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 and listen to speakers including the Honorable Kevin Johnson, Kathie…
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Archive for the ‘Metro EDGE News’ Category
Young Professionals Summit Re-Cap
Thursday, August 19th, 2010EDGE Turns One
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010My, 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 the area’s next generation of civic and business leaders–stepped up…
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$10,000 Scholarship Opportunity
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010SACRAMENTO 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 of five qualified applicants must be received by the Metro…
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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 or bad. Want to weigh in on the proposed Charter…
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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.”
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 a custom build-your-own smores station to satisfy those with a…
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Clearly, we’re excited for our Spring Soiree :: And you should be too!
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Just eight months after launching, we can count over 400 members in our dynamic network of Sacramento’s up-and-coming young professionals. And newsflash: We couldn’t have done it without you. Which is why Thursday, May 6 we’re saying thank you by throwing a fabulous poolside fete at the swank Hyatt Regency in downtown.
Top 10 Reasons to Join Metro Edge
Friday, April 30th, 2010Friends and co-workers still on the fence? Armed with our top-10 reasons to join, you can bring them over to the EDGE easily. You may even score two years of free membership out of it.