Sacramento County Approves $45M for Public Health via CARES Act Funds

By Metro Chamber|August 21, 2020

In a special meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, $45M was approved to go towards the following in public health via CARES Act funds. This would not have happened without the coalition of outreach from our business community and community partners that expressed…

Metro Chamber Supports The Mayoral Accountability and Community Equity Act.

By Metro Chamber|July 23, 2020

Amanda Blackwood, CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, participated in an online press conference where she outlined the Metro Chamber’s support of the Mayoral Accountability and Community Equity Act.  In her comments, Blackwood stated that the Mayoral Accountability and Community Equity Act holds the Chief Executive -- in…

Twenty-six Sacramento Bars and Restaurants Receive Micro-Grants

By Metro Chamber|April 21, 2020

A coalition of organizations within the city of Sacramento, including the Metro Chamber, announced 26 recipients that will receive micro-grants from the Emergency Response Micro-Grant Program for Sacramento Restaurants & Bars. The recipients represent a diverse array of independent food and beverage establishments across seven of the eight Council districts…

Sacramento Metro Chamber Launches Rapid Response Tool for Businesses

By Metro Chamber|April 1, 2020

In response to the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic and the rapidly evolving set of challenges it presents for businesses and workers, in addition to public health, the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce has launched a Rapid Response tool on its website... Find more coverage from Comstock's Magazine HERE.

2020 Census Is Coming – How it Affects Businesses

By Metro Chamber|February 19, 2020

In mid-March, households throughout the Sacramento County region will receive a letter with instructions on how to complete the 2020 Census. That’s important news for everyone who has a stake in the local economy. Census information plays an essential role in commerce. Companies use it to locate factories, warehouses, and…

Networking + Volunteer Opportunity: SacIEDC Business Walks

By Metro Chamber|February 12, 2020

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! The Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative (SacIEDC), in partnership with the Sacramento Metro Chamber, is hosting two business walks this month. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Laurie Eaton at leaton@metrochamber.org. What is a Business Walk (and how can I help)? A Business Walk is a half-day event where…

5 Reasons to Attend Cap-to-Cap

By Metro Chamber|January 22, 2020

The Metro Chamber’s Capitol-to-Capitol program represents the largest and longest-standing delegation of its kind. That last part is worth repeating: the largest and longest-standing delegation of its kind. That fact, in and of itself, is amazing and reason enough to want to be a part of this incredible experience. However, here…

Metro Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Sacramento Program Opens Applications for 35th Cohort

By Metro Chamber|September 3, 2019

— Over 1,100 Alumni Have Participated in One of the Region’s Oldest Leadership Development Programs —  Sacramento, Calif.– Today, Leadership Sacramento – a Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation program, began accepting applications for the 35thcohort of its annual leadership development program. Founded in 1985, Leadership Sacramento is an interactive, year-long program…

Metro Chamber’s Study Mission to Explore Indianapolis’ Innovative Solutions Addressing Housing, Workforce Development, Mobility and Sports Economy

By Metro Chamber|July 17, 2019

 — Roseville Vice Mayor Krista Bernasconi Joins 21st Annual Program as Honorary Chair — SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (July 17, 2019) – The Sacramento Metro Chamber’s annual immersive, civic improvement travel program Study Mission will head to Indianapolis, Indiana on September 10-13 with over 100 regional business and community leaders, as well as elected officials.…