On December 16, 2010, EDGEr’s gathered with a panel of local experts to discuss the progress and setbacks of revitalizing the downtown region. Experts included prominent local developer David Taylor, R.E. Graswich, Special Assistant to the Mayor, and Leslie Fritzsche, Downtown Development Manager for the City of Sacramento. The discussion focused on the completed & in-progress development efforts of K Street. Randy Paragary was in…
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011MLK Day of Service 2011 :: Re-Cap
Monday, January 24th, 2011Metro EDGE was out in full force for a good cause on January 17th for our 2nd annual MLK Day of Service. EDGE members got their hands dirty to help beautify the Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC) by pulling weeds, cleaning and landscaping. Thirty-five hours of service were logged for EDGE – a great start for the new year! Staff at RFDC were very appreciative…
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Thank You for a Great Inaugural Year
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Wow! What an exciting inaugural year (or two) for Metro EDGE! We’ve come so far from our soft launch at Lounge on 20 where we wrote on napkins the change we want to see in the Sacramento Region, our home! Many of your words included wanting ways for young people to get engaged and involved. At our launch, and throughout the past 2 years, we’ve…
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Exclusive Rebecca Ryan Interviews
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011Rebecca Ryan, founder of Next Generation and author of Live First, Work Second took time out of her busy schedule to speak to Metro EDGE about a variety of topics relating to young professionals. Ryan, who was the keynote at this year’s State of Downtown, speaks frequently on how to build a “next city,” key to her strategy is attracting talented young professionals. Check out…
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Run to Feed the Hungry Team Braves the Cold for Charity
Monday, November 29th, 2010The temperature reading on the car dashboard said 32. That’s freezing right? Regardless, it was ridiculously cold. And early. But lo and behold Metro EDGE’s Run to Feed the Hungry Team started gathering at 7:30am on Thanksgiving morning. With mittens, hats, and cups of Peet’s coffee in hand, the Metro EDGE crew came together to support the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Service’s 17th annual…
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Why I Love Sacramento
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010I’m a jet-setter. Or at least I try to be. I have this need to always be on the go and see as many places as I can before I die. I want to experience everything, and I want to do it now. I know I get this from my mom, whom, for the last 25 years has been a field representative for a marketing…
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Giving Back to Our Community this Holiday Season
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010‘Tis the season of feasts and gift giving. Let’s make sure people from all walks of life feel the love this season. Our Philanthropy committee, headed up by KP Public Affairs’ Alison MacLeod, has put together a great resource of volunteer opportunities for you to engage with this Holiday Season. Peruse our list and find a way to get involved that is meaningful to you.…
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From Downtown to Land Park, Sacramento is home
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010There are so many things to love about Sacramento – friendly people, plethora of outdoor dining options, farmers markets to name a few. We may not be Los Angeles or San Francisco, but that’s just fine with us. Sacramento is filled with bright and ambitious people who are loyal and and dedicated to improving the city. It truly is a diamond in the rough –…
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Sights on Sac: Confessions of a Professional People Watcher
Monday, October 25th, 2010Young professionals! Yes, you. You with your under-eye circles and your TPS reports and your deadlines. With your Twitter and your blogging! Your meager income and your growing professionalism. That is young. *** How’s that for an introduction? You = hooked, right? So, once you’ve recovered from that wave of awesomeness, allow me to introduce myself. [Swivels around in chair, chin resting gently on right…
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EDGE Insight :: Meg Arnold, CEO Profile
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010Here’s your third sneak peak into the background of one of the four local entrepreneurs we have lined up for you at next Thursday’s EDGE Insight event. First us was Mark Otero, KlickNation – Founder & CEO, click here to read his profile. Then came Dave Kovar, Kovar’s Satori Academy of Martial Arts – Founder & Chief Training Officer, click here to read his profile.…
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