SOMO Village

Long before Old Caz Brewery ever brewed its first batch, Bryan Rengel and Tom Edwards were college friends who just loved drinking beer.

Sonoma County has long-attracted creatives and entrepreneurs, eager to inspire and share their work with the community.

Want to give unforgettable holiday gifts to your loved ones while supporting local Sonoma County businesses?

The Purpose Pivot: Talking Sustainability and Business with Taylor Clayton from Traditional Medicinals

Sustainability is increasingly more important in our lives and work. SOMO Village CEO explains the what and why of sustainable building.

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.

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.

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.

SOMO Cowork: Founded in the belief that professional success and personal well-being are inherently connected, SOMO Cowork offers 24000 sq. ft of solar-powered, modern, inspiring, flexible workspace where great work and good living go hand-in-hand.

It’s impossible to deny the upward trend of consumers searching for eco-conscious brands that they can support. According to Barron’s Magazine, two-thirds of North Americans prefer to buy products and services from companies that incorporate sustainable business practices.

As we enter the recovery period for the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be rethinking your career choices. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you can seize this opportunity to change your career trajectory and launch your own business.