Vintage at Natomas Field Apartments

Vintage at Natomas Field celebrated a grand opening on Wednesday April 30.  Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance.  Vintage at Natomas Field in the new North Natomas area of Sacramento offers affordable housing for adults 55 and older and is located at 4000 Alan Shepard St. Sacramento, CA 95834.   Teri Brown of Vintage at Natomas Field can be reached at 916-570-7400 or visit their website at:

www.usa-multifamily.com/properties/vintagenatomas/vintagenatomashome.htm.

ATV Video Center - Rocklin

ATV Video Center celebrated a grand opening of it's newest location, on April 23.  Denise Frazier of the Metro Chamber was the master of ceremonies and presented Anna Cunningham a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. ATV Video Center is located at 269 Technology Way, Rocklin, 95765.  For more information, contact Anna Cunningham at 916-632-9102 or visit them at www.atvvideo.com.

Pacific Business Centers – On Demand Office Space

PACIFIC BUSINESS CENTERS – On Demand Office Space celebrated a grand opening on April 10.  Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber was the master of ceremonies and presented Tracy Wilson a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance.   There was a unique atmosphere with a business trade show featuring local restaurants, wineries and a business to business format with approximately 35 showcased businesses. PACIFIC BUSINESS CENTERS is located at 8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento (off Folsom Blvd. @ Watt & Hwy 50).  PACIFIC BUSINESS CENTERS manager, Tracy Wilson may be reached at 916-492-6030 or visit www.pbcoffices.com.

Folsom Lake Honda

Folsom Lake Honda celebrated a Ground Breaking ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, March 25. Robert Welton of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. 5th District Supervisor Don Nottoli and many Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance.
Folsom Lake Honda is located at 12505 Automall Parkway, Rancho Cordova 95742, at the corner of Folsom Blvd. and Aerojet Road and will be open for business by the end of 2008. Co-Owner,   Don Palombi can be reached at 209-320-3117 or visit their website at ww.folsomlakehonda.com.

Skorman Productions

Skorman Productions celebrated the exclusive Grand Opening Preview Party of the new Borders Live Classes™ program on March 13, at the Borders store at 2339 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento.  This event was the public’s first opportunity to receive a sampling of several of the program’s unique classes. The Preview Party featured classes on a variety of hot topics, including relationships, investing, small business, self-help, parenting and hobbies. Skorman Productions, a San Francisco-based company created by entrepreneur Stuart Skorman, brings its grassroots, customer-empowering style of retailing to Borders with the Borders Live Classes program. Skorman, an entrepreneur and author of Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur: Why I Can’t Stop Starting Over, is wellknown for launching groundbreaking customer education programs in several industries. Skorman’s other startups include Elephant Pharmacy, HungryMinds.com, and Reel.com, all of which have featured  revolutionary customer education programs. For more information about Skorman Productions, please visit www.skormanproductions.com.  If you would like more information on the Borders Live Classes, please visit www.bordersliveclasses.com.

Telomolecular

Telomolecular celebrated a Ribbon Cutting, March 7, for a new product launch of Bimene, a nanotechnology anti-aging face cream. The company develops bio-pharamceutical medicines designed to treat aging and age-related diseases. Bimene is the first product designed to deliver an important beauty ingredient where it is needed--in the dermal layer of the skin. At the Ribbon Cutting was Rancho Cordova City Councilmember Ken Cooley. Erica Thompson, senior vice president of membership, officiated at the Ribbon Cutting and presented a letter of congratulations from Assemblymember Alan Nakanishi. Click here to see special coverage provided by CBS 13. Telomolecular is located at 10933 Trade Center Drive, No. 102, Rancho Cordova, 95670. Phone is 916-851-0271, or visit them at www.telomolecular.com.

Lilliput Children’s Services - Auburn Blvd.

Lilliput Children’s Services celebrated a grand opening on January 30, at 3555 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento. Efraín Cornejo of the Metro Chamber presented a congratulatory letter from Metro Chamber CEO Matt Mahood. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance. Lilliput recruits, trains, and certifies foster/adoptive families. Most of the children referred to our agency are adopted by Lilliput families and a small percentage is reunified with their birth family. The agency's goal for a child is a permanent home.

Lilliput is able to assist each family in satisfying their unique needs by providing for a wide range of children. The majority of children coming into the agency's care are between the ages of 0 and 8 years; all have been neglected and/or abused. Lilliput's commitment to helping children in the foster care system achieve permanency within a safe, nurturing home is both a foundation and distinction of its service. For more information contact Amy Sugimoto at 916-284-8299 or visit www.lilliput.org

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness celebrated a grand opening on Wednesday Feb 27. Robert Welton of the Sacramento Metro Chamber presided and presented a letter of congratulations from Metro Chamber CEO, Matt Mahood.  Anytime Fitness is Arden Arcade's ONLY 24 HOUR convenient fitness center and combine the best fitness equipment with the absolute ultimate in convenience.  Anytime Fitness is located at 2602 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, 95821.   Owner, Reid Tileston of Anytime Fitness can be reached at 916-485-9600 or check them out on the web at www.anytimesacramento.com.

The Art Institute of California – Sacramento celebrated its grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 24.  Efrain Cornejo of the Sacramento Metro Chamber, along with several Metro Chamber ambassadors, were in attendance to help with the ribbon cutting.  Representatives from Senator Darrell Steinberg’s office and Assemblymember Dave Jones’ office presented Roger Gomez, President of The Art Institute of California – Sacramento with a joint resolution recognizing Ai as an important source of culinary arts, media arts, fashion and design as well as a proven track record of success.  During the ceremony, a letter of welcome from Governor Schwarzenegger was read.  More than 100 guests attended and enjoyed a wonderful culinary cuisine provided by 34 Art Institute Chefs.  For more information about The Art Institute of California – Sacramento, call (800) 477-1957 or visit the school’s website at www.artinstitutes.edu/sacramento.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea (Howe Ave. & Hallmark Dr.)

Peet’s Coffee & Tea celebrated the opening of their newest location (Howe Ave. and Hallmark Dr.) with a grand opening on February 21.  Efraín Cornejo of the Metro Chamber served as the master of ceremonies and presented Erinn Uhles with her new membership plaque. Metro Chamber ambassadors were in attendance.  Since 1966, Peet’s Coffee & Tea has been hand roasting coffee in small batches.  Their stores offer a full selection of fresh roasted whole bean coffees, premium loose leaf teas, as well as a full service espresso bar.  For more information about Peet’s Coffee & Tea, visit www.peets.com.  They are located at 1441 Howe Ave. at the corner of Howe and Hallmark.