Show Stoppers
CreativeMornings lets local leaders test their public speaking skills
When N’Gina Kavookjian was asked to speak at the local chapter of an international monthly breakfast lecture series for creative communities, she was hesitant to accept the invitation. The co-owner of South restaurant doesn’t typically find herself in front of a captive audience, and she was unsure how she would connect with people outside her industry.
Back and Forward: Noel Kammermann
Loaves & Fishes executive director on the Sacramento’s homeless population
Noel Kammermann, executive director of Loaves & Fishes, offers his insight into services for the region’s homeless population.
Reshaping The Innovation Narrative
Book Review: ‘Blind Spots’ and the Future of Business
Today’s world of free enterprise has never been more robust. Yet startup activity in the U.S. is at a 40-year low, according to statistics derived from U.S. Census Bureau data. More businesses are dying off than being launched daily, indicative of a broken innovative economy.
From Office Management to Grief Management
How drawing on life experience and personal interests led one local woman to a fulfilling career
Lisa West had to figure out how to change careers after leaving her family’s construction company doing the same work at the same company for 17 years.
Touching History
At the California Museum and inside local classrooms, survivors of Japanese internment camps tell their story to a new generation
Visitors to the museum hear personal stories of internment at the permanent exhibit Uprooted! Japanese Americans During WWII.
Moral Support
When social welfare and moral responsibility boost business
Oftentimes, the most fiscally-successful companies of today are those that have embraced a culture of giving back to the community that helped them grow, encouraging their employees to do the same. But the first hurdle is deciding what form of philanthropy to support.
Sustainable Strategies
Nonprofits have a tremendous impact on our state and our community. They represent more than $34 billion in assets and $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The nonprofit sector needs to be recognized as a major economic participant to our region.
Welcome Aboard
Follow this checklist for onboarding a new team member
Tips for onboarding a new employee for maximum team cohesion.
Building the Way Home Through Innovation
HomeAid Sacramento leads the building and renovation of dignified shelter homes for the homeless in the Sacramento region
HomeAid Sacramento in Roseville is addressing the age-old problem of homelessness by serving as a facilitator between the regional homebuilding industry, and homeless shelter and service providers.
Innovation Unlocked
Local brainiacs offer five habits for flexing your creative-thinking muscles
Intelligence might be built into our DNA, but what about creativity and problem-solving? Not so, experts say. So, if it can be taught, how can we learn? We ask some local brainiacs for their tips for inspiring outside-the-box thinking.