SARTA News

Wells Fargo to buy BNP Paribas energy lending unit

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:06 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Wells Fargo said it will purchase an energy lending business from French banking giant BNP Paribas, according to the San Francisco Business Times.

Green firm signs deal to sell solar energy

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:23:27 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Folsom-based 8minutenergy Renewables LLC and its Virginia partner have signed a 25-year contract to sell electricity produced by an Imperial Valley solar farm to San Diego Gas & Electric.

Chinese firm, UC Davis sign genomics lab deal

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:25:42 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: UC Davis signed a "master agreement" Friday with a Chinese firm to establish a major genomics lab on the university's Sacramento medical campus.

Incentives help Sacramento Valley farmers replace diesel pumps with electric to cut pollution

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:28:17 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: A wine grape vineyard in Galt is helping to clear the air in the Sacramento Valley. The ranch is one of hundreds that are replacing sooty diesel irrigation pumps with cleaner electric pumps.

Five Star Bank opens loan office in Chico

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:33:34 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: As other banks consolidate, Five Star Bank is expanding. The bank opened a loan production office in Chico this week, five months after launching an Elk Grove branch.

Startup helps owners keep tabs on homes

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:34:56 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Three veteran entrepreneurs launched a local technology company this month built around a cloud-based service that helps homeowners keep critical information all in one place.

SARTA pinpoints tech, innovation companies on map

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:31:56 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance will unveil its first interactive map of 455 technology and innovation companies in the region at its annual luncheon Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento.

8minutenergy subsidiary lands contract with San Diego utility

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:34:38 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A subsidiary of Folsom’s 8minutenergy Renewables LLC has signed a 25-year contract with San Diego Gas & Electric to sell power from its 200-megawatt Mount Signal solar farm in Imperial Valley.

Joanna Wessman: Change is coming, for the publisher and region

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:44:21 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: It’s time for change. I mean big change! It’s time for courage and embracing fear. We have to make some big moves, take risks and keep the spirit moving forward. It’s time to open our minds, communicate with each other, let go of the “way we have always done it” and join in the big transformation of this region.

SMUD ties for No. 1 in satisfaction survey

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:49:24 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District tied for first among midsize utilities in the West in J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 electric utility business customer satisfaction study.

SMUD ties for No. 1 in customer satisfaction

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:07:46 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District tied for the highest ranking among midsize utilities in the West, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study released Wednesday.

Schilling delivers two deep-ocean systems

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:06:00 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Schilling Robotics LLC has delivered another two of its remotely operated systems.

Former California trade official to speak at regional economic forum

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:13:28 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Former California trade official Julie Meier Wright will be the featured speaker at the Next Economy Regional Forum at the Folsom Community Center on Friday.

What is the Sacramento region's next economy?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:47:38 -0800

PublicCEO.com: Our region has faced unique challenges in this recession.

Let’s return to our roots

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:48:09 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Few of the prospectors who infiltrated this region over 160 years ago found any gold. Many turned to other means to make a living — and launched our region’s long history in agriculture.

PG&E has record 300 bids for renewable energy projects

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:34:40 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s 2011 solicitation for new supplies of renewable energy brought in more than 300 offers, a new record for the utility.

Job Front: Biomedical job growth stalls in California, study finds

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:37:57 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Job growth in California's biomedical industry has stalled as uneasy investors wait out a shaky economy and an uncertain regulatory environment.

ThermoGenesis of Rancho Cordova lost $1.3 million in 2nd quarter

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:44:04 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Rancho Cordova-based medical equipment firm ThermoGenesis Corp. reported a loss of $1.3 million, or 8 cents per share, for its fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31.

ThermoGenesis posts Q2 loss

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:38:21 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp. lost $2.5 million on revenue of $9.6 million in the six months ended Dec. 31, compared to a loss of $554,000 on revenue of $12.9 million during the same period the year earlier.

Energy Commission awards electric vehicle planning grant

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:41:19 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region has been granted $200,000 from the California Energy Commission to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles and simplify their rollout.

Report: Sacramento region loses fewer green jobs than other sectors

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:01:17 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region, the Bay Area and the San Diego region have shown the greatest resilience when it comes to retaining “green” jobs, according to a new report released late Tuesday.

Sacramento loses clean-tech jobs in 2010, for first time since 1999

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:03:13 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's green economy employed 200 fewer people in 2010, the first industrywide job decline since 1995, according to a new report.

Sacramento's Sutter Medical Center is first in state to earn atrial fibrillation certification

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:33:56 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento said it has become the second cardiac care center in the nation and the first in California to receive full atrial fibrillation certification status from the Society of Chest Pain Centers.

2012 Report: Biomedical Industry Loses Momentum in California

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:49:45 -0800

CHI Press Release: After two decades of steady annual job growth, employment in California's biomedical industry stalled while the state has struggled to recover from financial shortfalls and the industry adapts to a sharp pullback in funding from risk-averse investors in an uncertain regulatory environment...

SARTA's MedStart looking for medical innovators for awards

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:58:55 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: MedStart, an economic development effort by the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance, seeks nominations for the third annual Claire Pomeroy Awards for Innovation in Medical Technology.

Roseville's Surewest to be taken over by larger company

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:06:56 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: After a long and lonely battle against bigger rivals, Roseville's SureWest Communications said Monday it has agreed to be taken over by a much larger firm.

GenCorp revenue up, profits down for 2011

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:35:51 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Rancho Cordova-based GenCorp Inc. reported higher revenue but lower profits in fiscal 2011.

Micron chooses new CEO after plane crash

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:09:40 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Micron Technology Inc. appointed Mark Durcan, Micron’s president and chief operating officer, to be chief executive officer following the death of CEO Steve Appleton in an plane accident in Boise, Idaho.

SureWest Communications acquired by Consolidated Communications

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:10:17 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region is losing another publicly traded company. SureWest Communications is being acquired by Illinois company Consolidated Communications.

Trade Center's Faust moving to Sacramento Kings

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:57:28 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The head of the Northern California World Trade Center is heading over to the Sacramento Kings Michael Faust announced Saturday on Facebook and LinkedIn that he’s going to be corporate development manager for the Kings.

UC Davis investigators develop method of directing stem cells to increase bone formation and bone strength

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:01:55 -0800

UC Davis Health System News: A research team led by UC Davis Health System scientists has developed a novel technique to enhance bone growth by using a molecule which, when injected into the bloodstream, directs the body's stem cells to travel to the surface of bones

Roseville's Revionics helps retailers figure out if price is right

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:18:49 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Founded 10 years ago, Revionics provides price-optimization software solutions to retailers, including base, promotion and markdown pricing.

Enterprise zones brace for change

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:28 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The death of California’s redevelopment agencies makes enterprise zones more necessary than ever to keep and create jobs, say some business and city officials. But ominous language about reform in Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget has them worried.

Print, mail startup's web tracking feature is a draw

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:26:19 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A West Sacramento startup that incorporates online tracking capabilities into its printing and mailing services is experiencing rapid growth despite the recession and declines in that industry.

Hospitals say voice recognition helps save money

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:29:16 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A new radiology voice-recognition system installed at Sutter Health facilities in the Sacramento region late last year speeds results, improves care and saves money by eliminating the transcription step in the reporting process, users say.

Data centers need a lot of fail-safe power

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:32:39 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: If the electricity fails while you are using technology, whatever you are doing fails as well. That’s why data centers spend lavishly to make sure their networks never go down

Options abound outside the cloud

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:33:53 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Technology makes it easier than ever to accumulate data and harder to decide how to preserve it all.

Newsmaker | Todd Wille, Daegis

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:36:23 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Todd Wille thought about going into farming, as his father had done, but he ventured into business accounting instead. Turned out to be a good move.

Davis robotics firm opens in Brazil

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:37:57 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Schilling Robotics LLC has opened a service and support center in Brazil.

Davis-based biotech gets $4.5 million grant

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:40:45 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Davis-based biotech firm Arcadia Biosciences Inc. said it has received a five-year, $4.5 million federal grant to improve overseas crop production and the environment.

Nominations Open For 2012 MedStart CLAIRE POMEROY AWARDS

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:10:32 -0800

Press Release: SARTA's MedStart Program Honors Sacramento Region’s Best Medical Technology Innovations

Revenue soars for Sacramento-area clean tech firms, report says

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:05:36 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's clean tech companies more than doubled their revenue over the past three years while providing job growth in a region hard hit by the economic downturn.

Arcadia Biosciences gets $4.5M grant for salt-tolerant rice

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:10:01 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Agricultural technology company Arcadia Biosciences has gotten a $4.5 million grant to develop salt-tolerant rice and measure greenhouse gas emissions in regular rice.

SARTA Program Honors Sacramento Region’s Best Medical Technology Innovations

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:21 -0800

The Sacramento Press: SARTA MedStart is now seeking nominations for the third annual Claire Pomeroy Awards for Innovation in Medical Technology.

Report: Area's clean tech companies get boost in revenue

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:20:53 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Revenue from Sacramento area clean tech manufacturing and design companies took a big jump in 2011, according to a report released Thursday by the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance.

Schilling sends deep-sea system to Norway

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:21:50 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Schilling Robotics LLC has picked up a new customer for its deep-sea robotic systems.

Moller planning less expensive, smaller Skycars

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:22:54 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Moller International says it has just finished the initial design of two new Skycars.

SMUD incentives promote money-saving lighting control systems

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:25:40 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is offering incentives of up to $100,000 to help owners of small and medium-sized buildings install advanced lighting control systems.

Rancho's ThermoGenesis shakes up top team, to cut 8 jobs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:27:56 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Rancho Cordova-based medical equipment firm ThermoGenesis Corp., which has been working to reverse fiscal losses, is realigning top management and cutting eight positions.

Wind projects now 5% of California's total power

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:30:21 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Wind power now supplies 5 percent of California's total electricity demand, according to a new report.

ThermoGenesis chooses new CEO, eliminates positions

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:16:40 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp. announced a management shake-up Monday that will put Matthew Plavan in the top spot as chief executive officer.

Intel Capital leads $20M investment in Solera Networks

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:34:30 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Solera Networks Inc. said Monday it has raised $20 million in Series D financing.

Metro Chamber names standouts in Sacramento region

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:51 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sutter Health CEO Pat Fry and Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, dean of University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, were honored as the Sacramento Metro Chamber's businessman and businesswoman of the year Friday at the chamber's annual dinner and business awards.

Health exchange awarding big bids

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:41:50 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Health Benefits Exchange is awarding several big contracts within the next three months. The plum — a contract to build an information technology system — is valued at $27 million through August and much more, possibly hundreds of millions of dollars, after that.

