Ribbon Cuttings

	Value Place Sacramento Value Place Sacramento celebrated a Grand Opening of its new Sacramento area location with a Metro Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Jan. 27, 2010. The new location is 7789 La Mancha Way Sacramento 95823. Sacramento City Council member Bonnie Pannell spoke. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. Contact Joseph Perinoni of Value Place Sacramento at 916-688-1330 to say congratulations and visit its website at http://www.pegasusgroup.net.
	New Dawn Recovery Centers New Dawn Recovery Centers celebrated a Grand Opening of its new Outpatient location on Nov. 10, 2009. New Dawn Recovery offers help and hope to those suffering from chemical dependence or eating disorders. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. New Dawn Recovery Centers new location is located at 9960 Business Park Drive, Suite 160, Sacramento, 95827. Contact Ashley Kassis for additional information at 916-983-9700.
	Prudential California Realty-Arden Arcade Prudential California Realty celebrated a Grand Opening of the new Arden Arcade area location with a Ribbon Cutting on Oct. 30, 2009. The new location is 855 Howe Ave., Suite 2, Sacramento 95825. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO, Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance.  Mark Paul of Prudential California Realty can be reached at 916-480-3312 or visit the website at http://www.prurealty.com.
	State Farm Insurance Sigmund Lindley, State Farm Agent, celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The location is 7600 Greenhaven Drive Suite 301 [on the corner of Greenhaven and Pocket Road off I-5 South]. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance.Sigmund Lindley can be reached at 916-428-7370 with any questions or you can visit their website at www.siglindley.com.
	Parkside Pharmacy Parkside Pharmacy celebrated a Grand Opening on Saturday, June 27. Parkside Pharmacy is a family-owned, full-service pharmacy, including skin spa and beauty boutique items. Robert Welton of the Sacramento Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO, Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. Parkside Pharmacy is located at 4404 Del Rio Road, Sacramento 95822. Pharmacist/Owner John Ortego can be reached at 916-452-2200.
	US Loan Auditors US Loan Auditors celebrated a Grand Opening on Thursday, May 21. US Loan Auditors is an organization made up of attorneys, compliance officers, title specialists and settlement specialists focused on protecting their clients’ most valuable assets. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood, and Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. US Loan Auditors is located at 817 14th St., Sacramento 95814. US Loan Auditors can be reached at 916-256-3991 or visit the website at http://www.usloanauditors.com.
	Jackson Laboratory-West The Jackson Laboratory–West celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on May 6 of its state-of-the-art mouse production and In Vivo research services facility at 4910 Raley Blvd., Sacramento 95838. Attending were Chief of Staff for The Honorable Darrell Steinberg, State Senator of California·  Francine Kaufman, M.D., Vice President of Global Medical Affairs, Medtronic, Inc., Roger Perlmutter, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Research & Development, Amgen Inc., Thomas Volpe, CEO, Dubai Group; Board of Trustees Member, The Jackson Laboratory, Richard Woychik, Ph.D., President and CEO, The Jackson Laboratory, Charles Hewett, Ph.D., Vice President and COO, The Jackson Laboratory; Dion Dwyer, Metro Chamber Membership Vice President and Chris Sindle, Membership Account Representative and Metro Chamber Ambassadors. For more information on The Jackson Laboratory, visit www.jax.org.
	GEICO Insurance GEICO Insurance celebrated a Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 6. GEICO is known for low rates on car insurance, but can also help you with motorcycle insurance, homeowner's insurance, renter's insurance, condo insurance, mobilehome insurance, boat insurance, ATV insurance, RV insurance, umbrella insurance, commercial insurance, and more. Robert Welton, Member Services Executive from the Sacramento Metro Chamber officiated and presented a Chamber Welcome Proclamation from Metro Chamber CEO, Matt Mahood. The GEICO Insurance celebration had many Metro Chamber Ambassadors, VP of Membership Dion Dwyer and the GEICO Gecko in attendance as well as the GEICO-sponsored NASCAR race car on view. GEICO Insurance is located at 2033 Arden Way Suite C, Sacramento 95825. Manager, Vincent G. Harris can be reached at 916-923-5050 or visit http://www.geico.com/local/viharris
	Units of Sacramento holds Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Units of Sacramento celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 1, with refreshments, catered lunch and special offers. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. Units Mobile Moving and Storage of Sacramento provides moving and storage service for residential and commercial business alike. The staff of Units of Sacramento can be reached at 916-929-4435 with any questions or you can visit their website at http://www.unitssacramento.com.   The address is 1850 Reynolds Way Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95838. Thank you for your support of this great Metro Chamber member business.
	Wireless Toyz celebrates a Ribbon Cutting Wirleess Toyz celebrated a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 24, with refreshments, catered lunch and special offers. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. As the leader in the wireless and satellite TV industries, Wireless Toyz is committed to offering our customers the largest variety of cellular and satellite services available in one customer friendly location, staffed by knowledgeable and professional wireless experts. Wireless Toyz is located at 3465 Watt Avenue STE 118, Sacramento 95821; phone 916-485-8699. The manager is Alan Drew.
	Comcast opens new state-of-the art facility in South Sacramento The grand opening of the new South Sacramento Comcast facility occurred March 6 with a Metro Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Attending were Sacramento City Councilmember Bonnie Pannell, Monica Gonsalves of the Metro Chamber, Marty Robinson, Marian Jackson and other Comcast employees and guests. The new location features a place where customers can pay bills, talk to service agents, return or pick up equipment and test Comcast's products, including Video-on-Demand. The new facility is located in the Strawberry Creek Shopping Center, 8211 Bruceville Road, Sacramento 95823; 916-515-2821 or www.comcast.com.
	Bay Area Search Engine Academy celebrates move to Sacramento region The Bay Area Search Engine Academy celebrated a grand opening on March 2. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO, Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber staff and ambassadors were in attendance. If your web site is getting lost in the vast and complicated sea of search engine results, find out what's holding it back. To optimize your business through the Internet isn't difficult, but you have to do it right. The first Sacramento course is March 23, 2009 - 8-5:30 p.m. Marriott Courtyard Sacramento Midtown, 4422 Y St., (map) Sacramento, CA 95817. The Bay Area Search Engine Academy CEO, Thomas Petty may be reached at 925-980-8164 or visit www.bayareasearchengineacademy.org.