Sacramento Metro Chamber

These days, the threat of fire is always present, especially during periods of extreme heat and drought. During tomorrow’s Tuesdays @ 2, the #MetroChamber speaks to @MetroFireofSacramento about how, we as a business community and residents of the region can share summer safety tips as we enjoy the natural and urban landscape. From rivers, forests, and structures, safety measures for summer CAN make the difference. Join us tomorrow on Facebook Live for a conversation that will help save our land, protect our businesses, and ensure the safety of our communities.

Happy Birthday, America! The #Metro Chamber wishes our veterans, friends, family, and community a #Happy4th. We’re closed through July 5th, but look forward to serving you on July 6th, when we return.

Greater Sacramento! Explore our beautiful city for FREE on July 4th! @SacramentoRT is providing FREE rides, systemwide to all. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3y6q2Gr. And thanks, @SacramentoRT, for keeping Sacramento connected AND for being a valued member of the #MetroChamber!

These smiles are brought to by @Mayor_Steinberg and Alayna Smith, #MetroChamber Foundation and @ThousandStrong intern! Alayna had quite an important part to play as the emcee during @TheCityofSacramento's State of the City yesterday, and we couldn't be more proud. Can't wait to see what you do next, Alayna!

To our past, present and future members, there’s nothing the #MetroChamber cannot accomplish with business by our side. Become a member today and be a part of history, tomorrow.

Sac IEDC and Capital Region SBDC know that navigating the world of COVID-19 is difficult. That's why in addition to our live and on-demand webinar programming, we are offering free 1:1 consulting assistance to Sacramento-based businesses, on a variety of topics including: - Rent reduction & deferral - Driving website traffic for holiday sales - Guidance on CDC guidelines for workplaces regarding COVID-19... ... and so much more! Learn more and sign up at https://www.sac-iedc.org/smc.

The Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative has some amazing resources for small businesses struggling to pivot and thrive during the pandemic (1:1 consulting from organizations like the Capital Region SBDC, for example), but understands that it can be hard to coordinate meetings and calls during work hours. Thankfully they have made available a growing library of webinars to help business owners with topics from balancing financial statements to navigating social distancing in the workplace. Find these resources and more through the link below! https://www.sac-iedc.org/webinar-videos

We’re proud to have Green Evolution Recycling as a new member of the #MetroChamber and the Sacramento area! Green Evolution Recycling is an independent fiber and plastic waste management company. From businesses big and small or from individuals to communities, Green Evolution Recycling is dedicated to providing cost-saving, efficient, and sustainable material solutions. Check them out here

Help us honor the community leaders that help our region prosper. The Sacramento Metro Chamber is now accepting nominations for our 126th Annual Business Awards. We’ll award Sacramentan of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, and more. Please submit nominations on this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5JFCX9

"I think it would be fair to say, we’re all still building the plane while flying the plane, as we have been all year long. But right now, the City of Sacramento and Office of Economic Development have resources on how to maintain outdoor space while not unintentionally burning down your own restaurant." - Amanda Blackwood, President & CEO of the #MetroChamber Restaurants that have already been struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic are preparing to face another challenge: winter. Hear from businesses owners and members in our community about their transition in this KCRA 3 story: https://bit.ly/365HgY5

Sacramento is experiencing one of its most challenging moments in recent memory. As our communities face the realities of the pandemic, we've seen our region respond by leaning on two of its biggest strengths -- its ability to work together and its diversity. Join the Sac Asian Pacific Chamber on Nov. 5 & 6, for a two-day virtual Internal Study Mission. You will hear about community-led response efforts and the work that needs to be done to ensure an inclusive economic reco...very. Our President & CEO Amanda Blackwood will be participating and speaking during this virtual event so be sure to get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12th-annual-internal-study-mis

The Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative’s Technical Assistance Program is structured to provide much-needed help to any small business located in the City of Sacramento and has assistance geared to help minorities facing additional hurdles to get back to business. Click the link below to sign up for 1:1 consulting and other assistance from the Capital Region SBDC through this important program: https://www.sac-iedc.org/smc

The Aggie Square project is one step closer to realization. After Tuesday’s Sacramento City Council meeting (Oct. 27), in which members unanimously adopted a resolution of intention to establish the Aggie Square Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or EIFD, UC Davis leadership is encouraged by the city’s continued commitment to this transformative venture. The #MetroChamber wrote a letter in support for the addition at UC Davis. The project will go before the UC Board of Regents during its meeting scheduled for Nov. 17-19. If approved, construction is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2021. Learn more here: https://www.ucdavis.edu//sacramento-city-council-adopts-in

The Sacramento Metro Chamber’s is calling for nominations for our 126th Annual Business Awards! This is an opportunity to honor individuals and organizations for their leadership and commitment to our region. We are taking nominations for: Sacramentan of the Year Businesswoman of the Year Businessman of the Year Al Geiger Memorial Award... Small Business of the Year Business Hall of Fame Award All nominations can be made here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5JFCX9

For today’s Tuesdays at 2 with The Sacramento Bee, Metro Chamber CEO Amanda Blackwood will be joined by Chief Daniel Hahn, Sacramento Police Department, to discuss the importance of voting through the lens of social justice and a represented community. Tuesdays at 2 is a weekly interview series discussing issues of the day, especially those concerning the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a time of reflection and action for social justice. Presented by The Sacramento Bee on their Facebook Live channel every week and in partnership with the Metro Chamber. #Sacramento #MetroChamber #BackToBusiness #SmallBusiness #ReadyWorkforce

TODAY’S THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR BALLOT IN PERSON! It’s not too late to fill out your provisional or mail-in ballot for physical return: check out our 2020 Voter Guide for help on navigating the bills and candidates up for decision this year, then VOTE! https://metrochamber.org/advocacy/on-the-issues/

The Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collective (Sac IEDC) and the Metro Chamber understand your schedule is busy and you can’t always take time out of your workday to educate yourself on topics you want to learn more about. Because of this, we created a Webinar Videos On-demand feature, so you can hear from leading experts on your time. Haven’t signed up for the program yet? Visit https://www.sac-iedc.org/smc to fill out our short application for assistance from the Capital Region SBDC. This is a free program to all business owners within Sacramento, but it’s only available through 2020 act now to gain access to all of our live webinars, webinars on-demand, and 1:1 consulting opportunities to help your business thrive during this time.

To kick off National Veterans Small Business Week, U.S. Small Business Administration is releasing a video all about transition assistance resources for #veterans. Head over to the Boots to Business Facebook page on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. ET to tune in! facebook.com/boots2business