Sac State economic forecast sees slow, uneven climb

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:18:41 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region’s economy, having bottomed out in the first quarter of 2011, will continue to recover at a slow and unsteady pace in 2012, according to an independent business forecast released this week.

Group aims to foster economic growth in Davis

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:23:13 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A Davis community group hopes to form an economic development corporation to recruit new businesses, support existing businesses and foster university-related startups and spinoffs.

Davis high school student is science talent search finalist

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:35:28 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A Davis student has been named one of 40 finalists competing in the Intel Science Talent Search 2012.

Sacramento economic forecast brightens

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:57 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's economy has finally bottomed out, and a slow recovery will lead to falling unemployment, according to a forecast released Wednesday.

Sutter Health names new president for Sacramento Sierra Region

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:18:10 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento-based Sutter Health has named a new regional president, promoting the head of its Modesto medical center to the post.

Sutter Health chooses president for Sacramento region

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:42:58 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: James Conforti, chief executive officer at Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, has been named regional president for the Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region, health system officials announced Thursday.

Rooftop solar capacity soars in Sacramento, report shows

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:12:32 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Rooftop solar power installations nearly tripled in Sacramento during the past two years, making it the fastest-growing solar city in the state.

As CHW splits from Catholic Church, patients will notice little change

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:14:10 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Catholic Healthcare West, which operates six hospitals in the Sacramento region, is changing its name to Dignity Health and cutting its affiliation to the Catholic Church.

Sacramento State economic forecast cautiously upbeat

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:36:14 -0800

Saramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region’s economy, having bottomed out in the first quarter of 2011, will continue to recover at a slow and unsteady pace in 2012, according to an independent business forecast released Wednesday.

How well do technical jobs pay in Sacramento?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:37:28 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region has its share of tech workers, though it’s no Silicon Valley. According to a new analysis, the best paid workers in technically oriented employment sectors in the area are computer and information research scientists.

Report ranks solar hubs; Sacramento is No. 7 for generation capacity

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:39:50 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento ranks 10th among cities in California in terms of the number of solar installations on homes and buildings with 1,119 projects installed, and seventh for overall solar generation capacity with nearly 16 megawatts.

BloodSource pact will aid nation of Georgia

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:15:59 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: BloodSource, the nonprofit blood center, is partnering with Berkeley-based Global Healing to establish a five-year program to improve the safety of blood transfusions on a national scale in the Republic of Georgia.

ThermoGenesis system will be part of Canadian blood bank

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:31:56 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp. has received an initial order for its BioArchive System for a new public cord blood bank that will begin operations in Canada in early 2013, company officials announced Monday.

BloodSource to help Republic of Georgia with blood safety

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:33:01 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento-based BloodSource is teaming with a leading international nonprofit in a five-year program to improve the safety of blood transfusions in the Republic of Georgia.

Catholic Healthcare West changes name to Dignity Health, ends church affiliation

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:34:38 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Catholic Healthcare West — parent company to local Mercy hospitals — has changed its name to Dignity Health and ended its formal affiliation with the Catholic Church.

Entrepreneur launches website to keep track of home projects

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:04 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Veteran local entrepreneur John Bodrozic is launching a new company this week at the Northern California Home and Landscape Expo at Cal Expo.

HBGary network security software integrated with HP product

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:08:07 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: New computer network security software developed by Sacramento-based HBGary Inc. is now integrated with Hewlett-Packard Co.’s ArcSight security.

Solar Power Inc. to build Volkswagen solar facility

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:32 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Roseville-based Solar Power Inc . has entered into a contract with Oxnard-based BLT Enterprises to design and build a 400-kilowatt solar facility that will power operations at a cutting edge test center for Volkswagen in Oxnard.…

Sacramento State plans initiative for innovation

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:50:12 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: California State University Sacramento wants to “Redefine the Possible.”

Marrone Bio gets approval for expanded use of product

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:50:04 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Marrone Bio Innovations has gotten approval to expand use of a biofungicide.

Businesses slow to tap financing for clean energy

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:45:27 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A Roseville consulting firm is among just a handful of businesses since 2010 to take advantage of financing available through Placer County for solar power systems or energy efficiency retrofits.

SynapSense signs lease for office at Palladio

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:47:34 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Growing local technology company SynapSense Corp. signed a lease this month for 35,000 square feet in the Palladio at Broadstone development in Folsom.

Eight opportunities in 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:52:00 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The year ahead is key to the long-term health of the Sacramento region and the state. An improving economy, big projects and plans for government reform could reshape our future

SPI Solar lands its 2nd project in Greece

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:06:58 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Continuing its overseas expansion, SPI Solar said it will develop its second solar power project in Greece.

Adventist Health expands use of electronic records system

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:57:19 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Adventist Health has expanded its affiliation with Cerner Corp. to roll out its proprietary electronic health record system across the health network of more than 130 outpatient clinics in four states.

Intel chooses two local students for national competition

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:44 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Two local high school science students are in the running for the Intel Science Talent Search, sponsored by Intel Corp.

Thermogenesis signs agreement with sports medicine company

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:05:35 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp. has reached a five-year agreement with a Florida sports medicine company to market ThermoGenesis’ proprietary system to prepare cell concentrates to orthopedic surgeons.

Design company steps up as Powerhouse founding partner

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:06:39 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Pair Design, a Gold River graphic design company, has signed on as a founding partner of the effort to build the Powerhouse Science Center.

County airport system to get $150K energy efficiency rebate

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:08:21 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The county airport system is set to receive a $150,000 rebate check from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for Sacramento International Airport ’s new energy efficient terminal.

ThermoGenesis gets approval to sell cord blood product in India

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:01:44 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp. has received approval from India’s Ministry of Health to begin commercial sales of its proprietary product that processes stem cells from cord blood.

Solar Power gets $44M in financing for New Jersey project

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:40:05 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Power Inc. has secured $44 million in financing from China Development Bank to build a solar project with KDC Solar in New Jersey.

For-profit medical school moves ahead

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:48:27 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Backers have financing for Elk Grove school but must wait for accreditation.

New SARTA chairman Obmann takes reins

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:13:23 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Christopher J. “CJ” Obmann, the managing partner of the Ernst & Young LLP local office in Roseville, has been seated as chairman of the board of the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance for 2012 and 2013.

Local startup's app acts as suggestion box

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:16:01 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The old-school suggestion box has been given a digital upgrade — and provides the platform for a Sacramento startup.

Folsom Microsemi meets quality certification standards

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:03:57 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Microsemi Corp. got certification for its Folsom test and assembly center. The Folsom site designs and makes radio frequency chips and technology for specialized applications, including military technologies.

Wessman steps down as Business Journal publisher

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:44:40 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento Business Journal publisher Joanna Wessman said Wednesday she will step down Feb. 17 to devote more time to promoting economic development in the region.

Revionics signs grocery chain for price optimization software

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:45:46 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Roseville’s Revionics Inc. announced it signed K-VA-T Food Stores to use its price optimization software.

New law gives firms do-gooder status

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:10:52 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: California has a new law officially designating corporate do-gooders.Starting today, California businesses can incorporate as "benefit corporations," which allows them to work for the public good as well as their shareholders.

Solar Power picked for New Jersey project

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:32:08 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Power Inc. has been awarded a contract to design, engineer and build an 11.3-megawatt solar power plant to provide solar-generated electricity to the New Jersey power grid, the company announced Tuesday.

Strength in Numbers Hunting economic prosperity in untapped talents

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:05:44 -0800

Comstock's Magazine: Valley Vision has joined forces with the Sacramento Metro Chamber, SACTO and the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance to launch Next Economy, subtitled the “Capital Region Prosperity Plan.”

Look for the Sacramento economy to improve in 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:13:56 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's economy was suffering even before the Great Recession was made official four years ago, and the local business environment has been turned into a modern-day Dust Bowl. Since the downturn began, the region has lost more than 70,000 jobs and real estate values have plunged 50 percent.

Telestream bought, poised for more acquisitions

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:25:19 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Telestream Inc., which has produced video software for customers such as YouTube and Google Inc. and has completed three self-financed mergers over the years, could soon be on the prowl to buy more companies following its purchase by an investor.

Folsom IT firm gets $17.2M homeland security deal

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:26:29 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom-based Visionary Integration Professionals was awarded a $17.2 million contract to provide project management consulting for the Department of Homeland Security, it announced earlier this month.

Reaching out for a healthy economy

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:29:05 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: For the Sacramento region, 2012 may be the year of the Next Economy. That’s the name of a regional planning effort that aims to identify where economic opportunity lies as the economy gradually improves. One industry in particular is gaining attention as a future powerhouse: medical technology.

2012 Outlook: Clean tech/green business

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:30:28 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento’s clean-tech sector has reasons to be optimistic with the launch of an organization promoting green energy and an expected influx of capital for retrofits on tap for 2012.

Outlook 2012: Technology

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:31:36 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento-area technology companies managed to grow the past three years, leading industry watchers to believe even stronger growth will soon follow — adding to the challenge of attracting highly trained tech workers.

Outlook 2012: Manufacturing

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:33:16 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The outlook for manufacturing in the Sacramento region either has promise or is a bit grim — depending on who’s talking.

Folsom's VIP lands a federal contract

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:18:36 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Visionary Integration Professionals, a Folsom-based information technology and managed services firm, said it has been awarded a $17.2 million project for the Department of Homeland Security, the National Protection and Programs Directorate and the Federal Protective Service.

Telestream Inc. to be bought by equity firm

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:21:08 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Telestream Inc., a Nevada City-based producer of high-tech digital video tools and systems, said it has entered into a definitive agreement to be purchased by the private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo LLC.

Wind turbines crop up in Delta

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:30:13 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Margaret and Ian Anderson have made a living for decades dry-land farming and raising sheep and cattle on their Montezuma Hills ranch.Now they have a new, very different crop: the wind.

Premier Power Renewable Energy COO to leave company

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:22:34 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. disclosed Friday that Stephen Clevett, chief operating officer, told the company this week he would not extend his employment with the El Dorado Hills-based solar provider beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of the year.

IT contractor Visionary Integration Professionals wins Homeland Security contract

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:19:27 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom-based Visionary Integration Professionals won a $17.2 million project award for the Department of Homeland Security.

Chamber of Commerce lists new 2012 laws

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:25:58 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The California Chamber of Commerce has released a lengthy list of new business/employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2012.

