The Green Capital Alliance presented “Road Map to 3,000 Jobs” at the Sacramento State University Alumni Center Thursday June 9th. The Green Capital Alliance describes itself as “a broad partnership of people and organizations aiming to make the clean technology sector a defining feature of Sacramento’s economy.” The centerpiece of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the Californis State University Sacramento (CSUS).  The MOA formally regonies work started last year between the two institutions.  The MOA basically ties together the smart meter progran at SMUD and he California Smart Grid Center work at Sac

Accomplished Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brice Harris is the 2010 Sacramentan of the Year, with the recognition set for the Sacramento Metro Chamber’s 116th Annual Dinner & Business Awards on Friday, Feb. 4. The Metro Chamber will also announce that Western Health Advantage President & CEO Garry Maisel is Businessman of the Year and UC Davis Health Center CEO and UC Davis School of Medicine Dean Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A., is Businesswoman of the Year. “It’s notable that our top three honorees are in charge of the region’s top-tier nonprofit organizations,” said Matt Mahood, president & CEO. “Our regional economy is fortunate to be undergirded by a nonprofit sector t

As someone who enjoys fun and festive community events, I am more than happy to report on one of the best events in the area that took place over the weekend, the Black Expo. This was my second visit to the annual expo, which is held during Black History Month and provides a means of networking and showcasing the best of black business and culture. I was eager to see what had changed between last year and this. I heard from some who can remember the expo's past, and it is heartening to learn that it has come a long way since it began 14 years ago. No longer an obscure event with little fanfare or sponsorship, the Black Expo welcomed thousands of people over the weekend. More than 100 spo