Make-A-Wish Wine & Wishes FundraiserMake-A-Wish® Northeastern California and Northern Nevada held their 31st Anniversary of Wine & Wishes on Saturday, April 28 at the Sacramento Convention Center. This year marks the 35 years of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. At the event, more than 700 attendees experienced the power of a wish as they granted a wish to a local child on stage.
The Greater Urban League Unity BallOn April 26th, The Greater Sacramento Urban League Unity Ball was held at the Hyatt Regency, celebrating the 50th anniversary.
The annual Unity Ball is a special event where community leaders come together to celebrate the Urban League’s accomplishments and impact while raising critical funds to support the important programs that help underserved youth and adults achieve economic self-reliance. GSUL is committed to educate, empower and employ through programs, policies and advocacy. We STAND STRONG for justice and equality.
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American Heart Association Sacramento Heart BallThe 28th Annual Heart Ball- Life is Why was held on Saturday, April 21st at the home of the Sacramento Kings- Golden 1 Center! Chaired by Trish Rodriguez of Kaiser Permanente, and Vice-Chaired by John Rinehart of the Sacramento Kings this event is an annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
Life is Why is the anthem of the American Heart Association, connecting everyone to its mission that we all have a reason to live a longer, heathier life! The evening included dinner, silent and live auction, dancing and more and honored local CPR survivor 13-year-old Delaney Conway. Unveiled that evening was Sacramento's first CPR Kiosk, sponsored by Clark Pacific. Now members of the community can learn Hands Only CPR at the Golden 1 Center!
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Junior League Sacramento 75th Anniversary GalaOn April 7th, the Junior League of Sacramento held the 75th Anniversary Gala at the Croatian American Cultural Center.
The Association of Commercial Real Estate Broker of the Year AwardsOn April 5th at the Hyatt Regency, The Association of Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), held the annual Broker of the Year Awards.
The Association of Commercial Real Estate’s Charity Benefit/Broker of the Year Awards originated in 1992. These distinguished awards are presented annually to brokers who have achieved outstanding brokerage results in eight categories: Industrial, Office, Retail, Investments (non-Apartment), Land, Multi-Family, Rookie of the Year, Broker of the Year and Broker’s Choice. The Broker of the Year Award will be presented to the outstanding Broker that year. In addition to recognizing industry high achievers, the Charity Benefit Broker of the Year Awards has given many millions to local charities. This year’s Charity recipient went to 3 Strands Global.
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Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year Awards DinnerOn March 16th, The Carmichael Chamber of commerce held the 9th Annual Person of the Year Awards Dinner at Arden Hills Club Resort & Spa.
Honorees:
Taro Arai, Mikuni’s Businessman of the Year
Shawna Rivera, Lido Café & Bakery Businesswoman of the Year
Dan Kellow, Comerica Bank Young Professional of the Year
Barbara Safford Volunteer of the Year
Lina Fat, Fat Family Restaurants 2018 Person of the Year
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Sacramento Children’s Home Business LuncheonOn Thursday, March 15th the Sacramento Children’s Home held its Second Annual Business Luncheon at the Golden 1 Center. This year’s Business Luncheon was a celebration of the partnership between the corporate community and the Sacramento Children’s Home. The event included an impressive lineup of speakers including Mayor Darrell Steinberg, King’s President of Business Operations John Rinehart, Greater Sacramento Economic Council CEO Barry Broome and SCH CEO Dr. David Baker. The Home also recognized the generous support of its Philanthropist of the Year, Marlene Oehler and three dedicated community partners, which included Kaiser Permanente, the Ticket to Dream Foundation and Wells Fargo.
Sacramento Public Library Foundation Authors on The Move FundraiserThe Sacramento Public Library Foundation presented the 16th annual fundraiser Authors on the Move “Read Beyond Your Fears” at the Hyatt Regency on March 10, 2018
This year’s “Authors on the Move“ brought together 40 plus distinguished California authors and their recently published books for an evening of literary delight with featured author and speaker, Sasha Abramsky.
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Social Venture Partners Fast Pitch for NonprofitsOn March 8th at the Golden 1 Center, Social Venture Partners (SVP) held the 2018 Fast Pitch event that brought together over 800 individuals from the Greater Sacramento region to elevate 10 nonprofits and their stories. The event and program successfully raised $217,000 in cash and in-kind support for 12 nonprofits in the 2018 Fast Pitch program. The winners of the Fast Pitch competition awards were:
The 1st place winner was Ashlie Bryant from 3Strands Global Foundation who won $15,000
The 2nd place winner was Mike Mason from KidsFirst who won $2,000
The 3rd place winner was Licia King from CCHAT Sacramento who won $1,000
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Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Salud Business Awards LuncheonOn March 2nd the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the 2018 Salud Awards Business Luncheon at The Center, Twenty Three Hundred, Sierra Blvd.
Salud Award Recipients:
Chando’s Tacos, Small Business
Entravision, Corporate Partner
La Familia Counseling Center, Non-Profit Partner
Lisa Kirkland, Young Professional, Dignity Health
President Robert Nelsen, Sacramento State, President’s Award