Founding Partners

Aerojet
Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader principally serving the missile and space propulsion and defense and armaments markets since 1942. Long recognized as a developer of new technologies, Aerojet  is well-positioned to benefit from the increased focus on and funding of defense and space programs.

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Altergy Systems
Altergy Systems designs and manufactures proprietary proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, collectively known as Altergy Freedom Power™ products. These compact, rugged, high efficiency systems produce power at the point of use — making reliable, distributed power generation a reality.

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Armour Steel
Armour Steel recently refurbished the ballroom of the historic Elks Tower, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. This space features high, ornate ceilings, mezzanines, hardwood floors, chandeliers, and other original elements from 1926, and seats approximately 350 people.

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AT&T
AT&T is bringing it all together for its customers, from revolutionary smartphones to next-generation TV services and sophisticated solutions for multi-national businesses.

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Carson Development Co., Inc.
Carson development is a premier real estate development and project management firm in Northern California.


City of Sacramento
Founded in 1849, the City of Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California. In 1920, Sacramento city voters adopted a City Charter (municipal constitution) and a City Council Manager form of government, which is still being used today.

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Comstock's MagazineComstock’s Magazine
For more than two decades, Comstock’s magazine has addressed the challenges, concerns and interests of the businesses, civic and political leaders of the 10-county Capital Region. As the premier monthly business publication in the region, Comstock’s has long received the attention, praise and support of readership and advertisers.

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Drexel UniversityDrexel University
On January 5, 2009, Drexel University opened the Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento, a living laboratory for cutting-edge graduate education that blends online and in-class formats. Today, US News and World Report ranks Drexel #2 among its “most entrepreneurial” “up and coming” universities in the nation – the third year in a row that we have made the Top Ten. One reason is surely what we are doing here, where we have (and offer to the community) one of the most high-tech learning and conference centers anywhere in Northern California – rivaling anything you can find in Silicon Valley.

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Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects is one of the most respected design and planning firms in Northern California. Founded in a Modernist tradition, we achieved international recognition early on with several notable landmark structures. Sustainable design – creating lasting and efficient buildings – has been the forefront of our design principles from the beginning. After 60 years of success we continue to remain on the cutting edge of innovation. We’ve received over 80 regional and national awards for design excellence in both public and private sector projects and have long-standing relationships with many clients who return to us again and again for innovative, thorough and cost-effective services.

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Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited is the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation.

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Envision Realty Services
Envision Realty Services was developed by Craig Sheehy, one of the foremost experts in green buildings in commercial real estate in the nation. He was the lead person involved in the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building, a 950,000 square foot high rise in Sacramento, CA, and turned that into one of the greenest buildings in the world. He also helped implement a $500,000,000 national green building fund focusing on new development and retrofitting existing buildings to LEED Standards.

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Mr. Kenneth E. Fait
Mr. Kenneth E. Fait is a resident of Southern California and manages a diversified investment firm with interests in numerous industries, including energy, commercial real estate, mobile home communities, engineering, and computer software.


Mr. John and Dr. Mary Finegan
Mr. John and Dr. Mary Finegan are board members and representatives of the Morgan Family Foundation, whose mission and program goal is to see a return on our investments measured by lives changed and communities transformed.


Halldin Public Relations
At Halldin Public Relations, we help clients effectively tell their story to target audiences using traditional media outlets like TV, radio and newspapers, as well as social networks.

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Hewlett-Packard Company
HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. It explores how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. HP applies new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work.

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IBM
In IBM’s view, today’s networked economy has created a global business landscape and a mandate for business change. Integrated global economies have opened markets of new opportunity and new sources of skills. The Internet has enabled communication and collaboration across the world and brought with it a new computing model premised on continuous global connection. In that landscape, companies can distribute work and technology anywhere in the world.

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Intel
Students everywhere deserve the skills and resources necessary to succeed. See how Intel is providing technologies, programs, and development resources for teachers around the world.

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Kiefer Consulting, Inc.
Kiefer Consulting is a leader in providing real business solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies. In its 22nd year of business, the firm has experience ranging from the first .NET releases all the way to legacy mainframe systems. Consistently recognized as a leader in cutting edge application development services, Kiefer Consulting brings clients a solid approach to making new technologies work in existing environments. Based on extensive research, Kiefer Consulting chose .NET for its flexibility, extensibility, and stability — finding that .NET brought customers the best value and strongest results.

