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Sacramento City Express
Published September 22Front Street Animal Shelter reduces pending service requests by more than 90%
Front Street Animal Shelter’s Animal Services team has reduced pending service requests from more than 2,000 to fewer than 200 after filling vacant positions and improving how calls are prioritized, assigned and resolved. The backlog grew during a period of significant staffing…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 18City’s Business Solutions Center helps local businesses reach new customers
For Bob Simpson, owner of Townie on K Street, support from the City of Sacramento’s Business Solutions Center helped him reach potential customers visiting nearby Golden 1 Center. Through the center, Simpson received guidance on improving his bar’s online presence and using…
Folsom Times
Published September 17Folsom Focus: Mikuni, Destination Aesthetics, YogaSix leaders share business journeys
Taro Arai, Shawna Chrisman and Michelle Watts opened up about the risks, mistakes, relationships and personal turning points behind three successful businesses The success stories are easy to see today. Mikuni Restaurant Group has grown into one of the Sacramento region’s most…
Folsom Times
Published September 15Sushi, aesthetics and yoga: Taro Arai, Shawna Chrisman, Michelle Watts take Folsom Focus stage
Event brings three successful entrepreneurs together to share the lessons, challenges and decisions behind growing their businesses One helped turn a modest family restaurant into one of the Sacramento region’s most recognizable dining brands. Another started as a solo…
The Pine Tree
Published September 14Oil Price Starts Week at 102.26 Per Barrel, Diesel Hits $8.09 Average State Wide
Sacramento, CA…The statewide average price for a gallon of diesel in California has reached an all-time high of $8.09. Refinery closures and California choosing to force itself to rely on more imported fuel than any other state don’t help. Diesel costs are a part of anything that…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11Turn vacant or underutilized land into an urban farm with City tax incentive program
Sacramento property owners can apply for a City of Sacramento program that provides reduced property taxes in exchange for dedicating eligible land to urban agriculture. Through the City’s Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone (UAIZ) program, eligible property owners enter into a…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 02City-supported programs offer business resources for Sacramento students and entrepreneurs
Sacramento entrepreneurs, researchers and business owners can participate in several upcoming opportunities supported by the City of Sacramento’s 2026 Innovation Grant Program. The grant program, administered by the City’s Economic Development Department, awarded a combined $1…
Sacramento City Express
Published August 21More Sacramento residents can now get a rebate for replacing older toilets
The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities has expanded its toilet rebate program, making more residential customers eligible to receive money back when replacing older, higher-flow toilets with water-efficient models. Eligible customers can now receive a rebate of up to $50…
Sacramento City Express
Published August 07Upcoming programs offer training and resources for Sacramento entrepreneurs
Sacramento entrepreneurs, researchers and business owners can participate in three upcoming opportunities supported by the City of Sacramento’s 2026 Innovation Grant Program. The grant program, administered by the City’s Economic Development Department, awarded a combined $1…
Sacramento City Express
Published August 05Free marketing and social media workshop for Sacramento hospitality and nightlife businesses
The City of Sacramento’s Office of Nighttime Economy is inviting local hospitality and nightlife businesses to attend the next “Taking Care of Business” workshop, which will focus on marketing and social media. The free workshop will take place from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at…
Sacramento City Express
Published August 04Der Biergarten Waterfront to celebrate grand opening at historic Steamers Building
Community members are invited to attend the grand opening of Der Biergarten Waterfront on Friday, Aug. 7, at its new location in the historic Steamers Building along the Old Sacramento Waterfront. The event begins at 5 p.m. at 1108 Front St. and is open to the public. Mayor Kevin…
Sacramento City Express
Published July 28Food entrepreneurs in Sacramento invited to apply for 12-week business training
Sacramento food entrepreneurs looking to build the skills needed to start or grow their businesses can apply for the fall 2026 Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA). Offered by Alchemist Community Development Corporation, the 12-week program covers business financing,…