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…
The Metro Chamber Endorses Ballot Measure Commonly Known as Measure U
Metro Chamber Board votes in support of Measure U and the opportunity for it to serve as an investment for inclusive economic development and drive regional prosperity for businesses and neighborhoods. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 9, 2018) – The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today it will endorse the City…
Thousand Strong – Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Metro Chamber Foundation and the City of Sacramento work in conjunction to provide valuable paid internship opportunities for high school students around the region through the Thousand Strong program. We’ve been lucky to have hard-working Thousand Strong interns in our office who exemplify the success of the program. Jordan…
Membership Means Business – Dermveda & Heartzones
Earlier this month, Comstock’s Magazine featured two Metro Chamber members, Venita Sivamani founder of Dermveda and Sally Edwards founder of Heartzones, in their entrepreneur issue for their most recent successful ventures in the Capital Region. Less than 3 years old, Dermveda is a customizable online resource that utilizes a network…
Cap-to-Cap Flood Protection Team Secures Funding for Key Infrastructure Projects in Our Region
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would award $1.8 billion to flood protection projects in the Sacramento region for the American River – Common Features [$1.56 billion] and the American River Watershed: Folsom Dam Raise [$216 million] projects. These two projects have been a…
The Metro Chamber Positions Itself for Growth by Recruiting Industry Leaders and Promoting Internal Talent for its Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 3, 2018) – The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today the hiring of Erika Bjork as its brand strategy and communications officer and Chris Smith to serve as its director of government and political affairs. In addition, existing team members Emily Dutch, Rod Mackey, Samantha Beck,…
Congress, Fix the DACA Crisis. Exiling Dreamers from California Would be Disastrous
By: Amanda Blackwood Special to the Sacramento Bee June 19, 2018 04:52 PM Across California’s capital region, our business leaders have long understood the path forward for our region’s economy is preparing today’s workers for tomorrow’s industries. Powered by some of the country’s leading universities, we are innovating the…
Sacramento Metro Chamber Welcomes New CEO: Amanda Blackwood Becomes First Woman to Serve Full-Time as Organization’s Top Executive
Written by: Joan Cusick, Comstock’s Magazine Amanda Blackwood took charge of the Sacramento Metro Chamber on May 1, and immediately embarked on a 100-day plan to assess and redefine strategy. “I don’t want to come in and say I know best,” says Blackwood, 35, who is the first woman to…
Powerhouse Science Center: Powering a Path Forward for Our Region
My curiosity in science and exploration is ingrained in growing up in the shadow of American space exploration. My father had management roles in all U.S. led space programs, and I distinctly remember experiencing the excitement of U.S. leadership first-hand as I watched the X-15 drop from the wing of…
“Housing Matters” Part 1: The Uphill Battle
Lisa Westwood ECORP Consulting, Inc. Chair, Metro Chamber Land Use and Natural Resources Committee Chair. & Michael Strech, North State BIA A recent report from Next 10, a left-leaning San Francisco-based think tank, warns that the state’s growing housing crisis may lead to major economic challenges ahead. Due to a…