access or dissemination of private information; s #ONDUIT INJURY ARISING FROM SYSTEM FAILURES OF YOUR customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; systems being compromised; s #ONTENT INJURY ARISING FROM INTELLECTUAL TRADEMARK AND copyright infringement, or domain name and slogan North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

infringement; and s )MPAIRED ACCESS INJURY INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM system security failures of your customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; systems. First-party expense coverage: s 0RIVACY NOTIlCATION EXPENSE INCLUDING THE COST OF CREDIT monitoring, from breach of consumer protection laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CCCRAA) and THE %UROPEAN 5NION %5 $ATA 0ROTECTION !CT s % BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INCLUDING THE lRST DOLLAR EXTRA expense, for additional costs associated with renting or leasing equipment, use of third-party expenses, additional staff expenses or labor costs directly resulting from a covered loss of digital assets; s % VANDALISM EXPENSE EVEN THE VANDALISM OR INTENTIONAL acts caused by an employee, to your systems and customer data; s #OVERAGE FOR LOSS RESULTING FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OR operational mistakesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;extends to acts of the employee, business process outsourcing or outsourced IT provider; and s #YBER EXTORTION REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH a credible threat to introduce malicious code, â&#x20AC;&#x153;pharmâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;phishâ&#x20AC;? systems, or to corrupt, damage or destroy your computer systems. Cybercrime can happen to anyone, anywhere. Often, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committed by someone close to your business or carried out by an insider (such as a disgruntled employee). It could be caused by someone in another country or the kid down the street. Breaches can also easily come from a simple mistake. Between 2005 and 2011, more than 543 million sensitive DATA RECORDS HAVE BEEN BREACHED ACCORDING TO THE 0RIVACY Rights Clearinghouse website. Individuals whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had their identities compromised by a security breach are four times more likely to suffer identity fraud within a year of the breach notiďŹ cation, according to a report by Javelin Research and Strategy. I recently participated in a seminar hosted by one of the larger players in the cyber liability arena, and it certainly was an eye-opener. During the introduction, it was jokingly stated that no company has ever reported a laptop lostâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;only stolenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yet every major airport in America has a closet somewhere full of lost machines. You can imagine how it would feel reporting that you left your company laptop under the seat when you exited the plane after a long ďŹ&#x201A;ight. As a business owner and insurance professional, I advise you to check into cyber liability insurance. Ask your risk manager about ďŹ nding this valuable coverage and ask what the minimum premium is. Getting a premium price is free; paying for a loss certainly is not. Steve Kiddoo is owner of Kiddoo Insurance Agency in Santa Rosa and broker associate with Farallone PaciďŹ c Insurance Services in Novato. Steve has been in the insurance and risk management business for more than 26 years. His email address is skiddoo@fp-ins. com. Northbaybiz 91

INSURANCE

GENERAL/ LIFE/HEALTH/AUTO

Magnolia LTC Management, Inc.

Redwood Empire Schools Insurance Group

716 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-7430 www.magnolialtc.com

5760 Skyline Blvd., Ste. 100 Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-0779 www.resig.com

Martinelli Insurance

Ringler Associates

725 E. Washington St. Ste. 202 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 766-8959

17255 E. Seventh St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-1080 www.ringlerassociates.com

SST Insurance Brokers, Inc. 446 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1232 www.sstins.com

Q MARIN A&B Insurance 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-319 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-7880 www.farmers.com

McDonald-Leavitt Insurance 2800 Cleveland Ave. Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 284-5900 www.leavitt.com

Mesa Insurance Administrators, Inc. 576 B St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-9930

Ritch Insurance Services 100 B St., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-1209 www.longtermcare4ca.com

Robert Stroud, Insurance Agent

State Farm Insurance Co. 4777 Sonoma Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-7093 www.statefarm.com

Sutter Insurance Company

1355 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-2010

1301 Redwood Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 793-0808 www.sutterinsurance.com

Rogers & Young Insurance Services

Tangram Program Managers

Miguel Rosas Insurance Services 1175 W. Steele Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 570-0477

Mitch White Insurance 1372 N. McDowell Blvd., Ste. B Petaluma CA 94954 (888) 778-7650 www.mitchwhiteagency.com

800 Edgewood Place Windsor CA 95492 (707) 687-2200 www.rogers-young.com

200 Montgomery Dr. Ste. F Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 566-6958

Sandeen Insurance Services 1400 Guerneville Rd., Ste. 7 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-5522

New York Life Insurance 2235 Mercury Way Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 542-3462 www.newyorklife.com

North Bay Insurance Brokers, Inc. 25 McDonell St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-6738 www.northbayinsurance.com

105 Morris St. Ste. 120 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 829-5921 www.sebastopolinsurance.com

Sevall, Thwaites & Soper Insurance 112 Wikiup Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-2146

Sibert Insurance Services

2235 Mercury Way Ste. 110 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 573-9136 www.paciﬁccoastes.com

215 Foss Creek Cir. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5359

110 Stony Point Rd., Ste. 220 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-4700 www.prudential.com

Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance 414 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-2388

140 Second St., Ste. 320 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 781-7381 www.tangramins.com

1050 Northgate Dr., Ste. 350 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-2066 www.allstate.com

670 W. Napa St., Ste. J Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-1818

Allstate Insurance Agency 500 Tamal Plz., Ste. 501-A Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-6573 www.allstate.com

Trinity E & S Insurance Svcs., Inc.

Allstate Insurance Agency

1310 Redwood Way Ste. 210 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 792-5680 www.trinityinsurance.com

10 S. Knoll Rd., Ste. 3 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-4175 www.allstate.com

Unique Insurance Service

Allstate Insurance Agency

752 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1367 www.uniqueins.org

757 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 31 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-5900 www.allstate.com

VANTREO Insurance Brokerage

Allstate Insurance Agency

100 Stony Point Rd., Ste.160 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-2300 www.vantreo.com

Sitzman Morris & Lavis Insurance Agency 3554 Round Barn Blvd., Ste. 309 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 577-8300 www.smlinc.com

Vista International Insurance Brokers 1318 Redwood Way Ste. 250 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 796-7180 www.vistainternational.com

Whitman & Samuelson Insurance Svcs., Inc. 1012 Clegg Ct. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 794-8701 www.whitman-insurance.com

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Allstate Insurance Agency

Sebastopol Insurance Agency

Paciﬁc Coast E&S Insurance

Prudential Insurance Co.

Ahern Insurance Agency 1682 Novato Blvd., Ste. 340 Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-7636 www.aherninsuranceagency.com

Trebe Insurance Agency Salmon & Felte Insurance

Above & Beyond Insurance Agency 1508 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-6329 www.aabins.com

MG Insurance Services 5430 Commerce Blvd., Ste. I Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-9426

LIFE/HEALTH/ AUTO

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 690 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-7024 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. A-32 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-4530 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 1683 Novato Blvd. Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-6425 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 305 Caledonia St. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-5763 www.allstate.com

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LIFE/HEALTH/AUTO Allstate Insurance Agency 532 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-4300 www.allstate.com

Baywide Health Insurance Svcs. P.O. Box 676 Novato CA 94948 (650) 588-0147

Bracken Insurance Agency, Inc. 77 Mark Dr., Ste. 4 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 457-3850 www.brackenins.com

Bryson Insurance Agency 342 Larkspur Plaza Dr. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 332-7888 www.jobrysoninsurance.com

Calibrated Capital, Inc. P.O. Box 1208 Novato CA 94948 (415) 892-3116 www.calibrated.net

California State Auto Association 2007 Larkspur Landing Cir. Larkspur CA 94904 (415) 464-4200 www.csaa.com

California State Auto Association 99 Smith Ranch Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 488-2900 www.csaa.com

Independent Brokering Services P.O. Box 868 Novato CA 94947 (415) 893-1015 www.independentbrokeringservices.com

Independent Planning Beneﬁts Corp. 21 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 4 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-1388 www.independentplanning.com

Jim O’Connor, Life Insurance Agent P.O. Box 832 Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (800) 799-0903 www.term22.com

KBR Insurance and Financial Svcs. 700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 240 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-6999 www.kbrﬁnancial.com

MFD Life Sales 775 San Marin Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 897-7191

Moyer Insurance Services 1615 Hill Rd., Ste. H Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-9437 www.moyerins.com

Nick Dollwet & Associates 95 Corte Arriba Novato CA 94949 (415) 884-2345 www.calhealthinsurance.com

Cost-U-Less Insurance Center 936 Seventh St. Ste. R-1 Novato CA 94945 (415) 878-4944 www.costulessins.com

Pacific Benefit and Health 700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-3118 www.pacifichealthinsurance.com

Craig Thompson Health Insurance

Rago Insurance

353 Mount Shasta Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-6555

473 Montecito Dr. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-7778

D I & LTC Insurance Services

Ronald Brown Insurance

4302 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 400 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-4800 www.di-ltc.com

131 Fairhills Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 810-2490

Fern Insurance Agency 505-A San Marin Dr., Ste. 140 Novato CA 94945 (415) 893-0029 www.ferninsurance.com

Greg Norris Insurance Agency, Inc. 21 Locust Ave., Ste. 2 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 331-6500 www.gregnorrisins.com

The Doctors’ Insurance Agency 6 Hamilton Landing Ste. 170 Novato CA 94949 (415) 506-3030 www.doctorsagency.com

Wise Insurance Agency 2 California Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 258-9912 www.wiseinsuranceagency.net

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Q NAPA Allstate Insurance Agency 2013 Redwood Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 259-5015 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 999 Adams St., Ste. 102 Saint Helena CA 94574 707) 963-2550 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 3367 California Blvd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-7503 www.allstate.com

California State Auto Association 800 Trancas St. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-9961 www.csaa.com

The Doctors Company 185 Greenwood Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 226-0100 www.thedoctors.com

Q SONOMA Allstate Insurance Agency 620 E. Washington St., Ste. 202 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-0500 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 527E Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 566-3930 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 88 Windsor River Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-6836 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 8733 Lakewood Dr., Ste. D Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-2146 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 10 Keller St., Ste. 125 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-5023 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 4623 Sonoma Hwy. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 539-3004 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 6950 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 3 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 795-1601 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 194 Wikiup Dr., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 579-0805 www.allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Agency 6650 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 16 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 585-8610 www.allstate.com

American General Life Insurance P.O. Box 6193 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 836-7831

American Income Life Insurance 120 Stony Point Rd., Ste. 215 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-2888

App Insurance 3645 Banyan Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-1212

Auto Saver Plus Insurance Agency 620 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-1888

Bankers Life & Casualty Co. 2235 Challenger Way Ste. B-108 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 546-3965 www.bankers.com

California State Auto Association 1500 Farmers Ln. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 544-1010 www.csaa.com

California State Auto Association 650 W. Second St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1083 www.csaa.com

California State Auto Association 111 Lynch Creek Wy. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-0973 www.csaa.com

Cook & Associates P.O. Box 2076 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-7362 www.healthinsurancesonoma.com

Fillinger Insurance 191 Lynch Creek Way Ste. 203 Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 763-4130 www.ﬁllingerinsurance.com

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LIFE/HEALTH/AUTO

Hover Insurance Services, Inc.

