Ready for Take-Off?
What would it take for an employer to tear you away from your home?
Relocating for a job is a tough decision. You’ll need to leave behind your friends, your professional network and the local dry cleaner who never judges your red wine stains. If you have a spouse and/or children, you’ll throw their lives into upheaval as well. So what would it take to pull you away from the Capital Region?
Video: Backstage at the 2015 YP Cover Shoot
On Feb. 8th, 2015, Comstock’s magazine gathered some of the Capital Region’s hottest young professionals together at the Sacramento railyards. This is what happened…
Fish, Out of Water
Prop. 1 channels billions of dollars to California’s water needs — but will it hurt or help endangered salmon?
On a warm August afternoon, a small fleet of tractors are busy in what seems to be an effort to smother the American River with rubble. But what appears to be the beginning of a new development project is nothing of the sort. Rather, these machines are trying to save fish.
Status Check: Rapid Ramen
More on the plate for Rapid Ramen CEO Chris Johnson
In the past year, Rapid Ramen has expanded into Target, Menard’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and Family Dollar — just to name a few. The little cooker has gone international, too, including distribution in Australia, India and Canada. But that’s not all…
Technology Fails: Comstock’s Editorial Edition
How many things do I need to put on in the morning, anyway?
How effective are technological tools at changing the behaviors and quality of life of the people who use them? I know a lot of people who bought FitBits in the past two years and zero people who still use one. Meanwhile, our editorial team can’t even figure out how to benefit from a sleep app.
Chris Johnson: On the Page
Exclusive excerpt from Johnson’s upcoming book, ‘Faith and Execution’
So many people are blessed with ideas for inventions, businesses or services but sadly never take action. Most are frozen by fear, paralyzed by procrastination or simply do not know where to start.
The Art of Zen and E-commerce
Online business supports intentional living
Tucked away in the Sierra foothills, just north of Nevada City, is the Ananda World Brotherhood Colony. And while many spiritual communities like Ananda often fail after a few years, this one has managed to last for nearly 50 — partly because the advent of online commerce has made it easier for people in rural areas to support themselves.
Time to Move It, Move It
When and how to plan ahead to avoid office-move headaches
Has the day has finally arrived to move your business into a new home? Learn how to survive the transition without losing your patience, computers or sanity.
Low Energy, High Stakes
Homebuilders and utilities rush to meet tough zero-net-energy targets
The market for cutting-edge, sustainable homes has traditionally been small, primarily pursued by industry experts and boutique developers who can both appreciate and afford them. But that’s about to change.
The Great Big Local Food Movement
As more consumers demand local fare, large food services and producers shift focus
Can large institutions, like college campuses, get involved with farm-to-fork? Can they leverage their buying power and still provide a local food experience on a large scale? Customer influence is making an impact on big buyers, inspiring sizable companies and organizations to launch full-tomato into buying local.