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Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine Our Heroes and Outstanding
Markstein Beverage Company Organizations
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The Napa Chamber Foundation and
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Hawthorn Inn and Suites Napa Valley Community Awards on May
Queen of the Valley Medical Center 18 at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel
Charter Oak Bank & Spa. The event was a celebration of
community with over 200 in attendance.
Mark Coleman, State Farm The luncheon started with Foundation Chair
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the past winners in the room and describing
the origin of the Napa Chamber Foundation.
Founded in 2006 the Chamber Foundation
has since awarded more than $38,000 in
funds back to the community whether by
scholarship or funding grants.
Emcee Barry Martin led off the
awards by introducing all the dignitaries
and presenters and co-sponsor, E. Michael
Downer, Vice Chair of Mechanics Bank,
thanked The Wiseman Company for
underwriting the program and Comcast for
co-sponsorship of the Student of the Year
award.
All the nominees in five categories
were recognized with plaques as the award
winners for Non Profit Employee - Bob
Pallas, Public Safety Officer - Brandon
Carter, Community Booster - Dell Coats,
Hospitality/Tourism - Jeanne Hohn,
Healthcare Professional - Dr. Michael
Shifflet were announced and applauded.
Special awards were given to the
Outstanding Teacher of the Year – Evan
Blasingame, Napa Valley College Student of
the Year – Rob Holst and Community Icon
– Clemente Cittoni. Teacher Blasingame
challenged us all to “call a teacher and tell
them they are awesome, and find a young
person and tell them they are capable.”
Superintendant of Schools Dr. Barbara
Nemko reminded us that it is not easy to
be named Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
With over 1,000 teachers in Napa and a
grueling application process it is a crowning
achievement for the winner. Student of the
Year, Rob Holst, earned scholarship checks
from both Comcast and Mechanics Bank
for his past diligence and future education.
Long time Napan, Clemente Cittoni, earned
a standing ovation for his Icon status with
many fond memories around the room of his
malfatti’s and ravioli’s, now available at Val’s
on Third Street.
Profiles of the eight nominated non profit
organizations for the yet-to-be-announced
Outstanding Non Profit Organization of the
Year award were interspersed throughout the
presentations. The field of eight nominees
included; Community Action of Napa Valley,
Community Projects, Inc., Connolly Ranch
L-R: Mayor Jill Techel, City
of Napa; Sharon Macklin
(Office of Senator Wiggins);
Kathleen Dreessen of
NVCH; Lori Puzo (Office of
Assembly Member Noreen
Evans); and Brian Bottari
(Office of Congressman Mike
Thompson).
Education Center, Kiwanis
Club of Napa, Napa Valley
Community Housing, Napa
Valley Support Services, The
Salvation Army and The
Table. All were extremely
qualified and deserving, but only one could
win. The winner was announced as desert
was being served and a very warm round of
applause went to Napa Valley Community
Housing as Outstanding Non Profit
Organization of the Year. Executive Director
Kathleen Dreesen was surprised, honored
and very gracious in her acceptance speech,
giving a nod to all her co-nominees as critical
community contributors.
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congratulations to all the winners and deepest
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Chairman’s Focus
By Randy Martinsen,
President & CEO
of Accelerated
Marketing Group
2010 Napa Chamber of
Commerce Chairman of
the Board
What Great Wine
Capitals Does For Napa
Great Wine Capitals Global Network
(GWCGN) is an alliance of nine major
global cities in both the northern and south-
ern hemispheres, which share a key econom-
ic and cultural asset – their internationally
renowned wine tourism regions.
We feel it is important to represent our
wine industry members by taking an active
role in the GWCGN. The Chamber joined
the organization in 2007 and in 2008 our own
Katherine Zimmer, VP of Marketing, became
Chair of the Communications Committee for
the Napa Valley | San Francisco region to
help our wine industry and tourism hospital-
ity members get more visibility with this
international group. In April of this year, the
Chamber’s CEO, Lisa Batto, was asked to
Chair the Business & Investments Committee
for our GWCGN region. The Chamber Board
unanimously voted to support her in that role.