NASCAR picks Telestream technology for race video

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:10:06 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing will use Telestream’s high definition instant replay systems in the 2012 season.

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo buys Telestream

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:11:55 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo LLC entered into a definitive agreement to buy Telestream Inc., the video technology company based in Nevada City.

UC Davis gets $2M in research grants

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:13:54 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The University of California Davis has been awarded $2 million to research cell mechanics and the genetics of common diseases.

Some Sacramento leaders push to strengthen mayor's position

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:17:38 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has said his efforts to increase the power of the mayor’s job go beyond him — and to that point, he was not on hand Wednesday as his staff and community leaders launched a renewed push for an “executive mayor” form of government in the city.

Google buys solar stake in Elk Grove, Galt projects

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:31:23 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Google Inc. is jumping into the solar energy business in Sacramento.

Slideshow: Top 10 Sacramento business stories of 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:18:22 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: What were the top local business stories of 2011?

CustomerLink Announces Partnership with AutoTraker

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:38:50 -0800

Press Release: CustomerLink Systems has partnered with AutoTraker Inc. to bring automated marketing services together with AutoTraker’s automotive shop management software.

RagingWire subsidiary upgrades Virginia site

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: StrataScale Inc., the "cloud computing" subsidiary of Sacramento data center operator RagingWire Enterprise Solutions Inc., is upgrading its northern Virginia facility.

Conservation Service awarded $131M to farmers in 2011

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:07:06 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded $131 million this fiscal year to farmers and ranchers in California to help them protect water, soil and air resources, wildlife, forests and rangelands.

SACOG announces awards for efforts in transportation, air, planning

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:08:41 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Area Council of Governments has honored outstanding regional efforts in transportation, smart growth planning and air quality as part of the its annual SACOG Salutes awards program.

Transportation Commission awards $401M for projects

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:09:38 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Transportation Commission on Thursday allocated $401 million to 39 projects, including $9.5 million to a project in El Dorado County and $42 million for new rail cars throughout the state.

Elk Grove's Alldata expanding Canadian operations

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:12:41 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Elk Grove-based Alldata LLC, the large-scale supplier of auto repair information, said today that it is expanding its presence in Canada.

Nevada City company to give NASCAR speedy high-def instant replay

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:56:27 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Telestream Inc., the Nevada City-based producer of high-tech digital video tools and systems, has developed a high-definition instant replay system for NASCAR.

GridSense creates power-monitoring system for utilities

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:59:00 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: GridSense, which has corporate headquarters in Sacramento and Sydney, Australia, developed a battery-free system that lets utilities monitor areas of the power grid where AC power isn’t available.

Davis-based Moller International signs agreement with partner in China

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:53:37 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Davis-based Moller, developer of the Skycar flying vehicle and other vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with a joint-venture partner in China to develop, manufacture, distribute and sell its products in China.

Electric vehicles carry unfamiliar challenges for drivers and mechanics

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:59:14 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Those electric vehicles popping up in driveways all over California look a lot like their gas-powered cousins. But under the hood, they're different machines, and their potential problems are foreign to many drivers and mechanics alike.

Pacific Ethanol works to recoup lost plants

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:07:07 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Pacific Ethanol Inc. raised more money Friday and continued its quest to recoup the production plants it lost in a bankruptcy case.

Quarterly income rises at Daegis Inc.

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:08:27 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Daegis Inc., the Roseville-based eDiscovery company, reported net income of $795,000, or 4 cents a share, in its second quarter ended Oct. 31.

Pricing-sofware maker enters partnership

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:10:57 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Revionics Inc., the Roseville-based maker of pricing software for the retail industry, has formed a strategic partnership with RivalWatch, a Sunnyvale-based provider of Internet-based online competitive pricing and assortment information.

Aerojet donates $1.5M to science center project

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:07:27 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A key exhibit within Sacramento’s planned Powerhouse Science Center has achieved lift-off with a $1.5 million donation from Aerojet

Guided missile is Aerojet's latest success

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:08:50 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Aerojet and Lockheed Martin Corp.have successfully tested a guided rocket technology that allows the military to choose how big a bang each missile will make when it hits — potentially reducing civilian casualties.`

Newsmaker | Donald Nelson, PRIDE Industries

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:13:14 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The daily newspapers are filled with stories about bad people hurting people. By contrast, there’s Pride Industries, which since 1966 has been creating stories about good people helping people.

Daegis posts profit in second quarter

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:26:46 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Daegis Inc. earned $757,000 on revenue of $11.1 million in its second quarter, an improvement over losing $113,000 on revenue of $12.9 million the year-earlier period.

PRIDE Industries' Michael Ziegler is honored as Sacramentan of the Year

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:31:13 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Ziegler, president and CEO of PRIDE, will be honored as "Sacramentan of the Year" by the Sacramento Metro Chamber at its 117th annual business awards dinner on Jan. 27.

Aerojet gives $1.5 million to science center program

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:32:54 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Officials of the proposed Powerhouse Science Center on the banks of the Sacramento River announced Thursday that Rancho Cordova-based Aerojet has agreed to give the facility $1.5 million to help launch the center's simulated NASA space mission program.

Metro Chamber picks PRIDE Industries CEO as Sacramentan of Year

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:23:38 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The chief executive officer of PRIDE Industries Inc. has been named Sacramentan of the Year. The Sacramento Metro Chamber announced Thursday that it picked Michael Ziegler, Pride’s president and CEO, for the honor.

Solar Power to install another rooftop system at Fox

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:24:55 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Power Inc. is set to install an additional 230-kilowatt photovoltaic system at the 20th Century Fox Studios Lot in Century City.

Air board's new rules aim to boost electric cars in California

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:34:49 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The state unveiled a new set of clean car regulations Wednesday that aim to sharply increase the number of electric cars on California's roads, boost fuel efficiency and reduce air pollution.

Roseville-based SPI Solar to install second array at Fox

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:36:37 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: SPI Solar said it will install a second rooftop solar system at Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.'s complex in Southern California.

Report: California leads electric vehicle development, growth

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:18:06 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: As California is poised to adopt a new round of vehicle standards designed to cut emissions and expand the market for electric vehicles, a new report finds that the state is emerging as a leader in this economic sector.

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Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:19:59 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Gold Standard Diagnostics Corp. offers a new test that provides an earlier and more accurate diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, company officials announced Tuesday.

California's job market brightens, economist says; Sacramento's is still weak

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:38:45 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The job market is looking healthier, and UCLA forecasters say the California economy is finally kicking it up a notch.

SynapSense hires VP of professional services

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:22:30 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: SynapSense Corp. of Folsom has hired Ron Bostic as vice president of professional services.

Folsom technology industry powers up

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:03:16 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom is a long way from Silicon Valley. But it’s starting to achieve a critical mass of technology companies — and is attracting talent from afar.

Newsmaker | Jeff Gray , Glue Networks

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:06:51 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sometimes, course corrections are necessary. Jeff Gray has made two of them, once before he entered college and once after he left. The second one was the right one.

Power hungry, yet efficient -- Data Centers

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:14:28 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: To call a data center an energy hog is an understatement. Yet they’re not the scourge one might assume they would be in this age of environmental awareness.

Why It’s Getting Harder, and Riskier, to Bet the House

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:20:13 -0800

The New York Times: In March 2008, about nine months after he bought a steel-processing business, Precision Steel Services in Warren, Mich., for some $750,000, Shailesh Kumar went to two banks in search of a $350,000 loan.

Matsui: Sacramento Among First Cities to Benefit from Obama Energy Upgrades

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:52:12 -0800

Matsui: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) applauded President Barack Obama’s announcement that Sacramento, CA will be one of the first five cities to benefit from $4 billion in federal and private green building investments.

SMUD awarded $227K for energy storage project

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:42:08 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Energy Commission has awarded the Sacramento Municipal Utility District $227,000 for its $5.2 million energy storage demonstration project.

Pacific Ethanol shores up Nasdaq standing

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:44:12 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Pacific Ethanol Inc. has regained its foothold on the Nasdaq stock market.

CMT electronics firm's assets purchased

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:47:45 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Orlando, Fla.-based API Technologies Corp. – a provider of electronic and other systems for the defense, aerospace and commercial industries – said it has acquired the assets of Commercial Microwave Technology Inc. in Rancho Cordova for $8.2 million.

VSP taps executive to be new president

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:50:13 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: VSP Vision Care has named a new president, moving executive Jim McGrann into the leadership role.

Gaming giant Electronic Arts buys KlickNation

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:50:26 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Computer gaming giant Electronic Arts Inc. bought Sacramento startup KlickNation in a deal announced Thursday.

Pacific Ethanol ups stake in New PE Holdco

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:52:24 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Inc. has increased its ownership in the company’s four ethanol production facilities, the company announced Thursday.

Sacramento computer gaming start-up sold to Electronic Arts

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:57:22 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento technology start-up KlickNation has been sold to gaming giant Electronic Arts Inc. in what's likely a multimillion-dollar transaction, both companies announced today.

Pacific Ethanol purchases additional interest in production plant

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:45 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento ethanol maker/marketer Pacific Ethanol Inc. has purchased an additional 7 percent ownership interest in New PE Holdco LLC, the owner of PEI's four production facilities with a combined annual capacity of 200 million gallons.

Rancho Cordova tech firm is purchased

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:55:11 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A Florida chip-maker has acquired Rancho Cordova-based Commercial Microwave Technology Inc., which makes radio frequency and microwave filters for satellite and commercial industries.

VSP Vision Care names new president

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:55:47 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Jim McGrann will become president of VSP Vision Care, the largest nonprofit vision benefits and services company in the U.S., effective Jan. 1.

Massive city solar project nears end

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:56:33 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Workers on Friday are expected to install the final panel in a massive Sacramento solar project that will produce enough electricity to power 250 area homes.

Pacific Ethanol keeps NASDAQ listing

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:40:10 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Inc. has secured its continued listing on the Nasdaq stock market, having boosted its sagging stock price and regained compliance with the exchange.

Revionics inks partnership with RivalWatch

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:11:25 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: A Roseville-based company that helps retailers manage inventory and set prices has signed a deal to help its customers do the same with their Internet stores.

Mars mission boosters help Aerojet rocket into new era

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:14:07 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Aerojet is decades removed from the glory days of the space race of the 1960s, when more than 20,000 employees were aiming for the moon.

Sacramento-area companies play pivotal role in major solar project

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:16:16 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Two local companies played a key role in the development of the U.S. Coast Guard's largest solar photovoltaic project. Blue Oak Energy of Davis and Point 2 Structural Engineers Inc. of Sacramento conducted the design and engineering work on the Coast Guard's newly completed $50 million solar project in Puerto Rico.

