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Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 8-10:45 a.m., Napa Valley Marriott, Napa

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September 25, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park

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Business News

Banking & Finance

Optio Solutions of Rohnert Park opened a new sales office in Dallas.

Insurance

Fireman’s Fund of Novato was awarded a 2008 American Business Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Through Fireman Fund’s corporate philanthropy initiative, the company donated more than $18 million to 1,000 fire departments across the country.

Nonprofit & Community Organizations

The 2008 Napa Valley Vintners’ annual community auction fundraiser raised $10.35 million, 5 percent more than last year.



United Way presented Community Partnership Awards to three companies and two individuals including Medtronic CardioVascular, Redwood Credit Union, Ukiah Valley Medical Center, Tony Ghisla of Exchange Bank and Susanne Lake with the County of Sonoma.

Technology

Petaluma-based Dilithuim received the 2007-2008 Best Product and Solution in Wireless Communication award at the International Symposium on Wireless Communications Applications in China for its DTG multimedia gateway.



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