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POLICY WATCH – October 2024
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POLICY WATCH – October 2024

Last week, NBLC hosted its annual State of the North Bay Economic Insight Conference with over 100 business and community leaders attending virtually to hear a presentation of original research, commissioned by NBLC, by Bay Area Council’s Economic Institute’s Executve Director, Jeff Bellasario. Jeff was followed by a panel of North Bay City Managers and Economic Development Directors discussing the status of local city economies in Marin, Sonoma and Napa. In this issue we will highlight key takeways from the conference. We also show our support for opening up the third lane on the Richmond San Rafael bridge, look at our aging population in the North Bay and explore housing options for Baby Boomers, and welcome new member Canal Alliance. In addition, we take a sneak peek at how ballot measures are polling and present you again with our legislative agenda. We introduce our slate of candidates we are supporting to help guide you through the November ballot, just in case you have not already cast your vote.

Please save the date and register for upcoming events. Business Edge Briefing: Thrive in the AI Era: Unleashing the Power of Human Connection & Creativity, November 20, 11:00am via zoom. This briefing is in partnership with Dominican University Barowsky School of Business, Institute of Leadership Studies.

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POLICY WATCH – September 2024
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POLICY WATCH – September 2024

Discover why voting 'Yes' on Measure I and 'No' on Measure J is crucial for Sonoma County, along with key upcoming events and actions, including Clean Air Day, United Against Hate Week, and insights on boosting workplace productivity—all designed to keep you informed and engaged this season.

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BioMarin to Present Data Highlighting  Impact of VOXZOGO® (vosoritide) in Bone Health and Health-Related Quality of Life in Achondroplasia at 2024 International Conference on Children’s Bone Health
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BioMarin to Present Data Highlighting Impact of VOXZOGO® (vosoritide) in Bone Health and Health-Related Quality of Life in Achondroplasia at 2024 International Conference on Children’s Bone Health

New data from BioMarin's Phase 2 study reveals that VOXZOGO® not only boosts bone length in children with achondroplasia but also preserves bone strength, offering promising advancements in their quality of life—just in time for its presentation at the 2024 International Conference on Children's Bone Health.

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Arrow Benefits Group’s Diversity Leader Rosario Avila is BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year Finalist & NABIP Equity in the Workplace Panelist
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Arrow Benefits Group’s Diversity Leader Rosario Avila is BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year Finalist & NABIP Equity in the Workplace Panelist

Rosario Avila, a trailblazer in making healthcare culturally relevant, has been named a BenefitsPRO 2024 Advisor of the Year finalist and will share her expertise on workplace equity as a panelist at the NABIP conference, highlighting her innovative leadership in the benefits industry and commitment to inclusivity.

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Sonoma County Winegrowers Awarded the “Paint the Community Green” Environmental Stewardship Award by the North Bay Leadership Council
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Sonoma County Winegrowers Awarded the “Paint the Community Green” Environmental Stewardship Award by the North Bay Leadership Council

Sonoma County Winegrowers received the prestigious "Paint the Community Green" Environmental Stewardship Award for their groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, making Sonoma County the most sustainable winegrowing region and paving the way for future innovations in agriculture and climate adaptation.

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