Aerojet motors lift rocket to Mars

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:00:01 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Aerojet rocket motors helped lift the new mission to Mars, and Aerojet rockets will be vital in eventually gently lowering the Mars Science Laboratory onto the planet on Aug. 6 after a 354 million-mile interplanetary journey.

CalPERS plans big cut in venture investing

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:05:29 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Public Employees' Retirement System plans to drastically cut back its venture capital investing.

UCD wins state grant for wind research

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:24:24 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The California Energy Commission has awarded nearly $400,000 to the University of California, Davis, to develop a forecasting tool for responding to sudden changes in wind power production.

Aerojet wins bid for missile control system

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:11:23 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: GenCorp’s Aerojet division was picked by Raytheon Missile Systems in a competitive bid to develop a control system for the U.S. military’s Standard Missile 3 program, which is also being purchased by Japan.

New laws allow firms to pursue social good: New types of companies can put mission ahead of profit

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:59:53 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: In a move that could help the rising movement known as social entrepreneurship, a pair of pioneering California laws that take effect in January will allow formation of corporations whose main purpose isn’t to make money.

‘Next Economy’ campaign seeks region’s future

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:13:19 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Education and support for entrepreneurs are keys to growing the region’s economy, business leaders said this week at the first of three public meetings convened by organizers of a economic-development campaign dubbed Next Economy.

HealthLinkNow lets patients get therapy on Web

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:17:14 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sometimes the idea for a successful small business has to wait until technology catches up. Case in point: “telepsychiatry.”

Next Economy is a call to action; Region-wide effort endeavors to bring jobs, investments to Sacramento

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:26:24 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: You may not have heard of KlickNation — yet we’re one of the region’s fastest growing companies.We are a young, energetic, entrepreneurial company with a brilliant and talented team of programmers, designers and marketers — the type of company commonly associated with the Bay Area and not necessarily Sacramento.

SMUD boosting wind power with new turbines at plant near Rio Vista

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:39:04 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: SMUD is more than doubling its wind power plant in the Montezuma Hills near Rio Vista.

Granite Horizon Now Building Email Marketing Integrations with StreamSend

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:04:03 -0800

Press Release: Email marketing systems allow marketers and communications directors to email groups of people who have opted-in to the email list.

CHW names Sacramento area chief

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:27:29 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Catholic Healthcare West has appointed a new executive to replace former Sacramento area president Tim Moran — and significantly broadened the job.

SMUD offers information to owners of plug-in vehicles

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:30:35 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has launched an effort to help owners of all-electric vehicles and hybrid plug-in electric vehicles, or PEVs.

UC Davis opening larger pediatric intensive care unit

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:49:23 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: UC Davis Medical Center will open a $22 million pediatric intensive care unit early Thursday that’s twice the size of the old one and can accommodate a third more patients.

Premier Power reports lower revenue, smaller loss

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:50:23 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Revenue at Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. fell 46 percent during the third quarter due in large part to reduced sales in Eastern Europe.

Premier Power reports Q3 loss

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:52:24 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. reported a net loss of $464,000, and revenue down 46 percent, for the third quarter.

Forum focuses on strategies to improve regional economy

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:23:01 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Leaders of an effort to improve the region’s economy sought feedback from members of the business community Tuesday during the first of three public meetings for Next Economy.

Catholic Healthcare West inks $4.3M deal to give doctors remote access to bedside vitals for mothers in labor

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:10:02 -0800

San Francisco Business Times: Catholic Healthcare West, the 40-hospital Catholic hospital system based in San Francisco, said Tuesday it’s signed a three-year, $4.3 million deal to provide doctors with remote access to vital signs for mothers in labor and delivery settings.

Forum to cover regional economy

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:14:42 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: More than 200 people have registered to attend the first of three public meetings that are part of the Next Economy Regional Forum, a business-led economic revitalization effort to grow jobs and investment in the region. The first meeting is Tuesday.

Slow economic recovery in store for Sacramento region, says UOP forecast

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:18:25 -0800

Sacramento Bee: The Great Recession may have hit bottom in the Sacramento area last year, but it will be several years before the region sees the kind of healthy growth rates it's accustomed to, according to a new report.

Sutter Health lifts longtime exec to COO

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:20:05 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento-based Sutter Health named a longtime executive as its next chief operating officer Friday, the health network's first since 2005. Sarah Krevans, president of Sutter Health's Sacramento Sierra Region the past several years and a Sutter executive since 1999, will step into the post in January.

Regional economic forum set in West Sacramento

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:21:46 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The Next Economy Regional Forum, part of a recently organized effort to stimulate regional business and the economy, will be Tuesday in West Sacramento.

Sutter names Krevans as system’s No. 2 executive

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:31:53 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sutter Health has promoted its longtime Sacramento-area executive Sarah Krevans to a new job as chief operating officer for the health system, effective Jan. 1.

Drexel's pick for local chief sends a signal to city

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:06:00 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Drexel University’s choice this week of a new executive director for its Sacramento graduate center will help the university strengthen its ties to the region, observers say.

Price drop helps solar rooftops

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:08:56 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The grand plan to cover California rooftops with solar panels appears to be working. Success in the solar industry is measured in watts, and last week California reached 1 gigawatt of rooftop solar installed capacity — enough to power more than a quarter-million homes.

Green expands its reach

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:10:09 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The energy and construction industries tend to take center stage in any discussion about environmentally friendly business practices. There are scores of other players, however, that also have taken active roles in keeping the Sacramento area green.

Newsmaker | William Vasquez, Sims Recycling Solutions

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:12:27 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: American businesses and individuals throw out between 300 and 400 million electronic devices each year. Bill Vasquez and Sims Recycling Solutions are helping to solve that problem.

SPI Solar cuts its loss in half

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:34:23 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: SPI Solar reported a sharp decline in its third-quarter losses just as it announced a new $42 million order for solar panels from a New Jersey company.

ThermoGenesis loss widens in quarter

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:36:25 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: Rancho Cordova-based medical equipment firm ThermoGenesis Corp. reported a loss of $1.2 million, or 7 cents a share, for its fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30.

FAQ: What the new U.S. crowdfunding bill means for entrepreneurs

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:36:26 -0800

VentureBeat: Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a crowdfunding bill that will allow startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites and social networks.

ThermoGenesis reports drop in sales, revenue

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:00:25 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp. reported a drop in sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30 due to the global debt crisis and increased competition in U.S. and European cord blood markets.

Sacramento loses 9,300 manufacturing jobs in four years

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:02:01 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento lost 9,300 manufacturing jobs since the onset of the recession.

U.S. investigates how China helps its solar panel makers

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:39:32 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The United States and China are gearing up for a trade war that could catch U.S. users of solar energy in a crossfire.

Doctor of change: Meet Claire Pomeroy

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:52:22 -0800

Sacramento News and Review:It’s barely two ticks past 7 a.m. on a drizzly October morning, but Dr. Claire Pomeroy is already in full swing, leading a breakfast meeting on the third floor of the Education building that’s tucked away in the heart of the UC Davis School of Medicine campus on a stretch of Stockton Boulevard located between East Sacramento and Oak Park.

Drexel picks Sacramento native to lead graduate center

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:58:32 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Drexel University has picked a well-connected local educator to lead its Sacramento graduate center. Sandy Kirschenmann, a 30-year veteran of the Los Rios Community College District , will start work Dec. 12 as executive director of the Sacramento Center for Graduate Studies in downtown Sacramento.

State's solar energy doubled in five years

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:41:47 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: California's solar power industry now generates enough electricity to light over 600,000 homes in the state, a new report said.

UC Davis to start up entrepreneur institute

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:44:19 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The University of California, Davis, announced Tuesday that it is launching a new institute devoted to education, research and outreach in innovation and entrepreneurship.

UC Davis gets $5M gift for entrepreneur center

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:37:33 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: The University of California Davis has landed a $5 million commitment with which to create a new institute for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Solar farm for SMUD slated for $40 million

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:46:51 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: A unit of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. will invest $40 million in a solar farm serving the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

Sacramento Manufacturing Summit This Thursday, November 10

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:11:47 -0800

Manex: The reasons for revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector are compelling, and manufacturing's contribution to our economy cannot be ignored.

Constellation Energy will invest $40 million in solar farm for SMUD

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:52:07 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: A unit of Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. will invest $40 million in a solar farm serving the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

California reinstates small wind, fuel cell turbine incentives

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:49:34 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: The small wind and fuel cell turbine industry will be back in business, after the California Energy Commission this week relaunched the state incentive program.

New Metro Chamber CEO brings business, political experience

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:30:25 -0700

Sacramento Press: Former Assemblyman Roger Niello will be the new CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber starting Jan. 1, coming back to an organization he led in the 1990s as the area struggles to come out of the recession.

Aerojet wins NASA award

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:33:58 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Aerojet has been named "large business prime contractor of the year" by NASA 's Glenn Research Center, the Rancho Cordova-based company said Friday.

UCD device gives paralyzed people independence

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:58 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Developing technology uses facial movement to help control devices.

Bills would increase R&D funds for small businesses

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:04:32 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: President Barack Obama directed federal agencies to step up efforts to commercialize more of the federal government’s $147 billion annual investment in research and development.

Revolutionary New App for Production & Post Production Professionals

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:02:17 -0700

SHOOT Publicity Wire: "Rent Me" app to radically alter how rentals and trades are done in the industry

Medical-gear maker Volcano's profit drops

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:46:29 -0800

The Sacramento Bee: San Diego-based medical equipment maker Volcano Corp., which operates a manufacturing facility in Rancho Cordova, reported net income of $2.6 million, or 5 cents per share, for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

Roger Niello named Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce president

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:10:53 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Roger Niello, a former state Assemblyman, county supervisor and auto dealer, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Sacramento Metro Chamber picks Niello as CEO

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:13:59 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Former Assemblyman Roger Niello will take the helm at the Sacramento Metro Chamber.

Genetically Engineered Industry: The Capital Region holds promise for agricultural technology

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:57:39 -0700

Comstock's Magazine: A few months after the 2002 launch of Arcadia Biosciences Inc. in Phoenix, CEO Eric Rey insisted the company move to California. Not to Silicon Valley, but to Davis.

AgraQuest extends partnership with Bayer

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:46:01 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based AgraQuest Inc. is extending a partnership with Bayer Animal Health GmBH for distribution.

