Go Outside to Survive
How some businesses in the Capital Region have adapted to operate outdoors in order to stay open
Moving services outside has been a lifesaver for some businesses that would have otherwise had to shut down.
Nominations: 2021 Salute to Women in Leadership
Comstock’s is now accepting nominations for its seventh annual salute to women in leadership. We’re looking for top-tier executives who make a demonstrated difference in their industries, companies, communities and the next generation of the workforce.
As Pandemic Aid Ends, California Families Face Brutal New Year
An estimated 750,000 Californians are set to lose federal unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, and 2.1 million could lose their homes weeks later when a statewide eviction moratorium lifts.
Art Exposed: Jennifer West
The Sacramento Film + Media film commissioner shares her thoughts on the state of the local filming industry and where it’s going
Jennifer West was still new to her role as film commissioner for the City of Sacramento’s Sacramento Film + Media office when she was sent home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Getting to Know: Ryan Royster and Byron Hughes
Last Supper Society cofounders on building an experiential dining venture virtually
The cofounders of Last Supper Society describe their project as “a culinary collective that designs food experiences,” as well as “a first-of-its-kind interactive TV show.”
Still Fabulous After 50
Local radio DJ legend Joey Mitchell celebrates a half-century in ‘cutthroat’ business
Sacramento’s K-Hits 101.5 recently celebrated Mitchell’s 50-year milestone in radio with a four-day studio party that honored his long and colorful career.
The Image of Health
Co-inventor Simon Cherry on how the world’s first total-body PET scanner could significantly change disease diagnosis
Comstock’s spoke with Cherry about the groundbreaking work that led UC Davis to name him and co-inventor Ramsey Badawi among the recipients of the 2020 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards.
Dilemma of the Month: Easy Ways to Thank Employees in a Hard Year
There are many ways to show employees how much you care about
them, even if you can’t shower them with gifts and bonuses.
Change in the Grapevine
Capital Region vineyards and wineries are cultivating an environmentally friendly way of life
In the Capital Region, there’s an emerging market among boutique vineyards and wineries focused on low-intervention farming and production methods.
Where’s the Party?
Companies have to get more creative to replace familiar holiday events of yore
Employers have been scaling back their annual holiday parties for
years. What will they look like in 2020?