Modern Beneﬁts Group

2235 Challenger Way Ste. 109 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 778-8181 hoverhessel.com

11 Azalea Ct. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 291-8244 www.modern-beneﬁts.com

J & M Murray Insurance Services

NBI Insurance Services

P.O. Box 1505 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-4970 www.myhealthquotenow.com

1331 Guerneville Rd., Ste. R Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-9610 www.nbiauto.com

New York Life Insurance Kangas Insurance & Financial Services 2347 Red Oak Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-1100 www.kangasinsurance.com

Kevin B. Brown Insurance Svcs. 228 Todd Ave. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-8444

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. 11 Fifth St., Ste. 204 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 776-0962 www.libertymutual.com

395 W. Napa St., Ste. 6 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-5397

New York Life Insurance

Revenue Recovery Network, LLC

Zeller’s Insurance & Financial Services

1772 Piner Rd., Ste. 39 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (888) 776-1578 www.revenuerecoverynetwork.com

18911 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-5282 www.zellersins.com

Sackett & Associates Insurance Services P.O. Box 1836 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 823-3689 www.SackettInsurance.net Schieffer Insurance Agency

P.O. Box 750594 Petaluma CA 94975 (707) 773-1219

338 Center St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3374 www.schiefferagency.com

Pronoeo Insurance Agency, LLC

SKO Insurance Services

P.O. Box 2593 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 293-6108 www.pronoeo.net

Macdonald Insurance Services

649 W. First St., Ste. 29 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 343-1700 www.skoinsurance.com

Spahr Insurance Services P.O. Box 751180 Petaluma CA 94975 (800) 237-0107 www.spahr.com

P.O. Box 6297 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 573-1007 www.macdonaldhealthinsurance.com

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Why Life Insurance Matters By Anthony Cipolla

ritical decisions such as buying a home, getting married or having children require deliberate, thoughtful consideration. The outcome of any one of these decisions can irrevocably change your life. Delaying the purchase of life insurance following such a major life change can also be a costly mistake for you and your loved ones. Waiting just a few years can have a negative impact on several key areas of a life insurance policy. Stay safe and secure Although youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re healthy now, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say you decide to delay purchasing life insurance for ďŹ ve years. In that time, you may suffer an unexpected health condition that could place your insurability in jeopardy. In the worst-case scenario, if you were to die in the next ďŹ ve years without having purchased insurance, the cost of waiting would be the death beneďŹ t your beneďŹ ciaries would have otherwise received. Term life insurance provides a generally income tax-free death beneďŹ t for a speciďŹ c length of time. When the term expires, so does your protection. While you may be able to renew it, your health may have changed and, obviously, so will your age. This will make the rate higher, although term insurance may offer more affordable premiums initially. In contrast, in permanent life insurance, premiums are at a guaranteed level and the policy remains in force as long as PREMIUMS ARE PAID 0ERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS WILL likely be higher initially, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stay the same regardless of your age or health, and since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent insurance, the policy is more likely to be in force when your family needs it most.

Guaranteed cash value1 In its simplest form, permanent life insurance protects the people who depend on you for ďŹ nancial supportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no matter what happens to you tomorrow. In addition to death beneďŹ t protection, permanent life insurance has a cash value accumulation component, which is sometimes referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;living beneďŹ ts,â&#x20AC;? since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beneďŹ t you can enjoy during your lifetime. The cash value that builds in your policy accumulates taxdeferred and can be borrowed against, generally income taxfree2. That money can be accessed via policy loans for virtually anything from funding a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college education to supplementing your retirement income. It can also be used to buy a car or a new home, or to meet an emergency cash need. Or, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a business owner, the cash value of permanent life insurance can be borrowed against to ensure the continuation of the business youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked hard to build. Some permanent life insurance policies, particularly those from mutual insurance companies, may be eligible for dividends that, although never guaranteed, may be used to help pay premiums or purchase additional insurance3. As a policyholder, you have several options for dividends use. For example, you can take dividend distributions in cash or apply dividends to add insurance coverage through the purchase of PAID UP ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 0AID UP INSURANCE IS ALSO eligible for dividends, has cash value and requires no additional premiums. North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

Since a portion of the premiums paid accumulates cash value each year, over the long term, cash value accumulation can be considerable, especially since taxes on the growth are deferred. Generally speaking, the sooner you start paying policy premiums, the faster your cash value may accumulate. Now is the time Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a good time to protect your family. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more important to make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re protected when other assets canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be counted on. Over the past few years, many people have seen the value of their assets decline. Yet the cash value of permanent life insurance is guaranteed to accumulate each year, regardless of what happens in the stock or real estate markets. Guaranteed growth Those with a lower risk tolerance may be more concerned about a return of their money, rather than a return on their money. Many people appreciate the â&#x20AC;&#x153;value of consistencyâ&#x20AC;? thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provided by whole life insurance as a diversiďŹ cation in their portfolio. Whole life offers guaranteed growth1. In a turbulent market, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible that volatile assetsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where gains are offset by lossesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;may grow to the same amount as assets that grow at a guaranteed ďŹ xed rate of return. That means you could get the same return without the uncertainty, headaches or sleepless nights. Given the turbulent market environment, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guaranteed growth just make sense? A lifetime of protection Having a lifetime of protection with permanent life insurance can guard you against many of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertainties. It will always be there when neededâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;during your lifetime and after. It can provide a source of cash while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re alive and will preserve your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle upon your death. Additionally, knowing thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a death beneďŹ t that will go to your beneďŹ ciaries when you die can give you the freedom to spend other assets while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re living. That way, you can maintain your lifestyle in retirement and still leave a legacy to your beneďŹ ciaries. Note: This educational, third-party article is being provided as a courtesy by Anthony Cipolla. 1 2

Guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer. The cash value in a permanent life policy is accessed through policy loans, which accrue interest at the current rate, and cash withdrawals. Loans and withdrawals will decrease the available death beneďŹ t and cash value. Dividends are based on the policyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s applicable dividend scale, which is neither guaranteed nor an estimate of future results.

Anthony Cipolla (CA Ins. Lic. #0D61247), owner of Cipolla Financial & Insurance Services*, has been an insurance adviser in Santa Rosa for 10 years. He specializes in helping clients protect their families and businesses. Contact him at (707) 569-7134 or aacipolla@ cipollaďŹ s.com. *Independently owned and operated from New York Life and its afďŹ liates.

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LEGAL SERVICES ATTORNEY Q MARIN Aaron Kamins 950 Northgate Dr. Ste. 307 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-0455

Albert E. Cordova, A Professional Law Corp. 1101 Fifth Ave. Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-9656

Boggards Law Ofﬁces 205 Camino Alto Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-5002 www.boggards.com

Brady Law Group 1015 Irwin St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-7300

Brekhus Law Partners 1000 Drakes Landing Rd. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-1001

Bryan Whipple, Atty. at Law 3637 Tomales-Petaluma Rd. Tomales CA 94971 (707) 878-2230 www.bizlaw.ws

Cassel Law Ofﬁces 60 Mirabel Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-0200

Charles Patterson, Atty. at Law 100 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 110 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-4695

Chilvers & Taylor 83 Vista Marin Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 444-0875

Collins Law Corp. 700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-2311 www.collinslawcorp.com

Critchlow & Diskint, LLP, Attys. at Law 1050 Northgate Dr. Ste. 420 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 925-1000 www.critchlowdiskintlaw.com

Curtis & Green 1101 Fifth Ave. Ste. 310 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-4600

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ATTORNEY Daniel Sturm, Atty. at Law

J. Michael Anthony

Law Ofﬁce of Joel D. Bierer

4302 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-0200 www.sturmlaw.com

790 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-2200

103 E. Blithedale Ave., Ste. 5 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-5666

J.R. Hastings Law Corp.

Law Ofﬁce of John Stanko, Inc.

1003 Third St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-6635 www.jrhastingslaw.com

4040 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 755-8899 www.stankolaw.com

Johns + Allyn, APC

Law Ofﬁce of John William Bryant

Daryl Weinroth, Atty. at Law 750 Grant Ave. Ste. 250 Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-8600 www.dweinroth.com

David C. Macpherson Law Ofﬁce 145 Corte Madera Town Center. Ste. 656 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-1235

1010 B St., Ste. 350 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-5223 www.johnsandallyn.com

118 Main St., Ste. B Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-4444 www.belvederelaw.com

Judith Austin Brown, Atty. at Law

Law Ofﬁce of Julia P. Wald

68 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 507-1400 www.jabrownlaw.com

1108 Fifth Ave., Ste. 202 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-7555 www.waldlawyers.com

1101 Fifth Ave. Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-3055 www.edithkellypolitis.com

Kenneth Drexler, Atty. at Law

Law Ofﬁce of M. Gerald Schwartzbach

Eileen O’Connor Law Ofﬁces

Lagarias & Boulter, LLP

77 Piedmont Ct. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-1970

1629 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-0100

Ford Greene Attorney

Law and Mediation Ofﬁce of Karen V. Worth

David Ostiller, Atty. at Law 790 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-9322

Edith Kelly Politis, Atty. at Law

711 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 258-0360

1330 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1330

Law Ofﬁce of Mary Needham

Franecke Law Group 1115 Irwin St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7040 www.louisfranecke.com

Gibson Law Ofﬁces 394 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-0166

Goldman & Associates 100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 112 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-1490 www.goldmanattorneys.com

Green Legal Solutions - Dotty LeMieux 8 Willow St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 485-1040 www.landusenews.blogspot.com

HOLTZLAW 1050 Northgate Dr., Ste. 570 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-2805 www.holtzlaw.com

802 B St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-7900

Law Ofﬁce of Megan Holbrook

1817 Grand Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-8790

1299 Fourth St., Ste. 202 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-5225

Forman & Associates 4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. 352 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-2310

655 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 277 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-2343 www.mgslawyer.com

Law and Mediation Ofﬁces of Gregory C. Dyer

Law Ofﬁce of Pollak & Cusack

103 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-5061

1701 Novato Blvd., Ste. 304 Novato CA 94947 (415) 898-5958

Law and Mediation Ofﬁces of Kate Warner

Law Ofﬁce of Robert J. Begley

1005 A St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-7977

271 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-2400

Law Ofﬁce of Steven M. Kesten 400 Redhill Ave. San Anselmo CA 94979 (415) 457-2668 www.workplacematters.org

Law Ofﬁce of Charlotte Huggins 950 Northgate Dr., Ste. 307 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 457-4497

Law Ofﬁce of Tracy Barrett

Law Ofﬁce of Daniel Bornstein 56 Corte Oriental Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 385-1186

Law Ofﬁce of David M. Simonini

80 Main St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-5822

Law Ofﬁces of Ellen S. Rothman

679 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-0242

1108 Fifth Ave., Ste. 202 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 924-8870

Law Ofﬁce of James A. Wattson

Law Ofﬁces of Gerard A. Falzone

330 Ignacio Blvd., Ste. 201 Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-8300 www.wattsonlaw.com

747 B St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-7800

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Be Careful When Terminating Your Business Entity By Paul B. Gruwell, Esq.

magine the following scenario: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with a bank to secure a business loan when the bank calls you with some startling news: Your business entity is no longer active in California. There must be some mistake. You quickly check the Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, and sure enough, the information on your business entity reads: â&#x20AC;&#x153;dissolvedâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;canceled.â&#x20AC;? Apparently, someone unrelated to your business ďŹ led documents to dissolve your corporation months prior. It turns out, that person was attempting to terminate his or her similarly named business, but mistakenly used your corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identifying information in the termination paperwork. Because many businesses have nearly identical names, the mistake I just described happens more often than you might think. And, unfortunately, no quick call to the Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce can ďŹ x this problem. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked people there to undo what everyone agrees is an obvious mistake and simply reinstate an inadvertently dissolved or cancelled business entity. But their response to me is always the same: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to get a court order. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received calls (sometimes frantic ones) from people on both sides of this story. Understandably, each side has different concerns. Owners of inadvertently dissolved or cancelled business entities want answers: Who made the potentially costly mistake and will they, or can they, ďŹ x it? On the other hand, people who ďŹ led documents that accidentally terminated someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entity want to know how to correct the mistake efďŹ ciently and avoid potential liability. Although the parties have some opposing concerns and tempers may ďŹ&#x201A;are, both sides can usually agree that step one to solving this problem is to get the business entity reinstated as quickly as possible. Reinstatement cannot be accomplished overnight, but with diligent efforts and reasonable cooperation of those involved, an inadvertently dissolved or canceled entity can be reinstated within a couple weeks. Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secretary of State ofďŹ ce must reinstate a business entity under certain circumstances. In particular, it must restore an entityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s active status on its records if a court ďŹ nds any of the following: The termination documents contained materially false information; the termination documents were fraudulently submitted; and/or some other grounds warrant reinstatement (California Government Code Â§ 12261). North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than likely the case that at least one of these three criteria can be satisďŹ ed when a person mistakenly uses incorrect information on a termination document, such as a CertiďŹ cate of Cancellation for a limited liability company or a CertiďŹ cate of Dissolution for a corporation. The court documents that will need to be ďŹ led for reinstatement arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overly complicated, but the court will need to understand the full story. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best, if possible, for the parties to have a frank discussion about what actually happened. Getting the business entity reinstated will go much more smoothly if everyone cooperates and if the key participants have a uniďŹ ed voice. Unfortunately, as with most things, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wrinkle. Reinstatement of a business entity under California law isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t retroactive. The reinstatement is only effective on the date the Secretary of State ďŹ les a certiďŹ ed copy of the court order (California Government Code Â§ 12263). This means there may be a period of time when the business was operating without an active corporation or limited liability company on the Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records. Operating your business without an active business entity can have serious business and legal implications, which may need to be considered. For that reason, it may be prudent to periodically check the Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website to ensure your business entity is currently active. And for those people terminating a California business ENTITY A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION 0REPARE YOUR TERMINATION documents with care and take the time to double-check your businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; complete name and entity number issued by the Secretary of State. A few extra minutes of caution here could save you from making a costly mistake. Or, if you ďŹ nd yourself on the other side of the situation and discover a stranger has accidentally dissolved or canceled your business entity, take a few deep breaths, then get your attorney on the line.