Rex Stultz, Industry Relations Director
for Napa Valley Vintners, said, “Napa Valley
is recognized as a wine-growing region sec-
ond to none in the world. We need to actively
participate in respected global organizations
CEO’s Focus
By Lisa Batto ACE,
President/CEO
Protecting our
Resources
– Namely Ourselves
The first 6 months of this year has been
good for our economy in Napa. We’ve seen
many new businesses open their doors and
said goodbye to a small amount of businesses
who have had to shut their doors. Many of
my friends have been working long hours
taking care of their work and then going
home to their families where, if they are like
me, become a supervisor over the homework
ethics of their children! My point is – when
are we NOT working? I realized this recently
June 2010
We encourage all our relative Cham-
ber Members to participate in the “Best Of
Wine Tourism” contest held each year. The
like Great Wine Capitals.” The Chamber application deadline is July 30. Winners
feels our participation will bring world-wide
become part of the international marketing
recognition for our region to the other eight campaign from GWCGN and are highlighted
designated Wine Capitals (Bilbao | Rioja,
in marketing materials distributed world-
Spain; Bordeaux, France; Cape Town, South wide. There are 7 categories and not all of
Africa; Christchurch | South Island, New Zea- them require the applicant to be a winery, so
land; Florence, Italy; Mainz | Rheinhessen,
they are open to other tourism businesses.
Germany; Mendoza, Argentina; and Porto, For more information about how to apply
Portugal). contact Katherine at (707)
Each Capital maintains 254-1147.
actively involved commit- “GWCGN… exists In May of each year
tees whose members work to to encourage the organization holds a
develop the exclusive market-
ing distinction in its respec- travel, education, representatives from each
mid-term meeting with
tive country. GWCGN only sustainability region coming together in
allows one region from each and business Bordeaux. This meeting is a
country to have a voice in the exchange critical update to discuss the
Network. These international progress of programs, new
committees collaborate to between the
initiatives, and to determine
share ideas that help market global regions.” the winners of the two In-
each Capital at an internation- ternational Student Grants.
al level. It is the only network Our local committee sponsored Katherine
to encompass the “Old” and “New” worlds of Zimmer to attend the two-day meeting,
wine and exists to encourage travel, educa- which reviews budgets, website stats and
tion, sustainability and business exchange social media, market studies, potential new
between the global regions. members, and the Best Of Wine Tourism
As the organization grows we are expe- competitions. There is a detailed discussion
riencing delegations visiting other Capitals of the agenda for the upcoming Annual Gen-
to learn and share experiences. Recently a eral Meeting and decisions are made on the
delegation from Bilbao | Riojo, Spain, came daily programs. The benefit to every region
to Napa to learn more about our region. through each individual region’s efforts is
Lisa’s first decision in representing the Busi- exponential and inspiring.
ness Committee was to move the meeting to For more information and to sign up for
the Marriott from our board room to utilize the enewsletter and blog visit:
a local business and give exposure to one of www.GreatWineCapitals.com. ■
our Wine Tourism Hospitality Members.
another place very far away from the stress of
daily life. It was a beautiful slightly stormy
day, with fluffly white clouds, blue water and
and made a conscious decision by marking
the new growth of spring on the surrounding
down on my ‘To Do’ list – Appreciate
hills. How long has it been since you have
Yourself! Yes, with an exclamation mark
visited Lake Berreyessa? Have you ever
because it should jump out at you.
