Sacramento labor group pursuing wage hike until state enacts pay deal

By Metro Chamber|March 30, 2016

Proponents of a ballot measure to raise Sacramento’s minimum wage to $15 an hour say they will continue their campaign at least until state leaders formally enact the pay deal announced this week. If the agreement proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown, legislators and labor leaders to raise California’s minimum wage…

How Small Businesses Would Be Affected by a Minimum Wage Increase

By Metro Chamber|March 29, 2016

The plan to boost California’s minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next five years is “economic justice,” according to Governor Jerry Brown. The agreement reached among the governor, Democratic lawmakers and labor leaders gives businesses with fewer than 25 employees extra time to phase in the increases. It…

Gov. Brown announces minimum wage deal

By Metro Chamber|March 28, 2016

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Gov. Jerry Brown officially announced a push to increase California’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. The deal is a compromise with labor unions to increase the minimum wage at a slower pace than they had originally intended. “It’s a matter of economic justice,” Brown said. “It…

Despite efforts, minorities lag in representation in Sacramento leadership positions

By Metro Chamber|March 18, 2016

Despite efforts, minorities lag in representation in Sacramento leadership positions Some Sacramento business leaders believe the region is so focused on downtown development that a critical issue is being neglected: diversity in the C-suite. “People are just trying to seize the moment to catapult Sacramento to the next level,” said…

Emerge Summit to feature keynote by actress Greta Gerwig

By Metro Chamber|March 17, 2016

The third annual Emerge Summit, which brings together young professionals around the region for a day of education and collaboration, will take place tomorrow, Friday, March 18, featuring actress Greta Gerwig as a keynote speaker. A collaborative effort between Metro EDGE and the Sacramento Metro Chamber, this year’s Emerge Summit…

Chamber View: Calling All Young Professionals

By Metro Chamber|March 4, 2016

There’s never been a better time to be a young professional in the Capital Region. Sacramento is in the midst of a renaissance, and this current generation of young professionals represents the fortunate few who stand to impact and benefit most from the city’s transformation. But creating a future unlike the…