
Buzzwords: Digital Nomad
People who use telecommunications technologies to earn a living and conduct their lives in a nomadic manner
A true digital nomad must conduct their business in a way that they can access their assets from anywhere and still show up for the job — though “showing up”’ is open to a digital interpretation.

Allowing Seniors to Age in Place
New senior day center offers increased options for elderly
Sutter Health opened its new state-of-the-art Senior Care PACE medical and recreational complex in the River District on Dec. 10. The 45,000-square-foot space can accommodate a total of 1,000 patients per day.

Tradition Refresh
Sacramento Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” gets a new marketing perspective for a fresh take on holiday classic
Sometimes even beloved traditions get an update, like the Sacramento Ballet’s annual holiday production of “The Nutcracker,” which offers a new take on the classic story this year.

From Bot to Burger
What does restaurant automation mean in the Farm-to-Fork Capital?
Nationally, large restaurant chains are automating aspects of their service as a cost-saving mechanism. How is this trend playing out in the Capital Region?

Office Culture Overhaul
Change is messy and difficult — try these 8 steps for updating office culture
Whether due to toxic culture, ineffective leadership, poor results from an employee engagement survey, lack of trust or high levels of attrition, many organizations will find themselves asking how to strategize culture change at some point. But even the most well-crafted strategy is no match for entrenched cultural norms. As the popular saying goes, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

Aging Gracefully
In an industry churning out fresh faces, New Helvetia is revamping and rebranding for a new era
Even for a brewery based on embracing history, six years old is a little young to be over the hill.

The Best of Both Worlds
Sacramento restaurants look to capture meat-loving and vegan diners with one menu
How are Sacramento’s restaurateurs appealing to new diet preferences?

Stockton’s Growing Minor League Scene Aids in Waterfront Revitalization
When the Sacramento Kings swapped their development league affiliate from Reno to Stockton earlier this year, it meant Stockton claimed its third minor league team, adding a key tenant to the city’s revitalizing downtown waterfront.

Go Fund Yourself
When it comes to fostering and attracting innovative business, does the Capital Region have enough capital?
Does the Capital Region have enough capital? One expert estimates there is about a half billion in funding with only have of that invested. So how are local startups getting funded, and is the pool enough to draw more of them here?

A New Lay of the Land
Entrepreneur and entomologist Pamela Marrone on biologicals in farming and the Capital Region’s innovation ecosystem
Pamela Marrone, CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, on biotech innovation.