been to the Lake? Here is an excerpt from
Our most precious resource is our
our website: Three miles of
health. Taking care of
shoreline are available on the
ourselves and finding
ways to reduce daily “It was a beautiful west side of Lake Berryessa
for recreation, including
stress is important to our slightly stormy day,
co-workers, our families
picnicking, swimming,
with fluffly white kayaking, hiking, wildlife
and most importantly
you. I’ve found that at clouds, blue water viewing, and fishing. The
some point during the and the new growth three miles includes two
parks joined by a shoreline
week, I just need to get of spring on the trail. Both parks offer
away from the office for
some alone time. I work
surrounding hills.” spectacular views of Lake
Berryessa. They are a
downtown so taking a
wonderful place to enjoy the
stroll over to the Veteran’s Park and sitting
lake, and tend to be quiet during the week.
with my bare feet in the grass does wonders
Just visit our website at this link http://www.
for my psyche. Sometimes I need to feel
napachamber.com/maps_berryessa.html to
like I’ve travelled to another place. A friend
get all the info on Lake Berryessa. While
recently re-introduced me to Lake Berryessa.
I probably haven’t been on the lake in 15 See CEO on page 7...
years, but I found myself feeling like I was in
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• Representing Business to Government
Labor Law Issue
Workplace Investigations:
“Who, What, Where, When,
(and especially) How”
by Richard C. Rybicki, Rybicki & Associates | P.C.
Workplace Investigations
Employers often conduct investiga-
tions after receiving information that
something unlawful might have happened
in the workplace. But how do you prepare
and conduct an adequate investigation?
The law provides very little guidance on
this issue, though some basic principles
have developed over time. Keeping these
principles in mind, and using them in all
investigations, help meets the general
goals contained in state and federal em-
ployment laws.
When are investigations required?
The traditional role of investigations
has been under equal employment op-
portunity laws such as those prohibiting
unlawful harassment and discrimination.
Good investigations have long been seen
as part of an employer’s duty to take ac-
tion after receiving employee complaints,
discovering information such as inappro-
priate e-mails or internet use, or hearing
rumors of harassment.
An effective investigation policy can
help show that an employer satisfied its
obligation to take all steps “reasonably
necessary” to prevent and promptly cor-
rect unlawful harassment. Proper inves-
tigations may even provide a defense to
liability in some states, or to damages in
others. For these reasons, the develop-
ment, communication and application
of consistent, predictable investigation
procedures are essential parts of employ-
ers’ risk-management strategy.
What does a good investigation
require?
Some laws have general terms that
sound like specific requirements but really
are goals, such as “prompt,” “thorough,”
“objective,” “interactive,” and “reason-
able.” None of these goal-oriented terms
say how to conduct an investigation, but
some agencies such as the federal Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission
(“EEOC”) have provided their own guid-
ance.
The EEOC’s guidelines suggest
common-sense steps such as asking the
complainant “who, what, when, where,
June 2010
ballot
continued from page 1...
These are very brief introductions of the
measures that are already qualified for the
ballot. There are many measures waiting to go
through the qualification process and there are
already 7 of the 45 potential measures turned in
for the November election. Not all will gather
the signatures and some are to be referred from
the state legislature.
The measures that have filed signatures:
and how,” asking the alleged harasser
• Term Limits: Reduce the total number
for a response to the allegations, and
of years a state legislator can serve from 14 to
asking third parties what they saw or
12.
heard. An employer should then con-
• Funding for State Parks: Increase
sider any factors relevant to the parties’
vehicle license fees by $18 a year to fund state
credibility (such as inherent plausibility
parks.
and demeanor) and make a determina-
• State Government Can’t Take Local
tion based on all the evidence collected
Funds: State government will be prohibited
during its investigation. Adopting the
from taking designated types of local funds.
EEOC method works well for almost all
• Jobs Act: Suspend AB 32, the Global
workplace investigations.
Warming Solutions Act, until unemployment
falls below 5.5%
Be Consistent!
