— Over 1,100 Alumni Have Participated in One of the Region’s Oldest Leadership Development Programs — Sacramento, Calif.– Today, Leadership Sacramento – a Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation program, began accepting applications for the 35thcohort of its annual leadership development program. Founded in 1985, Leadership Sacramento is an interactive, year-long program…
Metro Chamber’s Study Mission to Explore Indianapolis’ Innovative Solutions Addressing Housing, Workforce Development, Mobility and Sports Economy
— Roseville Vice Mayor Krista Bernasconi Joins 21st Annual Program as Honorary Chair — SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (July 17, 2019) – The Sacramento Metro Chamber’s annual immersive, civic improvement travel program Study Mission will head to Indianapolis, Indiana on September 10-13 with over 100 regional business and community leaders, as well as elected officials.…
Metro Chamber Brings Over 325 Delegates to Washington, D.C. as Advocates for California’s Six-County Capital Region
— 49thCap-to-Cap Program Linking Leaders From Northern California With Federal Policymakers — — Priority Policy Issues Address Strong Business, Ready Workforce, Vibrant Community and Connected Region — — Featured Speakers Include Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Amy Walters, and Col. Todd R. Stratton — SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (May 6, 2019) – The 49th annual…
Communications and Messaging Strategist Joins Metro Chamber Executive Team
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…