Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Sweet Treats Support Fallen Fire Fighters

Today - and today only - from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm is the annual "31 Cent Scoop Night" at all Baskin-Robbins stores!  Satisfy your inner child (and maybe your real children, too!) with any 2.5 ounce scoop of ice cream for just 31 cents. 

As part of this event, Baskin-Robbins will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation.  Customers can also make a $5 donation to that foundation by texting 6333 (NFFF) to 50555.

And if you still need a reason to indulge your sweet tooth, you can try Baskin-Robbins' newest flavor, Firehouse #31, which features crunchy candy pieces.  YUM!

See you at Baskin-Robbins, 4500 Florin Road, Sacramento at Southgate Plaza (corner of Florin and Franklin).

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

In the News

Looking for news articles about the Florin Road business corridor?   

Got merchants? Our FREE directory has almost 500!

You can download a FREE copy of our business directory featuring almost 500 merchants in our district. 

The directory is available in PDF and Excel formats, and has the business name, category, address (including shopping center location), phone number and website.

Go to http://www.florinroad.com/ and click on the "Directory" link. 

Monday, April 25, 2011

Looking For A Meeting This Week?

Join Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones for a one-on-one chat this Tuesday, April 26 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Sheriff's Central Division Station at 7000 65th Street, Sacramento (behind Burlington Coat Factory). 

Participants will have the opportunity to speak with Sheriff Jones for 5 minutes on a one-on-one basis, first come, first serve.  Questions?  Please contact the Sheriff's Media Office at 916-874-5021 or media@sacsheriff.com


The County of Sacramento will host a public meeting on the General Plan Update to discuss growth management.  The meeting will be on Thursday, April 28 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 700 H St, 3rd floor breakroom, Sacramento.


Also on Thursday, April 28 is the Alliance Membership Drive from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Sterling Hotel, 1300 H Street, Sacramento.  For one night only, you'll have the opportunity to join the Sacramento Asian, Black, and Hispanic Chambers for a significantly reduced price. 

May 19th Florin Road Business Walk

The Florin Road Partnership, in conjunction with the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento and SMUD, will host a Business Walk along Florin Road.

This “hit the streets” program checks in with businesses to learn how they are doing and how they may be connected to resources and opportunities. 

The Florin Road Business Walk will take place on Thursday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (A complimentary continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.) 

We'll meet at the Florin Road Arts & Business Complex, 2251 Florin Road, Suite 132 (NW corner of Florin and 24th Street). 

Each team will be asked to survey about ten businesses along Florin Road from Tamoshanter to Highway 99. (You'll actually drive to your starting point.) 

The information gathered from the Business Walk will be used to implement specific plans and strategies that further enhance businesses, including seminars and publications to provide information on available resources and programs.

Your participation is needed to make the walk successful!  To be a walker, please contact our office before May 11 by emailing us at Florinroad@aol.com or by calling us at 916-424-4230, x. 1.

Friday, April 15, 2011

FREE Publication: "Ability Matters"

PRIDE Industries' Ability Matters publication can show you how to gain a competitive edge while achieving workplace diversity.  This free guide, with input from local leaders, explains how to employ qualified persons with disabilities.  It includes topics such as support services, tax incentives, and realistic workplace accommodations.   

Download your free copy today at http://www.prideindustries.com/.  To obtain free hard copies, please email info@prideindustries.com.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Upcoming Security Meetings

Do you have questions or concerns about safety & security issues with your home or business?  Then please join us at these upcoming meetings:

Business Watch Start Up Meeting: 
Wednesday, April 27th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

(sponsored in part by the Greater Sacramento Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce)


Neighborhood Watch Start Up Meeting: 
Thursday, April 28th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm


Both meetings will be held at the Sheriff's Department Community Room at 7000 65th Street in Sacramento (behind Burlington Coat Factory). 

To RSVP, please contact Laura Grossman, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Florin Road Median Project to Improve Roadway Safety

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) is proposing a project to improve roadway safety at the intersection of Florin Road and East Southgate Drive in Sacramento. 

Learn more about the project and express your views at an upcoming Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Florin Service Center, 7000 65th Street, Sacramento.

For more information, please contact project manager James Eslabon, SACDOT, at 916-874-6743 or by email at eslabonj@saccounty.net.