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3/12/2012 Metro Pulse to canvass Elk Grove business to find out what’s happening with the economy  more
2/22/2012 Metro Pulse Business Walk to survey Woodland economic conditions on February 24  more
2/13/2012 Regional Forum to focus on developing catalytic strategies  more
1/11/2012 Cornish & Carey’s John Frisch to serve as the Metro Chamber’s 2012 Board Chair  more
1/9/2012 Public policy experts will share independent analyses of new charter reform proposal   more
1/6/2012 Four business leaders say public schools, colleges and universities are key to the region’s ‘Next Economy’  more
12/21/2011 Sutter Health CEO and Pacific McGeorge Dean announced as Metro Chamber Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year  more
12/8/2011 PRIDE Industries CEO Named Sacramentan of the Year  more
11/11/2011 More Than 200 Expected at First Next Economy Public Forum  more
11/2/2011 Roger Niello named new head of Metro Chamber  more
10/31/2011 Letter of Support: ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act of 2011  more
10/26/2011 Chamber View: Value of Investing  more
10/12/2011 Metro Chamber and Rancho Cordova Partner to Support Local Business  more
9/28/2011 Perspectives 2011: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Country   more
9/20/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from International Economic Development Council  more
9/16/2011 Metro PAC supports Mayor Johnson’s re-election bid  more
9/13/2011 Metro Chamber announces re-open of CEO search process  more
9/6/2011 Metro Chamber, BERC to recognize region’s top sustainable businesses  more
8/30/2011 Perspectives 2011: Network with region’s leading businesspeople, hear from leading world figures  more
8/22/2011 Arden Arcade Business Walk to survey economic conditions on Thursday, Aug. 25  more
8/18/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber announces selection of Pat Fong Kushida as new President & CEO  more
8/17/2011 Forum to look at how region’s economy will recover: Current conditions, emerging industry clusters, key sectors are focus of State of Region event Aug. 26  more
8/3/2011 Secretary of Defense 2006-11 Robert Gates rounds out Perspectives lineup  more
7/29/2011 Metro Chamber applauds new plan to grow business: Lt. Gov’s call to action supports chamber’s regional approach, industry cluster focus  more
7/28/2011 Olympic swimmer Dara Torres to take Perspectives platform  more
7/22/2011 Twitter co-founder to help introduce Perspectives’ new half-day format  more
7/19/2011 Metro Chamber: Sacramento County should ID funding strategy for parks system  more
7/18/2011 Metro Chamber Study Mission: Business, civic leaders to examine New Orleans’ inventive economy, remarkable recovery  more
7/13/2011 Business Walk to survey Loomis/Sunset area economic conditions on July 27  more
6/30/2011 Metro Chamber: Impact study confirms a well-sited arena will be an economic engine  more
6/28/2011 Metro Chamber, other organizations question city of Sacramento on business fees proposal  more
6/27/2011 Metro Chamber welcomes Lt. Gov. Newsom as honorary chair for group seeking to bring Winter Olympics to Tahoe  more
6/8/2011 Metro Chamber supports senate bills to improve job skills training  more
5/27/2011 Sacramento Shoots For Shriners: A RoundRock 3on3-Metro Chamber fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children  more
5/24/2011 Metro Chamber Executive Committee recommends Martha Clark Lofgren to serve as interim CEO  more
5/24/2011 Metro Chamber hosts White House Business Council Round Table on improving business growth  more
5/23/2011 Business Walk to survey Natomas economic conditions on June 15  more
5/17/2011 Metro Chamber CEO Matthew Mahood to leave organization in top shape, prepared for new challenges  more
5/17/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber joins RoundRock 3on3 as sponsor of Northern California’s largest street basketball tournament   more
5/16/2011 Celebrate Small Business Week at Metro Expo Trade Show on May 19  more
5/8/2011 Cap-to-Cap delegates arrive in D.C.: To hear from U.S. Health Secretary  more
5/5/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber joins RoundRock 3on3 as sponsor of Northern California’s largest street basketball tournament  more