Paul Gruwell is an attorney with Hanson Bridgett LLP, his practice emphasizes litigation on behalf of commercial and real estate clients. He also represents a number of public sector clients in tort defense cases. You can reach him at pgruwell@hanson bridgett.com. Northbaybiz 97

LEGAL SERVICES

ATTORNEY

Law Ofﬁces of J. Frank George

Law Ofﬁces of Neil Sorensen

Marin Family Lawyers

Preston Group

912 Lootens Pl. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-2040

950 Northgate Dr., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-8600 www.sorensenlaw.com

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 795 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 233-6047 www.marinfamilylawyers.com

75 Rowland Way Ste. 350 Novato CA 94945 (415) 878-2955

Law Ofﬁces of Patrick Kelly

Marlene P. Getchell Law Ofﬁces

Law Ofﬁces of James D. Rush, A Professional Corp.

Richard C. Gould Law/Mediation

1701 Novato Blvd., Ste. 302 Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-4801 www.rushlawofﬁces.com

1703 Fifth Ave., Ste. 204 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-3606 www.kellyﬁrm.com

Law Ofﬁces of Jay W. Luther

Law Ofﬁces of Reuben J. Becker

21 Oak Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 456-6197 www.lutherlaw.com

591 Redwood Hwy. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-7520

Law Ofﬁces of Jeanette M. Boudreau

Law Ofﬁces of Richard C. Stromberg

1 Harbor Dr., Ste. 106 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-4841 www.boudlaw.com

790 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-5400

790 Mission Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-8830 www.marlenegetchell.com

Richard Helzberg Family Lawyer

Matthew B. Pavone, Atty. at Law 750 Grant Ave. Ste. 250 Novato CA 94945 (415) 209-9610 www.pavonelaw.com

802 B St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-8300

Law Ofﬁces of Kip Evan Steinberg

McGill Law Ofﬁce 71 Pacheco Creek Dr. Novato CA 94949 (415) 458-5050www.edmondmcgill.com

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 600 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-2855 www.steinbergimmlaw.com

185 Caribe Isle Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-0365 www.rickaddicks.com

Mercedes Gavin & Associates

Law Ofﬁces of Robert H. Powsner

Meredith, Weinstein & Numbers

11315 Shoreline Hwy., Ste. C Point Reyes Station CA 94956 (415) 362-2131 www.powsnerlaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Lauren M. Terk 700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-4810 www.terklaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Lawrence Organ 407 San Anselmo Ave., Ste. 201 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 453-4740

Law Ofﬁces of Lawrence Strick 503 D St., Ste. 2 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 721-1200 www.stricklaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Matthew N. White 1000 Fourth St., Ste. 600 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-1010

Law Ofﬁces of Nancy McCarthy 1000 Drakes Landing Rd. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 485-1220

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115 Ward St. Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 927-6920 www.mwncov.com

319 Miller Ave., Ste. 1 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-9090 www.robertfknox.com

Robert W. Stewart, Atty. at Law 24 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-3600 www.robertwstewart.com

Rodney N. Johnson, Atty. at Law 1120 Nye St., Ste. 200 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 457-9870

Ronald E. Champoux, Esq. North Bay Law Group

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 600 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-2000 www.MarinCountyFamilyLaw.com

1110 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-3422

116 E. Blithedale Ave., Ste. 2 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 460-5300 www.northbaylawgroup.com

Law Ofﬁces of Susan Marchant Angel

Patrick M.K. Richardson, Atty. at Law

Law Ofﬁces of Steven Duditch

770 Tamalpais Dr., Ste. 306 Corte Madera CA 94901 (415) 924-8870 www.helzberglaw.com

Robert F. Knox Attorney at Law

Law Ofﬁces of Rick Addicks Law Ofﬁces of Kenneth S. Atterman

524 San Anselmo Ave., Ste. 143 San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 485-2900

Ronald P. Albert, Atty. at Law 810 E St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-5000 www.angelattorney.com

843 Del Ganado Rd. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-0535

Sharon L. Lapin, Atty. at Law

Paul G. Sloan Law Ofﬁces Law Ofﬁces of Wanden P. Treanor 1744 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 258-0686

Lerner Poole, LLP 104 Main St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-8300 www.cafamilylaw.com

Louis Napoli, Atty. at Law 24 Coast Oak Way San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 559-2629 www.marinlawofﬁces.com

Marc Stolman, Atty. at Law 1100 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 200 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-9888 www.stolman.com

66 George Ln. Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-5600

10 G St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 256-1590

336 Bon Air Ctr., Ste. 492 Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 747-8331

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green

Paula M. Weaver, Atty. at Law 3030 Bridgeway Ste. 130 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-3561

911 Alturas Way Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 888-2155

Terry Carlson Law Peter J. Bassing, Atty. at Law 4302 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 258-9987

1703 Fifth Ave., Ste. 104 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-1850 www.terrycarlsonlaw.com

Peter Lacques, Atty. at Law

Terry J. Traktman, Atty. at Law

400 Red Hill Ave. San Anselmo CA 94960 (415) 454-2100

1682 Novato Blvd., Ste. 250 Novato CA 94947 (415) 893-0570 www.traklawofﬁce.com

Peterson Law Ofﬁce 55 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. H San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-4646

The Law Ofﬁces of Melissa Harms 700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 945-9600 www.harms-law.com

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ATTORNEY The Legal Solutions Group, LLP 1629 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 460-0100

Thomas Cook Law Ofﬁces 3030 Bridgeway Ste. 425 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 339-8550

Vasquez, Estrada & Conway LLP 1000 Fourth St., Ste. 700 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0555 www.vandelaw.com Wilson Campilongo, LLP 7 Mount Lassen Dr., Ste. C250 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 289-7100 www.wilsoncampilongo.com

Q NAPA Block, DeVincenzi & Zelazny 1580 First St., Ste. 200 Napa CA 94559 (707) 251-9871 www.winelawyers.com

Christopher Loizeaux Attorney At Law 1219 Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-9209

Kelly Wallace, Atty. at Law 1207 Randolph St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-8595 Law Ofﬁce of Bradley S. Peter

Law Ofﬁce of Michael D. Imfeld

Becky Rasmason Family Law Center

2033 Big Ranch Rd. Napa CA 94558 (707) 259-1650 www.mdi-law.com

103 Johnson St. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 836-7670 www.familylawcenter.info

Law Ofﬁce of Nick S. Rossi

Beeson Terhorst, LLP

845 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 299-8474

1083 Vine St., Ste. 277 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 337-3248 www.beesonterhorst.com

Law Ofﬁce of Shannon Richards 1219 Coombs St., Ste. A Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-5150

Law Ofﬁces of Lulu Wong 1303 Jefferson St., Ste. 710B Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-5565

Law Ofﬁces of Matthew C. Bishop, Inc.

2896 Bardy Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-4628 www.bennettvalleylaw.com

Brandt-Hawley Law Group 13760 Arnold Dr. Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 938-3908

Carl T. Voss Law Ofﬁce

1700 Second ST., STE. 378 NAPA CA 94559 (707) 258-8090

100 E St. Ste. 210 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 569-8295

Law Ofﬁces of Paul J. Dohring

Carolyn McBeath

1220 Washington St. Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-1298

2901 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 204 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 569-0912

Law Ofﬁces of Steven A. Flinn

Charles D. Stark, Attorney, Mediator, Collaborative Practice

1001 Second St., Ste. 315 NAPA CA 94559 (707) 224-7600

Legal Aid of Napa Valley 1001 Second St., Ste. 225 NAPA CA 94559 (707) 259-0579 www.legalaidnapa.org

Matt Eisenberg, Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 10904 NAPA CA 94581 (707) 253-8838

429 Montecito Blvd. Napa CA 94559 (707) 224-1074 www.matteisenberg.com

Law Ofﬁce of Brian L. DeWitt

Pollock & James

1005 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-1885

952 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-3089 www.lawyers.com/pollock-james

Law Ofﬁce of Bruce Ketron & Associates

The Morse Law Ofﬁce

1700 Second St., Ste. 250 Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-1700

1120 Franklin St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-1933

Law Ofﬁce of James R. Rose

Q SONOMA

1500 Railroad Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 967-9656

Barbara L. Stagg, Atty. at Law

Law Ofﬁce of Kathleen A. Herdell

Bennett Valley Law

525 E. Cotati Ave., Ste. 130 Cotati CA 94931 (707) 792-2957

1030 Main St., Ste. 215 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-3800

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3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-9900 www.sonomacountylawyer.com Collaborative Practice Center 829 Sonoma Ave. Ste. 8 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 570-2424 www.divorcewithintegrity.com

Craig A. Burnett Law Ofﬁces 537 Fourth St., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-3328 www.nomoredebt.com

Danelle Jacobs 868 N. Gravenstein Hwy. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3823

David R. Sherer 1055 W. College Ave., Ste.121 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 480-4717

Deirdre T. Kruse Law Ofﬁce 100 Stony Point Rd., Ste. 270 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-4970 www.elderadvocate.net

Denise Whitmire 441 Myrtlewood Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 544-7617

Donna J. Nolan, Atty. at Law P.O. Box 3107 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 526-7676 www.donnajnolan.com

Employee Relations Consultants 2111 Brush Creek Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 538-0138

England Law 3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 108 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 636-0550

Family Law Attorney Mediation and Collaborative Practice 652 Petaluma Ave., Ste. I-1 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-6500 www.gurneyattorney.com

Family Law Ofﬁces of Carol A. Gorenberg 2544 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 202 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-1810 www.cagfamilylaw.com

Ferchland Law Ofﬁce 420 Tesconi Cir., Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-1786

Frank R. Bailey III, Atty. at Law 50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 404 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-8850 www.fbaileylaw.com

Furth, Fahrner & Mason 10300 Chalk Hill Rd. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 657-1801

George Claude Boisseau 740 Fourth St., 2nd Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-5636

Gillmeister & Gorak 726 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-9636

Greg Anton, Atty. at Law 610 Davis St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 568-6653

Harrington & Ingram 438 First St., 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 573-8123

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Katherine Page Nowell, Attorney and Mediator

114 Pierce St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-1921

1767 Tessa Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-4223 www.katherinepagenowell.com

James Eimers 3510 Unocal Pl. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 568-2750 www.eimerslaw.com

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Jay G. Putnam and Associates 523 B St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-5000

Law & Mediation Ofﬁces of Judy McCann

Law Ofﬁce of Anthony L. Cermak

940 Litchﬁeld Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 481-7938

760 W. Napa St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-6573 www.cermaklaw.com

Law & Mediation Ofﬁces of Ronald J. Cassells

740 Fourth St., 2nd Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 569-0324

Law and Mediation Ofﬁces of Andrea M. Ponticiello

Law Ofﬁce of Charles J. Leoni

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Living Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate

John Harrington MacConaghy 645 W. First St. Ste. D Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-3205

707.762.4233 1767 Tessa Way Petaluma, CA 94954

katherinepagenowell.com Johnston Thomas Attorneys at Law 1400 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 21 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-6542 www.johnstonthomas.com

1358 Sylvan Ct. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-7224 www.stadleresq.com

Kerosky Purves & Bogue 131 Stony Cir. Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 433-2060 www.santarosaimmigrationlaw.com

Judith K. Stadler, Atty. at Law

Law Ofﬁce of Candice Clipner

36 Fifth St., Ste. A Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-9699

Krankemann Law Ofﬁces 375 E St. Ste., 120 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 524-2200

2200 Range Ave., Ste. 209 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 541-3820 www.sonomacountyfamilylaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Andrew L. Fagan 525 College Ave., Ste. 241 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 575-7210

