Coverage & Policy Issues

The Silicon Valley start-up's office is located in San Francisco's Mission District improvement zone.

Among her career accomplishments, Downey was named Humanitarian CEO of the Year by the American Red Cross Area Chapter.

Natural disasters such as fires or hurricanes can cripple or permanently shutter a small business.

Companies should not sacrifice quality control when hiring new workers.

"The needs of the jewelry industry will continue to change," said Scott Murphy, president and CEO of Jewelers Mutual.

The goal is to educate other states' legislators using language that was tested in Florida.