Volcano reports revenue up, income down

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:47:28 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Medical device-maker Volcano Corp. generated revenue of $85.8 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 18 percent from revenue of $72.9 million for the third quarter of 2010.

Sacramento cloud networking company Glue Networks gets marketing partner

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:50:50 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Glue Networks, a Sacramento cloud networking company, has entered into a partnership with a Southern California company to market its services. The deal with Nexus IS Inc. greatly expands the local startup's marketing clout in the fast-growing information technology sector.

Crowe Horwath completes Perry-Smith deal

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:48:34 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Crowe Horwath LLP completed its acquisition of Sacramento accounting firm Perry-Smith LLP.

Solar Power chooses Pekarsky as CFO

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:50:22 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Power Inc. has appointed James Pekarsky as chief financial officer.

Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce turns to ex-leader

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:23:32 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has named a former chairwoman to lead the group as it seeks a new CEO. Local consultant Alice Perez was appointed interim chief executive officer Friday.

Davis biotech company works on efficient sugarcane

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:42:03 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Agricultural technology company Arcadia Biosciences Inc. has signed an agreement with the South African Sugarcane Research Institute to develop nitrogen use-efficient sugarcane, the companies jointly announced Monday.

Cloud company Glue Networks makes agreement with Nexus IS

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:44:02 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento-based Glue Networks, an enterprise-grade cloud networking company, has made an agreement with Nexus IS to resell cloud services.

Glue Networks Announces Partnership With Nexus Is, Inc.

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:36:49 -0700

Glue Networks, Inc. Press Release: Glue Networks, Inc., developer and provider of the world’s first enterprise-grade cloud networking service, today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Nexus IS, Inc. under which Nexus will be a channel reseller of gluwareTM Cloud Services.

Sacramento summit aims to restore manufacturing jobs

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:39:54 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Restoring jobs to the nation's manufacturing sector is the focus of the free November 10 Sacramento Manufacturing Summit at California State University, Sacramento.

Sacramento County installs electric vehicle chargers

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:47:41 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento County is getting plugged in. It has installed electric vehicle charging stations that also will be available to the public for no charge.

2011 Status of Clean Tech in the Sacramento Region

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:55:08 -0700

Teru Talk (Blog Post by Michael Theroux): The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) staged its 5th Annual Clean Tech Showcase last week entitled, “Green Innovation: Engine of Growth.”

Weintraub to merge with San Francisco firm

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:32:17 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Weintraub Genshlea Chediak scored a significant boost to its presence in the Bay Area with a merger signed Tuesday with San Francisco’s Tobin & Tobin.

Weintraub Genshlea Chediak merges with Tobin & Tobin

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:19:45 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: One of Sacramento's largest law firms is gaining a Bay Area foothold by merging with a 159-year-old San Francisco firm.

SureWest's revenue, capital spending rise

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:19:34 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Roseville's SureWest Communications released its third-quarter earnings Thursday, showing revenue growth on the strength of new residential and business subscibers.

Sacramento law firm gets foothold in San Francisco

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:46:02 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's second-largest law firm is gaining a Bay Area foothold by merging with a 159-year-old San Francisco firm. Under a deal announced Thursday, Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is joining up with the much smaller Tobin & Tobin firm, a banking law specialist that was founded in 1852.

Pacific Ethanol profits from record sales

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:49:08 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento ethanol producer/marketer Pacific Ethanol Inc. continues to ride the roller coaster that is the alternative fuel industry.

Arcadia gains grant to make plants oilier

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:50:49 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Davis-based biotech firm Arcadia Biosciences Inc. said it has received a $950,000 federal grant to develop technology that enables plants to produce high levels of oil in their leaves and stems.

JP Aerospace airship soars record 18 miles into atmosphere

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:10:30 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: JP Aerospace claims a new record after its Tandem airship flew to an altitude of 95,085 feet over Nevada’s Black Rock Desert on Saturday.

Sacramento City Council approves reducing solar permit fees

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:11:06 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento City Council approved a plan to reduce fees for commercial and residential solar permits Tuesday.

Clean tech showcase paves green path

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:41:39 -0700

The State Hornet: The possibility of a greener and more environmental friendly planet through technology was showcased at the University Union on Monday hosted by the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance.

Pacific Ethanol reports booming third quarter

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:42:27 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento-based Pacific Ethanol reported record sales for the third quarter, in part due to marketing efforts and rising sales prices per gallon.

Marrone Bio Innovations of Davis signs R&D deal with Scotts Miracle-Gro

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:09:34 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: A Davis company has signed an exclusive research and development deal with gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. to develop green pesticides for the consumer lawn and garden market.

SynapSense CTO honored as clean tech innovator

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:26:04 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Raju Pandey, chief technology officer at SynapSense Corp of Folsom, was named the Clean Tech Innovator of the Year at the 2011 Clean Tech Showcase. The CleanStart event Monday was organized by the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance.

EPA ranks Intel No. 1 green power purchaser

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:41:33 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Intel topped its list of the companies using the most renewable electricity in North America, known as its Green Power Partnership, according to the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal. The power comes from renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal.

UC Davis dean, professor named to Institute of Medicine

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:50:00 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Two faculty members at UC Davis have been named to the Institute of Medicine. Claire Pomeroy, vice chancellor for human health services and dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine and Patricia Conrad, a professor and veterinary parasitologist at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, were among 65 members named to the institute Tuesday.

At Green Tech Showcase Gadgets and Optimism

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:08:49 -0700

Capital Public Radio: Companies large and small were at the fifth annual Clean Tech Showcase Monday.

UC Davis and BGI announce partnership to establish state-of-the-art genome center in Sacramento

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:16:08 -0700

UC Davis News: The University of California, Davis, and BGI, the world’s largest genomic institute, based in China, have signed a historic agreement that will change the landscape of genomic sciences in California and the Western states, and foster critical breakthroughs in the areas of food security and human, animal and environmental health.

Clean, Green Event Held At Sacramento State

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:26:01 -0700

KCRA 3 (video): The 5th annual Sacramento Clean Tech Showcase, billed as the largest clean tech event in the region and sponsored by the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance Cleanstart Program was held at Sac State yesterday.

UC Davis partnership with genomic institute to bring jobs

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:15:27 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A new partnership between the UC Davis Health System and the world’s largest genome institute is expected to foster breakthroughs in food security and human, animal and environmental health.

UC Davis announces major partnership with Chinese genetics research institute

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:07:56 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: UC Davis announced a major partnership today with a world-renowned Chinese genetics research institute, a move that could jump-start the Sacramento area's life-sciences industry.

Marrone Bio makes deal with Scotts Miracle-Gro for lawns, gardens

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:28:56 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Marrone Bio Innovations will be help develop lawn and garden biopesticides for Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

AgraQuest makes agreement with DuPont for product in France

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:30:43 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Biotech company AgraQuest Inc. has made an agreement with DuPont to develop and distribute a biopesticide based on an ingredient developed by the company.

Clean Energy Products on Display at Clean Tech Showcase

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:35:00 -0700

Fox 40 (video): Sacramento boasts having 110 clean tech companies that provide solar, wind, biofeuls, and energy efficient product or services.

SynapSense is named a green 'game changer'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:11:48 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Folsom-based data center management firm SynapSense Corp. is among 19 Golden State companies named "Game Changers of the Year" in clean technology by Grow-California.

Clean tech showcase set for Monday

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:56:34 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: As many as 800 people are expected to attend Monday’s Clean Tech Showcase at California State University Sacramento. The fifth annual event is sponsored by CleanStart, an initiative of the tech-focused nonprofit Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance.

Green grant to help train workers in Sacramento area

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:18:10 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: A Sacramento on-the-job training program is getting a $300,000 boost to train and put people to work in clean-energy careers.

SETA gets federal money for clean-tech job training

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:32:23 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Employment & Training Agency is receiving $300,000 in federal funding to support the agency’s on-the-job training.

Environmental adviser to get look at Sacramento's green efforts

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:33:55 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: President Barack Obama’s principal environmental adviser will kick off Sacramento’s Greenwise meeting Friday, a initiative to foster clean technology jobs in the Sacramento Valley.

Campbell Soup Co. to go solar in Sacramento

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:20:48 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento's soup plant is going solar. Camden, N.J.-based Campbell Soup Co. announced Wednesday that it had agreements with a Massachusetts energy company to construct a 2.3-megawatt solar power system on 14 acres of Campbell's Sacramento facility on Franklin Boulevard.

SynapSense expanding to Asia Pacific region

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:22:22 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Folsom-based data center management firm SynapSense Corp. is expanding its operations to the greater Asia Pacific region.

Pacific Ethanol to maintain ZeaChem plant in Oregon

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:43:28 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A subsidiary of Pacific Ethanol Inc. has made an agreement with ZeaChem Inc. to maintain the company’s biorefinery.

SynapSense expands with office in Singapore

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:36:59 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom-based SynapSense, a technology company, is expanding and adding an office in Singapore.

Campbell Soup to add solar power at Sacramento plant

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:44:54 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Campbell Soup plant plans to add a solar power array on 14 acres of land at its Franklin Boulevard location.

Gold Standard Diagnostics to distribute tumor marker

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:03:07 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Gold Standard Diagnostics Corp. in Davis has extended its partnership with a Japanese company for U.S. distribution of their serum tumor marker used to monitor the progression of lung cancer.

Intel in Folsom is hiring again

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:07:17 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: After a decade of downsizing at its Folsom campus, Intel Corp. has begun hiring again. The Santa Clara-based high-tech company, one of the largest private employers in the Sacramento region, said it has added nearly 370 workers to its local operation since Januar

Automated text messages help diabetes patients

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:48:58 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and blindness among adults and contributes to a slew of other health complications, from heart disease to kidney failure.

UC Davis debuts zero-net energy West Village

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:51:57 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Students are now living in the first phase of the long-awaited West Village project at University of California Davis.

Local jobs in question after InsWeb sale

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:54:09 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: One of the few publicly traded companies based in the Sacramento area is about to embark on a radical shift.

Smartphones take a swipe at cash

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:00:23 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Technology companies are working furiously to turn your smartphone — which already functions as a camera, book reader, GPS device, web browser and, well, a phone — into a digital wallet as well.

Schilling Robotics sends two systems to S. Korean navy

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:21:29 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Deep-ocean robotics manufacturer Schilling Robotics LLC has taken orders for two of its HD ROV systems to send to the Republic of Korea Navy.

Agency taking applications for expanding enterprise zones

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:23:34 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced it will immediately begin processing applications for the expansion of current enterprise zones throughout California, drawing praise Tuesday from California Association of Enterprise Zones.

