Study Mission

The Sacramento Metro Chamber organizes a Study Mission annually to learn best practices, expand thinking, inspire new ideas, and provoke meaninful collaboration.
Join Sacramento regional leaders in Boston, MA
October 6-10, 2025, for the Capital Region’s 25th immersion program.

Delegates representing civic, business, and elected leadership will align around a common vision, strengthen relationships, and help build a more vibrant community through dozens of presentations, conversations, unique experiences, and guided tours on varying topics.
Study Mission participants gain a high-level understanding of the St. Louis region’s innovations, successful outcomes, unique partnerships, challenges encountered and overcome, lessons learned and leading economic, cultural, and civic drivers that rose from our host city’s efforts.
Top Themes We Look to Explore:
Our cities
at a glance
Sacramento
Boston
Regional Population, 2022
2,394,673
4,912,449
Regional Population Growth, 2012-2022
10%
7%
Total Jobs, Regional Economy 2024
1,094,700
2,848,900
Public Sector Labor Force, 2024
24%
11%
Median Age
38
39
Median HH Income
$89,227
$10,117
Average Home Value, 2024
$578,312
$696,075
Home Ownership Rate, 2022
62%
62%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36%
51%
Estimated Unsheltered Individuals, 2023
6,664
243
Drives Alone
70%
60%
Public Transit, 2022
2%
10%
Regional Spending on Airlines, Hotels, Car Rentals
$1,365
$1,657
Cost includes hotel accommodations for three nights.
Single occupancy
$3,995 per person
Double occupancy
$3,595 per person
Additional room nights
Additional Room Nights (three days pre / post)
$250 per room/per night (inclusive of tax)*
Air credit
You will be responsible for securing your own flight and airport transfers
$300 pp
* Based on hotel availability at time of request
Please note: Study Mission 2024 pricing will follow a tiered structure. Prices will increase from the base price noted above according to the dates below.
- On or after July 15: Prices will increase $200
- On or after September 1: Prices will increase $300
Hotel information
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza
212 Kingshighway Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 633-3000
Flight accommodations
Date | Flight | Route | Departs | Arrives |
---|---|---|---|---|
TUE 10/1/24 | SW3052 | SMF > STL | 6:35AM | 12:15PM |
FRI 10/4/24 | SW3386 | STL > SMF | 3:05PM | 5:15PM |
Please note that Study Mission is a member onlymembership@metrochamber.org
program. For membership information, please contact us (916) 552-6800 or#StudyMission24
The Sacramento Metro Chamber stands with the LGBTQ community and
supports public policy that guarantees equality, inclusion, and human rights for all individuals in California, Missouri, and across our Nation.October 1
Flight Arrival
Discussion
Program Overview & Lunch
World’s Fair Pavilion, Forest Park
Experience
Forest Park Walking Tour
Discussion
Urban Amenities & Placemaking
Experience
Chair’s Welcome Reception
Maryland House
Experience
Small Group Dinners
October 2
Welcome Breakfast & Discussion
Collaborative Prosperity
The Chase Park Plaza Hotel
Discussion
Talent & Tourists
stlCITYPARK
Lunch
stlCITYPARK
Discussion
Advancing Pro-Business Strategies in a Conservative Policy Environment
stlCITYPARK
Experience
Opportunity Field Trip
Downtown, Gateway Park, Waterfront
Experience
Union Station Walking Tour
Union Station
Discussion
Revive, Reuse & Reimagine
Union Station
Free Time
Dinner On Your Own
October 3
Breakfast & Discussion
Innovation Centers
39 North AgTech Innovation District at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Discussion
Food Conversation
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Experience
Bus Tour
39 North AgTech Innovation District
Lunch
Cortex Innovation Community
Experience
Walking Tour
Cortex Innovation Community
Discussion
Innovation Talent Development
Cortex Innovation Community
Discussion
Eds & Meds
Cortex Innovation Community
Experience
St. Louis Local Leaders Reception
Stifel Theatre
Group Dinner
Stifel Theatre
October 4
Hotel Check Out
Breakfast & Discussion
Wrap Up Session
Ballpark Village
Experience
Entertainment District Walking Tour
Ballpark Village
Lunch
Ballpark Village
Airport Transfer for Departure
Program schedule subject to change.
Top content themes
- Regionalism: Strategic Economic Planning & Collaborations
- Innovation Districts: Education, Research, Incubation & Workforce Partnerships
- Placemaking: Urban Revitalization, Downtown, Waterfront, Open Spaces
- Economic Drivers: AgTech, Advanced Manufacturing & Biosciences
The Metro Chamber offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities.
For questions or to request more information, please contact:
Susan Harris Brazelton
Phone: 916-826-5410
Email: sharris@metrochamber.org
Local Leaders Reception