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November 12, 2009
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Greetings:
Welcome to the Metro Chamber's weekly e-Newsletter, an exclusive member benefit. Have a prosperous week!
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With 94 free events annually that attract nearly 3,000 participants, Metro Chamber events can super-charge your business networking.
Power Lunch
--Zigatos at the Station
Friday, 11/13, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Metro Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, 11/18, 8-9:30 a.m.
Business Builder Workshop
--Writing Effective Ads
Tuesday, 11/24, 8-9 a.m.
Referral Round Table
Connect with companies you can do business with through an exchange of business leads.
Tuesday, 12/01, 8-9 a.m.
Arden Arcade Mixer
--Tognotti's Auto Truck World
Thursday, 12/10, 5:30-7 p.m.
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Percent of Metro Chamber members who project their revenues will be higher in 2010 than 2009. How much will your company grow? Respond here. |
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Thursday, 11/12,
4:30-7:30 p.m.
University of
San Francisco,
Sacramento Campus
Thursday, 12/3, 6-8 p.m
VIEW RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS
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FEDERAL STIMULUS
FUNDING UPDATES
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Good News from
Our Members
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Aerojet celebrates solar power array installation
An array of solar power cells that will offset 4,200 tons of carbon dioxide was dedicated at Aerojet in Rancho Cordova.
The GenCorp Inc. subsidiary celebrated the installation on Tuesday. The array was installed by Solar Power, Inc. in conjunction with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. In addition to the dedication Tuesday of the new 3.6 megawatt system, the three partners announced the future addition of 2.4 megawatt arrays. | More
SMUD to buy from local renewable energy plant
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has approved a 20-year power purchase agreement with Buena Vista Biomass Power LLC to buy energy from the company’s power plant, which generates electricity from woody biomass.
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Drug testing firm finds high costs for employees who abuse drugs
A Sacramento-based franchise, AccuDiagnostics, conducted an extensive analysis of state and federal workplace data and found five crushing employee costs that threaten the survival of businesses that don’t test their employees for drugs. | Web
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CHAMBER VIEW
Economic wake-up call: Let’s consolidate public services
By Matt Mahood, President & CEO
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The Next Big Thing. When the Sacramento Metro Chamber gathered business and civic leaders to investigate “what’s next” at the recent State of the Region Forum, we presumed we’d hear a consensus around a few major topics. Fact was, although issues like transportation and a skilled workforce were high on everyone’s mind, another common thread was heard: Money—or lack thereof—was evident in almost every issue discussed. |
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Bridge to Success
Study Mission finds economic activity can multiply
by focused problem solving-using existing resources
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The Metro Chamber International Study & Trade Mission to Vancouver, B.C., found the region to be a window looking into the 21st Century—a region that has strategically and deliberately remade its economic base by building on the assets it has: natural resources and a strategic location for trade, and tourism. When 30 business and civic leaders from the Sacramento region visited Vancouver in August, they sounded out new strategies that can improve business as well as governmental efforts focused on the region’s economy. |
Read a summary of their findings here. |
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State of Sacramento County Forum:
Delta solution legislation needs water rights assurances
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How crisis came to the Delta and what assurances can be made for the region's water rights were key discussion points of the State of Sacramento County Forum, hosted by the Metro Chamber and attended by more than 260 business and civic leaders. |
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Photo: Panel moderator Roy Brewer of Brewer Lofgren, LLP, left, Sen. Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg, attorney Stuart Somach, Yolo County Supervisor Mike McGowan, Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli.
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Tell us how your business is doing:
Input wanted for fourth quarter member survey
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Are you adding any employees in the next six months? Planning any capital expenditures? These and nine other questions make up the fourth quarter survey of Metro Chamber members. If you haven't responded yet to the Member Survey email, please take 2 minutes to answer the questions now.
Take survey here.
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Know a nonprofit that can use a lift?
Leadership Sacramento seeking proposals for 2010 class project
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The 2010 Leadership Sacramento class seeks project proposals from nonprofits operating in the six-county Sacramento region. Organizations that could utilize the efforts of 35 business and civic leaders in this year-long program are encouraged to click
here to submit a proposal. Deadline for proposals is December 18, 2009. More information is available at
Leadership Sacramento.
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Need the attention of chamber members?
Reserve ad space in 2010 Metro Business Quarterly publications
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Your business has the opportunity to advertise to the the region's premier businesses in 2010. The Metro Business Quarterly has advertising space available. Ad rates start from as low as
$550 per issue.
Click here for the 2010 rate card and calendar. For more information, contact Member Services at 916-552-6800. |
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METRO CHAMBER AFFILIATES & PARTNERS
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SACOG's McKeever testifies before Senate committee
Mike
McKeever, SACOG Executive Director, testified to the U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on the Senate version of the climate change bill (S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act). Specifically, the committee's staff is looking for input on the section of the bill that deal with transportation planning and funding. California Sen. Barbara Boxer chairs the committee. |
Read his testimony
SARTA announces new CEO and staff changes
SARTA (the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance), announced a reorganization and strategic realignment of staff responsibilities to build upon its recent growth and prepare for continued expansion. Meg Arnold has been named as SARTA’s Chief Executive Officer. J.D. Stack remains with SARTA and is taking on the new position of Director of Program Development and Grants. Laura Good is assuming the role of Director of Programs and Operations. Dave Sanders, of Worldbridge Partners in Roseville, has been named the new Chairman of the Board. |
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Sacramento Transportation Authority seeks citizens to serve on bond oversight committee
The Sacramento Transportation Authority seeks three volunteers to serve on the new Measure A Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee that will supervise fiscal and performance audits regarding the use of Measure A transportation sales tax funds. Individuals needed are a senior-level professional in municipal auditing, finance, and/or budgeting; a licensed civil engineer or professional transportation planner; and a manager of large development or construction projects. |
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El Dorado County ED staffer earns accreditation
Sam
Driggers, El Dorado County Office of Economic Development Coordinator, recently earned his Economic Developer Certification (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council. The CEcD designation is awarded to individuals who complete the multi-year program and demonstrate through testing and interviews, a high degree of knowledge and expertise in economic development. For more information, contact 530-621-5595.
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REGIONAL BUSINESS AGENDA
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METRO PULSE
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OUR NEW MEMBERS
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The Sacramento Metro Chamber is a catalyst in transforming the Sacramento region into an international center for commerce, learning, culture and recreation.
Learn more about what we're doing for business in our 2009 Regional Business Agenda priorities
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Metro Pulse is the region's business retention and expansion program designed to provide local businesses with the information and resources to grow and succeed. Get started now on solving challenges in your business.
Take the Metro Pulse
self-assessment
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View a list of recent new members to the Metro Chamber. If you recognize familiar names, please contact those businesses and welcome them aboard....and then consider doing business with them!
New Metro Chamber Members
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