Chamber View: 2017: Investing in Our Capital Region

By Metro Chamber|December 1, 2017

2017 has been an exciting year for the six-county Capital Region. The Wall Street Journal reported Sacramento is California’s Newest Real-Estate Hotspot, our Airport celebrated 50 years by topping a J.D. Power list, Golden One Center was named #1 Sports Venue in the U.S., and we’ve been called the “Dark…

Opinion: Congress should act immediately to protect ‘Dreamers’

By Metro Chamber|November 16, 2017

By Peter Tateishi Sacramento Business Journal  California’s Capital region is a unique place to live and work. We are also emblematic of the strength and resilience our country draws from its diversity. Immigrants are a vital part of our communities and economy, representing our business owners, workers, students and entrepreneurs.…

Viewpoints: Think big on Sacramento airport

By Metro Chamber|October 23, 2017

By Peter Tateishi  Special to The Bee Airports are a significant player on the local, national, and global level and have an essential role in the movement of people and goods, foster trade and national security and connect communities. This past weekend, Sacramento International Airport celebrated its 50th birthday. As…

Sacramento can learn from Austin

By Metro Chamber|October 19, 2017

We have some big problems in our region: a lack of affordable housing, a growing number of homeless people, an inadequate transportation system, a tottering healthcare system and a need to create tens of thousands of better-paying jobs. We need to figure out solutions. Seeing how other American cities are dealing…

Sacramento Metro Chamber’s Annual Study Mission Heads to Austin, Texas

By Metro Chamber|October 9, 2017

SACRAMENTO METRO CHAMBER’S ANNUAL STUDY MISSION HEADS TO AUSTIN, TEXAS Vice Mayor Linda Budge, City of Rancho Cordova & Council Member Jeff Harris, City of Sacramento to serve as Honorary Chairs SACRAMENTO, CA – Tomorrow, the Sacramento Metro Chamber will lead 134 regional business, civic and elected officials to Austin, Texas…

Sacramento Metro Chamber Takes a Stand on DACA

By Metro Chamber|October 6, 2017

SACRAMENTO METRO CHAMBER TAKES A STAND ON DACA It’s Time for Congress to Prioritize our Future Workforce SACRAMENTO, CA – The Metro Chamber encourages Congress to take prompt action specific to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) youth, which offers assurances to their remaining in this country and creates a…

Why Political Advocacy Matters

By Metro Chamber|August 17, 2017

The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has a voice in the political process, as it has since its inception over 120 years ago. This voice takes on added importance in communities where the political environment is often hostile to economic growth and job creation. This is why we continue the…

Chamber View: Fueling Organic Job Growth

By Metro Chamber|August 4, 2017

Recognizing small business drives our regional economy, the Sacramento Metro Chamber began managing the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program in 2014. The goal was to make an investment in entrepreneurs and business owners that were intent on growing their business in our Capital Region. We’ve…