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Mason-Smith Success Strategies
Organizations need to plan for the future, make good decisions, and work together well to achieve success. Through insightful facilitation and coaching, Mason-Smith SUCCESS STRATEGIES helps clients do just that! Whether boards of directors, executives, work teams, or large groups of diverse stakeholders, clients are engaged and supported in achieving high-value results. Hundreds of large and small businesses, associations, public agencies, and community organizations count on us to help them turn their vision into reality.

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Morgan Family Foundation
The Morgan Family Foundation is a family endeavor. The Foundation’s mission and program goal is to see a return on our investments measured by lives changed and communities transformed.

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Nehemiah Community Foundation
The Nehemiah Community Foundation (Foundation) provides grants to non-profit and faith-based agencies supporting the intellectual, spiritual, and economic growth of individuals and families. It encourages self-sufficiency and community restoration. The Foundation supports programs consistent with its mission.

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Otto Construction
Otto Construction combines the expertise to complete total turnkey construction projects with the flexibility to handle fast-track turnarounds. We understand our clients’ needs and work together with them to build their vision.

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Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. Charitable Foundation of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Pacific Coast has long encouraged and supported employee philanthropic activities, contributing money for fundraising campaigns and making contributions to numerous charities each year. In 1999, the board of directors formalized its philanthropic program with the creation of the Pacific Coast Building Products Charitable Foundation. A one million dollar initial contribution established the fund, which grew to over $2.2 million by the third year. The Sacramento Regional Foundation administers the funds.

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Pacific, Gas & Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.

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Pioneer Law Group, LLP
Pioneer Law Group, LLP is a specialty law firm based in Sacramento, California. As a firm, it provides smart, creative, clear, and business-minded advice to its clients.

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Professional Engineers in California Government
Engineering California’s future. Designing projects for today… and generations to come.

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 PRIDE Industries
PRIDE Industries delivers first-rate manufacturing and service solutions to businesses and government agencies nationwide, while creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities. Our success benefits everyone – our customers, the people we work with, and the communities we share.

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Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau
Meet. Stay. Play. Welcome to the official on-line travel and meeting planner for Sacramento, California. Sacramento is home to Gold Rush-era attractions, California State Capitol tours, outdoor adventures, and hotels, dining and cultural arts for every taste and budget.
When you visit Sacramento, you’re sure to “Discover Gold!”

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Sacramento County
Sacramento County is committed to providing high quality and cost-efficient services to residents, business owners and visitors in the cities and unincorporated communities.

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Sacramento Municipal Utility District
SMUD is nationally recognized as a leader in renewable resources and electric transportation. Providing Earth-friendly energy — preserving our natural resources and reducing pollution — is an important part of the District’s vision as a community-owned utility.

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Sierra Health Foundation
Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy investing in and serving as catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that inprove health and quality of life in Northern California through convening, educating and strategic grantmaking.

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Social Venture Partners of Sacramento
We are social venture partners, an international network of successful businesspeople who are philanthropic, skilled and willing to get involved helping nonprofits succeed. A fund of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Synergex International Corporation
We understand that your business applications are at the heart of your operations. That’s why for over 30 years, Synergex products and professional services have helped businesses maximize their investments in enterprise applications. Building on proven stability, our experts partner with customers to continually advance their applications and drive business success.

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Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Founded in 1998 by Christopher Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) is recognized by the Secretary of State’s Office as one of the ten largest government relations-advocacy firms in California. With its motto of “Doing Well By Doing Good,” TPA is unique among top advocacy firms for its commitment to working primarily with public agencies and non-profit organizations, while also serving a select clientele of private enterprises.

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University of California, Davis
UC Davis is one of the nation’s top public research universities. As one of 10 campuses of the world’s pre-eminent public university system, the University of California, we are located in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. UC Davis lays claim to being one of the few remaining college towns where we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
A GREAT engineering force of highly disciplined people working with our partners through disciplined thought and action to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.

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U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank operates 3,013 banking offices and 5,323 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment service products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bank can take every part of your business to new heights with a level of service no other bank can match.

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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) across North America and internationally.

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