SOMO Village

A decades-long study has provided great insight into what makes people healthy and happy—community and connection. Here's how to build it.

Laura Pustarfi is a local Sonoma County ecologist and writer. Here are her eight essentials in this SOMO Village member profile.

Even the most modest of wine drinkers likely know that spring is when you visit the vineyards of Northern California. The heat brings the harvest, and come August, Sonoma County winemaking—and tasting—is in full swing.

Milly Cozza is a local Sonoma County marketing expert and content creator. Here are her eight essentials in this SOMO Village member profile.

Anne-Marie Allen is a local Sonoma County landscaper and entrepreneur. Here are her essential eight items in this SOMO Village member profile.

The world is facing a plastic crisis. To combat it, Resynergi has found new and productive ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic and to minimize its impacts on the environment—all from its headquarters here in SOMO Village. We spoke with Brian Bauer, CEO and Co-Founder of Resynergi, to learn more.

The world’s resources are being depleted at a startling rate, and water is one of our most finite. From its offices in SOMO Village, Trevi Systems is working to make fresh water more accessible and affordable by manufacturing equipment to desalinate and decontaminate water so that it can be used where it’s most needed. We spoke with Victor Ivashin, Director of Electrical Engineering at Trevi Systems, to learn more.

The concept of an agrihood—a neighborhood or community with localized agriculture—isn’t new. It’s been a buzzword since it first emerged in 2014.

World Centric, a certified B-Corp business in SOMO Village, is finding ways to reduce the environmental impact of the foodservice industry. Here's what Janae Lloyd, Director of Impact at World Centric, had to say about their work and resources to learn more about sustainability in the foodservice industry.

Sonoma County is famous for its majestic redwoods and miles of rugged Pacific coastlines. But it’s the local community that truly makes it such a special place. And if you’re looking for ways to give back and make a difference, here are 10 options for every passion and commitment level.

Every year, there is more governmental and privately-funded support available for sustainable businesses in Sonoma County. These grants and credits can help you grow profits while focusing on the green practices that drive your mission.