ECONOMIC INSIGHT CONFERENCE
Each Spring, the North Bay Leadership Council hosts a summit addressing a current economic issue impacting the North Bay. In recent years, NBLC has presented insight and commissioned reports on topics including:
2017 – Present State of the North Bay
2016 – Automation Will Effect Every Job: How to Prepare Your Organization and Workforce
2015 – North Bay Housing Summit
2014 – Overcoming Bias, Fear, and Uncertainty in Decision-Making
2013 – Ready to Work: Solving the Skills Mismatch and Talent Shortage – Download presentation here.
2012 – California’s Bright Future – YES WE CAN!
2011 – Changing Government to Fit New Realities
2010 – College Prep for All
2009 – Making the North Bay a Jobs Magnet
2008 – Business Attraction, Retention and Location in the North Bay
2007 – Economic Impacts of a Water Shortage in Sonoma and Marin Counties
Click Here for more Information on NBLC’s annual Economic Insight Conferences
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
- Empowering the Latino Community – Leadership within the Latino Community: Recognition of efforts to empower and strengthen the Latino community through education, job training, cultural awareness, and business development resources
- 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
Past Leaders of the North Bay Honorees
2023 Honorees:
Youth Power Teen Speech Contest Winner Mahalia Morgan
- United We Stand, Community Building: Tony Crabb, Puma Springs Vineyard see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: United Anglers of Casa Grande see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Zachary Kushel, Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin see video
- From Red Tape to Red Carpet, Leadership in Government: Eddy Cumins, SMART see video
2022 Honorees:
Youth Power Teen Speech Contest Winner Hollis Belger see video
- United We Stand, Community Building: Keith Woods, Exchange Bank see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: The Climate Center see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Steve Dutton, Dutton Ranch see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Canal WiFi Alliance see video
- From Red Tape to Red Carpet, Leadership in Government: Dr. David Wain Coon see video
2019 Honorees:
Youth Power Teen Speech Contest Winner Mirna Mejia Munguia
- United We Stand, Community Building: Ross Liscum, Century 21 Alliance see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Don Carney, Marin YMCA see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Voces de Cambio see video
- From Red Tape to Red Carpet, Leadership in Government: First 5 Sonoma County see video
2018 Honorees:
Youth Power Teen Speech Contest Winner Natalie Fox – see video
- United We Stand, Community Building: North Bay Fire Relief Fund Partnership see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Dr. Claudia Luke, Sonoma State University see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Susan Gilmore, North Bay Children’s Center see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: 10,000 Degrees Fellowship Program see video
- From Red Tape to Red Carpet, Leadership in Government: Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Santa Rosa see video
2017 Honorees:
- Murray Legacy Leadership: Gary Giacomini see video
- United We Stand, Community Building: Susan McQuaid, Marin CASA see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Pepperwood see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Pat Harper, Keysight Technologies see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Teen Services Sonoma see video
- From Red Tape to Red Carpet, Leadership in Government: Kimberly Carroll, Marin Housing Authority see video
2016 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Matt Martin, Social Advocates for Youth see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Andrew Giacomini, Hanson Bridgett LLP see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: CropMobster see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Rachel Ginis, Lilypad Homes see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Wendy Lopez, PDI Surgery Center see video
2015 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Lisa Carreno, 10,000 Degrees see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Kathy Witkowicki, Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Redwood Credit Union see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Letitia Hanke, ARS Roofing and Gutters see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Bob Florez, Sunny Hills Services see video
2014 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: James Farley, County of Marin, Cultural Services see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Willie Tamayo, La Tortilla Factory see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Marin Sanitary Service see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Buck Institute for Research on Aging see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: La Luz Center see video
2013 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Pam Chanter, VANTREO Insurance see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Linda Davis, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Sonoma County Beekeepers’ Association see video
- The “Light Buld” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Autodesk, Inc. see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Canal Alliance see video
2012 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Patricia Kendall, Kaiser Permanente see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Elece Hempel, Petaluma People Services Center see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: John Wick & Peggy Rathmann, Marin Carbon Project see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On, Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Enphase Energy see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Herman Hernandez, Latino Leaders & Frank Howard Allen Realtors see video
2011 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Linda Conklin, Kid Street Learning Center see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Neighborhood Care Staff, St. Joseph’s Health System – Sonoma County see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: William C. (Bill) Long: Open Space, Trails and Wastewater Recycling Environmental Leader see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On,Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Berta Campos-Anicetti, Novato Youth Center see video
2010 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Brett Martinez, President and CEO, Redwood Credit Union see video
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Katie Crecelius, Chair, Novato Housing Coalition see video
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Agilent Technologies, Santa Rosa see video
- The “Light Bulb” Went On,Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Sonoma County Energy Independence Program see video
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Wanda Tapia-Thomsen, Latino Service Providers see video
2009 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Dr. Thomas Peters, President and CEO, Marin Community Foundation
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: Bill Friedman, President and CEO, Friedman’s Home Improvement
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Ellie Rilla, former Director, University of California Cooperative Extension
- The “Light Bulb” Went On,Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce and City of Santa Rosa Economic Development and Housing
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Bahia Vista Elementary School, San Rafael
2008 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Dr. Joseph R. Fink, President, Dominican University of California
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: John Records, Executive Director, Committee on the Shelterless (COTS)
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Marin Farmer’s Market Association
- The “Light Bulb” Went On,Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Roseland University Prep
2007 Honorees:
- Caught in the Act of Leadership, Individual Excellence in Leadership: Mary K. McEachron, Of Counsel, Hanson Bridgett
- We’re All in this Together, Community Building: S.H.A.K.E. (Support Healthy & Active Kids in Education)
- Paint the Community Green, Environmental Stewardship: Codding Enterprises
- The “Light Bulb” Went On,Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit: Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire
- Empowering the Latino Community, Leadership within the Latino Community: Alma Martinez Velasquez, Community Liaison, Novato Unified School District
MEMBER FORUM RECORDINGS
Remy Gross, The Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Meeting Recording:
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Grant Davis, Sonoma County Water Agency
- Meeting Recording:
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Mental Health, Self-Care and Coping Strategies Through the Pandemic
- Meeting Recording:
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Mary Jane Burke, Superintendent of Schools, Marin County Office of Education
- Meeting Recording:
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Update on Fire Resiliency in the North Bay with Lisa Micheli of Pepperwood Preserve
- Meeting Recording:
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Update on Workforce Development with Alina Varona from College of Marin and Brad Davis of Santa Rosa Junior College
- Meeting Recording:
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Climate Change
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Tiffany Devitt, CannaCraft
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Haden Ongaro – Commercial Real Estate in the Pandemic
- Meeting Recording:
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Brian Sobel – Insights on the 2020 Election
- Meeting Recording:
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John Costa, Pacific Gas & Electric – Marin County Update
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John Costa, Pacific Gas & Electric – Sonoma County Update
- Meeting Recording:
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Childcare in Crisis with Susan Gilmore, North Bay Children’s Center and Angie Dillon-Shore, First 5 Sonoma County
- Meeting Recording:
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