• Pass Budget with Simple Majority:
Whatever format they follow, em-
State budget can be passed with a simple
ployers should use consistent, predict-
majority vote, rather than current 2/3
able procedures showing that it was
requirement.
prepared to deal with workplace issues
• Permission to Tax: Voters must give
and that it acted in good faith when
permission before any new taxes can be
reaching its conclusions. This can go a
imposed
long way toward showing compliance
• Corporate Loopholes: Opposes three
with employment laws and – as an added
business tax breaks.
bonus – avoiding expensive employment
Are you confused? There are a lot of
claims and lawsuit.
issues coming up for this November election.
Your Napa Chamber Legislative Action
Richard Rybicki is an attorney with
Committee will be busy researching and vetting
Rybicki & Associates | P.C., a manage-
through the issues to bring recommendation to
ment-side labor and employment law
firm with clients ranging from the For- Continued Ballot on page 7...
tune 500 to local retail,
manufacturing, healthcare
and hospitality busi-
nesses. Mr. Rybicki has
LABOR LAW WORKSHOP
represented employers in Between a Rock and a Hard Place:
trial and appellate courts
throughout the United
Workplace Investigations
States, as well as han- Presentation focuses on laws requiring investigations, guidance
dling all levels of admin- on how to conduct a proper investigation, tactics for resolving
istrative investigations, conflicts, and practical advice about when to call for outside help.
citations and appeals.  He When? Tuesday, June 29, 2010
spends much of each day
dealing with employers’ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
day-to-day issues.
www.rybickiassociates.com Where? Napa Chamber Board Room
Don’t miss the Napa 1556 First Street, Napa
Chamber Labor Law
Workshop on June 29th Cost? $50 Chamber members*
at 2:00-4:00pm - where $65 non-members
this subject and other (* Purchase the Series of for $85)
timely issues that face
your business will be ad- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
dressed. Visit napacham- RSVP by June 28, 2010
ber.com to register for
this event. ■ Register online at n a p a c h a m b e r. co m
707.226.7455
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 Welcome New Members!
Attorneys
Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin
Chris Yoast, (707) 944-0540
6795 Washington St Bldg D Ste R, Yountville
www.agclawfirm.com
Holman Teague Roche Anglin
LLP Attorneys at Law
Kevin Teague, (707) 927-4280
1455 First St Ste 217, Napa
www.htralaw.com
Automobile Dealers
Hanlees Napa Subaru-
Volkswagen
Pat Madrazo, (707) 253-9100
495 Soscol Ave, Napa
Baby Sitting Services
All About Kids Childcare LLC
Kirsten Harris, (707) 934-5970
1436 2nd St Ste 216, Napa
kirsten@AllAboutKidsNapa.com
www.AllAboutKidsNapa.com
Business Consultants
BB&B Business Group
Deanna Baillie, (707) 557-3182
207 Wallace Ave, Vallejo
info@localhappeningsmagazine.com
www.bbandb-businessgroup.com
Expert Profit and Recovery
John Brovelli, (888) 245-9541
3212 Jefferson St Ste 251, Napa
info@expertprofitandrecovery.com
www.expertprofitandrecovery.com
focusGreen
Ellyn Elson, (707) 226-9300
Ellyn@focusGreen.biz
www.focusGreen.biz
Childcare Services
Napa Valley Nanny
Maggie Johnson, (707) 266-1474
PO Box 2682, Napa
maggie@napavalleynanny.com
www.napavalleynanny.com
Communications - Consultants, Services
CirclePoint
Tracy Cook, (707) 258-2604
135 Main St Ste 1600, San Francisco
t.cook@circlepoint.com
www.circlepoint.com
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Consignment Shop Restaurants
Alice’s Consignment C CASA An Innovative
Alice Ingham, (707) 927-3224 Taqueria
