Founded in 2003, United Mechanical is a full-service design-build mechanical contractor serving Northern California from its headquarters in San Jose and offices in Alameda, Rohnert Park and Sacramento. Licensed in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, the company continues to expand its regional presence.

Lora Anguay is a proud Sacramento State alumna and the new CEO and general manager of SMUD. She’s at the helm of the nation’s sixth-largest publicly owned utility that’s also regarded as one of the most progressive utilities in the country.

Ask Michael Greco, president of FUSE3, an IT and cybersecurity company, how it became the region’s construction IT specialist and he’ll tell you it wasn’t the plan. FUSE3 started in 1997 out of his apartment, doing IT work for whoever needed it.

Downtown Sacramento moves in pulses. Mornings fill the sidewalks around Capitol Mall with state workers and commuters, coffee in hand, heading somewhere else by late afternoon. By evening, the energy thins out, leaving behind wide streets that feel like they are waiting for something.

River Valley Community Bank just celebrated its 20th year in business — a milestone in and of itself — and they are doing it with a model that feels increasingly rare in modern finance. In an industry driven by scale and automation, the bank has built its identity around something less quantifiable but more enduring: human connection.

Plumas Bank has Preferred Lender status with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and currently lends in nine states. Established in 2007, the SBA lending team has earned a remarkable success rate thanks to business development officers whose deep experience and extra effort stand out in the industry.

“Placer County has one of the best qualities of life, anywhere,” says Auditor-Controller Andrew Sisk. “It is exciting to see the investments in growth and future development and economic development throughout the region. This could not happen without our partners.”

Gilbert CPAs is pleased to formally announce the promotion of Raul Hernandez to shareholder, effective January 2026, recognizing his years of leadership, technical proficiency, and dedication to serving clients and colleagues alike.

Serving Sacramento and Placer counties from seven offices, Stewart Title of California ensures that real estate transactions close smoothly by verifying property ownership, managing the secure transfer of funds and documents, and coordinating all parties through the closing process.