Seeking to grow, Sacramento’s small businesses are expanding their borrowing

By Metro Chamber|August 15, 2016

The Sacramento region’s small businesses are taking out loans and lines of credit to expand and buy equipment at levels not seen since before the Great Recession, and that’s good news for a region that depends on companies with fewer than 50 employees for the bulk of its private-sector jobs.…

RT’s Henry Li sees Golden opportunity for turnaround

By Metro Chamber|August 5, 2016

Looking at budget documents for the Sacramento Regional Transit District is like upending the fried circuit board of an aging light-rail train. The transit system has higher operating costs than similar transit agencies in other cities but maintains fewer hours and miles of service. Ridership fell by more than one…

Chamber View: Unique Cities, Unified Region

By Metro Chamber|August 4, 2016

Great cities serve as economic cornerstones and cultural hubs for their urban and surburban residents. And sometimes hitting pause on our day-to-day routine and sampling a taste of life elsewhere, offers the chance to thoroughly explore what makes other cities tick. Each year, the Metro Chamber selects a city, organizes…

Chamber will help Steinberg create jobs

By Metro Chamber|July 28, 2016

By: Peter Tateishi  Special to The Bee On June 7, the people of Sacramento elected Darrell Steinberg as their new mayor. We understand that whoever wins an election, it is necessary to rally around the victor to help in their success. But as with any relationship, be it in business…

New Sacramento Metro Chamber Program Sponsors Young Entrepreneurs

By Metro Chamber|July 19, 2016

The Sacramento Metro Chamber is launching a new program that aims to connect young talent in our job market to the businesses that most benefit our communities. It’s called the Metro Chamber Foundation, and it focuses on community development through the promotion of those young professionals and emerging leaders in…