5/2/2011 Region wins a victory today with Kings' staying—turn momentum to building a new regional events center  more
4/27/2011 Cap-to-Cap Delegates message to Washington, D.C.: Accelerate innovation, fund levee protection projects, create jobs  more
4/27/2011 Valuable benefit: Tune up your business through Metro Chamber's free Business Builder workshops  more
4/26/2011 Metro Chamber members make up large portion of businesses pledging to support Sacramento Kings  more
4/25/2011 Metro Chamber thanks businesses who have stepped up to support Kings  more
4/20/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber urges businesses, community to 'paint the town purple' to support the Kings  more
4/19/2011 Newly formed Sacramento Business Coalition calls for imperative changes to Sacramento city operations and budget  more
4/13/2011 Sacramento region’s $9.6 billion education industry cluster threatened by “all cuts” state budget  more
4/12/2011 Survey: Metro Chamber members see increase in profits for second half of 2010  more
3/29/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber calls for dozens of state budget reforms, fixes to business regulations  more
3/28/2011 Metro Chamber supports request for $20.5 million to deepen Port of West Sacramento deep water channel  more
3/28/2011 Metro Chamber asks for fully funding of federal transportation program that creates thousands of jobs  more
3/25/2011 Meet locally elected officials at Metro PAC's Coffee & Conversation series  more
3/15/2011 Metro Chamber delegates push for pro-jobs action,reduced business regulations to fix budget, rebuild economy  more
3/10/2011 Metro Chamber supports Cal Grants for private, for-profit colleges  more
3/9/2011 Metro Chamber supports Rep. Lungren's bill to reduce 1099 burdens to small business  more
3/7/2011 Metro Chamber: Supports use of $50 million in voter-approved bonds to help upgrade sewer treatment facility  more
3/2/2011 South Shore Business Walk finds opportunities for increasing business, tourism  more
3/2/2011 Metro Chamber, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Partnership issue joint statement on future of Kings franchise, entertainment and sports complex  more
2/28/2011 Sacramento city and business leaders applaud Kings fans for sellout game  more
2/25/2011 Metro Chamber CEO: Chamber rises to challenge of engaging with impact at state level  more
2/18/2011 Metro Chamber: New downtown courthouse could be catalyst for Railyards revitalization  more
2/17/2011 State Legislative Summit to carry business leaders’ message to State Capitol: Reform budget and reduce regulations to improve job-making  more
2/16/2011 Metro Chamber meetings with Sen. Steinberg help launch statewide review of state’s 270 lbs of business regulations  more
2/15/2011 At Metro Chamber Sen. Steinberg to announce legislation to streamline regulations  more
2/11/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber members help fill gap in funding shortfall for emergency shelter  more
2/9/2011 Metro Chamber sweeps Western Chamber association awards  more
2/4/2011 Woodland business conditions to be surveyed during annual Business Walk Feb. 11  more
2/3/2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber's 116th Annual Dinner & Business Awards on Feb. 4 is a sold-out crowd of nearly 950  more
2/3/2011 CH2MHILL’s Eldridge to chair 2011 Sacramento Metro Chamber Board  more
2/2/2011 Metro Chamber meets with Senate leader Steinberg to provide business voice on budget crisis, regulatory relief  more
2/2/2011 Metro Chamber board hears SAFCA call for additional flood assessment in Natomas  more
1/31/2011 Four Metro Chamber members selected as finalists for Inspire Giving grant award to nonprofits  more
1/25/2011 Metro Chamber opposes city of Sacramento "crash tax" proposal  more
1/19/2011 Sacramento State's Peak Adventures wins MyChamberApp contest  more
1/19/2011 Metro Chamber to form new morning Toastmasters club: First meeting is Jan. 24  more
1/19/2011 State of the City event sold out! Watch live via internet  more
1/18/2011 Mayor Kevin Johnson to speak to business leaders at Sacramento Metro Chamber’s annual State of the City Address  more
1/14/2011 Arrive in style at the Sacramento Metro Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards: Take advantage of member offers  more
1/14/2011 Metro Chamber supports local businesses' bids for Sac Int'l Airport business  more
