05 May I found the ‘Fountain of Youth’
I found the ‘Fountain of Youth.’Well, it wasn’t actually a fountain, and I didn’t actually see anyone drink from it, but there has to be one located on the property...
News
21 Apr Sights and sounds from the Napa Chamber
Latitude 38 Rocks: I’ve heard (from my backyard) but never attended BottleRock, so I’ve refrained from opinion on the actual festival — past or present. I welcome the business generated...
07 Apr Sights (or bites) and sounds from the Napa Chamber
Busy is good: March was a good month of engaging, connecting and collaborating for the Napa Chamber of Commerce (NCC) — and our Ambassadors — and that’s always a positive...
06 Apr Dig Safely by Calling 811 Two Days Before you Begin your Outdoor Project
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is using National Safe Digging Month (April) to encourage California residents and businesses to continue to lead by example and always call 811 before...
24 Mar Why should I join the Napa Chamber?
That’s a question I’m frequently asked. I totally understand why the question would be posed by a new business owner or someone just moving into the community, but it’s a...
10 Mar Sights and sounds of the chamber (and our members)
Patricia Trimble, proud chamber member and owner of The Roost Napa, is hosting a special event for animal lovers. On Saturday, March 14, from 3 to 7 p.m., she is...
24 Feb Mechanics Bank joins Napa Chamber “Community Crusade”
The Napa Chamber of Commerce recently announced the formation of a partnership with Mechanics Bank that will set the stage for the organization to reignite its local community outreach efforts,...
10 Feb More sights (or bites) and sounds from the Napa Chamber
Leads Over Lunch: I just returned from the best Leads Over Lunch program that I’ve attended since arriving last July. An all-time high of 44 attendees were at the event, which...
29 Jan PG&E Plans to Offer Customers a Community Solar Choice in 2015
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today received permission from state regulators to offer electric customers a new clean energy program that will provide up to 100 percent solar power...
28 Jan PG&E Recognized by Chamber of Commerce as Large Business of the Year
As a member of the Napa Chamber of Commerce for more than 65 years, PG&E is one of many long-standing local businesses in the Napa Valley community. In 2014, that...
27 Jan Making a difference in our community
Last Friday was my first annual awards and luncheon as Napa Chamber president and CEO. The event was important to me for many reasons – it was the first one...
13 Jan Sights (or bites), sounds and thoughts from the Napa Chamber
Incoming and outgoing board members … I’d like to take a moment to send my sincerest “thank you” to all the outgoing members of the Chamber board of directors: Walter Collins...
30 Dec Ready to shake off 2014
I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a joyous, healthy, safe and happy holiday season. I’m looking forward to turning the page on 2014 to see what the...
16 Dec Family Services ‘Rocks’ and Leads Over Lunch
I had a chance to visit Family Service of Napa Valley last week. I’d heard great things about the organization and the valuable services it provides, but it was very...
11 Dec PG&E Storm Updates
This current weather system is expected to be the biggest storm to impact our service area over the past several years with forecasted wind gusts up to 60 mph in...
09 Dec PG&E Implementing Plans for Pending Storm
With a major storm now heading toward Northern and Central California, PG&E is reminding customers that power outages may occur this week due to significant rainfall, potential flooding and high...
09 Dec PG&E Implementing Plans for Pending Storm
With a major storm now heading toward Northern and Central California, PG&E is reminding customers that power outages may occur this week due to significant rainfall, potential flooding and high...
02 Dec Congratulations, observations and holiday reflections
Congratulations to Don Shindle of the Westin Verasa and Jim Treadway of Hotel Bardessono for both being named 2014 General Manager of the Year by the California Hotel & Lodging...
25 Nov Make Decorating with Holiday Lights Safe, Efficient and Fun
Every Thanksgiving, after the turkey has been devoured and families settle down for an evening of parades and football, many people begin to think about how they’ll decorate their homes...
14 Nov Sights and sounds of the Napa Chamber
I’ve decided to engage my readers with a menu of small items that better share a sneak peek into my world as president/CEO of the chamber. Call it my personal...