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Congratulations to Our Members Who Made the North Bay Business Journal Forty Under 40 for 2025
North Bay Business Journal names Forty Under 40 winners for 2025
Sonoma Clean Power Seeks Help From California Lawmakers on Speeding Up Permits for Geothermal Expansion Effort at The Geysers
Sonoma Clean Power Leads on Geothermal expansion effort at The Geysers seeks help from California lawmakers on speeding up permits
Providence Humboldt Donates $2-Million for New Behavioral Health Triage Center
Providence Humboldt donates $2-Million for new Behavioral Health Triage Center
Basin Street Properties Welcomes Grove Wealth Advisors Offices to Fountaingrove Center in Santa Rosa
Grove Wealth Advisors Moves Offices
to Fountaingrove Center in Santa Rosa
Economic Mobility in California- Is it Being Jeopardized by Cuts to the Cal State System?
Economic Mobility in California- Is it Being Jeopardized by Cuts to the Cal State System?:
Beyond DEI: Why Psychological Safety is Essential in Today’s Workforce
Beyond DEI: Why Psychological Safety is Essential in Today’s Workforce:
How Research Funding Cuts Could Affect the North Bay and Cost the Bay Area Billions
How Research Funding Cuts Could Affect the North Bay and Cost the Bay Area Billions
POLICY WATCH – February 2025
s I write this Policy Watch, I believe many of you share NBLC’s focus on understanding the dynamics of the new administration in Washington, the evolving power structure, and how to navigate this shifting landscape. While numerous headlines generate significant attention, I am finding that judicial interventions often temper their immediate impact. We continue to monitor all impacts of new federal policies as they align with our workplan and remain prepared to speak out against particularly concerning developments. In this issue, we look at one of those concerning developments; how funding cuts in research could impact the Bay Area, and at the State level how cuts to the Cal State system could jeopardize our ability to recruit and retain a local workforce. We also take a look at why now, more than ever, it is crucial for employers to create a culture of safety and inclusivity in the workplace.
You will also learn more about NBLC’s upcoming events.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Q4 Results Show Revenue Increase
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Q4 results show revenue increase
Buck Institute and Phenome Health Awarded up to $52M from ARPA-H
Buck Institute and Phenome Health Awarded up to $52M from ARPA-H
Buck Institute for Research on Aging’s CEO Eric Verdin’s Statement on Proposed Changes to NIH Funding
Buck CEO Eric Verdin’s Statement on Proposed Changes to NIH Funding
Sutter Health to Build $1 Billion Emeryville Medical Campus, Averting Alta Bates Closure
Sutter Health to build $1 billion Emeryville medical campus, averting Alta Bates closure
The 1.3 million-square-foot campus will be bounded by Horton, Hollis and 53rd streets
Catholic Charities Rebrands, Adds 3 Counties and 2 Employees to Expanded Service Area
Catholic Charities rebrands, adds 3 counties and 2 employees to expanded service area
Basin Street Properties Transforms 1383 N. McDowell Blvd. in Petaluma into Premier Medical Center
Basin Street Properties Transforms 1383 N. McDowell Blvd. in Petaluma into Premier Medical Center
Catholic Charities of Northwest California is Here!
Catholic Charities of Northwest California is Here!
Know Your Rights: What to do if ICE shows up to your workplace
Know your rights. What to do if immigration ICE shows up to your workplace.
Barry Friedman, President & CEO, Friedman’s Home Improvement, Joins the Exchange Bank Board of Directors.
Barry Friedman, Friedman’s Home Improvement, joins the Exchange Bank Board of Directors.
North Bay Children’s Center Among SF Bay Area Nonprofits Partner to Feed Children in Uganda
North Bay Children’s Center - SF Bay Area Nonprofits Partner to Feed Children in Uganda
Exchange Bank Reports Earnings Increased in 2024
Exchange Bank reports earnings increased in 2024