1/6/2011 Power shift in D.C. makes Cap-to-Cap attendance critical in 2011: Registration opens next week  more
12/21/2010 Metro Chamber CEO interviewed on CPR about massive sewer rate increase  more
12/21/2010 Metro Chamber businesses have gone mobile: See our new app!  more
12/10/2010 Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood's testimony to Regional Water Quality Control Board  more
12/7/2010 Chancellor Brice W. Harris named Sacramentan of the Year  more
12/2/2010 Massive sewer rate increase: Demand your elected officials stand up for residential and business ratepayers in the region  more
11/30/2010 Reduce your office supply costs by up to 60 percent  more
11/17/2010 State of Sacramento County: Airport expansion puts region's tourism industry in good position for next two decades  more
11/15/2010 New business opportunities for the new economy: How smart grid, sustainable communities connect to you  more
11/9/2010 South Shore Tahoe survey finds businesses cautiously optimistic  more
11/4/2010 Metro Chamber supports functional consolidation of services between City and County, but not political consolidation  more
11/3/2010 Metro PAC’s jobs growth and business prosperity slate of propositions, candidates gains approval with 81 percent success rate  more
11/2/2010 World Trade Center's Gateway event explores how to improve shipping, export economy: Experts say reduce regulations, improve exports, protect port funding  more
11/2/2010 Nov. 10: Find out how Sacramento International Airport connects to the world  more
10/25/2010 Remember to vote on Nov. 2: A message for chamber members to share with their employees  more
10/13/2010 Sacramento Metro PAC calls for SCUSD reform—endorses board candidates with vision for change  more
10/13/2010 Sacramento Metro Chamber announces endorsements for Nov. 2 election  more
10/13/2010 Perspectives 2010: What’s Your Vision? Sacramento Metro Chamber’s annual event Oct. 15 features top Democratic and Republican speakers Howard Dean and Sarah Palin  more
10/6/2010 Just in time for the big election: Howard Dean, Sarah Palin share Perspectives 2010 spotlight  more
10/1/2010 Hot business walk: More than 1,200 visits made to South Placer County businesses  more
9/20/2010 Metro Chamber political action committee endorses Whitman for governor  more
9/20/2010 Chamber members learn some infrastructure projects in doubt  more
9/16/2010 Join an amazing feat: South Placer County leaders to attempt to visit more than 1,000 businesses in one day  more
9/14/2010 Business and civic leaders will mine Seattle for ideas: Sacramento Metro Chamber leads 12th annual Study Mission, Sept. 15-17  more
9/8/2010 Survey finds Metro Chamber businesses sustaining themselves in current economy  more
9/7/2010 Sacramento Metro Chamber announces statewide ballot proposition endorsements  more
9/7/2010 Congressman Dan Lungren to meet Arden Arcade business leaders Sept. 9  more
9/1/2010 Leadership Sacramento to receive 'Business Hero' award from Lilliput Children's Services  more
8/25/2010 $50 billion marketplace goes begging: Biophotonics center needs local companies  more
8/17/2010 Metro Pulse partnership wins international award for high impact for business  more
8/16/2010 Making Sacramento the greenest city: Study Mission explores Seattle's success  more
8/16/2010 The conversation now: People are talking about Perspectives--add your two cents and maybe win $195  more
8/3/2010 Metro Chamber applauds member Intel Corp. for health care joint venture with GE  more
8/3/2010 Local transportation projects winning fed grants are Cap-to-Cap priorities  more
7/21/2010 Strengths guru Marcus Buckingham and Chef Jeff Henderson added to Sacramento Metro Chamber’s Perspectives 2010 lineup  more
7/20/2010 Sacramento Metro Chamber teams up with Rancho Cordova Chamber, city of Rancho Cordova for Business Walk set for Rancho Cordova on July 23  more
7/13/2010 Metro Chamber remembers friend to business: Sen. Dave Cox  more
6/29/2010 Metro Chamber opposes Business Operations Tax increase proposal  more
6/29/2010 Local small business concessions OK'd for International Airport, thanks to help from Metro Chamber advocacy  more
6/29/2010 Metro PAC names early endorsed candidates for November election  more
6/21/2010 Metro Chamber supports AB 1565 to increase research tax credit by 5 percent  more
