January 5, 2010

Coastal Grower Magazine Retains Nardozza + Associates as Managing Editor
Principal Karen Nardozza Assumes Role for Ag Business Publication

Salinas, CA— Koster Communications has retained the services of Nardozza + Associates to manage the day to day editorial function of its magazine Coastal Grower. Karen Nardozza, principal with Nardozza + Associates, will serve as managing editor starting with the Spring 2010 issue.

In its 22^nd year of publication, Coastal Grower is published in collaboration with the Grower Shipper Association of Central California. A favorite quarterly magazine among locals and business leaders, Coastal Grower covers important issues facing the Central Coast agriculture industry revolving around public policy, food safety, business management, law and finance. Other popular features include a home showcase, member profiles, and coverage of community events, food, wine and lifestyle.

Lorri Koster, principal with Koster Communications and editorial director of Coastal Grower, comments, “Karen and I have known each other since we were classmates at Salinas High School. She is a hometown girl with a tremendous amount of passion for this community and the agriculture industry. Her community involvement, professionalism and skill set are a perfect match for Coastal Grower magazine. I look forward to building a prosperous relationship between Nardozza + Associates and this popular publication.”

Karen Nardozza comments, ”Coastal Grower is a beautiful, informative and well read publication that fills a unique niche by appealing to decision-makers with substantive business articles and to our entire community with highlights from the people, places and organizations that support our Central Coast lifestyle. I’m honored to put my professional expertise and enthusiasm for our community to work for this treasured publication.“

Jim Bogart, president and general counsel of the Grower Shipper Association, comments, “We continue to enjoy a beneficial relationship with Coastal Grower magazine. We are proud of the quality job they do communicating to our members and the general community on the activities of our Association and the industry and community we serve. Lorri has done a tremendous job with the magazine and we welcome Nardozza + Associates to their new role.”

Tom Koster, president of Koster Communications, is publisher of Coastal Grower magazine and manages the business office. Lorri A. Koster remains editorial director. Advertising sales are managed by Whitney Brem of Whitney Brem Consulting (whitneybrem@hotmail.com). Any editorial inquiries should be directed to Karen Nardozza 831.261.6411 or via karen@nardozzaandassociates.com.