Metro Pac endorsed a number of candidates during the June 2022 elections and is happy to announce the following candidates are official wins! We are also excited to continue supporting our endorsed candidates that have announced their advancement to the general election this November: Learn more about Metro Pac’s work…
Hear from CEO Amanda Blackwood on How Metro Chamber Supports Solutions for Homelessness
Identifying workable solutions for businesses navigating issues related to the homeless crisis is one of Metro Chamber’s topline initiatives for 2022, and as our members know, the Sacramento region’s homelessness crisis has gone on too long. It’s not an easy crisis to solve, but it can be done – and…
June After Hours Mixer
June’s After Hours Mixer was truly a pleasure! Metro Chamber members had the opportunity to connect with each other for conversation, networking, and hors d’oeuvres earlier this month. Thank you to Safe Credit Union for sponsoring this event!
2022 Cap-to-Cap Highlights
Cap-to-Cap is one of Metro’s most esteemed events. Each year, members of the Sacramento business community journey to Washington D.C. to meet with our representatives and advocate for the Greater Sacramento Area. This year was especially exciting as Metro celebrated the 50th annual Cap-to-Cap! Trip highlights included learning events, our…
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Calendar Event Details Date Biz & Economic Task Force Call: General updates on regional issues At the on-set of the COVID-19 Pandemic in March 2020, the Metro Chamber infused certainty amidst uncertainty for business leaders by convening the Business & Economic Task Force. Inviting federal, state, and local…
Metro Chamber Endorses Ballot Initiative to Compel City Action on Homelessness
The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is putting its support behind a proposed ballot measure that would compel the city of Sacramento to take action on homelessness. “This is a triage method,” said Metro Chamber CEO Amanda Blackwood. “This is an emergency. We’ve got to treat this like an emergency.”…
Sacramento Metro Chamber CEO Talks Rising Gas Prices
With COVID-19 protocols lifting across California, millions were ready to slip back into their regular routines, off and on the clock. Now, spiking gas prices have many rethinking even the shortest of commutes. Amanda Blackwood, president and CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, joined Sonseeahray to talk about…
Remote Work Is Here to Stay
Even when the pandemic ends, many Capital Region workers won’t go back to five days a week at a cubicle. In a July–August 2021 survey by nonprofit regional civic organization Valley Vision, more than three-quarters of employers from six Capital Region counties who responded said they expected to have their…
Economic & Business Forecast for 2022
Metro Chamber President & CEO Amanda Blackwood joined Fox40 morning news on January 4, 2022, to discuss key economic growth factors and forecasts for 2022 for the greater Sacramento region and our businesses. Watch the whole interview below: Metro Chamber
Prosperity Partnership seeks input on $100 million inclusive economic development grant proposal
A coalition of economic development advocates in the Sacramento region is developing a big ask for state funding, and they’re looking for input on their proposal. Later this month, the Prosperity Partnership will launch the first of a series of online webinars featuring information about a $600 million grant program…