Medical Research at the Library: Using the UCDHS Blaisdell Medical Library

The UC Davis Health System Blaisdell Medical Library is a vast wealth of information about medicine and healthcare, invaluable to inventors and entrepreneurs seeking to develop new medical products. The library is open to the public and this seminar will familiarize participants with the library resources.

Members-Only Mixer: River Cats Game & BBQ

Join SARTA for a networking event sure to hit a home run!

Funding Choices for StartUps--from Bootstrapping to Crowdfunding

PowerSurge 2012

Join us for PowerSurge - the region's premier spring clean tech mixer - at McClellan Business Park on April 4. Meet the innovators of today, see the products of tomorrow!

Quality System Implementation for Early Stage Med Tech Companies

In Quality Systems Implementation for Early Stage Med Tech Companies, you will learn the basic framework of a quality system for a med tech company, including FDA and ISO requirements.

Lean Startups: Radical New Ways to Build Your Business Faster and Stronger

Lean Startups: Radical New Ways to Build Your Business Faster and Stronger:  Forget traditional business plans, investor pitches and risking everything. Mark Randall, serial entrepreneur, investor and chief strategist - advanced technology at Adobe, reveals the latest research on powerful new techniques you can use today to validate, launch and grow successful startups that are easier, cheaper and more fun.

INNOVATE 2012

Innovate brings together the strengths of both SARTA and the Metro Chamber in the not-to-be-missed kickoff event of 2012. Innovate will continue the nine-year legacy of SARTA’s Tech Index Luncheon, by honoring and celebrating the successes of our region’s innovative technology companies.

How To Do Market Research For Your Business Plan

Your marketing strategy is an essential component of a successful business plan. This seminar will cover the fundamentals of validating your market, identifying your competition and developing the key elements of your marketing plan.

Navigating the Brave New Patent World

Six years in the making, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act was approved by the Senate on September 8th and was signed into law by President Obama on September 16th. This landmark legislation brings a number of important changes to U.S. patent law.

2011 Holiday Mixer

Come kick off the joy of the holiday season with the Sacramento Metro Chamber, Northern California World Trade Center, LEED and SARTA at the annual Holiday Mixer.

SARTA's Leadership Series November 2011

Leading A Successful Company:  Evolving Nature and Demands of Leadership From Start Up to Maturity

Join us for an interactive discussion with leaders of regional companies--from start up to enterprise -- as they share their leadership experiences and advice.

SARTA's Leadership Series October 2011 Med Tech Track

Recent and Pending Changes to the FDA and the 510(k) Process:  In 2011, the FDA proposed and implemented numerous changes in an effort to stimulate or not stifle innovation and to incorporate more science into the approval process.. As a medical device company, how will these changes impact your strategy for FDA approval?

Sacramento Clean Tech Showcase

Innovation: Engine of Growth
There is still time to register either on line or at the door for Monday's Showcase! Join us to connect with the region’s top clean tech companies, learn about new green and clean products and services, and hear from some of the area’s leading experts on key issues in the green and clean economy.

SARTA's Leadership Series October 2011

Pitching for Venture Capital: Pitching for Venture Capital" is a must-attend seminar for entrepreneurs who want to learn more about raising funding from venture capitalists or angel investors.

SARTA's Leadership Series September 2011 Clean Tech Track

Seminar Cancelled: Navigating Utility Rate Structures: What Clean Tech Companies Need To Know: Utility rates are unfamiliar territory for most clean tech companies. This seminar will demystify and educate attendees on how to take advantage of them.

MedStart Connect Mixer

MedStart is connecting med tech and biomed resources in our Region. Join us on September 22nd at Shriners Hospital for Children and start your connections!

SARTA's Leadership Series September 2011

Finding the Keepers – Assessing Keen Internal and External Talent: Employers are finding it more crucial to find the right “A” players and ensure they are engaged and share in the firm’s vision. In this workshop we’ll explore the insider secrets of where to find candidates who aren’t looking, how to more accurately assess their fit with your needs, and how to evaluate your current players.

Webinar: Sacramento's Million Gallon Challenge: Better Biofuels for the Region

CleanStart Webinar: The Sacramento region, the community in California that has been a national leader in renewables and efficiency, has set a new goal to pioneer a switch from oil to biofuels.

SARTA's Leadership Series August 2011 Med Tech Track

Developing a Reimbursement Strategy for Your Medical Device: Practical advice for creating a reimbursement strategy from industry experts.

SARTA's Leadership Series August 2011

Staying Afloat -- Best Practices for Funding Your Start-Up or Small Business

Webinar: The Green Technology Workforce: A Competitive Edge

Learn about a Green and CleanTech Economy and how SARTA is committed to making Sacramento a "Green Powerhouse" by supporting programs such as the Los Rios Community College Greenforce program at this FREE online webinar!

SARTA's Leadership Series August 2011 Clean Tech Track

Dos and Don'ts: Selling to Large Enterprises: An insightful seminar on the complex process of selling clean tech products and services to large enterprises. Featuring perspectives from: a successful clean tech entrepreneur who's sold to large corporations like Walmart and Target; Siemens Industries, a regional clean tech powerhouse; and the procurement deptartment from one of our region's cleanest public utilities -- the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

SARTA's Exclusive Members-Only TechLink

Accelerating Technology Ventures:  SARTA's exclusive members-only networking mixer for the technology sector, where you can meet and mingle with the region's most innovative tech entrepreneurs and industry leaders, including SARTA's Board of Directors. 

SARTA's Leadership Series July 2011

Cross Generational Communication:  If you’ve been frustrated by newbies constantly looking for feedback and support, or by pressure from the boss to be ‘in the office’ when you can do better work from Starbucks with a latte, this seminar is for you.

SARTA's Leadership Series June 2011 Med Tech Track

Opportunities Abroad: Many medical device and diagnostic companies are pursuing markets abroad to create new revenue streams. In this seminar, representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration and UPS will help you navigate the logistics of selling your products internationally.

SARTA's Leadership Series June 2011

Capital Structures & Equity Compensation: In this seminar, you will learn the basics of creating a start-up's share capital structure as well as the accounting and tax implications of equity compensation.