1746 Yajome St, Napa Catherine Bergen, (707) 226-7700
junkateer55@sbcglobal.net Oxbow Public Market
www.junkateer.wordpress.com 610 First St Ste 6, Napa
info@myccasa.com
Construction, Renovation & Remodeling - www.myccasa.com
Residential & Commercial
Mark Ingham Construction Morimoto Napa
Mark Ingham, (707) 337-2195 Kimberly Mansager, (707) 252-1600
2982 First St, Napa 610 Main St, Napa
markingham@att.net info@morimotonapa.com
www.morimotonapa.com
Financial Services
Axton Wine Group Villa Romano
Gordon T. Axton, Jr, (707) 320-2304 Ismael Guillen, (707) 252-4533
1303 Jefferson St Ste 100B, Napa 1011 Soscol Ferry Rd, Napa
gordon@axtonwinegroup.com www.villaromanorestaurant.com
www.axtonwinegroup.com
Tyler Florence Rotisserie
Individual Members & Wine
Patricia Pecora-Cline Courtney Dougherty, (415) 380-8337
Patricia Pecora Cline, (707) 315-9209
pccline@sbcglobal.net Self Serve Storage
Security Public Storage
Interior Designs Ron Bello, (707) 226-2020
Staging & Design by ‘Sally’ 211 Devlin Rd, Napa
Sally Servidio Craig, ASID, (707) 888-4962 napa@securitypublicstorage.com
sal4phil@aol.com www.securitypublicstorage.com
www.silveradohomedesign.com
Shopping
Manufacturers Downtown Napa Antique
Wine Country Kitchens & Vintage Flea Market
Victoria Kramer, (707) 252-9463 Sarah Sequeira, (707) 927-3224
511 Alexis Ct, Napa 1746 Yajome St, Napa
victoria@winecountrykitchens.com nvfleamarket@gmail.com
www.winecountrykitchens.com www.napamarket.wordpress.com
Non Profit Organizations Specialty Foods
Loving Animals Providing Smiles Giovannoni’s Produce
(LAPS) John Giovannoni, (707) 224-5893
Marilane Bergfelt, (707) 265-6642 2781 Napa Valley Corporate Dr, Napa
PO Box 6596, Napa john@giovannonisproduce.com
LAPS_AAT@sbcglobal.net www.giovannonisproduce.com
www.lovinganimalsprovidingsmiles.org
Transportation
Publishers SuperShuttle / ExecuCar
Local Happenings James Freeman, (916) 648-2500
Deanna Baillie, (707) 557-3182 3100 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento
207 Wallace Ave, Vallejo jfreeman@supershuttle.net
info@localhappeningsmagazine.com www.supershuttle.com
www.localhappeningsmagazine.com
Wineries
Real Estate - Agents & Realtors Huwiler’s Vineyards, LLC dba
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Napa Station
Valley - Deanna Antovich Peter K. Huwiler, (707) 284-1094
Deanna Antovich, (707) 259-5290 447 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa
1775 Lincoln Ave, Napa info@napastation.com
dantovich@cbnapavalley.com www.napastation.com
www.napavalleyrealestategroup.com
Valley Gate Vineyards
Montgomery Paulsen,
For a complete listing of Napa 1 Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa
Chamber members, updated daily, go to mpaulsen@valleygatevineyards.com
napachamber.com www.valleygatevineyards.com
(707) 254-8673
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• PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

After-Hours MIXER at
Payroll Masters
The after-hours MIXER at long-time Chamber member Payroll Masters
was a huge success with over 100 business people networking, learning
about new business opportunities and socializing.
PLAN AHEAD: Don’t miss July’s After-Hours MIXER on the 16th
at Silverado Resort’s beautiful Grove on the South Course! This special
Mixer will follow our Benefit Goft Tournament and will have the extra fun of
entertainment and a Silent Auction!

s L-R Teresa Schuh and Lindsey Schuh of Shaklee

and Don Arritola from Axiom Engineers

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you are there on the website, explore all the
information in our Napa Insights section.
You might find a hidden jewel that you never
knew existed in this wonderful place we call
home.