Law Ofﬁce of Chip Allen 466 Patten St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2870 www.chipallenlaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Dennis Byrne

Law Ofﬁce of Ann Thomas 638 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-4266

726 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-1220

Law Ofﬁce of Donald Munger

Law Ofﬁce of Anne N. Dennis P.O. Box 5763 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 528-3965

1120 B St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-8377

575 W. College Ave., Ste. 103 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-0824

Law Ofﬁce of Elizabeth Lehrer P.O. Box 14156 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 575-0564

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ATTORNEY Law Ofﬁce of Eric J. Carlson

Law Ofﬁce of Linda Green

Law Ofﬁce of Paul R. Miller

Law Ofﬁces of Bridget Mackay

P.O. Box 3612 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 921-7222 www.ejcarlson.com

100 E St. Ste. 215 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 538-3795

1520 Parker Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 478-1035

P.O. Box 5426 Petaluma CA 94955 (707) 769-9975

Law Ofﬁce of Linda L. Daube

Law Ofﬁce of Peter Bumerts

438 First St. 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-9530

3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-1998

Law Ofﬁces of Bruce W. Somers

Law Ofﬁce of Mark F. Mispagel, Transportation & Aviation Law

Law Ofﬁce of R. James Symons

Law Ofﬁce of Erin Aaland 1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 21 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 588-9373 www.erinaalandlaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Evan E. Zelig 703 Second St. Ste. 404 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 636-3204

Law Ofﬁce of Jackie L. Martens 809 Broadway Ste. 4 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-3003 www.jackiemartens.com

Law Ofﬁce of James F. DeMartini 115 W. First St. Cloverdale CA 95425 (707) 894-5000 www.cloverdalelaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of James M. Barrett 150 E. Cotati Ave. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-1510

Law Ofﬁce of Jeffrey Titus 1737 Burgundy Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 569-9183

Law Ofﬁce of Joel R. Rubin 3333 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 202 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 526-4470 www.joelrrubin.com Law Ofﬁce of John F. LemMon 13750 Arnold Dr. Glen Ellen CA 95442 (707) 996-6401

Law Ofﬁce of Joshua Katz

638 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-2308

Law Ofﬁce of Mark J. Freed

Law Ofﬁce of Robert E. Marmor

50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 401 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-2833

3333 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 202 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-2100

Law Ofﬁce of Maurice Fredericks

Law Ofﬁce of Thomas F. Byrne

6950 Commerce Blvd. Ste. 1 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 795-5485

3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 303-1437 www.thomasbyrnelaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Megan Holbrook

Law Ofﬁce of Thomas J. Walsh

1151 S. Gravenstein Hwy. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-0832

Law Ofﬁce of Michael D. Larsen 575 W. College Ave. Ste. 103 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 573-3901 www.larsenlaw.net

Law Ofﬁce of Michael E. Kinney 438 First St. 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 527-4141 www.kinnlaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Michelle Crawford 719 Orchard St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-7820

Law Ofﬁce of Mikel D. Bryan, PC

700 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-4510 www.sonomalegal.com

550 Doyle Park Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 528-1231 www.mdbryanlaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Karen Cline

Law Ofﬁce of Nancy J. LoDolce

703 Second St. 4th Floor Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-6742

1400 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 21 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-4600

Law Ofﬁce of Laura Tracy Hawkins

Law Ofﬁce of Newman Strawbridge

438 First St. 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 576-7182 www.lauratracyhawkins.com

132 Sunny Hill Dr. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-7100

719 Orchard St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-3377

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755 Baywood Dr., 2nd Fl. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 658-4590 www.walshlegalcounsel.com

Law Ofﬁce of Thomas P. Kelly, Jr. 50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 609 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-3373

Law Ofﬁce of Wallace Francis 1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 19 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-1134 www.wallacefrancis.com

Law Ofﬁce of William B. Doty 823 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-1150

Law Ofﬁce of Xavier A.M. Lavoipierre 809 Broadway Ste. 5 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-1611

Law Ofﬁces of Attila Panczel 700 Orchard St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 228-0681

Law Ofﬁces of Beth Larssen

2544 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 204 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-2300

Law Ofﬁces of Charles E. Harris 809 Broadway Ste. 3 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-3654

Law Ofﬁces of Charles O. Prickett 735 Carr Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-0332

Law Ofﬁces of Charles P. de la Forest 2213 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-7850

Law Ofﬁces of Charlotte M. Creaghan 2 Padre Pkwy., Ste. 300 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707)569-0912

Law Ofﬁces of Daniel E. Chavez 407 C St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 775-4531

Law Ofﬁces of David McKim 425 South E St., Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-7123 www.davidmckimlaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Debora A. Loughner 131-A Stony Cir., Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 577-7420

Law Ofﬁces of Donald F. Seth 290 B St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-6370

Law Ofﬁces of Frank Briceno 1120 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-2834

5213 El Mercado Pkwy., Ste. G Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-6776

Law Ofﬁces of Frank J. Christy, Jr.

Law Ofﬁces of Brian Barta

11 Western Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 773-2714

131-A Stony Cir., Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-2844

Law Ofﬁces of Gary Hoenig 182 Farmers Ln., Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 545-0900

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Law Ofﬁces of Gerald Desmond

Law Ofﬁces of Julia J. Parranto

Law Ofﬁces of Michael Dietrick

Law Ofﬁces of Stephen R. Olsen

2298 Northpoint Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 525-0880

819 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 573-8868 www.parrantolaw.com

10 Keller St., Ste. 275 Petaluma CA 94952 (415) 459-5122

2300 Bethards Dr., Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 578-6033 www.familylawsantarosa.com

Law Ofﬁces of Greg Jilka Law Ofﬁces of Julianne Major

829 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 4 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-4677

250 D St., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 527-8200

Law Ofﬁces of Gregory S. Futch 131-A Stony Cir., Ste. 520 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-2336

Law Ofﬁces of Kadin W. Blonski 375 E St., Ste. 120 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 527-9911

Law Ofﬁces of Hans W. Herb Law Ofﬁces of Kerri Conforti Riberdy

P.O. Box 970 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 576-0757 www.tankman.com

829 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 541-3820

Law Ofﬁces of Herbert L. Terreri 132 Mill St., Ste. 210 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-1933

Law Ofﬁces of Irv Piotrkowski Law Ofﬁces of Lawrence J. King

Law Ofﬁces of James K. Cobb 250 D St., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-8112

Law Ofﬁces of Jan Eric Bolt 576 B St., Ste. 2-C Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-7770

4050 Bayberry Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-5557

438 First St., 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-9600 www.allenlawbiz.com

Law Ofﬁces of Jerry B. Abbott

Law Ofﬁces of Joyce Stewart Milks 2300 Bethards Dr., Ste. F Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 526-9587

620 Broadway P.O. Box 2200 Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-8829 www.barboselaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Paul Peyrat

3333 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 938-8829 www.barboselaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Peter David Rubin

Law Ofﬁces of Steven W. Forsberg

1160 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 180 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 528-7277

Law Ofﬁces of Thomas D. Wright

Law Ofﬁces of Robert Goetzinger

640 Third St. 2nd ﬂoor Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-3211 www.thomasdwrightlaw.com

124 Howard St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-3568

Law Ofﬁces of Thomas R. Kenney

Law Ofﬁces of Robert Y. Bell

Law Ofﬁces of Leland H. Dibble 1290 Parsons Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-1675

Law Ofﬁces of Roxanne Davis Jones

444 10th St., Ste. 400 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-3402

P.O. Box 2209 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-0620

576 B St., Ste. 2-A Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-0903

Law Ofﬁces of Sanford I. Horowitz

Law Ofﬁces of Maureen A. Faria

Law Ofﬁces of Scott O’Brien

100 Fourth St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-0224

30 Fifth St., Ste. 100 Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 789-9018

Law Ofﬁces of Timothy J. Hannan

10 Maple St., Ste. 303 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-4580 www.horowitzelderlaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of Max A. Mickelsen

608 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-7715

Law Ofﬁces of Timothy Egan

737 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-5187

930 Mendocino Ave., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-9100 www.maureenfarialaw.com

3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-5241

703 Second St., Ste. 411 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 237-5991

Law Ofﬁces of Walter Rubenstein

2453 Burnside Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-0522

720 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 544-5662

Law Ofﬁces of Wesley J. Leckner 2777 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 566-9600

Law Ofﬁces of Sondra J. Persons 250 D St., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 571-8112

THOMAS D. WRIGHT As of July 2012 Thomas D. Wright was selected for the sixth year in a row as one of Northern California Super lawyers in Family Law. Tom is a State Bar Board Certiﬁed Family Law Specialist practicing mediation and litigation in Sonoma County for 29 years.. Tom and his staff can provide excellent representation in all aspects of family law dissolutions, including matters of guardianships, child custody, support, real property and complex family law business-related matters. Tom’s practice presently emphasizes mediation and alternative dispute resolution, but if necessary, his ofﬁce can provide the client with aggressive representation.

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Law Ofﬁces of Steve Barbose

255 W. Napa St., Ste. S Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-0949

P.O. Box 1963 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 546-4223

Law Ofﬁces of Mark S. Miller

Law Ofﬁces of Jeffrey J. Allen

2129 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-5606

11 Western Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 769-9791

Law Ofﬁces of Mark A. Retana

Law Ofﬁces of Jay Cantor

Law Ofﬁces of Steve Barbose

670 W. Napa St., Ste. B Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-3647

Law Ofﬁces of Peter Goldstone Law Ofﬁces of L. Stephen Turer 610 Davis St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 546-1551 www.turerlaw.com

35 Fifth St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-1551

Law Ofﬁces of Newton Dal Poggetto

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Law Ofﬁces of William Andrews 420 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 204 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-3183 www.andrewslegal.com Law Ofﬁces of William C. Tyson 131-A Stony Cir., Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-2399

Law Ofﬁces of William H. Robbins III 1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 21 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 538-9290

Law Ofﬁces of William R. Fishman 35 Fifth St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-1551

Law Ofﬁces of William Shea 285 E. Second St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-6746

Le + Pelletier, LLP 613 Fourth St., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 921-1029 www.lepelletier.com

Marie Maiolo Muchow Law 348 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 566-9767 www.maiolomuchowlaw.com

Martie H. Leys, Collabrative Atty. and Mediator 124 Howard St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 789-0390 www.divorcewithcare.com

Michael C. Fallon, Atty. at Law

Richard Levin

100 E St., Ste. 219 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-6770 www.michaelfallonlaw.com

130 S. Main St. Ste. 202 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-0440

Robert Maize, A Legal Corp. Michael Cantarutti, Atty. at Law 1514 Hopper Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-0800 www.cantarutti.com

1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 21 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 523-2223

Morrill Dunn III 1055 Broadway Ste. B Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-8560

Nancy E. Cooke 710 W. Napa St., Ste. 3 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-3500

P.O. Box 1819 Rohnert Park CA 94927 (707) 585-3700

Passalacqua & Passalacqua 152 Piper St. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-7255

2 Padre Pkwy., Ste. 202 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-3044

Paul Everett Carreras, Atty. at Law 703 Second St. 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 568-0300 www.paulcarreraslaw.com

Stephen E. Hann Law Ofﬁces 1612 Fourth St. SANTA ROSA CA 95404 (707) 542-3400

250 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. 201 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 473-2800

Steven J. Farnell, Atty. at Law 131 Stony Cir., Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-4597

3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 108 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-7369

Sussman & Ziskin 719 Orchard St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-0733

P.O. Box 5002 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 236-2540

Tadd C. Aiona

Singler Napell & Dillon, LLP 127 S. Main St. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8719 www.singler-law.com

823 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 284-2380

Tanya Brannan Immigration Law

Sonoma County Counsel Patricia Lansdowne

575 Administration Dr., Rm. 105-A Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 565-2421 www.sonoma-county.org

Sonoma Law Group 445 Orchard St., Ste. 204 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 284-8844 www.sonomalawgroup.com

P.O. Box 3064 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 887-0262

The Law Ofﬁces of Max G. Arnold 1410 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 535-1920

Thomas A. Haeuser, Atty. at Law 466 E. First St. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-2131

Paul Zamarian

Perlman & Sternfeld, LLP 90 S. E St., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-8577

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LOCAL LOC OCAL EXPERIENCED E XP XPERIENCED

Peter Mancus Law Ofﬁces 876 Gravenstein Ave., Ste. 3 Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-9050

