Petaluma, California

Heffernan Foundation Pivots Focus to Make a Bigger Impact toward Education

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Heffernan, Petaluma, California, Geography of California, California

Heffernan Foundation's mission is to change futures through access to education, reduce homelessness and food deficiency through relevant nonprofit collaboration; and promote community and employee engagement.

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  • Heffernan Foundation's mission is to change futures through access to education, reduce homelessness and food deficiency through relevant nonprofit collaboration; and promote community and employee engagement.
  • Heffernan Foundation is the charitable giving program of Heffernan Insurance Brokers, headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., and with offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Menlo Park, Los Angeles and Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO; and London UK.
  • Employee-owned, the company has been among the Top Greater Bay Area Philanthropists since 2003, donating over 25 percent of profits to charity in 2018.
  • For more information, visit www.heffernanfoundation.org or call 925.295.2575.

Scamp The Tramp becomes Scamp The Champ at the 2019 World's Ugliest® Dog Contest

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Saturday, June 22, 2019
Films, Dogs, Creative works, Petaluma, California, English-language films, World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Scamp, Lady and the Tramp

PETALUMA, Calif., June 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Spirits were high today at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma where thousands gathered to cheer for the next pup to win the World's Ugliest Dog Contest.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., June 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Spirits were high today at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma where thousands gathered to cheer for the next pup to win the World's Ugliest Dog Contest.
  • It was a close call as the judges called upon the crowd to help them decide and Scamp The Tramp prevailed.
  • Let's all paws for a moment and celebrate the World's Ugliest Dog: Scamp!"
  • Scamp The Tramp was rescued by his fur mommy, Yvonne Morones back in 2014.

Cambrian Innovation and Lagunitas Brewing Company Enter 10 Year Consulting and Support Agreement for Wastewater Operations in Petaluma

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Lagunitas, Geography of California, California, Petaluma, California, San Francisco Bay Area

and PETALUMA, Calif., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cambrian Innovation, a commercial provider of distributed process water treatment and resource recovery services and solutions, today announced a new agreement with long-time customer Lagunitas Brewing Company.

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  • and PETALUMA, Calif., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cambrian Innovation, a commercial provider of distributed process water treatment and resource recovery services and solutions, today announced a new agreement with long-time customer Lagunitas Brewing Company.
  • Cambrian Innovation will act as expert consultants to the famed beer maker as Lagunitas works to maximize efficiency and reduce water use at its flagship Petaluma, California brewery.
  • "Lagunitas is committed to being a good steward of the Petaluma community and our natural resources," said Maria Stipp, CEO of Lagunitas Brewing Company.
  • Cambrian Innovation has been Lagunitas' trusted wastewater solutions partner in Petaluma since 2013.

Sonoma-Marin Fair Calls For Applicants to Compete For Fame and Philanthropy in the 2019 World's Ugliest Dog® Contest

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Geography of California, Petaluma, California, California, World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Sonoma, California

PETALUMA, Calif., March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sonoma-Marin fair is calling all dogs to join this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest held June 21, 2019 in Petaluma.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sonoma-Marin fair is calling all dogs to join this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest held June 21, 2019 in Petaluma.
  • Entries will be accepted between now and Wednesday, June 19 by 12 p.m. PST on the World's Ugliest Dog Contest website.
  • More than just a contest of lovable attributes, the World's Ugliest Dog Contest brings visibility to the many pups who end up rescuing the families that have adopted them rather than the other way around.
  • Mark your calendars for a summer to remember during "Eight Decades of Fun" at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, June 19-23, 2019.

Collidion Announces Settlement of Sonoma Litigation

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Monday, November 12, 2018
Geography of California, California, Law, Sonoma, Misappropriation, Petaluma, California, Fiduciary

PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Sonoma") and Collidion Inc. ("Collidion") have today announced agreement to settle Sonoma's claims of trade secret misappropriation and breaches of fiduciary duty against Collidion and certain of Collidion's employees.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Sonoma") and Collidion Inc. ("Collidion") have today announced agreement to settle Sonoma's claims of trade secret misappropriation and breaches of fiduciary duty against Collidion and certain of Collidion's employees.
  • In 2017, Sonoma filed a lawsuit against Collidion, Hojabr Alimi, Sameer Harish, and Monica Shaffer in federal district court, alleging the misappropriation of its trade secrets and confidential and proprietary information relating to hypochlorous acid products.
  • As part of the settlement, Sonoma will dismiss this legal action without any admission of wrongdoing by any Defendant.
  • The agreement is to the satisfaction of all parties, but the terms of the settlement are otherwise being kept confidential.

Initiative for Clean Energy Continues With Growing Global Participation

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Energy, Solar energy in California, Economy of California, Economy of the United States, Enphase Energy, Inverters, Petaluma, California, Renewable energy, NASDAQ

In a record-breaking year of corporate renewable energy purchases, Facebook is on track to be one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy.

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  • In a record-breaking year of corporate renewable energy purchases, Facebook is on track to be one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy.
  • We bring an open and innovative approach to finding renewable energy solutions that fit our needs and can move energy markets forward.
  • Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) is an independent power company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and Toronto Stock Exchange.
  • Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that connect solar generation, storage and management on one intelligent platform.

CEO Brandon Frere: Middle Age the Right Age to Be a Successful Business Founder

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Monday, August 13, 2018
Economy, Business, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Ameritech, Petaluma, California

PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --What is the average age of the most successful entrepreneurs?

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --What is the average age of the most successful entrepreneurs?
  • Despite assumptions that the most original innovations come from young minds, prior experience is much more predictive of greater rates of entrepreneurial success.
  • Brandon Frere, CEO of Ameritech Financial and other ventures, is not surprised that experience determines success.
  • A 50-year-old founder is nearly twice as likely to realize high-tier growth in their organization than a 30-year-old founder.

Taking Initiative Over One's Own Life as a Business Owner

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Economy, Business, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Petaluma, California

PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Deciding to become a boss, a business owner and leader, an entrepreneur, takes a lot of courage.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Deciding to become a boss, a business owner and leader, an entrepreneur, takes a lot of courage.
  • Being a business owner often means being available sometimes even beyond standard operating hours, too.
  • At times, a business owner may even have to step in and do entry-level tasks if that is what it takes to get everything done for the day.
  • "Being a business owner is like being the captain of your own ship.

Use as Many of Employees' Skills as Possible to Increase Business Success Says Brandon Frere

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Economy, Business, Geography of California, Petaluma, California, Sonoma County, California, Entrepreneurship, Skill

PETALUMA, Calif., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Many employees have useful skills aside from the job skills necessary for their position.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Many employees have useful skills aside from the job skills necessary for their position.
  • Many have only used their skills for specific hobby purposes and may not believe they are good enough to use their skills in a company setting.
  • "Allowing your employees to invest in their desired skills is the same as investing in the future of your company."
  • Brandon Frere is an entrepreneur and businessman who lives in Sonoma County, California.

Accommodating an Employee's Work Needs May Lead to Better Business Performance, Says Brandon Frere

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Economy, Business, Geography of California, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Petaluma, California, Frere, Sonoma County wine, Sonoma, California

PETALUMA, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees help drive a business forward and without them, work might not flow as smoothly.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees help drive a business forward and without them, work might not flow as smoothly.
  • Each employee is an individual that will have unique needs, some of which might need to be catered to for them to give their optimum performance.
  • Brandon Frere, entrepreneur and CEO of Frere Enterprises, encourages employers to properly consider and assist with providing accommodations for the benefit of the employee and business.
  • Brandon Frere is an entrepreneur and businessman who lives in Sonoma County, California.