If the Lake is too much of a jaunt, head
over to McKenzie Drive off of Silverado
Trail and find this little jewel in hiding,
Oxbow Preserve Park. As a kid, a group of
us used to trek through there to play in the
river. I took some time a few weekends ago
to visit the park and walk through the 13
acres. The City of Napa really has done a
wonderful job with this park. They created
a walking path that is very accessible to
Chamber Member Spotlight:
Napa Recycling and Waste Services
Napa Recycling & Waste Services be-
gan servicing the City of Napa and south-
ern unincorporated Napa County in 2005.
It is a local full-service company with par-
ent companies that have served the region
for over a century. General Manager, Greg
Kelley, has managed operations since its
inception and has extensive experience
in the field. They employ approximately
95 people to handle the waste load of the
City and southern Napa County. Among
their many programs NRWS has one of
the most successful electronics recycling
programs in the country. They will hold
the 10th annual “Anything with a Cord”
recycling event at the Napa Valley Col-
lege soccer field on June 11th and 12th
from 9am-2pm. You can get rid of that
pesky old television and feel secure that it
will be handled appropriately without con-
taminating a landfill. NRWS recognizes
that e-waste is a major source of global
pollution and in addition to the “Anything
with a Cord” event they offer free e-recy-
cling every day at their 820, Levitin Way,
facility in Napa.
Napa Recycling is a tremendous
advocate for local businesses that want
to improve their carbon footprint. By
creating systems that promote efficient ac-
cess to recycling and sustainability in our
community; they improve our potential for
a healthier environment. Their innovative
June 2010
people of all abilities, have placed large
rocks in several areas for seating, and
thinned out the landscape plus adding
more native plants to the area. As I was
walking along one of the paths through the
trees, I felt much removed from the daily
pressures and delighted as I passed families
of walkers. I walked down to the riverbed
and reminisced about the old days growing
up in Napa. It was an enjoyable few hours
recharging the batteries.
My suggestion is for you to add a
reminder to appreciate yourself on your
‘To Do’ list and take advantage of this
wonderful place that is Napa! ■
We Focus On Business
composting program alone has diverted up
to 60% of participating clients’ solid, non-
recyclable garbage from landfills, all while
creating a re-useable resource – enriched
soil. Forward thinking local businesses
such as Silverado Resort and Oxbow Public
Market strive for an aggressive goal of
zero waste in the commercial arena. Napa
Recycling has partnered with them to cre-
ate viable user-friendly systems for both
employees and customers to follow so that
these goals can be attained.
Whether working with the general
public, restaurants or event planners, Napa
Recycling is always striving for a zero
waste world; their new “Recycling Saves…”
outreach campaign is designed to outline
and communicate some of the many reasons
why everyone should reduce their waste and
recycle.
• Recycling Saves Resources: Re-
cycling protects the environment and
reduces the need to extract virgin materi-
als, including oil – recycling one ton of
plastic saves the equivalent of nearly 4
barrels of oil.
• Recycling Saves Energy: Last year,
nearly 97,000 tons of materials were
recycled or composted at the Napa
Recycling & Composting Facility. By
keeping these valuable resources out of
the landfill, we significantly decreased
carbon dioxide and methane emissions
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the Board of Directors for final decision. The
Napa Chamber may not be taking positions
on all of these issues, however, we will
research each one to see how they align with
our 5 Year Community Vision.
If you are interested in learning more
about the Legislative Action Committee and
the process for vetting issues or our 5 Year
Community Vision, please visit
www.napachamber.com/LAC.html
The Legislative Action Committee
(LAC) meets the second and fourth
Wednesday of the month. Each member on
the committee is appointed by the Board of
Directors. If you would like to be considered
for an appointment, please contact Lisa Batto
at 707-226-7455. ■
and saved enough energy to power all
the houses in Napa for almost three
months!
• Recycling Saves Jobs: Did you
know that the recycling industry in
California employs as many people
(85,000) as the film industry? And, for
every ton of material that is recycled,
instead of wasted in incinerators and
landfills, 10 times more jobs are created
in recycling sorting, and 25 times more
jobs are created in recycling manufac-
turing.
