John Jacobs elevates leadership team with proven success in messaging, public affairs and building audiences. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 18, 2019) –The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Metro Chamber) announced the hiring of John Jacobs to the position of vice president, marketing and communications. Jacobs joins the executive leadership team to…
Department of Sound Sacramento to Receive 9th Annual Inspire Giving Grant
Sacramento, Calif. – Today, the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation named Department of Sound Sacramento as the grant recipient for its 9th annual Inspire Giving program. Co-founded by John Hamilton, a native Sacramentan and New York based music producer/DJ, and Tyler Garnett, a…
Mac Clemmens to Lead as 2019 Capitol-to-Capitol Chair
The Metro Chamber announced today that small business founder and advocate Mac Clemmens will serve as the chair for the 2019 Capitol-to-Capitol program. Clemmens is a Sacramento native who started his company, Digital Deployment, in 2004. Digital Deployment has since grown into a thriving midtown Sacramento business that was named…
Big Win for Affordable Housing in Sacramento
The Sacramento City Council approved the elimination of city fees for affordable housing projects Tuesday night. This huge win is the culmination of months of work by the Metro Chamber, its members and the broader business community. The Metro Chamber‘s efforts to shape this policy took many forms. From testifying…
The Metro Chamber Policy Department to be Led by Accomplished Legislative Official Khaim Morton
Khaim Morton hired as vice president of Public Policy and Economic Development SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 29, 2018) – The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today the hiring of Khaim Morton to the position of vice president of Public Policy and Economic Development. Morton will lead the Metro Chamber’s impact…
Policy Update: Temporary Rent Stabilization Moves Forward in Sacramento City Council
The Sacramento City Council’s Law and Legislation Committee unanimously passed a temporary rent stabilization ordinance on October 23 that will now proceed for final action to the Sacramento City Council. The temporary rent stabilization ordinance is vastly different from initial proposals that included mandatory rent caps, rent control boards, and…
The Metro PAC Endorses Darren Suen for Elk Grove Mayoral Race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 22, 2018) – The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber Political Action Committee (Metro PAC) selected Darren Suen for endorsement in the city of Elk Grove mayoral race. Suen’s support of the business community and efforts to create neighborhood planning initiatives that are more inclusive, aligns with the purpose and…
Metro Chamber Members Featured in SBJ 40 under 40
Supporting the professional development of young leaders throughout the Capital Region is a core piece of how the Sacramento Metro Chamber helps to cultivate a strong business environment and vibrant communities. We develop diverse programming that provides young professionals with opportunities to engage with the community and grow their leadership…
New Dean of CSU Sacramento State’s College of Business and Administration Brings Wealth of Experience
The new dean of CSU Sacramento State’s College of Business Administration (CSUS CBA), Dr. William Cordeiro, plans to work collaboratively with the regional business community and represent the voice of his students as CSUS CBA develops the future business leaders of the Capital Region. Since its inception in 1947 Sacramento…
20% of Region’s Fastest Growing Companies are Metro Chamber Members
We’re proud to have 10 members represented in the Sacramento Business Journal’s annual list of the 50 fastest growing companies. These members span across industries and vary in size, but they all are growing at a high-rate. The following are the Metro Chamber members that have been recognized for their…