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How an Expert in U.S.-China Trade Adapted to the Pandemic
Margaret Wong, a leader in U.S.-China trade for over three
decades, used to travel between the two countries up to eight
times a year. Here’s how she shifted gears when the borders
closed.
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Apprenticeships Aren’t Just for Carpenters and Firefighters Anymore
Many experts see apprenticeships as the best way to match people looking for jobs with those that are in demand.
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How Sacramento’s Advanced Manufacturers Are Developing a Talent Pipeline
The California Mobility Center was founded to help early-stage mobility companies turn pilots and demonstration projects into viable products.
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Startup of the Month: TurtleTree
Business grows cells to create milk and milk ingredients
Milk may do the body good, as the 1980s campaign stated, but Fengru Lin, cofounder and CEO of TurtleTree, believes milk production without cows could do the planet even better.
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On the Rise: Kyle Wakamiya
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Kyle Wakamiya is director of strategic planning and analysis at West Sacramento-based Origin Materials, which makes environmentally friendly bioplastics.
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On the Rise: Sadie St. Lawrence
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Sadie St. Lawrence is the founder and CEO of Women in Data, an international nonprofit organization with 47 chapters in 17 countries.
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Startup of the Month: BCD Bioscience
Young scientist develops method to revolutionize fiber
BCD Bioscience wants to help adults benefit from essential carbohydrates that naturally occur in breast milk.
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Incubator Lab for Food and Ag Tech Startups Opens in Woodland
A startup incubator aims to bring a new generation of food and
agricultural technology innovators to the Yolo County
seat.
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Startup of the Month: Hank
Artificial intelligence platform helps building systems run efficiently
Summer heat in Sacramento can be stressful — especially for air conditioning units in office buildings.
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Three Steps to Kick-Start Startup Investment
These three steps can help your company reach the right investors.