Topic: Napa

Oenophile in a Strange Land

Disneyland, that is. How one man made the Mouse love Médoc (by making it pay).READ»

Vintage Values

It's a popular dream, almost a cliché : Hard-charging businesspeople buy a Napa Valley vineyard and live the good life. But for Garen and Shari Staglin, proprietors of the Staglin Family Vineyard, it is neither a dream nor a cliché -- and it's as demanding as it is glamorous.READ»

The Secret Life of Grapes

Next time you're in the Bay Area on business, take a weekend to discover the 5 hidden wineries that promise the smallest crowds and the finest bottles.READ»

Sunburnt! Solar Security Systems Prevent Burglars From Snatching Solar Panels

Talk about economic indicators: Solar panels are growing in popularity, but thanks to the shrinking economy, the pricey electricity generators have become a popular target for thieves in California. Wait, it gets even more surreal: ...READ»

Work Space

Last fall, I mentioned the Gate 3 WorkClub, an innovative shared workspace in Emeryville, California. This afternoon, after driving south from Napa, I got a chance to actually visit Work 3 -- and to meet its gently energetic and ...READ»

Custom High Power Laser Light Shows & Professional Lighting Production Services Worldwide

Customized High Power Laser Light Shows & Professional Lighting Productions Worldwide. Tribal Existance Productions provides quality innovation in many types of Entertainment Industries.READ»

Liquid Agency collaborates with Michael Graves on product design project.

As the branding agency for Slice - a manufacturer of innovative products that cut, slice, grate, etc. - Liquid Agency is already collaborating with world-class architects and designers like Karim Rashid and Yves Behar. Now, Michael Graves - the renowned architect whose line of products for Target is wildly successful is developing a new line of products for Slice.READ»

Between The Lines

The stories behind this issue's stories.READ»

Swing into Spring Training

Spring is just around the corner, and so is tee time! Here's all you need to know about dusting off your swing, practicing your putts, and getting yourself -- and your game -- in shape.READ»

Cultural Phenomenon

Umpqua Bank is changing the culture of customer service at banks, one ice-cream sandwich at a time.READ»

Kodak's Traceless Technology Fights Counterfeiting

Eastman Kodak is bringing a proactive attitude to its entry into the anticounterfeiting market, a field where business is usually conducted in whispers. The legendary company uses its ink expertise to help American businesses stop losing $250 billion annually to counterfeiting, using it Traceless technology to address a problem that globalization is only going to make worse.READ»

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Don Campbell

"A lot of people would consider it a risk to leave Ford for a small upstart company. But in the Valley's dynamic environment, I knew I wouldn't have trouble finding a job if things fell through with Interwoven. The demand for skills outshined the risk."READ»

The Care and Feeding of Talent

Levi Strauss veteran Thomas Kasten offers 10 tactics for team leaders who simply must attract and retain the best talent imaginable -- in arguably the most nerve-racking business climate imaginable.READ»

Voyage to the New Economy

Executives are leaving the security of big companies for the Internet economy. Should you sign up for the journey? What can you expect once you arrive at your destination? Or have you already missed the boat?READ»

Fast Cities

They're 15 up-and-coming hubs for creative workers--places that draw people who are talented, tech savvy, and tolerant. Meet the home of your next big opportunity.READ»