ORGANIZATIONS & ENTERPRISES

Agricultural Community Events Farmers Markets Business, Business Services, Education, Festivals/Markets, Fine Crafts, Food/Drink, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit, Retail, Special Events Promoting agriculture and agricultural related products through community farmers' markets.

Alien Feedings Business, Business Services, Music, Retail Alien Feedings is a Bay Area record label and alternative clothing brand.

AplosGroup Architecture Business, Business Services, Creative Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts

Sharon Kovalsky, Architect

State of California, Licensed Architect State of New York, Registered Architect Autocad & Certified Professional Member: Marin Women at Work Member: Marin Builders Association A 1982 graduate of the University of Michigan, with master’s degrees in both architecture and urban planning, Sharon has 30 years of design and architecture experience. With her  Manhattan-based firm, Sharon Kovalsky Associates, she has worked on a wide variety of residential and commercial projects, from apartment renovations to restaurant and office design. In 2013, Sharon created AplosGroup, a Marin County-based firm offering complete architectural design services. Her aesthetic focuses on respecting the natural environment and incorporating its beauty and simplicity into her work, always keeping her clients’ needs at the center of design. As a specialist in green design and modern architecture, Sharon has a deep understanding of the design opportunities and challenges these present, and works with other area specialists to source authentic yet efficient materials that respect the integrity of these architectural jewels. Sharon has taught architecture and interior design at several design schools, including the Pratt Institute, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the New York Institute of Technology.

Athena Design Business Services, Creative Design, Visual Arts Ginny Laughlin Design is a boutique design agency. Creative director Ginny Laughlin has worked as a graphic and web designer in the Bay Area for 25 years, and designed the online presence for both the Marin Watershed Program and Sonoma Land Trust for many years. In her work designing for other environmental organizations, as well as wineries, music venues, and small businesses, she tries to make a difference in her community. She currently serves on the Graphic Design Advisory Board at Santa Rosa Community College. Working with environmental organizations is a passion. Ginny taught graphic design for 13 years at Otis Art Institute, Cal Arts, and CSU Northridge. Before opening her own firm in Sonoma County, she was a web designer and developer at Sonoma State University. Please visit my portfolio site to view my work.

Baumgardner Architecture Business, Business Services, Environmental Baumgardner Architecture provides thoughtful architectural guidance, planning, design, construction documentation and oversight for residential and commercial projects in Sonoma County, Marin, Napa, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Joel Baumgardner, Architect, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Joel is an award-winning architect with over 25 years of experience working on a wide range of residential and commercial projects. He uses his experience, diversity of viewpoint, a deep-rooted environmentalism, delight in art and built form as key guiding principles. Diversity of Experience and Viewpoint Joel has been drawing and designing for as long as he can remember. First with wood blocks, then LEGOs, models, tree houses, drafting classes in junior high and high school, and art classes in college. Summers in high school were spent working at the local Sonoma County hardware store, absorbing the elements of building. While at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Joel spent summers working construction jobs and drafting. Further developing his love of architecture, was the year spent abroad in Florence, Italy–balancing the technical rigors of Cal Poly with art and history. These experiences formed the foundation for Joel’s unique perspective, sense of awareness and balance, and diversity of viewpoint. Environmentalism Growing up in the beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sebastopol in particular, led to an inherent appreciation of our connection to nature. Fascinated by passive solar design while in college, Joel expanded his green building knowledge by completing a year of study at Sonoma State University‘s Green Building Professional program. Since then, Joel has co-chaired the American Institute of Architects San Francisco Committee on the Environment, as well as the United States Green Building Council Northern California Chapter – State Legislative Task Force. Delight Joel believes that architecture should lift the spirit as an everyday experience. It should surprise and delight. Timeless beauty is stronger than stylistic trends. There must be art in the architecture. His work is rooted in an organic sense of beauty-scale, proportion and detail that inherently connect and resonate.

Big Idea Business, Business Services, Education Big Idea helps schools and communities work together to bring high quality arts education to every student. We provide technical expertise to design and implement all phases of an arts education strategic plan. Following highly successful models used throughout the nation, we provide real-world experience in meeting the challenges of ensuring high quality arts education for all students in today's fiscal environment. Whether your district is bringing back the arts or striving to improve current arts programs, Big Idea has a solid record of success in a wide variety of education landscapes . The arts are a difference-maker for today's students as they approach college and career in the 21st Century. Big Idea helps you to help them.

Black Sheep Revival Productions Business, Business Services, Festivals/Markets, Film/Video, Music, Performing Arts, Special Events Since 2012, Black Sheep Revival Productions has been helping new and seasoned musicians  produce, promote and manage their music and careers.  BSR hosts the 'Busker's Showcase' quarterly and operates a sound/music recording studio in Cloverdale, CA.  Check our equipment at www.blacksheeprevival.org.

Bright Productions Business, Business Services, Creative Services, Film Office, Film/Video, Food/Drink, Media, Nonprofit Services, Publishing/Printing, Visual Arts Full-service marketing agency in the North Bay specializing in social media, search engine optimization and web design. At Bright Productions we are known for our unwavering ethics and for always doing what is in the best interest of our clients. Our loyal client base best illustrates our success.

