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Spotlight On…Colleen Spitz, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce
Colleen Spitz was a bit nervous when she decided to move back to Sacramento from Washington, D.C., to lead communications at the Sacramento Metro Chamber…
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It was a huge year in economic development for the Sacramento region
The business of bringing business to the Sacramento region produced a lot of news in 2015, particularly with the advent of a new CEO-led group…
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Sacramento Metro Chamber Announces 2016 Annual Award Winners
Martha Clark Lofgren named Sacramentan of the Year Brewer Lofgren LLP Founder and Partner, Martha Clark Lofgren, has been named the 2015 ‘Sacramentan of the…
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What Sacramento Can Learn From Chicago
The annual Study Mission takes residents of the Sacramento area to other parts of the country known for their regional prosperity. This year’s mission was…
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Sacramento union group endorses Steinberg for mayor
The Sacramento Central Labor Council, one of the region’s most influential labor groups, has endorsed former state Senate leader Darrell Steinberg in his campaign for…
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Sacramento mayoral candidates stake out their ground at panel
The two candidates for mayor of Sacramento spoke to a private panel at the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce before a crowd of Sacramento area…
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After Hours: Sacramento Metro Chamber holiday mixer (slideshow)
‘Tis the season for business groups as they begin to celebrate the holidays with social events and parties. The Sacramento Metro Chamber last week held…
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There’s no escaping Sacramento’s ‘puzzle room’ boom
Sacramento is about to get a lot more puzzling. Joining a global proliferation of similar businesses, three entrepreneurs have opened or are set to open…
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Sacramento City Council Approves Plan To Increase Minimum Wage
The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday night to raise the city minimum wage $12.50 by the year 2020. The current minimum wage is $9. Added…
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Sacramento Minimum Wage: City Approves Gradual Hike Amid Protests by Labor Groups, Small Businesses
City officials of Sacramento, California, voted for a gradual hike in minimum wage as a last-minute compromise was reached between labor and business unions late…
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Council votes to raise Sacramento’s minimum wage to $12.50
Three council members, Steve Hansen, Eric Guerra and Angelique Ashby, echoed those concerns. Ashby, who is running for mayor, said she felt the proposal was…
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Metro Chamber Statement on City of Sacramento Minimum Wage Increase
Over the past few months, facing a push for $15/hour for the City of Sacramento, the Sacramento Metro Chamber held firm that $15/hour was not…
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Metro Chamber Opposes Moving Forward with Minimum Wage Increase for City of Sacramento
Following months of good-faith negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive recommendation on how to approach a minimum wage increase, the Metro Chamber, in partnership with the…
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Keep Sacramento Working Coalition Opposes Moving Forward with Minimum Wage Increase for City of Sacramento
Following months of good-faith negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive recommendation on how to approach a minimum wage increase, the Keep Sacramento Working (KSW) coalition is…
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Sacramento Running Association
The Sacramento Running Association (SRA) was established in 1982 with the mission of bringing world class running events to the Sacramento area. The first state of…
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Update: City of Sacramento Minimum Wage Task Force
The Sacramento Metro Chamber applauds Mayor Johnson for his leadership and collaborative spirit in convening the Income Inequality Task Force and thanks Council Member Jay…