ClipperCreek sells charging stations to customers online

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:47:09 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Auburn-based ClipperCreek Inc., a manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, said customers can now buy their charging stations online, instead of going through complicated forms or processes.

Marrone Bio insecticide gets approval

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:25:31 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Environmental Protection Agency approved the latest natural insecticide from Marrone Bio Innovations of Davis. EPA approval allows MBI to sell the product commercially.

AgraQuest insecticide cleared for use

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:27:01 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based AgraQuest has gotten approval for using a miticide and insecticide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and states, including California.

Governor Brown Signs Telehealth Advancement Act Proposed by California Telehealth Leaders

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:36:50 -0700

CTEC Press Release: Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 415, the Telehealth Advancement Act of 2011, Friday opening the door for far-reaching expansion of telehealth services in California.

Partnership between UC Davis, PETNET geared for research, training

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:38:07 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A new, public-private partnership at University of California Davis will establish state-of-the-art equipment and research laboratories to enable industry and academia to work together to advance clinical care in cancer, neurology and cardiology.

Creating a new economy

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:42:44 -0700

Comstock's Magazine: Call it a recession, a realignment or a downturn. Whatever you call it, our current economy is experiencing convulsions most of us have not seen in our lifetimes.

Deal will increase Pride Industries' deaf workforce

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:28:04 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Pride Industries Inc. has inked a deal with a Rocklin-based communications company to expand job opportunities for people who are deaf and hearing-impaired.

As firms eye mergers, Perry-Smith accepts deal

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:30:20 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento’s largest local accounting firm is being acquired by the nation’s ninth biggest in what some industry insiders think could be a series of similar deals.

Rancho Cordova data center sold, part of market surge

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:49:19 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: A San Francisco company has acquired the former MCI WorldCom data center in Rancho Cordova, in a deal valued at $30 million.

Revionics announces new retail customer

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:53:46 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Revionics Inc., the Roseville-based maker of pricing software for the retail industry, has added Gander Mountain Co. to its client list.

Energy Commission awards innovation grant to McClellan company

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:54:14 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Energy Commission has awarded grants across the state to support energy research, including a grant to a Sacramento-area company working on hydrogen production for engines and fuel cells.

Steve Jobs helped put Sacramento on high-tech map

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:47:51 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: In 1991, Apple Computer opened a 150-employee distribution center in Elk Grove. A year later, the company said it would open a 300-employee factory in Elk Grove, transferring production from a plant in the East Bay. Apple's arrival solidified the capital area's fledgling reputation as a high-tech center.

Reaction pours in to death of Steve Jobs

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:51:56 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: In Sacramento and beyond, tech leaders and consumers alike reeled at Wednesday's news that Apple Inc. co-founder and former chief executive officer Steve Jobs had died.

Greider to speak in Davis and Sacramento about her Nobel Prize-winning discovery

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:59:37 -0700

Uc Davis Health System News: Carol Greider, who won the 2009 Nobel Prize for discovering the DNA-protective enzyme telomerase, will speak in Davis and Sacramento as the 2011 UC Davis School of Medicine Nelson Lecturer.

UC Davis Health system designated a national neuroscience clinical trials site

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:02:13 -0700

UC Davis Health System News: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has selected UC Davis Health System to be one of 25 clinical sites in the United States, and one of just four on the West Coast, in its newly created NeuroNEXT Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials.

Innovation at the Food and Drug Administration

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:53:01 -0700

The White House Blog: Today I released the “Blueprint to Drive Biomedical Innovation.” It is the result of months of thoughtful internal analysis as to how the FDA can facilitate innovation. But, perhaps more importantly, it is a direct response to an orchestrated campaign of engagement with all of our stakeholders.

Green Gas Grows: Capital Region biofuels reek of potential

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:09:40 -0700

Comstock's Magazine: A 2009 report from Pike Research in Boulder, Colo., forecasts the combined biodiesel and ethanol markets will reach $247 billion in sales by 2020, up from just $76 billion in 2010, or about 12 percent annual growth.

Tech Connect: Linking green business’ buyers and sellers

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:24:51 -0700

Comstock's Magazine: The Sacramento metro area has more than 37,000 clean jobs, according to a 2011report from The Brookings Institution, which defines clean jobs as those involved in producing a range of clean products, from goods such as wind turbines to services such as mass transit.

FDA Works to Improve Science Used to Approve Medical Devices

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:43:08 -0700

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: The U.S. FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) today released a report highlighting scientific activities that support the medical device industry and product development, while maintaining the safety and effectiveness of the products.

Roseville solar company weathers industry shakeout – without subsidies

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:45:36 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: After laying off 40 percent of its local staff and phasing out a once promising line of business, Roseville's Solar Power Inc. did the unthinkable last year: It returned nearly $25 million in federal stimulus funding.

Med-tech startups reveal their innovations

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:27:05 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A number of emerging local companies are working to make health care safer and more accessible through technology.

Science center’s entitlements OK'd, plans progress

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:30:07 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The $50 million Powerhouse Science Center, proposed for just north of Old Sacramento, is on track to break ground early next year.

Auburn tech company creates protection for GPS

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:31:55 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: An Auburn chip design company says it has a fix for what some fear could become a major problem for devices that rely on the global positioning system.

Elk Grove hires economic development directo

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:36:51 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The city of Elk Grove has made good on its promise to hire an in-house economic development director, announcing Thursday that it has selected Randy Starbuck, who most recently directed the redevelopment agency for the city of Pittsburg in the East Bay.

Solar firm will build Bulgaria power plants

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:38:48 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: El Dorado Hills-based solar power developer Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. said it will build four photovoltaic power plants totaling 16.2 megawatts in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria.

Solar engineering firm moves its HQ in Davis

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:40:41 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Blue Oak Energy, a solar energy engineering and construction firm, has relocated to a more spacious and modern headquarters site in Davis.

CHI Defends 510k Process, Opposes IOM Recommendations

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:49:31 -0700

California Healthcare Institute: In formal comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CHI this week responded to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) recent report suggesting that the medical device 510(k) process should be eliminated and replaced by a new regulatory framework.

Premier Power plans solar power plants in Bulgaria

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:39:42 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. has announced it will build four photovoltaic power plants totaling 16.2 megawatts in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria.

GenCorp reports Q3 earnings

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:42:49 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Rancho Cordova rocket motor maker GenCorp Inc. earned $1.2 million on revenue of $226.2 million in the company’s third quarter ended Aug. 31, down from earning $2.8 million on revenue of $210.7 million in the year earlier period.

Blue Oak Energy finishes move

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:47:42 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Blue Oak Energy of Davis has completed its move to a more spacious, modern headquarters on Drew Avenue in Davis.

UC Davis shares grant for tree biofuel research

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:49:33 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The University of California Davis is getting a $3.1 million slice of a larger $40 million biofuel research grant that includes researching how to make fuel out of trees.

Zeta Communities builds energy-efficient room

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:52:06 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: San Francisco-based Zeta Communities, which has a 91,000-square-foot home-building factory at McClellan Business Park in Sacramento, announced the opening of an energy-efficient weight room building at Will Rogers Middle School in Sacramento.

VSP rejects offers to relocate

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:43:05 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: California's business climate is often criticized as overregulated and overtaxed and its companies are regularly courted by other states, but Rob Lynch, CEO of Rancho Cordova-based Vision Service Plan, says his company is staying put.

Care Innovations CEO Burns pushes ‘coopetition’ in remote monitoring

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:35:02 -0700

Mobihealthnews: Louis Burns, CEO of Intel-GE Care Innovations, doesn’t much mind that telehealth technology vendor Robert Bosch Healthcare, a major competitor, has been getting a lot of press lately. In an industry with plenty of room to grow, a rising tide will raise all boats.

Sierra Health Foundation lands $500K grant

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:40:39 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento-based Sierra Health Foundation has been awarded almost $500,000 for efforts to prevent and fight chronic health problems in the region.

UC Davis advocates for new approaches to biomedical research

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:21:20 -0700

UC Davis Health System News: Two deans from the UC Davis School of Medicine have outlined several approaches to biomedical research workforce development, a topic that is currently under scrutiny by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Their ideas were published today in Science Translational Medicine in a focus article titled, "Creating the future biomedical research workforce."

Sacramento State to launch entrepreneur center

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:57 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: California State University Sacramento will officially launch its Center for Entrepreneurship on Thursday.

New exercise room seen as energy saver

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:48:31 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: ZETA Communities, which builds ultra-efficient modular homes out of its Sacramento factory, said it recently completed construction on a new state-of-the-art weight room at Will Rogers Middle School in Fair Oaks.

AMPAC Fine Chemicals names VP of operations

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:07:20 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Rancho Cordova-based AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC has named a vice president of operations.

Active Diagnostics acquired by growing medical firm

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:17:18 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Active Diagnostics Inc., a low-profile Fair Oaks company that monitors nervous system functioning during surgery, has been acquired by a large specialty services company in Nashville, Tenn.

Firm gives away MagicEdit program as promotion

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:32:32 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: MagicEdit lets users edit the content of their websites in a browser without having to know any code. Traction Systems LLC developed the program in April of last year. To get more people interested in MagicEdit, the small West Sacramento tech company is offering the service for free. The offer includes 50 megabytes of hosted server space.

SMUD No. 3 nationally in customer ratings

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:51:44 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District was rated among the nation's top utilities in a survey based on brand strength and customer evaluations of service.

Care Innovations: The Future of Aging?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:37:42 -0700

HealthyCal.org: The brainchild of two well-funded corporate giants, a new Sacramento-area company hopes to change the future of aging by using technology to help senior citizens age gracefully – and safely – at home.

Matsui: Clean Energy Presents Work Opportunities

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:30:13 -0700

Roll Call: Perhaps now more than ever, the American people are looking to Congress to put in place policies that will create jobs for the American workforce.

Investors choose Sacramento for green building retrofits

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:57:05 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento is one of two U.S. cities chosen to benefit from millions of dollars in private investment that’s part of a huge energy-efficiency project led by English business magnate Richard Branson.

UC Davis researchers successfully test new tool for imaging live cells

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:24:49 -0700

UC Davis Health System News: As exclusive beta testers of the world's most powerful wide-field fluorescence imaging platform, researchers at the UC Davis-based Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology (CBST) have for the first time successfully imaged the movement of fluorescently labeled nanoscale compartments inside live tumor cells.

