A Mother’s Love Petsitting has announced that Kevin Acuff has joined the Sonoma company as the head of a new division offering care service for farm and ranch animals. Acuff has many years experience with all types of farm animals including horses, sheep, goats and... Continue
When the going gets tough, the tough get going -- on bicycles. Years ago, Jeff Montague bought a new Cannondale hybrid bicycle at a local shop in the greater Chicago area. Since then, he’s gone on some epic rides, he’s lost weight, he’s quit smoking,... Continue
[caption id="attachment_16009" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Staff photo Get your Prana on at Renee Wiggs’ new retail space located inside Energy Fitness Studio on the Plaza."][/caption] Renee Wiggs, owner of Energy, the chic little fitness hot-spot located just off the Sonoma Plaza, has opened a small retail... Continue
Encouraged by an uptick in performance, Sonoma County business executives are regaining confidence in the economy but still predict a slow, steady recovery. According to the county’s Winter Business Confidence Report, confidence improved 9.6% from Summer 2009 as executives registered their first positive rating since... Continue
[caption id="attachment_15547" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Submitted Photo Taylor Maid Farms’ President Mark Inman relaxes at his flagship store with a hot cup of joe. Soon, the Valley will be able to enjoy the fresh roasted beans as well."][/caption] A business model focused on community-fueled growth has... Continue
[caption id="attachment_15507" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Submitted photo A wide variety of students work on an equally wide variety of projects each Wednesday in the No Name Cafe’s art program. From fine art to macrame, candle-making to graffiti art, the Art Society has something for everyone."][/caption] Over... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) has installed four new board members: Philip Coturri of Enterprise Vineyards; Mike Pucci of Sangiacomo Vineyards; Michael Crain of Blakeslee & Crain Vineyard Advisors & Brokers; and Mark Stornetta of Alain Pinel Realtors. “With the new Board... Continue
Lillian Meyers, president of Sonoma’s Meyers’ Financial, is celebrating 25 years in business. Meyers, who is the only female in Sonoma Valley that is a certified financial planner, attributes her success to experience and building personal relationships. Helping women in transition protect their assets has... Continue
[caption id="attachment_13802" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Staff photo Jerry Curiel, manager of La Morenita #2, stands in front of the new store on Sonoma Highway."][/caption] The Highway 12 beautification project through the Springs was the critical first step, the pre-requisite action for stemming blight and stimulating business.... Continue
[caption id="attachment_13466" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Greg Taylor of Taylor & Norton Wine Merchants "][/caption] Greg Taylor of Taylor & Norton Wine Merchants stands inside the shop’s new walk-in humidor, the city’s first. Custom built within the wine shop, the 10 feet by 10 feet humidor will... Continue