REAL SONOMA

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• One of every 14 homeowners in Sonoma County was more than 90 days behind on their mortgage payments in June. June home delinquency rates remain highest in a year
• The company likely will start construction by early next year at the Dauenhauer Ranch subdivision near the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Follow to Sunday's 'Glimmer of Revival' story: Meritage Homes' plans for Santa Rosa subdivision
• Online readers can view a map of the six subdivisions that together have more than 300 empty home sites. 'Glimmer of Revival' " the online version provides details on Santa Rosa's uncompleted subdivisions

HOT TECH

• HOT TECH: TECH NEWS YOU CAN USE

• http://tech.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/files/2010/07/Don-DraperS4-325-300x184.jpg A few months ago I downgraded my Comcast channel lineup to include only basic TV stations. I lost "MTV", the "Food Network", and AMC's, "Mad Men." 'Mad Men' meets the iPad
• http://tech.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/files/2010/04/camper.jpg If your college-bound student has a knack for computers and is planning a career in computer science, encourage them to apply to Google Summer Camp, 2010. Google Camp for techies
• I had a glimpse of Apple's iPad before it made its way up to the third floor in our office. Get your paws off my iPad

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• Marketing is a conversation. Add a martini for fun. Develop new contacts, exchange ideas, get tips that you can use to bump your business to new levels of profit. No host bar Kathleen Rhodes,3 Geeks Media + Judy Baker of Completely Creative will facilitate and fraternize. Bring Plenty of business cards Questions about marketing A friend or business associate See full details, at Event: Marketing and a Martini at Flamingo Hotel & Conference Center, Mon, Aug 16 4:00p
• Noon Toastmasters is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals who want to grow and excel in the areas of communication and leadership. The mission of our club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which, in turn, foster self-confidence and personal growth. Event: Noon Toastmasters at Center for Spiritual Living, Tue, Aug 3 11:30a
• The Santa Rosa Breakfast Club provides an opportunity for professionals and business people to gather in a relaxed, informal atmosphere every Tuesday morning to network, sharing leads and referrals with each other. Benefits include scintillating conversation, varied opinions and diverse viewpoints. We have great members! Join us for a few meetings and see if we're a good fit for you and your business. Membership Dues: $120.00 annually + $20.00 initiation fee. Event: Santa Rosa Breakfast Club at Willie Bird's Restaurant, Tue, Aug 3 7:00p
• Planning for Change: The Future of AIA Collaboration within the AIA California Council and beyond. Review of AIA Nationalâs 2010 Strategic Plan Review of recent AIA initiatives from the 2010 Grassroots Convention in Washington, D.C. A look at the planning efforts between Components, State and National and ideas that are currently be looked at in California. AIA CEU: 1 AIA Self Reported Unit Gourmet box lunches will be provided by Pearson & Co. in Santa Rosa. Vegetarian options will be available. Box lunches are first come, first choice basis. Event: AIARE Monthly Membership Meeting at Glaser Center, Wed, Sep 8 11:45a
• Education & Business Partnership Breakfast. Bringing the business and education communities together to recognize the outstanding contributions our teachers make. Event: Education & Business Partnership Breakfast at Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, Fri, Aug 13 7:00a
• Product Development: Want to get your product to market? In this class you will learn: Market Research/Worlwide Viability Product Evaluation Business Planning source Suppliers Market Event: Product Development at Santa Rosa SBDC, Wed, Aug 25 9:00a

NBBJ Insider Blog

• Sausalito-based TrimTabs, which accurately forecast very weak job growth for May, estimates the U.S. economy shed 152,000 jobs in June. The investment research firm said private sector hiring remained weak as the Census Bureau laid off 243,000 temporary workers. June jobs picture remains bleak
• The following piece appeared in today's Wall Street Journal and does not bode well for how Washington's zeal for financial reform will impact community banks that are the lifeblood of the North Bay economy. A warning on financial reform and community banks
• Want to better understand the source of the financial crisis and the role mortgage fraud played in it? See this video interview conducted by Santa Rosa attorney Rachel Dollar of Smith Dollar, attorneys at law. Mortgage fraud and the financial crisis
• The results in Tuesday's primary elections for California governor and the U.S. Senate couldn't have provided a more stark contrast.The respective Republican winners, Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina " both highly successful former high-tech executives " represent the future and the possible. Jerry Brown, who was governor three decades ago, and Sen. Barbara Boxer, a fixture in Congress for nearly as long, represent the past, way past. Future vs. past