Erica Taylor is the 2012 Metro EDGE Communications Committee Vice Chair. She was recently given the opportunity to contribute to the Sacrmanento Metro Chamber’s Spring 2012 Metro Buisness Quarterly publication, writing about how Metro EDGE is working to ensure a positive future for the region and the region’s young professionals. Read the full article below. Skin in the Game :: Metro EDGE members work to ensure young professionals have…
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Archive for the ‘Give’ Category
Skin in the Game
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012Bots n’ Shots Charity “Fun”draiser Re-cap
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Have you ever been to a party where jello shots were served by roaming robots? We have! And it wasn’t while dreaming we were in an episode of the Jetsons! (Although Rosie could probably make a mean jello shot!) We are proud to report that MetroEdge was a sponsor of Bots ‘n Shots on Friday, September 30. The party aimed to raise community awareness about the Discovery Museum Science and Space…
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Metro EDGErs Invited to Bowl for Kids
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Junior Achievement’s Annual Crazy Bowl is Oct. 14-15 The year was 1961. Pampers hit the market, John F. Kennedy became president and Ray Charles was singing, “Hit The Road Jack.” It was also the year Junior Achievement began educating Sacramento area young people. Help JA celebrate 50 years in Sacramento with a special retro Crazy Bowl, Oct. 14-15 at Country Club Lanes. Whether you are…
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Metro EDGE Gets Crazy for Charity
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Metro 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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MLK 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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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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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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