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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Atlas Disposal Industries
Atlas Disposal Industries was established in March of 1998 in response to the new recycling mandates that were passed by the State of California. With a highly active team focused on educating local businesses about their recycling potential, Atlas emerged as the fastest growing waste and recycling removal company in the area. Today, Atlas Disposal is one of the largest waste and recycling service providers in Sacramento and by far the largest independently owned.

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California American Water

California American Water is committed to delivering high quality water to all of our customers. In California, we conduct about 47,000 tests per year for about 100 potential contaminants, checking drinking water quality at every stage of the water treatment and delivery process.

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CBS Sacramento

“We are extremely pleased to help the Powerhouse Science Center become a reality.  Not only does this project revitalize the Sacramento River Front District, the Powerhouse Science Center will help provide our region’s children with a firm foundation in the fields of math and science.   CBS 13 newscasts, Good Day Sacramento and our websites are already the go-to spot for late breaking information and important news our viewers can use!  We are excited to be part of such a wonderful opportunity to educate viewers about what will be Northern California’s premier Science Education Center,” said Kevin Walsh-General Manager and President CBS 13/CW 31.

 


California Dental Association
The California Dental Association is the largest statewide dental association in the country, and itsnearly 25,000 members represent almost 72 percent of dentists practicing in the state. The CDA organization is comprised of CDA, the CDA Foundation, The Dentists Insurance Company, and TDIC Insurance Solutions. Founded in 1870, it is part of a membership structure that includes 32 local dental societies and the American Dental Association. In fact, the CDA is proud to say that it represents the single largest membership in the American Dental Association. One out of seven ADA members is also a member of CDA.

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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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Keller Group

Keller Group is a leading resource for supplying office and public space furnishings when businesses or organizations seek to improve the aesthetics and function of their environment. With two comprehensive showrooms in Sacramento and Modesto, Keller Group’s team is able to demonstrate solutions while working with clients on their specific needs. Itsservices include Design & Planning, Furniture Specification, Project Management, Relocation Management and Installation.

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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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McDonald’s
McDonald’s is proud to be a part of the communities it serves. Through involvement in youth sports, local charities, and events that inspire the world, giving back is an essential part of the way we operate every day.

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Mindstorm Creative

A certified Small Business Enterprise and a California Corporation. Our roots are firmly planted in Sacramento and with our digital reach, our capabilities can be implemented anywhere. We are composed of talented and enthusiastic creative artists, writers, application developers and production managers. Each team member has specialized experience in their field and the drive to create the unique and innovative work we are becoming known for.

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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.

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. Charitable Foundation’s website


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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PAIR design
PAIR design is a full-service graphic design firm based in Gold River, CA. They merge strategic thinking and creative design into print, Web, and environmental solutions that blend who, what, and why into memorable graphics. Since 1998, they’ve helped companies in a variety of industries develop eye-catching marketing campaigns, build lasting brands for user conferences and events, and establish corporate communication tools that unify and send a clear message.

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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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RECON

RECON Networking, Inc. was formed as a Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation in order to provide networking and business development opportunities for Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Construction and industry related professionals.

RECON’s mission is to provide business development opportunities for the commercial real estate and commercial construction industries, as well as foster relationships to further individual professional careers and create a healthier business climate for the markets we serve.


Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn, Inc. 

RS&E, founded in 1960, is a full-service integrated communications firm with key practice areas in advertising, public relations, public affairs and social marketing. Company principals are Estelle Saltzman, president; Jane Einhorn, senior vice president; and Scott Rose, Chris Holben and Paul McClure, all vice presidents.

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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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 Venture Partners of Sacramento’s website

 

 


 

State Street Foundation

The State Street Foundation offers grant support to initiatives that bring long-term solutions to important community issues such as workforce development and education among others. Founded in 1977, the Foundation has since given more than 200 million in grants to charitable organizations in communities where State Street has a business presence. The State Street Foundation is funded by State Street Corporation, which provides a portion of its pre-tax profits every year to the Foundation.

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Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law

Stoel Rives is a business law firm providing advice and litigation services to a wide range of clients throughout the United States. The firm has nearly 400 attorneys operating out of 11 offices in seven states. Stoel Rives is a leader in corporate, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use and construction, litigation, natural resources, project development and real estate law. The firm has offices in Alaska, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

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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. 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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Wildlands
Wildlands is a habitat development and land management company with projects throughout the Western United States. Established in 1991, Wildlands is a national leader in establishing mitigation banks and conservation banks that enhance water quality and protect wildlife habitat in perpetuity.

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