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The Way We Work: Lance Hastings
A glimpse into the daily life of the president and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association
His trick for handling this responsibility? It starts with a coop full of chickens.
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WESTERN PLACER WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
BUILDING AN INNOVATION LAB TO LAUNCH A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is forging the path to a more sustainable future. “We are partnering with the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sacramento State University to create an Innovation Lab that will help make a local circular economy a reality,” says Emily Hoffman, WPWMA public information officer.
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California Agriculture Museum Curates Groundbreaking History of Farm Technology
From horse-drawn to engine-powered, it’s a tractor lover’s paradise
Tractor heaven is in Woodland. Those who enter the Heidrick family’s California Agriculture Museum are greeted by aisles lined with rare antique trucks and tractors of all colors, shapes and eras, along with other artifacts depicting the country’s rich agricultural machinery history.
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Are We Ready for the Electric Revolution?
The Capital Region is leading the charge to make California EV compliant in the next decade
These days, there is a sense of possibility in Sacramento when it comes to zero emissions technology. Sacramento may not have the population numbers of New York or Los Angeles, but when it comes to EV infrastructure the California capital plays second fiddle to no city in America.
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Airco Mechanical
50 YEARS AS A LEADER IN MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE
Airco is celebrating 50 years of excellence in the mechanical construction and service industries.
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Be Persistent and Make Your Own Path
Advice from the California Manufacturers & Technology Association’s third annual Women MakingCA conference
Women from all over California gathered in Sacramento earlier this month for the third annual Women MakingCA Conference, offering advice on starting businesses, mentorship, entrepreneurship and balancing work and life as part of Women’s History Month.
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Alston Construction
DELIVERING A STATE-OF-THE-ART DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Established in 1986, Alston Construction has grown to 23 offices, providing design-build construction services in major markets nationwide. This general contractor’s primary goal is to deliver quality, cost-efficient projects that result in positive experiences for clients.
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US COLD STORAGE
EXPANSION AND GROWTH CONTINUE AT U.S. COLD STORAGE’S MCCLELLAN PARK FACILITY
U.S. Cold Storage (USCS) is achieving remarkable growth at its Sacramento facility in McClellan Park, where the company recently successfully completed the second phase of its expansion plans.
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NORTHBAY LOGISTICS CENTER III
LDK VENTURES ANNOUNCES LATEST INDUSTRIAL BUILD IN VACAVILLE MARKET
LDK Ventures has begun construction of NorthBay Logistics Center III, a new development that will consist of two Class A industrial buildings totaling 427,000 square feet. Located at 2030-2040 Cessna Drive in Vacaville, California, this is the Sacramento-based developer’s third project in the city of Vacaville.
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New Depths: Sub Sea Systems is Making Our Oceans Accessible for All
PODCAST EPISODE: Father and daughter Jim Mayfield and Hannah de Bie of Sub Sea Systems discuss marine tourism, VR integration, Saudi Arabia’s entertainment megaproject Qiddiya, the importance of ocean exploration and working with family.