Online marketing has only been around as a legitimate advertising and marketing tool for a couple of decades. Bright Productions has been there from the start. These three key business principles are what place us among the top echelon of online marketing firms and contribute to our longevity:

Expertise, Responsiveness, and Ethics.

Butitta Design | Patti Buttitta | Designer | Communication A... Business, Business Services, Visual Arts Buttitta Design is a graphic design firm specializing in corporate identity, logo design, brand packaging and strategic marketing communication materials for print and web. An agile agency, Buttitta Design is responsive to client needs in a timely manner, creating effective design solutions that are distinctive, visually satisfying and economically feasible. Patti Buttitta created the company with the express idea of bringing the values of fine art to the world of commercial design. Since the inception of the company, Patti has gained a reputation for creating sound marketing materials that reflect a concern for clear communication and embody imaginative design. Her innovative solutions have garnered both local and national awards and provided clients in many industries with memorable identities, labels & packaging, signage, publications, marketing materials and advertising communication. The results of resourceful thinking, good taste and practical design experience fill the Buttitta Design portfolio. Buttitta Design has helped launch or re-launch companies, brands, products and services. Our clients often come back to us with new marketing challenges. Patti thrives on design ideas and finding graphic communication solutions that create a true impact.

Cindy Potter Graphic Design Business, Business Services, Government, Media, Publishing/Printing Cindy has been freelancing as a graphic designer in the Bay Area for more 17 years. Her clients return often, impressed with her commitment to budget, schedule and creative solutions. 

Cindy comes from an environmental consulting background, working as a Project Coordinator and Graphic Designer on various environmental reports and public outreach collateral for projects such as the Bay Bridge East Span Replacement, Hamilton Air Force Base Rehabilitation, and UP/SP and CSX railroad mergers. 

Since striking out on her own in 2000, Cindy has worked with SFPUC, Caltrans, Sonoma County Water Agency, Creative Sonoma (she designed the logo!),  Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and other federal and local entities. Cindy’s current and most recent work largely supports infrastructure, water, and environmental projects within the Bay Area.

CJ's Chair Caning Business, Business Services, Fine Crafts Over 30 years experience restoring caned antique, classic and modern chairs, rockers, benches, canoe seats and other caned items. Using the best materials available and time-tested weaving methods and installation techniques, we can restore your items to their original beauty and functionality. Please call or text for a free quote!  707-495-1537

Daniels Media Alliance Business, Business Services, Media, Product/Industrial Design, Publishing/Printing, Sports/Outdoors, Visual Arts Born in San Francisco, I grew up in Lucas Valley (Marin County) 15 years then lived in Hopewell, New Jersey (between Princeton and Trenton) for 3 years finishing high school. After graduation, chose to live in Bozeman, Montana (close to Yellowstone National Park and the Big Sky Ski Resort) 5 years, attending Montana State University, earning degrees. Following graduation, I lived in Terra Linda (Marin County) for 6 years, continuing Multimedia studies, working. I lived in Santa Rosa, of Sonoma County, the "Heart of the Wine Country" for ten years, working and attending a quality college for additional post-graduate studies. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business (Marketing Option) along with a Minor in Communication from MSU, I broadened my education studying visual media (Computer Art, Applied Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Art, Multimedia, and web design) at Santa Rosa Junior College and College of Marin, while working. I have expanded my knowledge of various programs that are applicable to corporate establishments and gained additional skill and knowledge of Multimedia and HTML, in pursuit of an occupation that relates to promotion, advertising or marketing. My skills lie toward doing business in establishments that relate to visual media. Proficient with marketing and the composition of computer graphics on different platforms, we have ability to relate thoughts to a context to influence customers.

Emineh Designs Art Gallery, Business, Business Services, Creative Design, Decorative Arts, Fine Crafts, Interior Design, Kids/Family, Library, Museum, Performing Arts, Product/Industrial Design, Publishing/Printing, School, Visual Arts An artist specializing in murals for your home, business, and community.

Fiber Circle Studio Adult Arts Education, Business, Business Services, Decorative Arts, Education, Fine Crafts, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family Fiber Circle Studio, located in Sonoma County, CA, focuses on offering fiber related workshops, and equipment in the areas of weaving, spinning, fiber processing, sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting and felting. Our goal is to provide all levels of fiber artists, from new to expert, with all the resources, tools, knowledge and equipment to explore one's creative journey in a place of community, support and inspiration.  

Folding Bones Press Adult Arts Education, Business, Business Services, Education, Literature/Poetry, Publishing/Printing, Youth Arts Education folding bones press is one woman creating hand-made, letterpress printed goods in sonoma county, california. katie is a commercially trained printer, published poet, and lover of lead type.

