North Bay Business Community Celebrates 2026 Book of Lists

Annual event highlights top local companies, organizations, and business sectors in the region.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The North Bay business community gathered at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California on Thursday, February 29, 2026 to celebrate the release of the North Bay Business Journal's 2026 Book of Lists. The annual event brings together industry leaders, innovators, professionals, and service providers from across the region to network and recognize the top companies, organizations, and business sectors.

Why it matters

The Book of Lists is a highly anticipated publication that provides valuable insights into the North Bay's thriving business landscape. By highlighting the region's top performers, the event helps foster connections, showcase innovation, and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the local economy.

The details

Attendees mingled throughout the Lytton Rancheria Grand Lobby, enjoying food, drinks, and live music as they connected with peers and discovered new business opportunities. Exhibitors from a diverse array of industries, including Cuver Brewing Company, showcased their products and services to the gathered crowd.

  • The North Bay Business Journal's Book of Lists event took place on Thursday, February 29, 2026.
  • The 2026 Book of Lists was compiled and published earlier that year.

The players

North Bay Business Journal

A regional business publication that compiles the annual Book of Lists highlighting top companies, organizations, and business sectors in the North Bay area.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

The venue that hosted the 2026 Book of Lists event in Santa Rosa, California.

Cuver Brewing Company

A local brewery that showcased its products at the Book of Lists event.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee

The takeaway

The North Bay Business Journal's Book of Lists event demonstrates the strength and resilience of the region's business community, as local companies and organizations continue to thrive and innovate despite the challenges of the past decade. The event's enduring popularity underscores the importance of fostering connections, celebrating achievements, and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit that drives economic growth in the North Bay.