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
EDGE Turns One
My, how time flies. Just one year ago, an eager group of young professionals looked to the future and decided that when it comes to making a difference in Sacramento, there’s really no time like the present. Tireless, driven and dedicated to the development of Sacramento as a nationally competitive region, this fledgling group representing…
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Candle Light Vigil for Andy Ekstrom
On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 our dear friend and Networking Committee Co-Chair, Andy Ekstrom, passed away. Andy was truly an inspiration to Sacramento’s young professionals and was a key contributor to the inception, launch and current success of the Metro EDGE program. His passion for this city was apparent in everything he did; from his…
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Verge Jumble Sale
Okay 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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Renewable Energy :: EDGEucational Forum (Re-Cap)
MetroEdge’s EDGEucational Forum housed professionals seeking more information about the growing solar power industry with California’s premier solar company, Solar Power Inc. (SPI). Mike Anderson, Vice President of Marketing at SPI, began the discussion by illustrating the company’s history and providing the audience an overview of large scale projects it has worked on across the…
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$10,000 Scholarship Opportunity
SACRAMENTO METRO CHAMBER EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR METRO EDGE MEMBERS The Sacramento Metro Chamber will be awarding up to two $10,000 “Emerging Leaders Scholarships” for Metro EDGE members that can be applied toward tuition to any of the masters degree programs offered at the Drexel University Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento, California. A minimum…
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EDGE Insight was a great success!
Metro-EDGE held its first EDGE Insight event on May 27, 2010. The event focused on “Green Companies;” meaning the sustainability practices of local businesses and how they are collectively helping to make Sacramento a cleaner, greener place. The premier event featured talks from Lionakis, SMUD and Stonebridge Properties. Attendees learned what these companies are doing…
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A Day on the EDGE is coming up!
On 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
It 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.
During 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.