ZERO Motorcycles Featured in USA Today
August 11, 2008

ZERO Motorcycles, headed by Alliance member Gene Banman, was profiled in USA Today's business section.

Dave Dutton on Cover of SmartBusiness
June 2, 2008

Kristy O'Hara profiled Alliance member Dave Dutton for the cover of Smart Business Northern California. The article explains how Dave turned a $336 million loss into a $27 million gain at Mattson Technology by making the hard decisions.

U4EA Technologies Acquires NextHop
May 20, 2008

U4EA Technologies Inc., a provider of integrated access technology for converged communications, has acquired Wireless 802.11 software supplier NextHop Technologies Inc. Alliance member Ken Epps is the CEO of U4EA.

Elkin Medical Systems Acquires Ultrasource
May 19, 2008

Eklin Medical Systems, a leading developer of digital radiography, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) and practice management software (VIA™) for veterinary care practices, announced it has completed its acquisition of Ultrasource, the U.S. veterinary distributor for Philips Medical Systems' ultrasound product line. Elkin is led by Alliance member Gary Cantu.

Cases not Dismissed with New PortalSoft Software
May 9, 2008

Alliance member Ajit Dandapani and his start-up company, PortalSoft, were profiled in the San Jose Businesss Journal.

Taleo to Acquire Vurv
May 6, 2008

Taleo Corporation, the leader in on demand talent management solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vurv Technology, Inc., a privately held talent management software provider, for approximately $128.8 million in cash and stock. Taleo is led by Alliance member Mike Gregoire.

Zopa Makes Use of Web's Social Connections
May 2, 2008

As credit tightens, small businesses are turning to a pioneering source of financing to start and grow their companies: Zopa, Prosper and similar lending services. Allilance member Doug Dolton is the Global CEO for Zopa.

7 Alliance Members on the List of the Best Places to Work
May 2, 2008

Seven companies, led by Alliance Members, were named to the list of the "Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2008."

Kimpton Goes on Hotel Buying Spree
April 11, 2008

Amid tightening credit markets, Kimpton Hotels has closed a $246 million hotel acquisition fund. This is the third discretionary fund raised by the San Francisco boutique hotel company, which expects to leverage the money into $800 million. The fund has already made its first two acquisitions: the Architects Building in Philadelphia, a 1929 office building that will open as a Hotel Palomar in 2009, and a new-construction Palomar in Chicago. Alliance member Mike Depatie is the CEO of Kimpton.

Fast-growing Companies Find a Sweet Spot Among the 'Wealthy' Middle Class
April 4, 2008

Three Alliance member companies are featured in Mark Calvey's San Francisco Business Times article about East Bay entrepreneurs who are tapping into the middle-class millionaire market. Highlighted companies include: Marvel Maids led by CEO Steve Collins, Vinfolio led by CEO Steve Bachmann and Salient Wealth Management led by CEO Richard Stone.

Roche Selects Co-exclusive Agreement with NuGEN
April 3, 2008

Roche Applied Science and NuGEN Technologies, Inc., announced an agreement that will enable Roche to market and sell an RNA amplification product based on the technology of NuGEN’s proprietary WT-Ovation™. The new product, called LightCycler® RNA Pre-Amplification Kit, is scheduled to be released in the third quarter of 2008. Alliance member Elizabeth Hutt is the CEO of NuGEN.

Cover Story of SmartBusiness Features Alliance Member Steve Newberry
April 1, 2008

Alliance member Steve Newberry used values-based leadership to help give Lam Research a new direction and increased potential.

Stantec Acquires RHL Design Group
March 17, 2008

RHL Design Group announced that the firm has joined Stantec. As part of Stantec, the combined business sectors will be more comprehensive, with a broader geographic presence and access to more service specialists and experts. Alliance member Brian Zita will remain with Stantec as Co-President.

Skyline Construction is a Superstar Employer
March 6, 2008

Francine Kizner tagged 6 companies as superstar employers, including Skyline Construction, for a recent article on Entrepreneur.com. Alliance member David Hayes is the President/CEO of Skyline.

Kathryn Meier Honored as a 2008 Woman of Influence
February 29, 2008

Kathryn Meier, President & Managing Shareholder of Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, was honored as a 2008 Woman of Influence in the Silicon Valley. The Silicon Valley Business Journal honored women who are making a difference in private, public and non-profit sectors.

How Paul Clayton got Jamba Inc. to Value Performance as Importantly as Culture
February 1, 2008

Kristy O'Hara profiled Paul Clayton of Jamba Juice and his business philosophies for the cover of Smart Business Northern California.

Fundamental Capital Invests in Pizza and Ice Cream
February 1, 2008

The San Francisco private equity firm, Fundamental Capital, took a majority stake in Pint Size Corp., a Hawaiian distributor of Nestle's Dreyers' ice cream. Alliance member Kevin Keenley is the managing director of the firm.

Ron Najafi Rings the Bell at the American Stock Exchange
January 25, 2008

Alliance member Ron Najafi and CEO of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. rang the opening bell at the American Stock Exchange on Friday, January 25, 2008.

Fat Spaniel Technologies Closes $18 Million Series B Round
January 23, 2008

Fat Spaniel Technologies, a provider of monitoring and reporting services for renewable energy systems, closed $18 million in Series B financing. Alliance member Chris Beekhuis is the President of Fat Spaniel.

Taleo Included in Fortune's List of Tech Stocks for Tough Times
January 21, 2008

Fortune writers include Taleo among companies that help their customers save money and are likely to thrive in a difficult climate. Alliance member Mike Gregoire is Taleo's CEO.

Capture Technologies Reels in Clients
January 11, 2008

Capture Technologies, a security and identity authentication company led by Alliance member Lou Parrague, was profiled by Ilana Fried in the San Francisco Businesss Times.

Galaxy Desserts Unveils' New Product at Winter Fancy Food Show
January 11, 2008

Galaxy Desserts unveils a Parisian Macaron cookie at the 33 Annual Winter Fancy Food Show in San Diego. Allliance member Paul Levitan is the President & CEO of Galaxy Desserts.

InfoWorld Names Riverbed the leader in WAN Acceleration for Fourth Year
January 9, 2008

Riverbed Technology, the technology and market leader in wide-area data services (WDS), announced that InfoWorld has named Riverbed's Steelhead® appliances running RiOS™ 4.1 and Steelhead Mobile client software as co-winners of the best WAN Accelerator of 2008 award. Alliance member Jerry Kennelly is the CEO of Riverbed.

Mike Gregoire Interviewed by East Bay Business Times' Publisher
January 4, 2008

Mike Consul, Publisher of the East Bay Business Times, profiled Alliance member Mike Gregoire in the publication's Publisher's Notebook column.