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Getting to Know: Robert Heidt, Jr.

In his 16 months on the job, Heidt has increased membership and personally reached out to businesses

Since being hired in January of 2024, Heidt not only took the helm of an organization with an annual budget of $5.5 million, a 20-member board of directors and a fulltime staff of 10 plus “five contractors who have very specialized skills” — but also began what he calls “an apology tour.”

Apr 16, 2025 Ed Goldman

Getting to Know: Amanda Blackwood

The former CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce looks forward to her next chapter

Amanda Blackwood, the first full-time female CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will step down at the end of 2023. Here are some of her thoughts about her nearly six years in office.

Dec 20, 2023 Judy Farah

Getting to Know: Tom Meschery

The former basketball pro settles into a peaceful life as a writer in Sacramento’s University Heights

Writer and Sacramentan Tom Meschery is celebrating the recent release of “The Case of the ‘66 Ford Mustang.” The series is set in Oakland, and Meschery draws from his time spent in the Bay Area, which includes playing basketball for the NBA’s Warriors during the 1960s.

Nov 28, 2023 Andrew Rose

Getting to Know: Mallory Maupin and Samuel Rose

Local fashion duo launches Topstitch, a production house for education, design and manufacturing in Sacramento

In their brightly lit, smartly appointed shop in Midtown, Topstitch owners Mallory Maupin and Samuel Rose teach workshops, fulfill custom orders, consult on product development and work on their own projects.

Jun 9, 2023 Miranda Culp 

Getting to Know: Makers Mart

The production team behind a long-running holiday fair hits its stride with city funding and community support

The team behind Makers Mart, Sacramento’s annual holiday bazaar, has dealt with a litany of challenging logistics over the last decade. But the show always goes on in high style.

Dec 8, 2022 Vanessa Labi

Getting to Know: Lori Richardson

A film industry veteran branches into the compliance training genre — using Sacramento talent

The compliance content genre has a reputation for being outdated, but the video series Lori Richardson produces for the e-learning company Emtrain look like they could be part of a Netflix drama. 

Oct 28, 2022 Vanessa Labi

Getting to Know: Mayra Vega

Woodland's mayor serves with an inclusive perspective and inclination for tech

As a full time director of communications in the health care field, Woodland Mayor Mayra Vega cares about including the underrepresented and boosting the city’s tech jobs.

Sep 20, 2022 Vanessa Labi

Getting to Know: Cole Cuchna

Podcast host makes a career out of analyzing the biggest albums in hip-hop

With “Dissect,” Cole Cuchna goes deep into his favorite music albums, cultivating curiosity in others. Now nine seasons in, he’s found success with a Spotify partnership and a talk at TEDxBerkeley.

Sep 6, 2022 Vanessa Labi

Getting to Know: Brandon Darnell

A content director tells the stories of Sacramento

The former journalist shapes the brand for Visit Sacramento’s web content, audio-visual output, podcast, Visitors Guide and more.

Jun 23, 2022 Vanessa Labi

Getting to Know: Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez

A celebrated Asian American studies professor leaves the ivory tower for entrepreneurship

Encountering barriers in academia has prompted Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez to launch into entrepreneurship. She is leaving her post as a full professor at UC Davis to create her own school, farm and learning center.

Apr 22, 2022 Vanessa Labi
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