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Former River City Bank chief
Jeanne Reaves
named Sacramentan of the Year
Metro Chamber also names
Businessman and Businesswoman
of the Year |
Former president & CEO of
River City Bank, Jeanne
Reaves--the first woman to
head a locally owned bank--has
been named the 2008 Sacramentan of the Year by the
Sacramento Metro Chamber.
Reaves, who stepped down recently from River City Bank where she
had been CEO since 1998, will
receive the award Friday, Jan.
30, at the Metro Chamber’s
114th Annual Dinner & Business
Awards at the Hyatt Regency
Sacramento.
More |
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Be a Sponsor |
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Join Mayor-elect Kevin Johnson
at Nov. 25 celebration
Metro Chamber to co-sponsor
event: Reserve tickets now |
Join
Mayor-elect
Kevin Johnson and the
citizens of Sacramento for
"Together We Can," an evening
ceremony celebrating a new
mayor and a new spirit of
togetherness.
The event, co-sponsored by the Metro Chamber, will be held Tuesday,
Nov. 25, at the Sacramento
Memorial Auditorium. Doors
open at 6 p.m. Admission is
free, but space is limited.
Reserve your tickets now! |
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State of Sacramento County
Forum:
More than 2,000 jobs added
in 2008
The
annual State of the
Sacramento County Forum,
hosted by the Sacramento
Metro Chamber on Nov. 14
at the Sheraton Grand,
reported good news for
2008: More than 2,000 new
jobs were created as the
result of economic
development efforts in the
region.
The forum brought together more than 250 business and civic leaders
to hear from county officials
and representatives of
Optisolar, Siemens and
McClellan Park. Optisolar is
building a half-mile long
production plant at McClellan
Park and Siemens is expanding
its light rail manufacturing
plant in the south area.
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Metro Chamber members to
governor:
Cut the budget, OK to raise
some taxes
Survey finds businesses also
want Schwarzenegger
to accelerate state bond
projects |
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Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Matt Mahood provided
chamber member comments on the governor's proposed budget solution to Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger last week. Metro Chamber members and stakeholders were
surveyed for their views on budget cuts and tax increases.
Mahood was included among a dozen statewide business and political
leaders meeting with the governor on Nov. 14. A snapshot of the findings from
chamber members is
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Entire Survey Results
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Business Walks take the
pulse of local commerce:
West Sacramento and Sacramento
City Council-District 2
businesses to be surveyed |
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How's business? What do
you like about doing business at your location? How can business be made better?
These three simple questions are the basis of the Metro Chamber's annual
Business Walk series, held in conjunction with regional business professionals
and government officials.
The Metro Chamber will hold a Business Walk in West Sacramento on
Thursday, Nov. 20, and Sacramento City Council-District 2 on Friday, Dec. 5, and
hear first-hand feedback regarding the state of business.
Your participation will help gather the information necessary to implement
initiatives that enhance the success of local businesses. You will also get an
exclusive preview of the findings that afternoon when each team of walkers
reports on what they found in talking to the businesses they visited. The event
is free for both the participant walkers and the businesses being surveyed.
Register:
West Sacramento Nov. 20 |
Sacramento City Council-District 2 Dec. 5
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Study Mission findings:
Great cities invest in
themselves
Sacramento's riverfront
development ranks high among
trip participants |
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Among the nation's most
popular tourist attractions is San Antonio's River Walk--a destination 40 years
in development. Should Sacramento turn its riverfront into a true civic and
tourist amenity? This question confronted participants in this year's Metro
Chamber Study Mission to San Antonio. Read about the findings of the trip |
Report
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U.S. Chamber wants input on
employees who are veterans,
reservists |
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
is conducting a survey of businesses for the development of the U.S. Chamber's
veteran's program. The chamber is particularly interested in the role business
plays in offering employment opportunities to veterans, reservists, National
Guard members and family members.
The results of the survey will be analyzed by chamber staff. No
respondents' contact information will be included in the results or distribution
of the findings. After the survey has been analyzed, respondents can elect to
receive a copy of the results.
Take survey
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Leadership
Sacramento completes part of community project:
Computer lab for Lilliput adoption services Kinship program
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 The Metro Chamber's
Leadership
Sacramento class and AT&T made a computer lab possible for a Lilliput Children's
Services program that helps families who raise family member's children.
To date, the 2008 Leadership Sacramento class has achieved more than $80,000 in
donations and in-kind services for their annual community development project.
KCRA News Reporter Brian Hickey covered the computer lab's Ribbon
Cutting on Monday. KCRA News
Report
Photo:
Members of the Metro Chamber Leadership Sacramento Class presented a $20,000
check to Lilliput Children's Services.
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Need a little cheer? Join
the Holiday Mixer on Dec.
2 |
Celebrate the joy and
cheer of the holidays with the Sacramento Metro Chamber and the Northern
California World Trade Center, joined by members of Metro Chamber affiliates SARTA and
LEED--at
the annual Holiday Mixer, Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Sacramento Grand Ballroom.
The seasonal event features a silent auction, wine-tasting from
regional wineries and a showcase of food and beverages from member caterers. For
2008, we have selected the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project for our holiday
charitable giving. Bring a new unwrapped toy for donation and receive a free
drink. |
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SURVIVE AND THRIVE
STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR
BUSINESS |
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In
an economic downturn boost
your knowledge, creativity:
Metro Chamber has a slate of solutions
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Many
successful businesses use
economic downturns to grow by
out-smarting the competition.
The Metro Chamber offers a rich range of activities for businesses
to stay competitive and become
their niche or industry
leader: Business Builder
workshops, Power Lunches,
Referral Roundtables
and monthly Mixers.
Business Builders: Metro Chamber offers free
workshops
on key strategies to
build business |
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The Metro Chamber,
in conjunction with Business Coach Linda Bigler,
has created a series of convenient workshops for members on back-to-basic
strategies for keeping a business in the black.
Bigler says that "someone in your industry is No. 1--it might as
well be you!" Part of the ongoing Business Builder Series, the "How to Survive
in an Economic Crisis" workshops are free to
members as part of their annual dues (nonmembers: $49.95). The workshops will be
held at the Metro Chamber. Register online below.
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Power Lunches: The power of
connection |
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Now, more than
ever, referrals are the key to business survival. This FREE lunch series has
been added in response to member requests for more opportunities to connect and
maximize business within Metro Chamber membership. (Your only cost is the price
of your meal.) Register online below.
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Referral Roundtables
Who are you going to do
business with next week? |
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The Referral Roundtable provides an on-going forum for members to develop
strategic relationships with other Metro Chamber members to grow and develop
their business. Participants are able to connect with companies they can do
business with through an exchange of legitimate business leads. The Referral
Roundtable is a FREE event and is for Metro Chamber MEMBERS ONLY and invited
guests.
There are a limited number of spaces, so register early or miss the
mingling! The next Referral Roundtable is 8-9 a.m., Dec. 2, at the Metro
Chamber.
Register now!
Why a chamber membership? Recent
Sacramento Black Chamber event
shows value of belonging
A
national study shows that 63
percent of consumers are more
likely to buy from a business
when they know that business is
a chamber member. The Sacramento
Black Chamber's recent event
where business owners share tips
for how to survive in a tough
economy highlighted the value of
membership. |
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