NorthBay biz Archives

Thriving in a Time of Uncertainty

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There is a clear silver lining in our current crisis, and it is the opportunity for small businesses to forge stronger partnerships. Turn fear into focus and use your very expertise to be of service. Now is

Stop Telling Us What’s Essential

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As we enter Phase III in reopening business in the North Bay, we’re at a critical juncture. We must question authority, demand more transparency and request comparative data. We must challenge our elected officials and stop them

Tourism, Hospitality & COVID-19

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How the Hospitality and Tourism Industries are Preparing for a Post-Pandemic World   “I’m afraid to say we’re getting quite good at this crisis management,” says Michael Haney, executive director of Sonoma County Vintners, just days after

Masked Heroes

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Health-Care Workers: The New First Responders of 2020 Seemingly overnight, health-care professionals became heroes all over the world. For many of us, they already were among our heroes. But with the COVID-19 pandemic bearing down on the

Understanding COVID-19

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When China reported the emergence of a mysterious new virus at the end of December 2019, the news was a red flag for scientists and physicians who study infectious diseases. The notion that it could be the