Why Workplace Culture Matters
Investing in your team and positivity at work should be a daily
priority. Here are four steps to make that happen.
How ‘Sewer Credits’ Are Bringing New Life to the Old Campbell Soup Manufacturing Plant
A first-of-its-kind credit program is helping to fund the
redevelopment of a former soup factory in south
Sacramento.
Dilemma of the Month: Should I Suspend a Manager Accused of Bullying?
Well-intentioned policies can backfire unless they
are flexible and look at the whole situation.
Passing the Torch
Running a family business for multiple generations can be tricky, but several local companies have found a way.
How Much Do Wildfires Really Cost California’s Economy?
Wildfires, and the economic disruption they cause, have a large economic impact. But right now, California has a mostly incomplete picture of how much fires cost the state each year.
How the Port of Stockton Connects the Central Valley to the World
Kirk DeJesus, the new director of the Port of Stockton, is aware that most people, even neighbors in the Bay Area and the Capital Region, don’t know anything about his deepwater port.
Weathering the Wild West
Family business close-up
The Rosser family has provided 60 years of roping and riding for
rodeo professionals and enthusiasts in Marysville.
Feeding a Community
Family business close-up
In 1969, Salvador Plasencia started La Esperanza as a
Mexican-style bakery. Now the 52-year-old business provides a
wide range of essentials for the Capital Region’s Latino
community.
Cruising Through Change
Family business close-up
Started by Louis Niello in San Francisco as a shop specializing
in repairs and maintenance of Packard automobiles in 1921, The
Niello Company is celebrating four generations of family
ownership.
Creating an Oasis for Creatives
Family business close-up
Co-owners Rafael Galiano and John Martin describe Park Winters, a
10-acre estate that serves as a venue for weddings, parties,
flower picking and other activities, as “a countryside
escape.”