320 College Ave., Ste. 220 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 284-1450 www.mcdohertylaw.com

Peters & Peters

McOmber Law

Richard Brouillet, Atty. at Law

3510 Unocal Pl., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-7752 www.mcomberlaw.com

50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 401 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 526-5894

Sharon Brule New Directions Adolescent Services

412 Aviation Blvd., Ste. H Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-9333 www.northbay-iplaw.com

Stephen J. Duggan Law Ofﬁces

Rudy Bonilla

829 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-0570 www.divorcewithcare.com

Mary Catherine Doherty

1546 Bruce Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-7999

Rose Zoia

P.O. Box 4318 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 566-8040

3436-B Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 546-9356

3755 Brickway Blvd., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 544-4462 www.maizelaw.com

Ronald Retana Michael T. Lynch, Atty. at Law

Martie H. Leys, Collabrative Atty. and Mediator

Martin Woods

Stainbrook & Stainbrook, LLP, North Bay Intellectual Property Law Group

645 Fourth St., Ste. 213 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-9250

4040 Civic Center Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (415) 492-2866

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DIVORCE, CUSTODY AND SUPPORT My best referrals are from former opponents.

www.PetalumaDivorce.com ■ 707.763.9525 10 Keller St. ■ Petaluma, CA 94952 Northbaybiz 103

LEGAL SERVICES Thomas E. Coombes, Atty. at Law 726 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 568-5223 www.coombeslawofﬁce.com

ATTORNEY/LAW FIRM Brayton Purcell, LLP

Jordan Law Group

222 Rush Landing Rd. Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-1555 www.braytonlaw.com

1010 B St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-9865

Kalish Nexon & Birnbaum, LLP Burroughs & Froneberger

7151 Wilton Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-1058

24 Professional Center Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 491-5000 www.bf-law.net

Trish Nugent Collabrative Atty. & Mediator

Campopiano & Poncia Law Ofﬁces

Timothy Hoffman

829 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-1135 www.trishnugent.com

999 Fifth Ave., Ste. 350 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 388-1552 www.campopianolaw.com

Victor Peter Obninsky, Atty. at Law

Chavez & Gertler, LLP

21453 Shainsky Rd. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-7422 www.lawyers.com/Obninsky

Walter & Pistole 670 W. Napa St., Ste. F Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-9690

Walter Moreno Law Ofﬁce 933 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 576-1185

Wigdahl & Passarino, LLP

42 Miller Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-5599

Cleek & Elin 1701 Novato Blvd. Ste. 302 Novato CA 94947 (415) 897-4450 www.cleek-elin.com

DeMartini & Walker, LLP

Edgemon Law Firm

10 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-9525

770 Tamalpais Dr., Ste. 306 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-8870

LAW FIRMS

Goldman Law Firm 55 Main St. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-5500 www.goldmanlawﬁrm.net

Ackeret-Sheron

Allegiance Litigation 769 Center Blvd., Ste. 148 Fairfax CA 94930 415-860-8134 www.allegiancelit.com

Arlas & Smithton 907 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 455-0170

Bancroft & McAlister, LLP 80 E. Sir Francis Blvd., Ste. 2G Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 464-8855

Bien & Summers, LLP 829 Las Pavadas Ave. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 898-2900 104 Northbaybiz

Hanson Bridgett LLP 80 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 3E Larkspur CA 94939 415-925-8400 www.hansonbridgett.com

Hedani, Choy, Spalding & Salvagione, LLP 1682 Novato Blvd., Ste. 250 Novato CA 94947 (415) 892-4848 www.hedanichoy.com

Huber Law Firm 807 E St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-4411 www.huberlawﬁrm.com

Marin Law Center

1101 Fifth Ave., Ste. 160 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 925-5200

Marin Law Partners, LLP 21 Tamal Vista Blvd., Ste. 204 Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 927-2333 www.marinlawpartners.us

55 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. A San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-3434 www.msrwlaw.com

Kramer Law Group

Miller & Beck 417 Sausalito St. Corte Madera CA 94925 (415) 924-9154

Mitchell, Hedin, Breiner, Ehlenbach & Burglin

550 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-7070 www.18004injury.com2

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 570 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0534

Law Ofﬁce of Carl Lippenberger

Myron S. Greenberg, A Professional Corp.

591 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 2375 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 927-5200

700 Larkspur Landing Cir., Ste. 205 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 461-5844

Law Ofﬁce of Claudia Brisson and Associates 9 Linda Ave. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 524-8688 www.brissonlaw.com

Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller & Naylor, LLP 2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste. 250 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 389-6800 www.nmgovlaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Peter Farkas Northern Cal Mediation Center

454 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 924-6400

175 N. Redwood Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 461-6392 www.ncmc-mediate.org

Law Ofﬁces of Kwasneski & Davis

Paciﬁc West Law Group

950 Northgate Dr., Ste. 307 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-1230

655 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 250 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-0805

Law Ofﬁces of Samuel F. Barnum 4302 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 100 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 492-9800

Palmer, Jones, Hawkins & Strong 7665 Redwood Blvd. Novato CA 94945 (415) 892-1616

Ingram Law Ofﬁces 25 Saddle Wood Dr. Novato CA 94945 (415) 499-0800 www.ingramlawofﬁces.com

101 Lucas Valley Rd., Ste. 380 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-4400 www.marinlawcenter.com

McNeil, Silveira, Rice & Wiley Law Firm

Kelley & Farren

Kuvara Law Firm

Zimmerman Law Ofﬁces

2110 Elderberry St. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-3892

1000 Fourth St., Ste. 600 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 456-4000 www.keeginharrison.com

Donahue Gallagher Woods, LLP

1010 B St., Ste. 300 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-7600 www.lessergroup.com Lucas Valley Law

Keegin Harrison Schoppert Smith & Karner LLP

24 Coast Oak Way San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 482-3800 www.kramerlawgroup.com

165 Foss Creek Cir. Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-3530

890 Lamont Ave., Ste. 202 Novato CA 94945 (415) 898-3200

999 Fifth Ave., Ste. 320 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 482-2810 www.kalishgordon.com

175 N. Redwood Dr., Ste. 250 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-7880

591 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 1200 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 381-4161

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Lesser Law Group

Law Ofﬁces of Victor Harris 1050 Northgate Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-8000 North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

Is Your Brand Safe in Asia? By Scott Gerien, Esq.

etween 2000 and 2010, exports to China from Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Congressional District grew from an estimated $98 million to $360 millionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an increase of 266 percent. By comparison, exports from the First District to countries other than China during this same period only grew by 28 percent. Among the top ďŹ ve categories of product exports to China from the First District were computers and electronics, crop production and beverages and tobacco. While $360 million in exports isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t earth shattering, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still signiďŹ cant, especially when one considers the overall volume increase and the potential for future exports to China. Looking to one of the North Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger industries, the wine industry, Decanter magazine estimated that Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consumption of wine will increase 20 percent between 2011 and 2014 after a 100 percent increase in consumption between 2005 and 2009. Opportunities in Asia were further expanded in the summer of 2011 when Congress enacted the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, which will bring down trade barriers for numerous U.S. products exported to South Korea. So why does this matter to your North Bay business and its BRAND 0ERHAPS IT DOESN T "UT IF YOU EXPORT ANY BRANDED PRODUCT or hope to someday, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll likely want to export your product to Asia and, particularly, China. And, if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t protected your trademark there, it may already be too late. Here in the United States, all trademark rights are based on use of the mark in U.S. commerce. This means you can create trademark rights just by using your mark; if you sell your products throughout the North Bay, you have common law trademark rights in the North Bay for the mark for those products (but not in other places where you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the mark unless you have a trademark registration). Furthermore, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t obtain a state or federal trademark registration in the United States without ďŹ rst using your mark in commerce on the products identiďŹ ed in the trademark registration application. By contrast, in China and most non-English speaking countries, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no common law trademark right, and trademark rights may only be established by obtaining a trademark registration in that country. This means if you export product to one of these countries and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t register your trademark there, you have no trademark rights. Additionally, in the large majority of these countries, including China, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no requirement of use of the trademark prior to obtaining a trademark registration (although most foreign countries require that the trademark be used within the country within three years of registration or be subject to cancellation for non-use). As a result, in many of these countries, and particularly in China, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a high incidence of trademark piracy, where a national of the country registers the trademark of a foreign company even though the national isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t using the mark in the country. This type of trademark piracy isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limited to internationally wellknown brands, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completely legal absent any evidence of clear bad faith. As an example, four years ago, a startup brand from a North Bay company was identiďŹ ed in an industry publication as one of North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotâ&#x20AC;? brands for that year, along with several other brands. Since most of these brands were fairly new, they were only being sold in the United States and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being exported. Therefore, none of the brand owners thought to register the trademarks anywhere outside the United States. The following year, a single Chinese national ďŹ led Chinese trademark applications to register most of the trademarks identiďŹ ed on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot brandsâ&#x20AC;? list. The North Bay brand owner opposed the Chinese trademark application with a claim of bad faith on the part of the applicant. However, the Chinese system doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow for the taking of evidence, which makes bad faith very difďŹ cult to prove. In 2011, the Chinese Trademark OfďŹ ce denied the opposition ďŹ led by this North Bay brand owner and issued a registration for the brand ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trademark to the Chinese national. Now, this Chinese national can choose to use this North Bay brand ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark to sell goods in China that would otherwise be counterfeit had the North Bay brand owner obtained a Chinese trademark registration. Alternatively, the Chinese national may choose not to use the mark and simply block the North Bay brand ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into China with its branded product. Until the Chinese trademark registration can be attacked by the North Bay brand owner for abandonment after three years of non-use (by the Chinese national), the North Bay brand owner will be unable to use its mark in China. However, these less-restrictive foreign registration systems can also be used to the U.S. brand ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beneďŹ t. Even where a U.S. brand owner has no use and no intent to use its trademark in these foreign markets, it can still obtain a defensive registration to block the registration and use of its mark in these foreign countries by foreign nationals or other parties. Obviously, foreign trademark application isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an inexpensive endeavor. However, there is an international treaty, called the -ADRID 0ROTOCOL WHICH LETS 5 3 CITIZENS WHO OWN A 5 3 TRADEmark registration extend that registration for protection in other treaty countries, including China and other Asian and European countries. This can be done for a much lower combined cost than single applications ďŹ led directly in each foreign country. This extension for foreign protection is obtained through an international registration applied for through the U.S. Trademark OfďŹ ce without having to retain foreign counsel. So, as you start this new year and look outside U.S. borders for new markets for your products, remember to ďŹ rst think about your brand and registering your trademark in these foreign countries, so when your product arrives there, someone doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you he or she owns your mark and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell your product there. Scott Gerien is a director in the law ďŹ rm of Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty, with ofďŹ ces in Napa and Santa Rosa. He heads the ďŹ rmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intellectual property practice group and has practiced exclusively in the area of intellectual property for more than 15 years. He represents clients in protection of their trademark portfolios, both domestically and internationally. Northbaybiz 105

LEGAL SERVICES Plastiras & Terrizzi 24 Professional Center Pkwy., Ste. 150 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 472-8100 www.ptlegal.com

Ragghianti Freitas, LLP 874 Fourth St., Ste. D San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-9433 www.rﬂawllp.com

Reid Axelrod McCormack & Grifﬁs 1018 E St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 451-3300 www.rarmlaw.com

Saul Law Firm 1108 Fifth Ave., Ste. 202 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-2000 www.saullawﬁrm.com

The Law Ofﬁces of Jaret & Jaret 1016 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-1010 www.jaretlaw.com

The Marne Law Group 30 N. San Pedro Rd., Ste. 195 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-8100

The Rothken Law Firm 1050 Northgate Dr. Ste. 520 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 924-4250

Thompson, Welch, Soroko & Gilbert, LLP 3950 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 300 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 448-5000 www.ltws.com

William F. Johnson and Ingrid L. Carbone Attorneys at Law 2330 Marinship Way Ste. 230 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 332-0222

Wynne Law Firm 100 Drakes Landing Rd. Ste. 275 Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 461-6400 www.wynnelawﬁrm.com

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LAW FIRM

Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty 1455 First St., Ste. 301 Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-7122 www.dpf-law.com

District Attorney Napa County 931 Parkway Mall Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-4211

