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LaunchPath involves employers, educators, and students in a collaborative effort to strengthen our workforce through an innovative online matching system.

During the pilot phase, the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce will be working with employers, California Community Colleges, and Linked Learning high schools in the Sacramento region to create meaningful experiences that align with students' fields of study.

Employers in the pilot program will be able to take advantage of an advanced matching and badging platform that identifies students with the right interests and experiences and simplifies the process of creating beneficial work-based learning experiences. Research has found that Linked Learning increases high school graduation rates, college attendance rates, and success in college.

Participating companies include:
3Fold Communications
Five Star Bank
PG&E
SMUD
Valley Vision
Western Health Advantage

Employers in the Sacramento region are invited to join the Sacramento Region Pilot Program. For more info, contact Pallavi Shimoda at pshimoda@calasiancc.org or 916-446-7883.

Florin Road Feasibility Study Underway

The Florin Road Partnership (FRP) has teamed up with engineering consultant Wood Rodgers, Inc. on the Florin Road Utility Undergrounding Project feasibility study.

FRP advocated for many years to convince the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the City of Sacramento of the need for this project to improve both the aesthetics and accessibility of the Florin Road business corridor. A portion of the Partnership’s annual budget was set aside each year for the past several years in anticipation of this study.

Wood Rodgers will prepare the feasibility study for converting approximately 7600 linear feet of existing overhead electrical power delivery system, cable television and telephone fiber optic lines to underground. The proposed project is located on the north side of Florin Road between Tamoshanter Way and Franklin Boulevard.

The feasibility study will include the following:
1. An estimate of the capital costs of converting the overhead dry utilities to underground,
2. A conceptual alignment for converting these facilities to underground and their potential impact to the existing infrastructure and associated services,
3. An estimate of the right of way impact, time and resources to bury overhead lines,
4. Identification of potential additional costs to customers, the City of Sacramento, and other utilities that may be impacted by the project, and
5. Investigation of potential funding sources to cove the cost of undergrounding these dry utilities.

This proposed project is a potential catalyst for future streetscape improvements. However, no construction work will be done as part of the feasibility study.

For more information about the study, please contact Mark Rayback, project manager for Wood Rodgers, Inc. at 916-440-8131 or Larry Carr, executive director of the Florin Road Partnership, at 916-424-4230, ext. 2.

Small Biz Energy Solutions from SMUD

SACC Small Business Resource Center

The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to connecting businesses to the resources needed to be successful. They have partnered with organizations such as the Sacramento Kings, SMUD, and Sacramento Regional Transit District to ensure their members have access to the right opportunities.

The SACC Service Center provides workshops, referrals to SBA/SBDC counselors, access to loan opportunities, certification services, and the opportunity to connect to Asian Chamber partners and procurement contracts.

Contact Maria Baptista for more information at 916-446-7883 or mbaptista@sacasiancc.org.

Join SMUD's Power Voice

Recap of Small Biz-Govt. Round Table

On Saturday, February 15, 2014, business representatives and elected officials gathered at SMUD for the South Sacramento Business-Government Round Table Workshop.  This event was coordinated and attended by the Florin Road Partnership. 

The executive directors, board members, and business/property owners of the Mack Road Partnership, North Franklin District Business Association, Oak Park Business Association, and Stockton Boulevard Partnership also participated.  Local, state, and national elected officials and their staff were in attendance. 

The purpose of the four-hour workshop was to bring together stakeholders for a discussion of how business and government can communicate better and promote the economic development of the South Sacramento business corridors.  

The workshop summary report and recommendations for follow-up activities will be available in March. 

Free Events for Businesses

Free Alliance Workshop/Mixer: Thurs., Oct. 10 at Hawthorn Suites, 321 Bercut Dr, Sacramento. Procurement workshop with SMUD and Regional Transit reps from 4:30-5:30 pm, chambers of commerce mixer from 5:30-7:30 pm. Register at http://www.sacasiancc.org

Free Seminar on the Risks & Benefits of Social Media & Computers in the Workplace: Thurs., Oct. 17, 9:00 am-11:30 am at Weintraub Tobin, 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Flr, Sacramento. RSVP to rcarillo@weintraub.com.

Upcoming FREE Educational Events for Small Biz

FREE Small Biz Energy Management Workshop. Wed., Sept. 25, 2013, 9:00-11:30 am, SMUD Customer Service Bldg, 6301 S St, Sacramento. Learn about the many programs & services SMUD has for small businesses to reduce costs & receive rebates. Info: Ashley Kaihara, 916-446-7883.

FREE 12th Annual Voters Education Forum. Sun., Sept. 29, 2013, 1:00-5:00 pm. CSUS University Union, 6000 J St, Sacramento. Speaker panel includes Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan, Congressman Ami Bera, and reps from Covered California and NFIB.

FREE Webinar: How Your Business is Affected by Health Care Reform. Wed., Oct. 9, 2013, noon and 4 pm Eastern. www.paychex.com/print/hr-webinars/

Aug. 29th FREE Chamber Workshop & Mixer

We Need Street Walkers!

Now that we've got your attention, let us explain:

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 on Thursday, May 19 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  

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.  8 more walkers are needed!

We'll meet at the Florin Road Arts & Business Complex, 2251 Florin Road, Suite 132 (NW corner of Florin and 24th Street).  A complimentary continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.

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 by emailing us at Florinroad@aol.com or by calling us at 916-424-4230, x. 1.

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.