WOW! What an amazing night last night. If anyone missed it, Edge’s founding sponsor, Drexel University organized the first Young Professional Summit which included the region’s top young professionals from Metro EDGE, Roseville Ignite, Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program and ULI – Young Leaders Group where we all had the chance to network, enjoy good food…
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Young Professionals Summit Re-Cap
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Verge Jumble Sale
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Okay Edgers, make sure to get yourself down to the Verge Center for the Arts (VCA) this weekend for their 2-day JUMBLE SALE! It is way cheaper than an art auction, more interesting than another episode of Law & Order, has more variety than a box of chocolates, plus it supports the arts too! Come…
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A Day on the EDGE is coming up!
Monday, June 28th, 2010On July 10th, we will be hosting our annual Summer Festival, A Day on The Edge. ALL PROCEEDS go to The Sacramento State Educational Opportunity program, our 2010 Beneficiary. EDGE has been working on this since January at it’s going be a great event – everything from a dogeball tournament (hurry and sign up your…
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Educate yourself on the Strong Mayor issue
Thursday, June 17th, 2010It has many names, Consensus Plan, Charter Reform, Accountability Plan and most commonly/generically Strong Mayor Initiative. Whichever you choose, the Charter Review is a hotly contested issue in Sacramento right now. This has to potential change the future of Sacramento, our town, our future. It’s up to you to decide if this change is good…
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Q&A with Solar Power Inc.
Friday, June 11th, 2010During next Tuesday’s EDGEucational Forum, executives from Solar Power Inc., will discuss the company’s successful journey to become one of the few local public companies, and why renewable energy companies are flocking to the Sacramento Region to do business. Below is a snapshot of what Tuesday’s discussion will include.
Sudwerk Tour Re-Cap (photos)
Saturday, May 29th, 2010The Metro EDGE :: In the Mix brewery tour was a success with a great group of attendees and an educational and delicious tour of the Sudwerk Brewery in Davis, CA. Masterbrewer Jay Prahl gave a great tour full of intriguing tidbits and shared his the extensive knowledge of the brewing process.
EDGE Insight featured in Sac Press article
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010“On the heels of Mayor Kevin Johnson’s proposed green initiative to establish Sacramento as a leader in the green economy, local young professionals group Metro EDGE is taking action to educate the region’s new generation of leaders about the sustainability practices of local businesses and how they can collectively help make Sacramento a cleaner, greener place.”
EDGE Insight: Want a greener, cleaner region?
Monday, May 24th, 2010Spend an evening with your fellow EDGErs and hear from Lionakis, SMUD and Stonebridge Properties on what they are doing to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses and into the region. Then, mix and mingle with the speakers and other EDGErs and continue the conversation.
Sacramento Edge group wants to make a difference
Monday, May 24th, 2010They blog and tweet. They think clean and green. They volunteer knowing that building community is as important as growing a company.
We Made a Splash
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010The ‘Spring Soiree’ held at the swanky Hyatt Regency Pool brought together Sacramento’s ambitious professionals and confirmed MetroEdge’s growing power within the region. Attendees were greeted with freshly prepared eats and the option to kick-off their 9-to-5 shoes and relax in flip-flops. Hyatt’s poolside was sprinkled with beautiful decor, lanterns, floral centerpieces and even included…
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