2005 Delpha Dr. Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-1799

1211 Division St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-9100 www.coombslaw.com

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A Family Law Firm 1612 Fourth St. SANTA ROSA CA 95404 (707) 525-5778 www.theattorneys.com

Campopiano & Poncia Law Ofﬁces

Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery

725 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-8900 www.campopianolaw.com

100 Stony Point Rd. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 542-5050 www.abbeylaw.com

Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross, LLP

Adams & Rafferty

551 Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 222-6361www.eladvocates.com

1400 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 19 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-6644

Clement, Fitzpatrick & Kenworthy

Gaw, Van Male

Anderson, Zeigler, Disharoon, Gallagher & Gray

Employment Law Advocates

1000 Main St. 3rd Fl. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-9000 www.gawvanmale.com

Hines & Carr 1561 Third St. Ste. B Napa CA 94559 (707) 258-6234

50 Old Courthouse Sq. 5th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-4910 www.azdgg.com

3333 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 523-1181 www.cfk.com

Cochran, Erickson PC 50 Old Courthouse Sq. Ste. 601 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-9006

Conner Lawrence & Rodney 829 Sonoma Ave. Ste. 1 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 523-0480 www.clr829.com

Lewis Family Law, P.C. 1005 Coombs St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 226-8900

Daniel Crowley & Associates 37 Old Courthouse Sq. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-8999

Meibeyer Law Group 1236 Spring St. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-7703 www.meibeyerlaw.com

707.545.4910

www.azdgg.com Baddeley, Oliker & Sartori

Portola Law, A Professional Law Corp. 1345 Railroad Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (650) 233-5304 www.portolalaw.com

The Saxon Leonard Law Firm 1001 Second St. Ste. 345 Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-5378

1407 Main St. Ste. 103 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5547

Zeller, Hoff & Zeller, Inc. Coombs & Dunlap, LLP

700 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-6000 www.sonomalegal.com

100 B St., Ste. 400 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-4200 www.cmprlaw.com

Toller & Novak, LLP Barwick Law Firm

Bozman-Moss & Watson

Q SONOMA

929 Randolph St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 252-6633

17 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 778-6313

DeMeo DeMeo & West 565 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-3232 www.demeolaw.net

Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty

Behrens, Nelson & Knudson

50 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 524-7000 www.dpf-law.com

36 Fifth St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 763-1911 www.manta.com

Freeman & Freeman Law Ofﬁces

Bernheim & Hicks 90 S. E St. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 528-7555

Beyers|Costin 200 4th St. Ste. 400 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 547-2000 www.beyerscostin.com

Birnie Law Ofﬁce 7182 Healdsburg Ave. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-8593 www.birnielaw.com

2255 Challenger Way Ste. 119 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 575-7141 www.freemanfreeman.com

Friedemann Goldberg, LLP 420 Aviation Blvd. Ste. 201 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 543-4900 www.frigolaw.com

Fritz Law Ofﬁces 950 College Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-8212 www.fritzlawofﬁces.com

North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

Chuck Meibeyer, Founder

WE LOVE WORKING WITH THE BEST! ur clients are driven to achieve the highest possible quality, and have been successful in their efforts. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed helping them reach their goals by representing them in countless business, real estate and land use matters including, but not limited, to winery and vineyard purchase and sale agreements, new and modiďŹ ed use permits, vineyard leases, grape purchase agreements, alcoholic beverage regulations, joint ventures, employment agreements, and tax-deferred exchanges.

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LEGAL SERVICES

LAW FIRM/MEDIATION

Geary, Shea, O’Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell, P.C.

Law Ofﬁces of Michael A. Fiumara

37 Old Courthouse Sq. 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 545-1660 www.gsoglaw.com

182 Farmers Ln. Ste. 100A Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 571-8600

Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP 101 D St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 576-0331 www.hannabrophy.com

Law Ofﬁces of Teal Montgomery & Henderson 815 Fifth St. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-1212 www.teallaw.com

Law Ofﬁces of William D. Cutler Hansen & Miller 18 E. Fulton Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 575-1040 www.hansenmiller.com

Herron & Herron 18360 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 933-4430 www.herron-herron.com

Ivo Austin Law 1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 304-5191

Kelly Jackson & Christianson, LLP 90 S. E St. Ste. 300 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 578-7160 www.phkellylaw.com

3510 Unocal Pl. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 542-1982

Lanahan Steever & Anderson LLP.

640 Third St. 2nd Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-5858 www.shapirogalvinlaw.com

Smith Dollar, PC 404 Mendocino Ave., 2nd Floor Santa Rosa California 95401 (707) 522-1100 www.smithdollar.com

846 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-4505 www.lentillem.com

McMillan & Shureen, LLP 50 Santa Rosa Ave. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 525-5400 www.mcmillanshureen.com

Merrill, Arnone & Jones, LLP 3554 Round Barn Blvd. Ste. 303 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-2882 www.majlaw.com Meyers Nave 401 Mendocino Ave. Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-8009 www.meyersnave.com

O’Brien Watters & Davis, LLP

Spaulding McCullough & Tansil, LLP 90 S. E St. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 524-1900 www.smlaw.com Tarkington, O’Neill, Barrack & Chong 100 Stony Point Rd. Ste. 270 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 576-1380 www.to2law.com

4010 Montecito Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 578-9386

Walter & Prince, LLP

Windell, Ferguson & Lin, Attys. at Law

101 Golf Course Dr., Ste. 214 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-4180

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Welch & Olrich, LLP

131-A Stony Cir. Ste. 500 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 577-0805 www.livingtrustadvisors.com

Wyatt Law Ofﬁces 642 Fifth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (650) 858-1412

Provencher & Flatt, LLP 823 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 284-2380 www.provlaw.com

Zyromski Konicek, LLP 645 Fourth St. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 542-1393 www.zkklegal.com

Hadden Roth Arbitration & Mediation Services

Law and Mediation Ofﬁces of Suzan Barrie Aiken 1000 Bridgeway Ste. D Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 380-7900 www.suzanbarrieaiken.com

775 E. Blithedale Ave. Ste. 363 Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-5544

1201 Vine St. Ste. 200 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-3363 www.pmg-legal.com

Law Ofﬁces of Kwasneski & Davis

4000 Bridgeway Ste. 401 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 331-5158 www.danacurtismediation.com

Mediation Ofﬁces of Steve Rosenberg

1270 Healdsburg Ave. Ste. 201 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 431-7900 www.walterprincelaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Joseph C. Tinney

438 First St. 4th Fl. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-8800 www.perrylaw.net

Dana Curtis Mediation

27 Skyview Terr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 258-9064

809 N. Petaluma Blvd. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 782-1790 www.welcholrich.com

Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz, LLP

34 Forrest St. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 383-1300

Law Ofﬁce of Michael B. Samuels

The Tavis Firm

Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia, LLP

829 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 546-4677 www.margaretlanderson.com

Center for Mediation in Law

343 Fair Hills Dr. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 479-5623 www.haddenroth.com

3510 Unocal Pl. Ste. 200 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 545-7010 www.obrienlaw.com

Law Ofﬁce of Margaret L. Anderson

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1629 Fifth Ave. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 455-8940 www.suttonmediation.com

P.O. Box 5227 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 524-4200 www.lanahan.com

17 Keller St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-6631

MEDIATION

David Sutton Mediation and Arbitration

Len Tillem & Associates

Kneisler, Schondel & Hubbs 1160 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 240 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-5132 www.injuredworkerlaw.com

Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran

Mellinkoff Mediation 1001 Bridgeway Ste. 203 Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 289-0300

Professional Mediation Associates 700 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 199 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 454-4478 www.MediatorTraining.com

Strickland Mediation 54 Red Hill Cir. Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920 (415) 435-8460

Venner ADR Mediation Services 119 Hazel Ave. Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 388-0905

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a Domain Name? By Scott Gerien, Esq.

s a trademark lawyer, I get a lot of questions about Internet domain names. When speaking of Internet domain names, one must start at the top-level domain (TLD). The TLD is the extension at the end of a domain name, so in the domain name www.northbaybiz.com, â&#x20AC;&#x153;.comâ&#x20AC;? is the TLD. The most commonly used TLDs are generic top-level domains, or gTLDs. Examples of gTLDs include .com, .net, .org. and .info. The gTLDs operate under policies established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a nonproďŹ t corporation responsible for many facets of the Internet, including coordination of use of the unique identiďŹ ers of the Internet. ICANN directly selects and qualiďŹ es companies to act as registrars of domain names under the gTLDs pursuant to ICANN policies. After gTLDs, the next most common TLDs are country code TLDs, called ccTLDs. The ccTLDs are assigned to countries based on the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-letter ISO code (for example, .mx for Mexico). The respective countries are then responsible for the use and the policies related to the ccTLD. For example, some countries, such as Canada (.ca) and Germany (.de), require that, to register a domain with their ccTLD, the registrant must demonstrate local presence in the country. Other countries have gone to the other extreme and commercially licensed their ccTLDs to outside companies for registration to the general public. As an example, the country of Tuvalu partnered with a domain name registrar to market its .tv ccTLD to those interested in â&#x20AC;&#x153;televisionâ&#x20AC;?-oriented domain names. At present, there are almost 300 TLDs, a complete list of which can be found on the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority website (http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/). Despite this, ICANN continues to consider expansion of TLDs. In 2010, ICANN began considering applications for internationalized country code top-level domains encoded to display the domain names in the language-native script of the country, such as Arabic or Chinese. In 2011, ICANN also accepted a new, privately sponsored TLD of .xxx targeted to the adult entertainment industry. ICANN has also proposed establishing TLDs of any length that may be owned and used by a single party. Examples could be a partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trademark, such as .coke, a generic term, such as .soda, or any other letter, number and character combination. Of course in offering such TLDs, ICANN will charge a signiďŹ cant fee of $180,000 and, if a trademark owner decides not to register its trademark as a TLD, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unclear what will happen if someone else does. So, with almost 300 different TLDs available, clients often ask me how they should go about registering TLDs for their brands. Well, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Coca-Cola and actively do business throughout the world, then perhaps you do want your trademark protected as a domain name across numerous TLDs, especially ccTLDs. However, for most companies, this simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t practical and a single gTLD, preferably .com, will be sufďŹ cient. Recently, some unscrupulous parties representing themselves as domain name registrars in Asia have been sending trademark owners emails to the effect that a third party is trying to register the trademark ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark as part of a domain name with an North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

Asian ccTLD. The email looks quite genuine in that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personalized to the company in some respect, speciďŹ cally references the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trademark being applied for in a ccTLD, and even identiďŹ es some nonexistent third party that sounds like a real company. The purported domain name registrar then inquires if the third-party company is related to the trademark owner and advises the trademark owner that, if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond within some set period of time, the registrar will let the third-party company register the domain names with the trademark ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark with the ccTLD. We sometimes receive ďŹ ve to seven client inquiries per week about these types of emails (they seem to send them out in bunches based on geographic region). These emails are scams and, if a trademark owner responds to them, the purported domain name registrar will buy the domain names and then sell them back to the trademark owner for an inďŹ&#x201A;ated price. If the emails are ignored, the domain names will usually be left alone. We advise clients to ignore the emails and, if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re truly interested in obtaining domain names for the various Asian ccTLDs, they can do so through legitimate domain name registrars. However, we also advise clients that, due to the sheer number of TLDs, they should consider the practicality of trying to register for numerous TLDs, especially ones speciďŹ c to countries where they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do business. While domain names are useful business tools, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide anyone with any legal right to a term. In the context of discussing trademark protection, people will often tell me theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve registered a term as a domain name. I inform them that this is great, but unless one ďŹ les a trademark application for the term for particular goods or services, or uses the term on or in association with particular goods or services, the domain name will not let them claim any legal right to the term, only the practical beneďŹ t of using the domain name if the use is legitimate. ICANN has speciďŹ c policies for gTLDs that prohibit the registration of a domain name thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the trademark of another party and is being registered for purposes of cyber squatting or preventing the trademark owner from acquiring the domain name for its own use. While these policies donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply to all ccTLDs, many countries with legitimate interests in regulating their ccTLD also follow such policies. Therefore, if a party goes to register its trademark as a domain name and someone else has registered it in an effort to cyber squat and sell it back to the trademark owner, the trademark owner has recourse in bringing an action under the )#!.. 5NIFORM $OMAIN .AME $ISPUTE 2ESOLUTION 0OLICY So, realize thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually recourse and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic when you receive an email telling you someone is registering your mark as a domain name in Asia. The best course of action is usually to hit delete. Scott Gerien is a director in the law ďŹ rm of Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty, with ofďŹ ces in Napa and Santa Rosa. He heads the ďŹ rmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intellectual property practice group and represents clients in protection of their trademark portfolios. Northbaybiz 109

