December 2025 • Volume 50 • Number 13 CONTENTS
50 YEARS OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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LEAD STORY 21 The Gold Standard Jason Walsh A look back at NorthBay biz’s 50 years in publication SPONSORED SPECIAL SECTION 51 The Fires Inside Jason Walsh First Responders Resiliency is determined to build world’s first self-care sanctuary for first responders
FEATURE STORIES 28 The Welcoming Committees
Judith M. Wilson The Yes In My Back Yard movement opens its doors to growth
42 The Economics of Immigration
Judith M. Wilson The multicultural workforce is building the economy in more ways than one
50 Sonoma State’s new president Jason Walsh CSU names Michael Spagna to lead SSU out of challenging times
WORK/LIFE 15 Retirement 16 Office
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