Author Archives: Metro Chamber

Cap-to-Cap 2023 Is SOLD OUT, Wait List Available. Chair’s Reception and Gala Locations Announced

By Metro Chamber|March 10, 2023

WHAT: 51st Annual Capitol-to-Capitol Advocacy Program WHEN:  April 22-26, 2023 WHERE:  Washington, DC Waitlist: https://metrochamber.org/cap23/ This year's Cap-to-Cap program saw the fastest and earliest enrollment in program history.  With 400 confirmed registrants, including nearly 100 elected officials, this is our largest delegation in over a decade. While the program is currently at capacity, those who still…

MetroBusiness Center Program Manager & Queen of Fun: Maddy Barbour 

By Metro Chamber|March 9, 2023

Meet Madeline (Maddy) Barbour, Program Manager for the MetroBusiness Center (MBC). Working alongside Executive Director Kyla Bryant as well as a team of business consultants, Maddy supports the growing needs of MBC’s clients (small and mid-size business owners and entrepreneurs) and manages program partnerships. In addition to her official role,…

Can Transitional Housing move people out of homelessness? Land use professionals say YES!

By Metro Chamber|March 8, 2023

WHAT:  In person event - Addressing the Sacramento Region's Homelessness Crisis through Transitional Housing WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 2023/8:00-10:30 am WHERE:  KVIE Community Room While other areas, both nationally and within our state, are seeing the progress the homeless epidemic continues to grow in the Sacramento Region. Sacramento County’s 2022…

Creating a Brighter Future for Capital Region Businesses

By Metro Chamber|March 8, 2023

Sacramento Metro Chamber's female board members, C-suite, and internal staff were recently featured in Comstock Magazine's Women in Leadership edition (pg. 100). SACRAMENTO METRO CHAMBER CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CAPITAL REGION BUSINESSES The Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce is one of the nation's most innovative and successful chambers of…

Welcome the New Leaders on Our Board of Directors

By Metro Chamber|March 8, 2023

We're so excited to introduce you to our new 2023 Board Members who we welcomed during our first quarter board meeting on March 1, 2023. These exceptional regional leaders will help us in elevating the mission of the Sacramento Metro Chamber, Foundation, and PAC. Along with our current Board Members,…

LOCAL WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS HONORED AT UPCOMING CEREMONY

By Metro Chamber|March 6, 2023

Last week the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) shared the following press release announcing CEO & President, Amanda Blackwood, as a finalist for their Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards in the category of Executive Woman Award. During her career, Amanda has led the way for women in business…

What’s going on with Measure O?

By Metro Chamber|March 6, 2023

On December 6, 2022 the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento signed a legally binding partnership agreement which triggered the implementation of Measure O, also known as the Emergency Shelter Act of 2022.  The Measure was put on the ballot through a direct democracy initiative spearheaded by the…

Metro EDGE Announces Placement of Six Aspiring Young Professionals as Part of BoardLink

By Metro Chamber|February 28, 2023

Metro Chamber Foundation’s Metro EDGE Announces Placement of Six Aspiring Young Professionals as Part of BoardLink, the New Board Development Program for Young Professionals Under 40   SACRAMENTO, CA – Metro EDGE, a program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation, is proud to announce the placement of six aspiring young…

Amanda Blackwood to Conclude Tenure as President and CEO at end of 2023

By Metro Chamber|February 21, 2023

Amanda Blackwood to Conclude Tenure as President and CEO at end of 2023 Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Darrell Treat and President and CEO, Amanda Blackwood announced today that she will depart as the organization’s leader at the end of 2023. “Leading the Metro Chamber…

Our Member Services Manager, Chloe Park, is persevering post-surgery

By Metro Chamber|February 21, 2023

As our Member Services Manager, Chloe Park works as a primary point of contact for businesses. It is likely that you have all of us have interacted with her at one time or another, especially those who love attending our events. Although we may all be familiar with Chloe, many…