• Recycling Saves Money: Recycling
and yard waste collection is free with
your service, and your monthly rate is
determined by the size of your garbage
container. The bigger the bin, the more
you pay…save money by reducing your
waste!
It’s easy to help – recycle and reuse at
home and work, start composting, bring
your own bag to the store, purchase prod-
ucts made of recycled materials…and find
out more at Napa Recycling and Waste
Services. www.naparecycling.com ■
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June 16, 2010 June 17, 2010 June 29, 2010
Wake Up Your After-Hours Labor Law Workshop
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Wednesday Investigations: Who,
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“Preventing Lawsuits - Avoid What, Where, When,
the Dash for Your Cash!” 1345 Henry Road
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Napa Chamber 2010 OFFICERS

M I SS I O N Randy Martinsen, Chairman of the Board..................... Accelerated Marketing Group
As the membership organization for Ryan Gregory, Chair-elect...................................... Riechers & Spence Associates, Inc.
business, we promote our community’s Debra Dommen, Vice-Chair Advocacy...........................Winegrowers of Napa County
economic vitality and quality of life Kent Kuhlmann, Vice-Chair Resources......................... Kuhlmann Associates Financial
through leadership development, Cherie Knox, Treasurer............................................................... Redwood Credit Union
advocacy, facilitation and education. Mike Silvas, Immediate Past-Chair.....................................Wine Country Fine Properties
NAPA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dean Bowen, Net-Flow Corporation; John Cardinale, State Farm Insurance; Linda
BENEFIT from being a Champagne, Artesa Winery; Sandra Elles, Napa County Farm Bureau; Ken Frank,
member of the Napa La Toque; John Glaser, Napa Valley Unified School District; Pamela Gleeson, Santen
Chamber of Commerce Inc.; Clay Gregory, The Napa Valley Destination Council; Cathy D’Angelo Holmes,
Coldwell Banker Commercial; Stanton Lawson, Sequoia Senior Solutions; Bill Lockhart,
• Creating a Strong Local Economy Edward Jones; Kara Long, Tugboat, Inc.; Barry Martin, City of Napa; Kevin Massie,
• Promoting the Community Napa Ford Lincoln Mercury; Sherry McKillop, Follow Your Compass; Shawn Milburn,
• Providing Networking Opportunities Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa; Dennis Pedisich, Napa Community Bank; Jaime
• Supporting a Sustainable Future Penaherrera, Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation; Richard Rybicki, Rybicki &
Associates; Don Shindle, Westin Verasa Napa; Brenda Speth, Napa Valley Register;
• Representing Business to Government Jay Williamson, Williamson and Company.
• Engaging in Political Action HONORARY DIRECTOR: Julian Weidler, Retired.
For membership information call NAPA CHAMBER STAFF
Sherrell Harper at 707.257.4598 Lisa Batto, ACE, President/CEO, 707.226.7455, lisa@napachamber.com
or Rebecca Johnson at 707.254.1142 Katherine Zimmer, VP Marketing & Communications, 707.254.1147, katherine@napachamber.com
Sherrell Harper, Membership, 707.257.4598, sherrell@napachamber.com
Commerce editorial is exclusively produced by Rebecca Johnson, Membership, 707.254.1142, rebecca@napachamber.com
the Napa Chamber of Commerce, Jayson Johnson, Creative Manager, 707.254.1144, jayson@napachamber.com
1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559. 707.226.7455 Paula Wick, Customer Service, 707.226.7455, paula@napachamber.com
EDITOR: Katherine Zimmer Lynn Page, Sr. Administrator / Event Specialist, 707.254.1145, lynn@napachamber.com
Please email submissions to
katherine@napachamber.com Christine Sullivan, Administrative Assistant, 707.254.1143, christine@napachamber.com
Caryl Chakerian, Communications, 707.738.6053, caryljc@gmail.com

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