Startup of the Month: Purple Door Finders
Platform helps seniors connect with communities directly
Purple Door Finders is a platform for seniors to connect with communities directly, eliminating the hassle of sales solicitations and the costs of referral fees paid by the communities. The Folsom-based startup is a software company that provides real-time information on vacancies, pricing, move-in incentives, services, amenities, community events and more.
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NC Equipment Solutions | Nicholson & Olson
FAMILY BUSINESSES BOND AND BUILD TOGETHER IN SACRAMENTO
In Sacramento’s business community, legacies often power the present as much as they shape the future. Two long-standing companies, NC Equipment Solutions (formerly Nor Cal Beverage) and Nicholson & Olson, an accounting firm, stand as clear examples.
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Foresight IT
WHEN IT BECOMES PERSONAL - THE UNCOMMONLY HUMAN APPROACH OF FORESIGHT IT
For many businesses, IT support is something they only think about when things go wrong — a crashed system, a lost file, a help desk queue that eats hours of precious work time. The experience can feel transactional, frustrating and distant.
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DPR CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY
DPR Construction, a forward-thinking global self-performing commercial contractor and construction manager, specializes in complex projects in the life science, commercial, health care, advanced technology and higher education markets. The company is also recognized for its strong commitment to valuing and supporting women in the industry.
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Navigating AI at the Capitol
CCST’s Staff Academy is equipping Sacramento to meet the future with knowledge and confidence
Equipping Sacramento for the AI Era
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry and now it is reshaping conversations inside California’s State Capitol.
Startup of the Month: Everest Medical Solutions
A breakthrough tool for safer deliveries when babies get stuck
Doctors call it the “obstetrician’s nightmare”: a childbirth emergency where the baby’s head emerges, but the shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. The founding duo at Everest Medical Solutions has designed a device to make delivery safer and less traumatic when this complication arises.
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YOLO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
POWERING EDUCATION, SHAPING TOMORROW: YOLO COUNTY SCHOOLS LEAD THE NATION IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT FUTURE
When schools lead with bold innovation, they don’t just reduce costs or keep the lights on — they model what it means to build a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.
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STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RISING STRONGER TOGETHER: STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSPIRES GROWTH, ACHIEVES EXCELLENCE AND EMBRACES CHANGE
At Stockton Unified School District, education is more than academics — it’s about building strong relationships, creating meaningful opportunities and preparing students for a lifetime of success. SUSD continues to provide rich opportunities to grow and learn with students, families and staff.
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ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
BLENDING TRADITION WITH INNOVATION
St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School has been a cornerstone of academic excellence and character development for 62 years. Known for its strong leadership and unwavering commitment to educating the whole child, the school continues to thrive as it welcomes Christine Saunders as the new Head of School.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
INCLUSION MEANS BELONGING FOR EVERY STUDENT
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is helping to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, are learning and supported across all educational opportunities and environments.