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t seems nearly every business is trying to make its operations more environmentally friendly. Implementing a green strategy can involve everything from the rooftop to the basement. Here are some activities you as an ofďŹ ce manager or home ofďŹ ce worker can do to help the environment. As you think about how you can improve your workplace, consider this: The less you consume, the less youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to discard. And the more youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save. So the ďŹ rst step you take should be determining which products you need less ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or maybe donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need at all. Recycling Americans generate a lot of trash, nearly 72 million tons of PAPER PRODUCTS ALONE EACH YEAR ACCORDING TO %0! ESTIMATES Thankfully, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really jumped on the recycling bandwagon. Many states prohibit discarding common materials into landďŹ lls and augment that with strong recycling programs. Consumers understand the value of recycling, at home anyway. But what about at work? And what about nonpaper products? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review some of your options. Ink and toner cartridges. By one estimate, approximately 360 million ink and toner cartridges are disposed of each year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of plastic heading to the landďŹ ll. Some ofďŹ ce supply stores recycle them at no charge. You may also be able to reďŹ ll your ink jet cartridge. Refurbishing ďŹ rms often give you a discount on your purchase of a new cartridge when you bring in an empty one. Electronic equipment. While the computer age has improved our lives immensely, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also added a new wrinkle to our disposal problems. Electronic equipment contains a wide range of nasty materials, including lead, mercury and chromium. We should keep that equipment out of the landďŹ lls. Consider donating your used equipment to a nonproďŹ t organization or school. (You may be able to take a deduction; ask your tax adviser.) Goodwill Industries (www.goodwill.org) accepts some computers. Contact your local store for more details. Apple (www.apple.com AND (EWLETT 0ACKARD www.hp.com) offer recycling programs for electronic equipment. For customers in the United States, Apple offers a free recycling program of old computers and displays with the purchase of a NEW -AC (EWLETT 0ACKARD OFFERS FREE RECYCLING OF COMPUTERS monitors, scanners, cell phones (and their batteries) and ink jet cartridges, among other items. Visit their websites for more details on these programs. Finally, contact your city or county recycling ofďŹ ce. Some municipalities accept computer equipment and peripherals. Make sure you delete all important ďŹ lesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but not the operating systemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from your hard drive before donating. Various companies produce software, some for free, that will wipe your hard drive. You can ďŹ nd those quickly on the Internet. North Bay Business Resource Guide 2013

OfďŹ ce furniture. Charitable organizations such as Goodwill AND 3OCIETY OF 3T 6INCENT DE 0AUL www.svdpusa.org) accept some items. Contact your local store for more details. Also, various retail stores buy used ofďŹ ce furniture for resale. A quick Internet search for â&#x20AC;&#x153;used ofďŹ ce furnitureâ&#x20AC;? will turn up numerous listings. You may be able to make a few dollars on your old furniture and, like donating, keep it from ending up in the landďŹ ll. &OR LARGER ORGANIZATIONS THE %NVIRONMENTAL 0ROTECTION Agency offers a program to encourage reductions in the amount of waste generated. Called WasteWise, the program provides free assistance to help develop, implement and meaSURE WASTE REDUCTION ACTIVITIES 4HE %0! PUBLISHES A NUMBER of documents on this program and holds regular events that offer organizations an opportunity to share ideas and learn from othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success. Remember, anything you can do to reduce the amount of waste you generate will save you money on purchasing and disposal costs. To learn more about WasteWise, go to www.epa.gov/wastewise/about/overview.htm. Controlling indoor air quality OfďŹ ce workers can rely on building staff to monitor the environment and correct any problems, but those who work at home are on their own. One issue that occasionally causes problems in the home is mold. In high enough concentration, it can cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to the spores. Effects can range from mild (sneezing, runny nose) to severe. Mold has even been known to cause asthma attacks. Because mold is usually associated with moisture problems, you must deal with the excess moisture to control buildup. Severe leaks may require the help of experts, but even consistently high humidity can aid the growth of mold. Some steps you can take include: 1. Run a dehumidiďŹ er or air conditioner on humid days. Some experts recommend you keep indoor air below 60 percent relative humidity. Inexpensive meters are available at discount and home improvement stores. 2. Immediately wipe up condensation that appears on windows or window sills. This is a clear indication of high humidity, which you must address. (Doing so also protects the wood in your window frame.) 3. Open a window or run the fan when showering. Also, an the exhaust fan when cooking or running your dishwasher. (To save on your electric bill, let your dishes air dry.) 4. Make sure your dryer is vented outside and there are no leaks in the hose. 5. Wrap cold-water pipes with insulation to prevent condensation. Going green is a lot easier than you may think. Even little steps can make a big difference to our environment and, potentially, your pocketbook. Source: www.ofďŹ cefurniture.org Northbaybiz 115

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Ross Valley Maintenance P.O. Box 509 Corte Madera CA 94976 (415) 924-1669

Blue Skies Cleaning Service 1100 Lincoln Ave. Ste. 108 Napa CA 94558 (415) 456-9350 www.blueskiescleaning.org

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Woods Security Products 1424 Perkins St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-8194

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Kline & Son Security 1417 Sarkesian Dr. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 763-7750

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707.935.1224 www.sbmjanitorial.com

Advanced Eco Cleaning Concepts

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Vintage Janitorial Supplies

Able Janitorial Service

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Vanguard Security Systems 5680 State Farm Dr. Ste. 108 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-1393

TELECOM Q MARIN Cater Communications 179 Reservoir Rd. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-0430

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Faircloth & Blackwelder 77 Mark Dr. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-4610

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hen hiring a commercial cleaning contractor, it’s imperative to choose a green company for the health of your office environment. The office cleaning services you select should use only the highest quality ingredients in their cleaning products. Green cleaning is the newest innovation in cleaning services, as it benefits both the environment and the health of employees. Deciding to use green office cleaning services is the best choice for your company and denotes your concern for your employee’s health, which will translate into more productivity in the office. The choice to use green, eco-friendly cleaning services is not a difficult one, as there are now many different companies deciding to use green products. The simplest ways to locate one are to locate them through the yellow pages, by performing a simple Google search or through asking your business associates about the types of cleaning services they use. These search methods should provide you with some solid leads to assist you in finding the ideal green cleaning service. Once you’ve located a cleaning company you’d like to use, you’ll want to find out specifically what types of products it’s using, as this can vary widely from company to company. You may find that one cleaning company likes to use only organic products and may charge more because of this. There are also companies that prefer to use completely natural products such as baking soda and apple cider vinegar to perform their cleaning duties. As you can see, the spectrum of options is very wide, so select according to your preferences. Often a good balance is to select a green company that uses commercial cleaning products that are free of dyes and harmful fumes. There are many benefits in selecting a commercial cleaning service that uses green products. One includes the guarantee that your workplace will be free of harmful contaminants and fumes that linger in closed-off environments. A resulting benefit is that a cleaner workplace will result in employees who don’t become sick as often. Your decision to use green cleaning services will reflect well in the eyes of your employees and can even boost employee morale. An added bonus is that you can advertise that your office is a green workspace in all of your marketing materials. The decision to go green is more than just the latest fad. It demonstrates your company’s commitment to supporting a healthier earth and a more environmentally friendly workplace. There’s no additional cost to use a green company and the results will benefit your business in the long run. Source: http://EzineArticles.com

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The Phone Guy 473 Third St. / Montecito Center San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-7555

The Phone Pros P.O. Box 6102 San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 499-1331

Wilner & Associates P.O. Box 2340 Novato CA 94948 (415) 898-1200

Q NAPA Berryessa Wireless 233 Country Club Lane Napa CA 94558 (866) 396-9587 www.berryessawireless.com

Communication Strategies 1176 Starr Ave. Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 963-5418 www.com-strat.com

NapComm 3263 Claremont Way Napa CA 94558 (707) 258-1013 www.napcomm.net

Pac-West Telecomm Inc. 211 Gateway Rd. W Ste. 206 Napa CA 94558 (707) 261-0000

Redmond Communications 1160 Cayetano Dr. Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-8898

Source One Communications P.O. Box 5327 Napa CA 94581 (707) 258-2942 www.sourceonecom.com

T-Mobile 5055 Main St Ste 104 American Canyon CA 94503 (707) 644-0508

TelePaciﬁc Communications 211 Gateway Rd W Ste. 208 Napa CA 94558 (707) 331-3868 www.telepaciﬁc.com

Wine Country Wireless 3377 Solano Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-8100

Q SONOMA Blakeslee Telecom 14 W. Third St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 545-6393

Bottom Line Communications 3239 Boron Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 523-7818

Calix 1035 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 766-3000 www.calix.com

Clear Telecommunications 136 Lone Oak Ln. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 823-3830

CloudBuzz 2450-E Bluebell Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 636-2899

Coda Technologies 1370 Redwood Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 795-3522

Microsource Inc. (Subsidiary of GigaTronics) 1269 Corporate Center Pkwy. Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 527-7010 www.microsource-inc.com

Symmetricom 3750 Westwind Blvd. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 528-1230 www.Symmetricom.com

TechPro Communications 2185 Tarata Pl. Santa Rosa CA 95403 707-568-0471

19229 Sonoma Hwy. Ste. 158 Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 938-2828 www.TechProcom.com

Northbay Vending

Tel-Con Communications

North Bay Phone Company Inc

1221 Alberca Rd. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-7462

957 Piner Place Ste. B Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-3413

PlanIT Solutions, Inc.

Telecom Information Systems

P.O. Box 750789 Petaluma CA 94975 (707) 781-0890 www.planits.com

1241 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 579-8595 www.telisys.net

Professional Cellular & Paging, Inc

Telisys.net

5256 Aero Dr. Bldg. Ste. 1 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 542-1000 www.procel.com/signal_ampliﬁ cation.html

1201 Wren Ln. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 579-8595

Verizon Wireless 844 4th St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 707-322-9000 www.verizonwireless.com

Redwood Communications

Vine Hill Global Associates LLC

750 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95401 707-579-1300

1323 Ridgecrest Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 578-1254

6166 Vine Hill School Rd. Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 824-4846

Dandavis Communications

Sobel Communications

Wireless Depot

775 Baywood Dr. Ste. 203 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-3509 www.sobelcommunications.com

4665 Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 586-8800

Com Express

101 Golf Course Dr. Ste. A1 Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 584-3930

Driskill Communications 1020 Camino Coronado Rohnert Park CA 94928 707-795-6674

Ferrera & Associates

Sonoma Phoneman 18423 3rd Ave. Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 996-1974 www.sonomahometheater.com

Wireless Innovations 9071 Windsor Rd. Windsor CA 95492 (707) 837-9160 OFFICE END

1500 Los Alamos Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 538-3801

Focus Tech Inc 437 Tanglewood Ct. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 540-0728

Fred the Phone Man P.O. Box 1184 Rohnert Park CA 94927 707-575-5371

Jackson Communications 240 Vila Rd. Forestville CA 95436 (707) 887-9811

Mahi Networks Inc. 1039 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 283-1000

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STAFFING SERVICES EMPLOYMENT/ HR Q MARIN Accolo Inc. 900 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste 160 Larkspur CA 94939 (415) 785-7833 www.accolo.com

Alkar Human Resources 3273 Claremont Way Ste. 104 Napa CA 94558 (707) 224-5468 www.1alkar.com

Exclusive Recruitment 2423 Beach St. Napa, CA 94558 (707) 226-6678

HiTech Searches, Inc.

