Author: Greater Sacramento

  • In spite of COVID, Zennify continues to innovate in Greater Sacramento

    In spite of COVID, Zennify continues to innovate in Greater Sacramento

    In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zennify continues to innovate in the Greater Sacramento region. Read our interview with CEO Manvir Sandhu to hear why the region is a competitive location for the company.

  • A toast to the Greater Sacramento region

    A toast to the Greater Sacramento region

    2019 was a game-changing year for the Greater Sacramento region. With the Major League Soccer announcement, new incentive programs, growing startups, and companies breaking ground; there was certainly a lot to raise a glass to and many achievements to award.

  • 3 reasons more people are choosing Greater Sacramento

    3 reasons more people are choosing Greater Sacramento

    Greater Sacramento has evolved into an ideal place to live and work. This long-anticipated change happened relatively quickly thanks to improvements in the economy and the determination of our thought leaders, real estate developers and regional champions. So why are people choosing Greater Sacramento?

  • Greater Sacramento is a region on the rise

    Greater Sacramento is a region on the rise

    I’m excited to be the new chair of the board of directors of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC). Formed in 2014 with the support of a diverse group of regional business executives, GSEC works to retain, attract and grow businesses throughout our region and to develop advanced industries, create jobs and encourage investment. Our board…

  • Brookings Metro Monitor: May 2019 Update

    Brookings Metro Monitor: May 2019 Update

    Growth and prosperity see improvement, but inclusion still needs work Brookings Metro Monitor released its 2019 updates and the Greater Sacramento region saw overall improvements in growth and prosperity over the last 10 years. In the area of growth, the region moved up three places from 67th to 64th. Much of the growth came from…

  • Groundbreaking cancer research fueled by talent, funding and resources in Davis

    Groundbreaking cancer research fueled by talent, funding and resources in Davis

    ARIZ Precision Medicine is pioneering cancer research out of their lab in Davis. They’re working to create a safer alternative to chemotherapy by developing a drug that targets cancer cells. ARIZ modulates cancer-causing genes and proteins to induce a natural, biological death in cancer cells.

  • Nov. 13 Conversations with the Community CANCELED

    Cancelation Notice: Sacramento State has decided to close their campus today Nov. 13, 2018, under the direction of the Office for Environmental Health and Safety due to poor air quality. We understand the need to err on the side of caution where health and safety are concerned; therefore we are canceling our Conversations with the Community…

  • Governor Brown’s Veto of AB 2596

    November 2, 2018 Governor Brown’s Veto of AB 2596 — Barry Broome It didn’t make headlines, but just before the September close, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed legislation that would have put the state on a path to address critical economic development challenges and greatly improve our business climate in a way that benefits all Californians.…

  • Sacramento Embraces Urban Redevelopment Projects

    Sacramento Embraces Urban Redevelopment Projects

    Sacramento Embraces Urban Redevelopment Projects theBrokerList October 17 — post originally appeared on Marketplace Advertiser, Reonomy. Sacramento has earned a reputation as the “farm-to-fork” capital thanks to a thriving agriculture industry with businesses that grow, pack and produce everything from tomatoes to wine. But these days the focus is shifting from rural farm fields to…

  • ConferenceDirect Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Folsom

    ConferenceDirect Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Folsom

    ConferenceDirect Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Folsom