Pacific Ethanol at risk for delisting

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:00:17 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday, the Sacramento company said it received a de-listing warning from Nasdaq. That’s because the bid price for the company’s common stock had closed below $1 for 30 straight trading days.

Sutter, Kaiser praised in health care report

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:59:26 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Local hospitals are among the nation's top performers recognized in an annual report by the Joint Commission, the Illinois-based nonprofit health care accreditation organization.

Wind farm project gets closer to completion

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:03:38 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Gas and Electric Co., an international wind project developer and elected officials gathered in Rio Vista Thursday to celebrate the ongoing development of a 102.5-megawatt wind farm.

SynapSense honored for clean tech innovations

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:05:21 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom-based SynapSense Corp. was chosen among 20 companies statewide to be honored as part of California’s 2011 Clean Tech Innovation “Top 40” on Nov. 2-3 at the Kaiser Center in Oakland.

Kushida declines Metro Chamber presidency

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:37:37 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Pat Fong Kushida changed her mind and decided she won’t become president and chief executive of the Sacramento Metro Chamber, both she and the Metro Chamber announced late Tuesday.

Tennessee firm buys Active Diagnostics

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:54:52 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Nashville, Tenn.-based SpecialtyCare, which bills itself as the nation's leading provider of clinical services to hospitals, said it has completed the purchase of Active Diagnostics Inc. in Fair Oaks.

Paradigm shift Team plans to identify industries that will bring in new jobs

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:15:39 -0700

Sacramento News & Review: The Sacramento Metro Chamber is teaming up with Valley Vision, a nonprofit regional planning group; the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization, a nonprofit that recruits businesses to the area; and Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance, a regional technology incubator to identify indsutries that will bring in new jobs.

Sierra Energy Selected as a GoingGreen Global 200 Winner

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:53:58 -0700

Press Release: Sierra Energy, a waste gasification and renewable energy company, announced today that its been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the GoingGreen Global 200 winners, for the second year in a row.

New Platform Provides Startups with Direct Access to Partner Resources

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:16:43 -0700

News Release: The Startup America Partnership, an organization working to help young companies grow in order to create jobs in America, today announced the official public launch of its platform for startups.

ThermoGenesis reports loss

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:49:11 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: ThermoGenesis Corp.reported a net loss of $2.6 million Monday for the fiscal year ended June 30, half its net loss of $5.2 million in fiscal 2010.

West Sacramento creates team to focus on economic development

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:11:17 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: West Sacramento has formed a team of business, economic development and financial leaders to look at economic development and revitalization.

Roseville computing startup signs deal with cloud provider

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:40:35 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A Roseville startup has signed a partnership with a $3 billion technology firm that provides cloud computing to large companies around the world.

Sutter Roseville earns state task force honor

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:56:58 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Sutter Roseville Medical Center was among three hospitals affiliated with the nonprofit Sutter Health network to earn a "Certificate of Excellence" from the California Hospital Assessment and Reporting Task Force.

Chief medical officer is Mercy Medical Group's new CEO

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:02:46 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Mercy Medical Group announced that Dr. Gregory Cooper, a longtime Mercy medical leader, has been named CEO.

ThermoGenesis cuts its losses by half

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:06:30 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: ThermoGenesis Corp., the Rancho Cordova-based medical equipment company, halved its previous-year losses in its fiscal year ended June 30.

UC Davis Rural Prime Medical grows with Tahoe Forest Health System

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:31:58 -0700

Sierra Sun: Tahoe Forest Health System physicians train UC Davis medical students in The Rural-PRIME Program, which is designed to help increase health care access in California's rural areas.

UC Davis neurosurgeons use adult stem cells to grow neck vertebrae

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:27:24 -0700

UC Davis Health System News: Neurosurgery researchers at UC Davis Health System have used a new, leading-edge stem cell therapy to promote the growth of bone tissue following the removal of cervical discs -- the cushions between the bones in the neck -- to relieve chronic, debilitating pain.

Five Star Bank expands to Elk Grove

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:43:04 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Five Star Bank has hired a local banker to open a branch in Elk Grove. The expansion comes at a time when several community banks have been closing offices to cut expenses. It also signals Five Star’s interest in agricultural lending.

Marrone Bio offers product in Mexico

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:45:10 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. has had a biofungicide approved for use in Mexico. Regalia Maxx can be used by conventional and organic growers of fruit and vegetables for controlling early blight and powdery mildew, the company said in a statement.

UC Davis Health gets stem cell research planning grants

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:43:09 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The state stem cell agency has approved research planning grants for five UC Davis Health System teams working to develop clinical trials to treat illnesses such as Huntington's disease, vascular disease, osteoporosis, HIV/AIDS and airway disease in children.

Regional Sacramento partnership to drive economic recovery, growth

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:14:08 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A joint effort to spur the Sacramento area’s economy was launched Friday at the State of the Region Forum. The partnership is a mix of business and community leaders, along with the Metro Chamber, the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization, the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance and Valley Vision.

New chamber CEO: Pat Fong Kushida

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:16:47 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: When news broke last week that Pat Fong Kushida had been named to lead the Sacramento Metro Chamber, surprise ruled the day.

New regional effort launched to create jobs in Sacramento area

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:40:47 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Community leaders launched a regional effort Friday to lift the Sacramento area out of its financial and employment doldrums and set it on the path toward creating jobs and building a stronger, more diverse economy.

ISO makes agreement with Nevada power cooperative

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:58:07 -0700

Sacraento Business Journal: The California Independant System Operator will be getting a Nevada partner soon.

Elk Grove had colorful role in Apple's glory

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:39:12 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: It was a golden moment for Steve Jobs – and Sacramento's high-tech industry. On Oct. 14, 1998, Jobs announced that Apple – once left for dead by tech industry pundits – had roared back to profitability largely on the strength of the candy-colored iMac computers assembled at Apple Elk Grove.

LCS Technologies named country's fastest growing

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:47:13 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Fast growing LCS Technologies has gone from being a local company largely flying under the radar to being listed in the top 100 of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. Magazine.

SARTA showcase focuses on growth

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:10:42 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance’s annual Clean Tech Showcase, set for Oct. 24, is expected to attract 800 attendees, including investors, researchers and a host of industry professionals.

8minutenergy makes interconnection agreement with Gestamp Solar

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:11:50 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: 8minutenergy Renewables LLC, a startup launched to develop utility-scale solar farms, and its partner Gestamp Solar, have signed an agreement with Imperial Irrigation District to provide 355 megawatts of solar power to the grid.

Kaiser to unveil 217-bed tower in south Sacramento today

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:44:50 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The final piece of Kaiser Permanente's five-year, $300 million expansion of its south Sacramento Medical Center – the hospital's five-story South Tower – opens today.

8minuteenergy partner in solar farm project

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:37:08 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Folsom-based 8minuteenergy Renewables and Spanish clean-tech giant Gestamp Corp. are teaming up to develop at least five solar farms in California's Imperial Valley.

Solar firm’s big vision wins big investment

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:20:49 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Bloo Solar, a West Sacramento startup that aims to make solar energy mainstream by dramatically driving down costs has closed an $8 million round of financing as it prepares to move to much larger space in El Dorado Hills, where it will manufacture solar panels.

Radiology group diversifies to get new business

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:22:35 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento’s largest private radiology group has formed a joint venture with a technology company to go after imaging business associated with pharmaceutical trials.

Energy-related companies heat up

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:24:45 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Most businesses these days are looking for ways to cut costs and energy use. That has created a booming business for a legion of energy-related companies specializing in installing, replacing or retrofitting systems such as lighting, solar power and air conditioning.

Later-stage companies corner clean-tech venture funding

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:26:01 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: With three consecutive quarters of more than $1 billion in funding, the clean-tech sector is showing its age.

Newsmaker: Jason France, CEO of Clipper Creek Inc.

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:28:11 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: France is the chief executive officer of Clipper Creek Inc., an Auburn-based firm that designs and manufactures charging stations and accessories for both battery-powered vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric and gas vehicles.

Pat Fong Kushida to head Sacramento Metro Chamber

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:54:00 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The head of the Sacramento and statewide Asian Pacific chambers of commerce has been tapped to lead the Sacramento Metro Chamber.

Schilling Robotics completes subsea drilling test

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:31:17 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Schilling Robotics LLC said it has completed testing of a subsea drill with in the waters off Vancouver, British Columbia.

Premier Power reports Q2 loss

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:34:37 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. ended the second quarter with a loss driven in part by increases in costs and expenses combined with a competitive environment in which solar system prices dropped, the company reported.

Solar Power lands another project in New Jersey

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:38:08 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Roseville-based Solar Power Inc. has landed a contract with KDC Solar LLC to serve as contractor for designing and constructing a 9.7 megawatt solar energy facility for a pharmaceutical company’s headquarters in New Jersey.

Solar Power of Roseville increases revenue, reduces red ink

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:55:50 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Losses at Solar Power Inc. narrowed during the second quarter as revenue jumped by 37 percent. The Roseville-based solar provider said it lost $2.4 million, or 2 cents per share, during the three months ending June 30, compared with a year-earlier loss of $3.3 million, or 6 cents per share.

Job Front: Folsom data center mangement firm seeks talent

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:36:12 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Local data center management firm SynapSense Corp., fresh from a recent multimillion-dollar round of funding, is hiring – another sign of good news from Sacramento's tech sector.

Solar Power reports Q2 loss

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:36:12 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Power Inc. announced a second-quarter loss and improving revenue Monday.

GenCorp's Aerojet rocket pump passes test

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:49:41 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Aerojet engineers successfully tested a new turbo pump assembly that could replace current engine technologies in liquid-fueled rocket motors used for space launches.

Powerhouse center draped in ceremonial banner

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:53:04 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A big reminder of what’s to come at the home of the future Powerhouse Science Center was spread out Thursday.

Korean company Global Solar Energy plans Sacramento office

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:52:55 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A Korean-based photovoltaic and solar energy manufacturer is coming to Sacramento.

Sacramento reduces permit fees for smaller solar projects

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:43:47 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The city of Sacramento on Tuesday announced significant fee reductions for some solar project permits.

SMUD gets 14 plug-in hybrid Dodge Rams for testing

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:41:33 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District takes delivery Wednesday of 14 plug-in hybrid electric Dodge Ram pickups on loan for three years from Chrysler Group LLC.

Powerhouse co-chair Moulton brings design, construction skills

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:43:01 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A Sacramento resident will bring her high-profile project management expertise to the Powerhouse Science Center.

