Name: Jordan Smith School: Rio Linda Senior High School Why/How you became a part of Thousand Strong: I heard about the Thousand Strong program through my school’s career advisor. She set up an event with the Mayor’s team who explained the program and how to get onboard. I knew that…
New Partnership for Youth Employment and Opportunity Launched
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Linked Learning Alliance have launched a new California network of employer associations committed to advancing youth opportunities and reducing youth unemployment. The lead organizations, CalChamber and Linked Learning Alliance, bring together six local employer organizations for the network: the Los Angeles Area Chamber…
After Hours: Sacramento Metro Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Business Awards
Local business leaders were honored during the Sacramento Metro Chamber’s 123rd Annual Dinner & Business Awards, held Jan. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Guests included U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui, Michael Teel of Raley’s, Stan Van Vleck of Downey Brand LLP and more. Check out our slideshow to see who…
Chamber View: Reach YOUR #NextLevel
There’s never been a better time to be a young professional in the Capital Region. Sacramento is making headlines across the country, and our young professional community is not only reaping the benefits, they are changing the game – taking their careers and our community to the #NextLevel through entrepreneurship,…
Blog: Lilliput Families and the Inspire Giving Grant
By Donnie DeBolt, Lilliput Families We were so excited to apply for the Inspire Giving grant for 2017, with the hopes of getting a grant to build an ADA accessible front entrance at our main office in Citrus Heights. Every day we would see just how important it was to…
Chamber View: The Path to Lead
At the end of week one in my first “real job,” the President of the company invited me for a cup of coffee. Our interaction wasn’t longer than ten-minutes, but the fact that he took interest in learning who I was stuck with me throughout my career. After that quick…
Oak Park’s Wellspring Women’s Center Unveils Updated Kitchen
OAK PARK’S WELLSPRING WOMEN’S CENTER UNVEILS UPDATED KITCHEN 2016 Leadership Sacramento class completes community project serving 200 women and children in need SACRAMENTO, CA – With the assistance of Leadership Sacramento, a program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation, Wellspring Women’s Center unveiled an updated kitchen supporting and enhancing the…
Comstock’s Magazine: The Next Generation of Giving
Written by Rachel Zilner, Metro Edge 2017 Chair Giving back and making an impact are critical priorities among millennials, and Metro EDGE members are no different. Forbes characterized our generation as one that integrates “the causes they care about into their daily routines and purchase behaviors.” But it goes beyond…
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