Events

Metro EDGE members have access to exclusive networking opportunities and exciting events throughout the year. Designed to foster growth, cooperation and mutually beneficial relationships, these forums for innovative thought and discussion connect you to like-minded YPs and the movers and shakers making a difference in Sacramento today. Herewith, a taste of the action! Get your business cards ready.

EDGE Insight: At these twice-a-year interactive forums, hundreds of YPs gather to hear local leaders discuss hot topics and insider knowledge relevant to the region today. We’ll cull the cream of the crop, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear it from the experts themselves, whether the topic is running a successful business or how local companies are leading the way in the rising green-tech industry. Refreshments, mingling, Q&As—Insight’s vision for Sacramento is 20/20. Come take a peek.

In the Mix: Oh, mixers—that old standard of the networking oeuvre. Sure, we’ll be hosting some stellar cocktailers at chic and exciting venues each month. And EDGErs are kind of awesome to hang with. But we’re also thinking outside the bar by organizing unique opportunities to get members talking, riding, eating and thinking.

EDGEucational Forums: At these interactive roundtables, we host 30 or so members who get a chance to chat with local experts about a specific topic. Less formal than the EDGE Insight forums, these quarterly lunchtime get-togethers nonetheless provide a platform for interested young professionals to discuss local hot button topics (Social media! Renewable energy!). Call it the ultimate power lunch—especially since a tasty spread is included in the price.

EDGEwise Workshops: This series is an opportunity to share your skills and learn from other EDGE members. Any member can host a lunchtime brown-bag workshop on the topic of their choice—each is held on an ad hoc basis. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please fill out this application and send to Katie R. McConnell. Tip: This isn’t a sales pitch; rather, a platform to share your expertise with some interested peers.

Green Crawls: Forget gas prices. Hop on this hot new trend that transports members to galleries, restaurants and other interesting venues—using only public transportation, like Regional Transit. Order an app (or a round), see some art and get to know downtown, midtown and beyond, all while staying green. Also in the works: a biking crawl. All aboard!

Hands-On Regional Action Events: Get your hands dirty—literally—with your fellow EDGErs as we get to work in the community. Plant a tree, harvest some crops for a food bank or clean up a park with local non-profits like Soil Born Farms, Hands on Sacramento, the Sacramento Tree Foundation and more. Hands on? Hands down a great way to get involved.

Project Inspire: Project Inspire is a program of the Sacramento Chamber focused on volunteerism and is supported by the Chamber, Leadership Sacramento, and of course, Metro EDGE. Every month Project Inspire will host a volunteer “Power Hour” at an array of local charities and non-profit organizations. Come out for an hour and give back! http://www.metro-inspire.org/inspirevolunteerism.htm