6/15/2010 Metro Chamber Transportation Team provides key input to federal GAO team studying national transit issues  more
6/15/2010 Chamber Tech Committee looks at new business opportunities generated by the innovations in smart grid industry  more
6/15/2010 Business Walk in Placerville to take pulse of local commerce: County of El Dorado, El Dorado County Chamber join Sacramento Metro Chamber on June 18  more
5/28/2010 Business Walk set for Broadway district on June 10: Sacramento Metro Chamber teams up with Broadway Partnership, city of Sacramento  more
5/28/2010 Business Walk in Placerville to take pulse of local commerce: County of El Dorado, El Dorado County Chamber join Sacramento Metro Chamber on June 18  more
5/26/2009 Metro Chamber seeks business people to advocate at State Capitol Annual State Legislative Summit  more
9/5/2007 SACRAMENTO METRO CHAMBER ENDORSES COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE  more
8/26/2007 A SUSTAINABLE SECTOR: Sacramento region has brains, needs to buy   more
8/21/2007 SAYING YES TO CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ZONE: Metro Chamber testifies on behalf of city of Sacramento proposed economic development plan  more
8/20/2007 MOVING BUSINESS FORWARD: Metro Chamber’s BRE program has new manager, heads into second phase  more
8/6/2007 ACCE CONVENTION: ABOVE EXPECTATIONS--Larger attendance by chamber of commerce executive exceeded projections  more
7/31/2007 SACRAMENTO TO HOST LARGEST GATHERING EVER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES  more
7/27/2007 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION STARTS TODAY: More than a thousand visitors expected at Sacramento Convention Center Aug. 1-4  more
7/27/2007 FORMER METRO CHAMBER CEO RUSTY HAMMER TO RECEIVE ACCE HONOR AT AWARDS GALA  more
7/20/2007 20,000 NEW JOBS BY 2015: Metro Chamber commits to leading drive to grow region’s clean energy technology sector  more
7/18/2007 NEXT ECONOMIC ERA FOR SACRAMENTO REGION: CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY--Metro Chamber State of Region Forum July 20 to examine emerging sector   more
7/16/2007 DO BUSINESS IN CHINA: NorCal WTC to lead trade mission for environmental technology  more
7/13/2007 EARLY ENDORSEMENTS: Metro PAC improves effectiveness and influence  more
6/22/2007 METRO CHAMBER MEMBERS VOICE NEED FOR REGION’S INFRASTRUCTURE  more
6/6/2007 Business, county officials to survey Arden Arcade businesses: Annual Arden Arcade Business Walk set for Friday, June 8  more
6/4/2007 METRO CHAMBER ENDORSES WEST SAC FLOOD PROTECTION  more
6/4/2007 Foothill companies receive Export Achievement award  more
5/29/2007 FOREIGN TRADE: A MORAL IMPERATIVE--U.S. Dept. of Commerce deputy secretary speaks at World Trade Center luncheon  more
5/29/2007 METRO CHAMBER TO HOLD FIRST STATE ADVOCACY DAY  more
5/11/2007 Metro Chamber names annual Small Business Award winners  more
5/3/2007 TAKE AWAY SUCCESS: A TRADE SHOW FOR BUSINESSPEOPLE--Metro Expo Vendor Fair & Collaboration Conference set for Wednesday, May 9 at Convention Center  more
4/26/2007 SAFCA Flood Protection Assessment passes with 81.8 percent of vote  more
4/23/2007 SARTA INTRODUCES J.D. STACK AS CEO  more
4/19/2007 Flood protection, transportation, clean energy grant and health care top Metro Chamber’s Capitol-to-Capitol Trip agenda  more
4/12/2007 Sacramento listed as Top 10 destination  more
3/26/2007 MEET NEW VENDORS AND CLIENTS AT METRO EXPO  more
3/14/2007 NCAA PLAYOFFS A CALL FOR ACTION: Two-day tournament at ARCO reminds of need for modern sports & entertainment venue  more
3/1/2007 Chamber celebrates long, hard road to road project approvals  more
2/20/2007 Metro Chamber testifies before Transportation Commission  more
2/20/2007 Metro Chamber Board lists top transportation projects  more
2/17/2007 Metro Chamber nominee appointed to state Transportation Comm  more
2/9/2007 Metro Chamber Board backs SAFCA flood protection assessment  more
2/5/2007 Sacramento: New home to 'green-collar' jobs?  more
2/2/2007 BRINGING IN FLOOD PROTECTION FUNDS  more
1/27/2007 Outgoing Metro Chamber Board Chair Frank Washington's speech  more
1/27/2007 2007 Metro Chamber Board Chair John Lambeth's speech  more
1/16/2007 NEW VP FOR PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY  more
1/5/2007 Growing Human Capital: Feb. 23 forum examines workforce  more