Besides being one of President Barack Obama's most significant legislative triumphs, his "fiscal cliff" proposal is good for business and even better for small and minority entrepreneurs. Coming out of the nation's worst recession since the Great Depression, the last thing the economy and emerging and small businesses needed was a major disruption in the income of consumers and an increase in the taxes paid by both wage earners

Dear Community Partners, Obesity is a problem all segments of our community must address. As a proud sponsor of The Weight of the Nation™ documentary, our hope is that these films will prompt meaningful discussions and catalyze individuals, groups and communities to act. We are encouraged by the enthusiasm at our recent screening. Looking for ways to take steps NOW for yourself, your family and/or your community? Here are a few ideas: SPREAD THE WORD…

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “A Women’s Forum…Connecting the Dots” was a Resounding Success. The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s first Women’s Forum was held at the Marriott Courtyard Midtown on March 22nd. The day began with a welcome from SMUD Director and Immediate Past Chair of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, Larry Carr. Wendy Petko, Executive Director of the Center for Community Health and Well Being, Inc. and recipient of…

I once viewed membership with the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce as a social obligation.  I now view it as a business opportunity. Three short years ago the Chamber, in collaboration with the Alliance, sponsored a Small Contractors Symposium on Insurance which featured representatives from all of the major construction projects, both public and private, in our region.  Township 9, RT, the City of Sacramento and Delta Shores were among the distinguished group of project…

Since 1986, our network of hospitals has existed under the name Catholic Healthcare West. As a key partner in our community, I want you to know that today, that name changes to Dignity Health. Our Sacramento-area hospital names – Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento – remain the same. At our core, we will still be the same organization we've always been:  not-for-profit and rooted…