Express Employment Professionals

1037 La Londe Ln. Napa CA 94558 (707) 265-9181

38 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael CA 94903 (707) 224-9252 www.expresspros.com

HR Terroir

Kreuzberger | Associates, LLC 1000 Fourth St. Ste. 150 San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 459-2300 www.kreuzberger.com

Nelson 18 Professional Center Pkwy. San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-5124 www.nelsonstafﬁng.com

Professional Search 483 Wilson Ave. Novato, CA 94947 (415) 899-1900

Stanton Chase 144 Chapel Hill Rd. Novato CA 94949 (415) 721-7001

Susan Russo & Associates 1615 Hill Rd. Novato CA 94947 (415) 899-1967 www.srajobs.com

The HR Manager 111 Peacock Dr. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 891-8671 www.thehrmanager.com

The Meeting Connection 10 Goldminer Ct. Novato CA 94947 (415) 892-1394 www.themeetingconnection.com

The Richards Group 1299 Fourth St. San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 453-6869

Q NAPA AccountAbilities 1739 First St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-8200 www.aabilities.com

EMPLOYMENT/HR Manpower Inc.

Certiﬁed Green Technology 1421 Guerneville Rd., Ste. 114 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 521-2140 www.certiﬁedgreentech.com Command Center 441 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 575-4909 www.commandonline.com

Napa Personnel Systems 1700 Second St., Ste. 212 Napa CA 94559 (707) 253-7466

Nelson 513 Lincoln Ave. Napa CA 94558 (707) 255-7438 www.nelsonstafﬁng.com

Sci-Tek Stafﬁng 1612 Jefferson St. Napa CA 94559 (707) 255-2747 www.sci-tekstafﬁng.com

The Merritt Fink Company, LLC 3454 Westminster Ct. Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-0460 www.merrittﬁnk.com

1425 N. McDowell Blvd. Ste. 213 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 794-9000 www.concinnitygroup.biz

Ecorecruiters P.O. Box 8640 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 542-6400 www.ecorecruiters.com

P.O. Box 11486 Santa Rosa CA 95406 (707) 546-4570

Ensearch Management Consultants

2901 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 101 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 576-1670 www.nelsonstafﬁng.com

755 Baywood Dr. 2nd Fl. Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 527-1776 www.mypsr.com

Select Stafﬁng

905 E. Cotati Ave. Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-3800

963 Transport Way Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 528-8367 www.selectstafﬁng.com

Geary & Associates, Inc.

Sonoma County Job Link

HR Matrix

2227 Capricorn Way Ste. 100 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 565-5550 www.joblinksonomacounty.com

Spherion

528 B St. Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 526-0877 www.thehrmatrix.com

1619 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-0203

StaffChex, Inc

Bolt Stafﬁng Services

1421 Guerneville Rd., Ste. 114 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 521-2140 www.certiﬁedemployment.com

Nelson

P.O. Box 55 Graton CA 95444 (707) 293-6080 www.northbayhr.com

P.O. Box 7888 Santa Rosa CA 95407 (707) 824-0500

AppleOne Employment Services

Certiﬁed Employment Group

161 2nd St. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 762-5100 www.nelsonstafﬁng.com

Robyn Bramhall, SPHR

Enlow & Associates

Q SONOMA

955 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-2800 www.boltstafﬁng.com

20 Jess Ave. Petaluma CA 94952 (707) 981-8471 www.masterplan-hr.com

Professional Stafﬁng Resources

Employer Administrative Services Co.

1100 Coddingtown Ctr. Ste. A Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 525-8085

1275 Fourth St., Ste. 105 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 544-3769 www.appleone.com

Master Plan Human Resource

Nelson

Concinnity Group P.O. Box 452 Saint Helena CA 94574 (707) 225-4641 www.hrterroir.com

490 Mendocino Ave., Ste 105 Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 576-7855 www.us.manpower.com

85 Brookwood Ave. Ste. 14 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 568-7308 www.staffchex.com

HR to Go 1970 Pine Meadow Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 536-1518 www.hrtogo.com

Star Stafﬁng 3820 Cypress Dr., Ste.2 Petaluma CA 94954 (707) 762-4447 www.Starhr.com

Ledgent 3510 Unocal Pl. Ste. 110 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 527-6495 www.ledgent.com

Strada Resources, Inc. 50 Santa Rosa Ave. Ste. 420 Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 575-1122

Management Connections P.O. Box 796 Cloverdale, CA 95425 (707) 894-4400 120 Northbaybiz

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EMPLOYMENT/HR

The Personnel Perspective Carolyn Silvestri 575 W. College Ave. Ste. 101A Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707) 576-7653 www.personnelperspective.com

Volt Workforce Solutions 3700 Old Redwood Hwy. Ste. 105 Santa Rosa CA 95403 (707) 547-1660 www.volt.com

Wine Country Consulting 5771 Marsh Hawk Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 (707) 280-6564 www.northbayrecruiter.com

Worklife & Learning Inc. 1358 Yulupa Ave. Ste. D Santa Rosa CA 95405 (707) 578-2354

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What Value Does a Retained Search Offer? By Carolyn Silvestri

s a business owner or manager, have you ever forgotten to ask a very important question in an employment interview? Did the omission lead to a costly miss-hire? You can save money, time and reduce frustration by avoiding the most common pitfalls in recruiting today. Filling a key role with the right person is critical to the ongoing success of your business. It doesn’t benefit you to “fill a desk” if that person isn’t qualified or not the right fit for your organization. With current employees responsible for multiple activities, a retained search may be the best plan of action toward finding that next “star employee.” A recruiter finds candidates that you simply cannot access on your own. They develop relationships with individuals not typically looking for jobs but interested in hearing about key opportunities that match their area of expertise and longer-term career goals. They find these individuals, contact them, influence them and direct them through the recruiting process. Companies that work with candidates sourced only through a job posting are not only missing meeting key applicants but are greatly limiting their success. Recruiters have the expertise to source candidates from all venues so you’re introduced to the top talent from across the board. If your goal is to hire the best and the brightest, those people who are top performers and will immediately have a direct impact on your bottom line, you should consider working with a recruiter on a retained search. The right hire will maximize the opportunity to accomplish your goals. Considerations Time. On average, it takes 90-120 days to perform a thorough recruitment for a key employee, from developing a sourcing plan, obtaining a resume pool, assessing the candidates, interviewing the candidates and selecting a candidate. Cost. There are the direct costs of the recruitment process and there are the costs incurred from lost opportunities when key managers are pulled away from focusing on their core responsibilities. Additionally, unless you have extensive recruiting experience, you risk making bad hiring decisions and the increased potential for turnover. One hundred percent of time and effort used on the search is wasted when the wrong hire leaves or is terminated in the first 90 days. Staff morale and productivity may then decline as you begin the recruitment process over again. Return. Hiring the best and the brightest means increased productivity and a direct impact on the bottom line. Hiring a professional recruiter with a reputation for successful placement will ensure success in all of these areas. You’ll benefit from the expertise of the recruiter, attract only the most qualified candidates in a timely manner and allow internal staff to focus on their critical responsibilities. Statistical evidence Eighty percent of employee turnover is based on mistakes made during the hiring process. A recent survey reported that costs related to bad hires indicated that 65 percent of the participating U.S. hiring managers said their bad hiring decision cost their company $25,000 to $50,000. Using a qualified professional placement firm can greatly improve success. A trained recruiting professional has the experience necessary to assess behavior and learning style, provide a skills assessment, understand a candidate’s real motivation and compare these to a company’s needs. Using these factors along with a thorough reference checking process and background check can dramatically increase the likelihood of hiring the right person. A top performer produces 48 percent more than an average performer. A manager making $80,000 annually who isn’t a top performer is costing $38,400 per year. If you have several managers who aren’t performing at the caliber they should be, you’re losing more than $100,000 annually as opposed to a top performer who will have a significant positive financial impact on your bottom line. Working with a recruiter provides access to a large network of contacts, one that continuously expands. This network includes qualified candidates not actively seeking a new position but wanting to be informed of outstanding opportunities. You’re introduced to experienced and professional candidates whom you may have never found on your own, and you gain maximum exposure to candidates who have the ability to be high performers. A recruiter finds your “star employee” while you continue to operate your business at its full potential.

Carolyn Silvestri is principal at The Personnel Perspective in Santa Rosa. You can reach her at (707) 576-7653 or www.personnelperspective.com.

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Successful Talent Acquisition By Anne Heron for The Personnel Perspective

he dictionary definition of “hire” is “to obtain the services of a person by giving them a job.” The word “acquire” is defined as “to gain, usually by one’s own exertions; to get as one’s own; to earn; to win.” Acquiring talent is an ongoing process that has as much to do with how you run your business as how you search for a candidate to fill an opening. It recognizes that you have a unique culture and specific core competency requirements that drive your success. To become successful at talent acquisition, you must understand that success at finding and attracting the best employees requires attention long before you have a job opening to fill. Recognize that, to be successful, your efforts must include activities that will make you attractive as a prospective employer, ensure there’s a plan for maximizing the value of new talent and quickly integrate new employees into your organization. Here are some successful initiatives. Build a “Best Place to Work.” In today’s marketplace, talented individuals are choosing more than a job. They’re looking to join an organization that will provide a well-rounded, supportive environment where they’ll have the opportunity to hone their skills and make a strong contribution. To attract these candidates, your employment brand is as important to talent acquisition as your product brand is to market success. What does it take to become one of the best employers? The criteria are similar to those we see in wellmanaged businesses: s Credibility built through open, honest communication; s Respect demonstrated by valuing employee opinions, supporting career objectives and understanding personal goals; s Fairness in employment practices such as pay, benefits and recognition, as well as handling employee concerns and complaints; s Teamwork and a friendly work atmosphere; and s 0RIDE IN THE CONTRIBUTION THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL MAKES TO THE success of the business. Manage your human capital. Businesses that are successful in this area are skilled at staff planning and development. Some of them conduct a staff assessment, or “human capital review.” They ask questions such as: Are we organized effectively for success? What talent do we have in each function? How are they performing? Are they in the right jobs? Do we have the technical, business, interpersonal skills and experience needed to achieve our goals? If so, how can we develop these resources to be even more valuable to the organization? If we don’t have what we need, how shall we address this gap? This process, from a talent acquisition perspective, ensures that the skills and abilities needed in potential candidates are identified and linked to organizational goals. It also creates a work environment that actively encourages contribution and development, both of which are important to attracting talented individuals. Become skilled at talent assessment. Successful talent acquisition requires that you become skilled in identifying your needs and being able to discern whether or not a candidate possesses them. 122 Northbaybiz

Create a candidate profile to define your search criteria. Look at your organizational structure and determine the job you need to fill. Define the responsibilities and results you expect from this position and the attributes a candidate must possess to be successful. Include a thorough description of the position and a complete list of skills and experience needed. Conduct interviews that demonstrate the candidate’s abilities. Skilled interviewers ask questions that require thoughtful responses and reveal how candidates approach their work and use their experiences. They ask for examples that deepen their understanding of a candidate’s thought process. Questions may include asking for a description of past behavior (“Tell me about a challenging assignment you worked on and how you completed it.”); encouraging value judgments (“What made you select ‘x’ as your life career?”); revealing attitudes (“Describe your most difficult boss and how you worked together.”); or require problem solving (“What would you say to an angry customer?”). Obtain background and reference checks. It’s common for employers to conduct third-party background and reference checks on their final candidates. These services might include verification of employment history, educational degrees, social security numbers, as well as screening of credit history, criminal records or driver’s license records. Each type of search has value and may also have legal limitations or requirements. It’s important to have any background checks completed by a knowledgeable company that can guide you through any compliance issues. Practice rigorous talent integration. Once you’ve identified the talented individual you’d like to acquire for your team, consider treating that person from the beginning as a partner. Here are several steps to ensure a successful start. 1. Develop a detailed offer letter, describing the position, what you’ll provide (salary, benefits and so on) and what you expect from them (contingencies such as I-9, a physical exam and any unusual requirements such as an atypical work schedule or extensive travel). 2. Conduct a thorough on-boarding process that provides guidance through the first 90 days of employment. This critical phase of the talent acquisition process consists of the initial orientation to the organization, department, position and co-workers. It also includes a discussion of the specific expectations for 30, 60 and 90 days on the job, as well as general results expected at six months and one year. For each expectation, describe the specific outcome desired, how it will be measured and why it’s important 3. Assign a mentor who can help the new employee learn the language and norms of your business’ culture, someone who’s savvy about the organization’s culture and has a bigpicture perspective on the workplace. Talent acquisition is the process of building attractive opportunities for people who will add value to your organization while achieving a common goal: the success of your business. The Personnel Perspective (www.personnelperspective.com) is a human resources consulting, training and recruiting firm in Santa

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