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METRO PULSE IS THE REGION'S BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION program designed to provide local businesses with the information and resources to grow and succeed.
This community-based program brings together economic development agencies and companies throughout the region. Together they help companies identify barriers and then seek solutions for the survival and growth of local business and sustainability and expansion of the region 's economy.
Big News in Health Care!
Over several decades, the health care and biosciences industries have matured into a vital economic force within the Sacramento metro area. Get a preview in the 2009 Metro Chamber Health Care/Biosciences Economic Impact Report, a Metro Pulse project. | PDF
2007-2008 Metro Pulse annual report that shows more than 1,100 businesses were visited by Metro Pulse partners. | View PDF report
Want to know more about the program? Check out the downloadable Metro Pulse Questions and Answers
Get started now on solving challenges in your business. Take the Metro Pulse self-assessment.
For more information on Metro Pulse, contact Matt Yancey at 916-321-9153.
To learn about how to do business with the State of California, consult the Department of General Services website.
Business Walks
Annual Business Walks that occur regionwide are part of Metro Pulse. During the Business Walks, businesses in selected districts are visited and asked three questions: How's business, what do you like about doing business here and how can conditions be improved.
In the News
Comstock's-: Metro Pulse at work in El Dorado County
Auburn Journal: Web program focuses on assisting businesses
Folsom Telegraph: Biz Exp, Metro Pulse showcase businessess
Chamber View: Ensuring Local Businesses Prosper
Sacramento Metro Business: Introducing Metro Pulse
Sacramento Business Journal: Program aims to keep local businesses happy--and in town
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MISSION STATEMENT
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The Metro Pulse mission is to help make the Sacramento region the best place to do business in California. |
Get started now on solving challenges in your business. Take the Metro Pulse self-assessment.
Business Walks
Metro Chamber Business Walks, in cooperation with other chambers of commerce, city and county agencies, is another aspect to the Metro Pulse program. The annual Business Walks are conducted in districts throughout the region. Visited businesses are asked three questions: How's business, what do you like about doing business in your area and how can business be made better? The results are given to appropriate authorities for action.
Chamber members who participate as Business Walkers can gain valuable knowledge of business conditions while extending their network of contacts in the region. Register via the the Metro Chamber online calendar.
2/4: Woodland
4/7: El Dorado Hills
5/5: Shingle Springs/Cameron Park
6/10: Greater Broadway, Sacramento
6/18: Placerville
7/23: Rancho Cordova
9/24: Arden Arcade
9/30: South Placer
10/20: West Sacramento
TBA: South Lake Tahoe
There is no charge to participate; to register for a Business Walk
visit metrochamber.org/events.
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