Healdsburg Chamber Of Commerce Association/Club/Group/Guild, Business, Business Services

Hillary Lyons | Copywriter & Brand Therapist Business Services, Nonprofit Services

Hillary Lyons is a seasoned copywriter and brand strategist with over a decade of marketing experience. She helps creative entrepreneurs and growing businesses get clarity on what sets them apart so she can craft a brand story that will captivate (and convert) their ideal customers.

 

Legit Broz LLC Adult Arts Education, Business, Business Services, Corporation, Crew, Dance, Education, Environmental, Festivals/Markets, Film Office, Film/Video, Government, Library, Media, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing/Printing, Retail, School, Special Events, Sports/Outdoors, Talent, Theatre, Travel, Visual Arts, Youth Arts Education Entertainment Services

Lion's Den Studios Business, Business Services, Film/Video, Music, Visual Arts Lion's Den Studios: (1) 1982 Engligh made Allen and Heath 32-channel board (2) tube pre-amps (8) Neve Pre-amps (1) 32 channel Orion Antelope AD/DA (1) BURL Mothership on 8 channels Cubase 8.5 Call for Mic package (1) sound booth

Mayacamas Grant Management Business, Business Services, Nonprofit Services Given today’s financial climate, a grant writer could be exactly what your nonprofit needs to succeed. Mayacamas Grant Management is a full-service provider of grant writing solutions. We provide research, proposal writing, reporting and grant management tools to elevate your great ideas into fundable solutions. With 25 years’ experience in the arts, we can assist you in finding foundation, corporate and government funding solutions for your most important organizational needs. Let us put our proven skills to work for you:

• Data-driven Research
• Project Development
• Grant Writing
• Letters of Inquiry
• Grant Management
• Collaborative Timelines
• Grant Reporting
• Project Management

  To learn how Mayacamas Grant Management can help you, visit our website: mayacamasgrants.com. Let’s set up a time to talk.

Mina Communications Business, Business Services, Dance, Environmental, Film/Video, Food/Drink, Media, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing/Printing, Theatre, Visual Arts

Mina Communications serves as a voice for the arts, the climate crisis, and more - by writing and publishing stimulating, under-reported content; and as a facilitator of Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, and Grant Writing services for arts, hospitality, and underserved business ventures with limited resources.

Clientele includes CANVAS (Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma), Santa Rosa Salsa, the Flamingo Resort & Spa, San Diego Ballet, Duvall Productions, Luscious Noise, Conducting Preparations, and others.

Media affiliations include Made Local Magazine, Sonoma Magazine, the North Bay Bohemian, the Pacific Sun, the San Diego Reader, In Dance for San Francisco's Dancers' Group, and others.

Red Rock Entertainment Business, Business Services, Film Office, Media, Production Companies Red Rock Entertainment is a film investment company located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Under the leadership of the owner and CEO Gary Collins Red Rock Entertainment LTD and its partners invest in British TV shows and films. Also, Red Rock Entertainment takes part in various philanthropy events, help kids turn their dreams to the reality and more.

Santa Rosa Metro Chamber Business, Business Services, Dance, Festivals/Markets, Film/Video, Holidays Shop Local, Kids/Family, Music, Nonprofit Services, School, Special Events, Sports/Outdoors, Visual Arts ABOUT SANTA ROSA METRO CHAMBER Born out of the rubble of the 1906 earthquake, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber is the leading voice for business in the North Bay region. Through advocacy, education and workforce development programs, and industry and small business development, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber strives to create a vibrant community for its members, as well as the residents and visitors to Sonoma County. More than a membership organization, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber provides a vision and the leadership to achieve increased, shared prosperity for everyone in the region – from each member to every program and volunteer, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber is shaping the future of living and doing business in the place we call home. For more information visit www.santarosametrochamber.com. ABOUT THE SANTA ROSA DOWNTOWN DISTRICT The DAO is the nonprofit organization which oversees the Santa Rosa Downtown District, a community benefit district funded by downtown property owners. The DAO partners with local businesses to promote, enhance and beautify Downtown Santa Rosa. For more information about Downtown and the District, please visit www.downtownsantarosa.org.  

Smallnormous LLC Business, Business Services

smallnormous is new kind of partner, a trusted advisor bringing big-brand expertise and Fortune-100 experience to local small businesses to help them tell their stories, get noticed, and grow. Our mission is to help small companies strengthen their brands in ways that make good financial sense for them. We get to know each business and then provide world-class strategy, design, and messaging to help them reach their goals. We deliver innovative solutions in an efficient, two-person ecosystem that gives small businesses the advantages that might not have otherwise been within reach of their budgets.

Sonoma Valley Chamber Of Commerce Arts Council/Alliance, Association/Club/Group/Guild, Business, Business Services, Nonprofit The Sonoma Chamber's "Creative Alliance" brings together businesses and nonprofits in Sonoma Valley's creative sector.  Our goal is to collectively work to support and grow this important part of our economy, so that local businesses, organizations, and venues continue to thrive. After a series of meetings, the Sonoma Creative Alliance identified collaboration, resources, and promotion as common needs.  To learn more about the Creative Alliance and to join the mailing list, please contact Patricia Shults at the Chamber.