GoLocal Staff
Stories by GoLocal Staff
Mark A. Dierkhising—Personally Speaking
Mark A. Dierkhising of Dierk's Parkside Cafe shares some thoughts on living in Sonoma County.
What for you defines 'quality of life'?
Wide range of things to do in the North Bay.
Residents of Sonoma County: How to Join
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
The new smart economy creates higher quality of life for all residents. It starts with paying attention to local businesses, local government and local residents, and improving management of local resources.
About Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative
The Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative is a network of locally-owned businesses, citizens, non-profit organizations, and government agencies working together to build a resilient, thriving, local economy by supporting local, independently owned businesses and promoting sustainable practices.
Businesses Join GoLocal
Together, hundreds of locally owned businesses can generate a shift in local purchasing of goods and services to GoLocal members. The brand of GoLocal represents a positive unity of purpose dedicated to lifting quality of life for all Sonoma County residents. When you join GoLocal, you begin immediately to support and contribute to this mission. The shift happens.
The GoLocal Team
The GoLocal team works daily to reclaim Sonoma County's economic power and raise the bar on quality of life.
Alexis Bauer—Personally Speaking
Alexis Bauer of My Friend Joe shares some thoughts on living in Sonoma County.
What for you defines 'quality of life'?
Quality of life is exactly, but not scientifically, related to having a great time and doing good for the worlds around us.
KZST, KJZY and K106.3
KZST, KJZY and K106.3 are owned by Sonoma County’s only locally owned radio broadcasters, Redwood Empire Stereocasters
Press Democrat
The very first newspaper in Santa Rosa, the parent of today's Press Democrat, was begun in 1857, just three years after Santa Rosa was chosen as the seat of Sonoma County and seven years after California became a part of the United States.
My Friend Joe Featured
GoLocal member and owner of My Friend Joe, Alexis Bauer, learned a thing or two about how to turn strangers into friends while traveling in Europe as an exchange student.
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Once elected, the directors of the cooperative serve as representatives guiding the organization to serve the diverse needs of the membership.
