Upcoming Meetings & Events
Our Events
At North Bay Leadership Council (NBLC), our events are designed to keep you at the forefront of what’s happening in the North Bay.
We convene thought leaders, innovators, and community stakeholders to tackle the region’s most pressing issues. Our events offer actionable insights and meaningful networking opportunities, ensuring that you're not only informed but also empowered to drive positive change.
NBLC Member Forum: Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Join NBLC for a 1 on 1 with Josh Fryday where we can discuss volunteerism in California and the way the recent Southern California wildfires and other events have impacted our state.
Good Government Get Together: Congressman Jared Huffman
NBLC members will meet with Congressman Jared Huffman and learn all about his priorities and policy focus areas.
NBLC March Board Meeting
NBLC’s first quarterly meeting of the year. Member only exclusive. RSVP required.
Good Government Get Together: Assemblymember Damon Connolly
NBLC members will meet with Assemblymember Damon Connolly and learn all about his priorities and policy focus areas.
2025 Leaders of the North Bay Awards Luncheon
Each year, the North Bay Leadership Council presents five selected honorees with their Leaders of the North Bay Awards. The categories are: United We Stand – Community Building: Recognition of leadership in corporate philanthropy or volunteerism, civic engagement, and community impact, Paint the Community Green – Environmental Stewardship: Recognition of leadership in green business, green building and/or environmental stewardship, The “Light Bulb” Went On – Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Recognition of creativity, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit, DEI Leadership Award (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion): Recognition of organizations taking the lead on DEI, From Red Tape to Red Carpet – Leadership in Government: Recognition of local governments that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers to economic growth, enhance efficiency of service, improve the business climate through innovation and best practices.
NBLC June 2025 Board Meeting and Legislative Advocacy Day
NBLC’s second quarterly meeting of the year. This meeting is also our Legislative Advocacy Day. Member only exclusive. RSVP required.
NBLC September 2025 Board Meeting
NBLC’s third quarterly meeting of the year. Member only exclusive. RSVP required.
2025 State of the North Bay Conference
NBLC State of the North Bay Conference presents original research on the North Bay economy.
NBLC December 2025 Board Meeting and Annual Holiday Luncheon
NBLC’s final quarterly meeting of the year. Immediately following the meeting we host our annual Holiday Luncheon. Member only exclusive. RSVP required.
Child Care Means Business in Marin
Hear from child care providers, parents and the business community.
Keynote by Elliot Haspel, author of “Crawling Behind: America’s Child Care Crisis and How to Fix It.”
Economic Perspective by Joanne Webster, President and CEO of the North Bay Leadership Council
NBLC Board Meeting and Holiday Luncheon
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country, Petaluma
“Member only” exclusive – RSVP required for Board meeting and Luncheon
Meeting ends at 11:30 followed by Luncheon
Business Edge Briefing: Thrive in the AI Era: Unleashing the Power of Human Connection & Creativity
This webinar zeroes in on the critical human capabilities needed in the workplace that Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot replace, offering an island of sanity in the midst of this noisy, liminal space. These AI-proof capabilities -- the ability to care, connect, and co-create -- form the fundamental building blocks of your organization's culture and ways of working. Activating these behaviors will make the difference between teams that are primed to collaborate, innovate, and adapt and those who are not.
Member Forum: Meeting with the CEOs of the Community Foundation’s of the North Bay
Join NBLC for a member forum featuring the CEOs of the Community Foundations of the North Bay for an update on economic equity and social issues in the North Bay.
Rhea Suh, President & CEO of the Marin Community Foundation, MCF partners with over 520 individuals and families in their philanthropic endeavors, annually distributing more than $150 million to address critical needs locally, nationally and globally.
Terence Mulligan, President & CEO of the Napa Valley Community Foundation, he serves as the primary liaison with the Board of Directors and all Committees, and directs all asset development, community leadership and donor engagement activities of the Community Foundation.
Óscar Chávez, President & CEO of the Community Foundation Sonoma County, Óscar leads impactful initiatives at Community Foundation Sonoma County that address some of Sonoma County’s most pressing challenges, such as early childhood education, affordable housing, disaster response and preparedness, and supporting the county's health & human services safety net.
2024 State of the North Bay
Join us to learn more about the current and future state of the North Bay economy. The conference will feature a presentation of original research by Bay Area Council’s Economic Institute’s Executive Director, Jeff Bellasario followed by a panel of North Bay City Managers discussing the status of local city economies. Panelists include: City of San Rafael City Manager-Cristine Alilovich, City of Santa Rosa City Manager-Maraskeshia Smith and City of Napa Economic Development Manager-Neal Harrison. You won’t want to miss this important information!
