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Raffle Prize Basket Bonanza

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Our event team has put together some amazing raffle prize baskets for you, each valued at over $200. Just another enticing bonus for everyone who comes out for Young Leaders Connect this Thursday. You will be able to earn free raffle tickets by networking (what a shame) and participating in a few activities. You will also be able to purchase raffle tickets to increase your…
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You’re Gonna Love This! Early Registration Prize Just Got BIGGER!

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Exclusive 7-Course Tasting Menu for 6 We just found out that the “Dinner for 2″ to Mulvaney’s is now a very special 7-Course Tasting Menu for 6 at the Chef’s Table, valued at $450!  You know Mulvaney’s. You know the mind blowing food they create. You know this is  HUGE! Everyone who registers for Young Leaders Connect by the 23rd is entered to win! If…
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Just Released: New Raffle Prize Packages!

Friday, May 13th, 2011

You’re gonna love these sweet raffle prize packages. Check out our growing list of raffle prizes for the highly anticipated Young Leaders Connect event on May 26th! Register before May 23rd and you’re automatically entered to win a special 7-Course Tasting Menu Dinner for 6 at the Chef’s Table at Mulvaney’s…yum! Finalized Packages (only a few of many!) 4 Kings Tickets – Section 119, Row…
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Sacramento’s Green Economy EDGEucational Forum Event Re-Cap

Friday, April 1st, 2011

EDGE gets educated! Metro EDGEr’s had the opportunity to learn more about Sacramento’s actions to grow our green economy at the Sacramento’s Green Economy :: EDGEucational Forum Event. Two guest speakers, Julia Burrows and Warren Smith, were present to converse with EDGE members. Julia Burrows is the managing partner of Valley Vision and Project Manager of Sacramento’s Greenwise Initiative. She educated the group about Greenwise…
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Metro EDGE Gets Crazy for Charity

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Metro EDGE had a team out on Saturday for the Junior Achievement Crazy Bowl!  There were over 20 teams at the event – which raised money for JA programs for Sacramento area kids in grades K-12. There was music, raffle prizes, and even a visit from Mojo, the mascot for the Sacramento Mountain Lions football team. Metro EDGErs met with some of the JA board…
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16 EDGErs make 40 Under 40 Top 100 list

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Sacramento Business Journal’s Top 100, 40 Under 40 finalist list is out. We’re quite proud of the 16 EDGE members on the list. Congrats to: Mark Adams, AHI Construction Kurt Hoffmann, InterWest Insurance Services Becky Johnson, Siemens Alison MacLeod, KP Public Affairs Lisa Martinez, Downtown Sacramento Partnership Katie McConnell, Clair Pringle & Associates LLP Joaquin McPeek, Office of Mayor Kevin Johnson Sean O’Brien, Merrill Lynch…
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Words of Wisdom with Gordon Fowler, President/CEO, 3Fold Communications

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

At Metro EDGE, we know true mentors are hard to come by these days and that our members are eager to learn what it takes to be successful. Words of Wisdom is a new series featuring some of  Sacramento’s brightest CEOs, executives and leaders sharing their advice with the region’s young professionals. Flip your brain over to sponge mode and soak this up. Gordon Fowler…
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Mayor’s Institute on City Design : Creative Class Luncheon

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Five members from the Leadership Council were invited to represent Metro EDGE at the Mayor’s Institute on City Design : Creative Class Luncheon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. From our perch on the 25th floor of the US Bank building at 621 Capitol Mall, we had an expansive view of the region, which framed our conversation beautifully. The Office of the Mayor and Downtown Sacramento…
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Metro EDGE’s response to Forbes

Friday, February 11th, 2011

It’s the middle of February and this week’s forecast for Sacramento calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. Runners and walkers will be circling the Capitol, families will be feeding ducks at McKinley Park, and there won’t be a single pair of mittens on freezing hands in the entire Sacramento region. On a beautiful weekend like the one on the horizon I…
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Message from Our New Chair, Alexis Fitzpatrick

Monday, January 31st, 2011

I am extremely honored and proud to be Metro EDGE’s 2011 Chair. As a Metro Chamber program, EDGE represents the new generation of business leaders – dedicated to making Sacramento shine as a great community to work and play. I am incredibly excited to be a part of such a dynamic program with all of you.