Even if you’ve never met Brian Kelly, you’d know him by sight. Recognized for his signature bow tie, the local banker and businessman is also well-known as the founder and president/CEO of Napa’s Charter Oak Bank.

The Napa Chamber Foundation and the Mechanics Bank have announced winners and finalists in the 2007 Napa Valley Community Awards “Celebrating Community” event.

Industry publication Trademark Insider has named Napa law firm Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty as one of the top trademark firms in the United States.

NEW YORK — It looks like a cause for celebration: The Dow Jones industrial average surged from 12,000 to 13,000 in just six months. But appearances can be deceiving, and there may be more reason to worry rather than rejoice about Wall Street’s latest accomplishment.