Founders Keepers? When growing a startup requires a change in leadership

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:44:29 -0700

Comstock's Magazine: Since founding Sierra Energy Corp. in 2004, Mike Hart has led the charge to make it a force in the world of renewable energy.

Medical-device maker Volcano reports revenue

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:43:39 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Medical device-maker Volcano Corp.reported net income of $6 million for the first half of 2011, a big increase from $1.4 million for the same period in 2010.

Pacific Ethanol continues revenue surge

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:25:10 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Inc. on Thursday posted a loss for the second quarter unchanged from the previous three months, but said it had record sales that point to profits ahead.

RagingWire beefs up data center oversight

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:36:00 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento-based data center operator RagingWire Enterprise Solutions Inc. has formed a construction division to oversee current and future data centers.

UC Davis gets grant to train patient-oriented cancer researchers

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:14:07 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The UC Davis Cancer Center has received a $3.5 million grant to help develop the next generation of cancer physician-scientists.

Less red tape on solar projects would mean more jobs, study says

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:28:20 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Reducing government red tape for the California solar industry would create nearly 4,000 additional jobs statewide over the next decade, according to a new study.

Legislation aims to restore energy efficiency financing program

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:06:36 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Federal legislation was introduced Wednesday to reinstate — and protect — an energy efficiency financing program that stalled in the summer of 2010.

Agriculture Innovation Conference at UC Davis looks to farming's future

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:44:03 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Dennis Leikam was expounding on the benefits of transforming olive pits and salty water into biomass and soil filters, while David Nicholson was shopping for money to turn oil seeds into jet fuel.

SynapSense gets $16M in financing for expansion

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:43:55 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom-based SynapSense , which specializes in data center climate monitoring sensors and optimizing for energy efficiency, announced it has gotten $16 million in a Series C round financing to expand the company.

Intel-GE Innovations tool combines monitoring with interaction

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:23:23 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Intel-GE Innovations LLC, a joint venture with a growing Roseville office, launched a new product Tuesday designed to address social isolation in older adults.

California governor plans clean energy conference

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:25:16 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: California Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday announced a two-day conference in Los Angeles that will explore how the public and private sectors can drive local energy generation to meet his 12,000-megawatt goal for the state by 2020.

Vehicle charging station boost approved by PUC

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:06:06 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The California Public Utilities Commission approved new procedures Thursday to boost the widespread use of electric vehicles on California's roadways.

San Juan water agency unveiling solar system

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:13:07 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The San Juan Water District next week will unveil its new $5.5 million solar power system, which will supply 90 percent of the local utility's electricity.

Power grid building gets top green rating

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:14:35 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The California Independent System Operator Corp.'s new Folsom headquarters – a $150 million power grid control center completed in January this year – has received the highest possible certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for green buildings.

Sutter Medical Center names next CEO

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:11:15 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: A new leader will take over Sutter Medical Center Sacramento in September in a move that paves the way for Chief Executive Officer Tom Gagen's retirement in early 2012.

Gold Standard Diagnostics makes distribution agreement for tumor test

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:32:00 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Gold Standard Diagnostics Corp. in Davis has nailed an agreement with a Japanese company to distribute their tumor marker control test in the U.S.

SMUD 2nd in Western satisfaction survey

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:08:41 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District ranked second among large utilities in the West, according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.

Green jobs flourish in Sacramento area

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:09:51 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The green economy accounts for about one of every 22 jobs in the Sacramento area, according to a report by the Brookings Institution.

California leads nation in clean energy jobs

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:39:09 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: California continues to lead the nation in clean energy jobs, according to a new study from the Brookings Institution.

Sacramento region ranks near top in clean energy jobs

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:38:57 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento region’s clean energy economy ranked 12th in terms of its overall size among the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas, with 37,319 jobs, according to a study from the Brookings Institution released Wednesday.

SPI Solar will install Palm Springs project

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:49:12 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Roseville-based SPI Solar said it has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction contract for nearly 34,000 solar modules on 36.5 acres near Palm Springs,

Extra water boosts PG&E power supply

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:52:54 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Heavy rain and snow this past winter means a plentiful supply of hydroelectric power for Pacific Gas and Electric Co., which harnesses the power of water rushing downhill to produce about 15 percent of its electricity supply.

Glue signs Cisco reseller contract with World Wide

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:49:08 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Glue Networks Inc. announced it has signed a partnership agreement with St. Louis-based World Wide Technology Inc.where World Wide will be a reseller of Glue Virtual Office.

Roseville's SPI gets solar farm contract near Palm Springs

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:34:38 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A Roseville solar energy company said Tuesday it has entered into a contract with North Palm Springs Investments LLC to design and build a utility-scale, 8-megawatt solar farm near Palm Springs.

Solar Gen gets San Diego project

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:32:28 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Gen 2 LLC on Monday announced the execution of a 25-year, 150-megawatt power purchase agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric Co.

UC allots $3.4M in grants for patient care

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:31:41 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The University of California’s new Center for Health Quality and Innovation has awarded nine grants totaling $3.4 million to UC faculty and staff to improve patient care throughout California.

Unify takes Daegis name after merger

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:44:21 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Unify Corp., the Roseville-based provider of business software, has changed its name to Daegis Inc. Effective today, company shares will trade under the ticker symbol DAEG on the Nasdaq market,

Unify changes name, focus

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:00:51 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Roseville’s Unify Corp reported earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter and the year-end Wednesday, and the company announced the company is changing its name to Daegis Inc. effective at the close of business Wednesday.

UC Davis will host ag investment forum

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:37:02 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Silicon Valley venture capitalists and agriculturalists from throughout California will meet this month at the University of California, Davis, to explore investment opportunities in the state's agriculture industry.

State hits record for rooftop solar systems

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:56:57 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Californians installed rooftop solar systems with more energy generating capacity in 2010 than in any other year in the state’s history, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.

UC Davis researchers receive $3.3 million to train emergency medicine researchers

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:17:19 -0700

UC Davis Health System: Emergency medicine research leaders at UC Davis will train the next generation of investigators in the field through a new, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

When chips are down, new owner steps up

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:34:34 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Once in danger of being put out to pasture, a war horse of Sacramento's tech economy is instead about to triple its production capacity. Roseville's semiconductor factory, one of the earliest tech employers in the region, was purchased in March by Telefunken Semiconductors America, a small Silicon Valley company with German connections

GenCorp profits flat as revenue declines

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:31:00 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: GenCorp Inc.'s profits dropped to break even in the second quarter amid a decline in revenue. The parent of Aerojet said Thursday the break-even quarter compared to a profit of $13.5 million or 19 cents a share last year.

UC Davis enters patent agreement for iMobot

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:39:25 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The University of California DavisbizWatch signed an exclusive patent agreement with Barobo Inc. of West Sacramento to commercialize its modular robots called iMobot.

Capital Public Radio hires award-winning reporter Joe Rubin

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:47:39 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Capital Public Radio has hired Joe Rubin, an award-winning reporter and documentary producer, to cover energy and environment issues statewide.

Patent reform advances, fee dispute remains

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:12:33 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have passed legislation overhauling the nation’s patent system, but one stumbling block remains before the bill becomes law: deciding whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office can keep all of the fees it collects.

Newsmaker | Steven Currall

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:11:09 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Steven Currall is dean of the Graduate School of Management at University of California Davis and he and the school’s staff are responsible for preparing graduate students seeking a master’s degree in business administration for the unpredictable world of work.

Local companies place well in ag innovation awards

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:51:32 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Local companies placed well in Grow California’s California Agriculture Innovation’s awards.

GenCorp breaks even in Q2, shaves off debt

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:22:44 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Rancho Cordova rocket motor maker GenCorp Inc.bizWatch broke even in its second quarter ended May 31 on revenue of $229.9 million, compared to earning $13.5 million on revenue of $234.1 million the year-earlier period.

Raging Wire names general manager for new East Coast Venture

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:55:18 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Dan Golding, the former managing director of DH Capital , is joining Sacramento-based RagingWire Enterprise Solutions Inc. as vice president and general manager as the company builds out its new colocation center in Virginia.

Governor signs solar tax incentive bill

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:52:43 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Gov. Jerry Brown signed ABX1 15, a special session bill that allows newly installed active solar systems to be excluded from property tax assessment increases until a change in title on the property.

Schilling completes testing phase for seafloor drill

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:57:37 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Schilling Robotics LLC , and Gregg Marine Inc. have completed factory acceptance testing on a new seafloor drill.

Ruling OKs state cap-and-trade plan

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:33 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The state can go ahead with plans to cap carbon emissions by California's largest refiners, utilities and industrial companies under a ruling by a state appellate court on Friday.

8minutenergy Renewables hires vice president

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:59:41 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom-based 8minutenergy Renewables LLC hired alternative energy veteran David Lentsch as its vice president of origination.

Viral videos help company that makes hardened hard drives

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:02:40 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Powered by a successful video marketing campaign, ioSafe, an Auburn maker of rugged external hard drives is hiring executives, adding office space and preparing for a new capital infusion.

Water agency approves photovoltaic system for treatment plant

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:11:48 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento County expects to save about $1 million over the next 20 years with a solar system that will help power a water treatment plant.

Aerojet signs new European deal

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:14:44 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: GenCorp officials this week entered into an agreement with British and Spanish companies to build ion thruster space propulsion systems for the worldwide commercial spacecraft market.

Four utility-scale solar projects seek approval

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:20:27 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Permits for four solar farms proposed in south Sacramento County will be considered by the Sacramento County Planning Commission on Monday. The four projects total 43.4 megawatts.

Robot pharmacist speeds prescription deliveries in Sacramento-area clinics

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:44 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: At Molina Medical Group clinics in Sacramento, a vending machine rather than a pharmacist dispenses prescription drugs.

Metro Chamber panel will search for CEO

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:24:36 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Metro Chamber has named a group of nine current and former board members to be on a search committee to find the chamber's next full-time president and CEO.

Humana Cares Pilots Intel-GE Care Innovations Guide

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:00:01 -0700

Care Innovations Channel YouTube: At the American Telemedicine Association conference, Humana Cares President Jean Bision discussed the pilot of Intel-GE Care Innovations Guide, a remote monitoring device.

Pacific Ethanol keeps Nasdaq listing

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:55:37 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Inc., which had been granted a 180-day reprieve by Nasdaq late last year, has regained compliance with the Nasdaq listing rule and will remain trading on Nasdaq.

StrataScale cloud unit expands to Virginia

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:26:42 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: StrataScale Inc., a "cloud computing" subsidiary of Sacramento data center operator RagingWire Enterprise Solutions Inc., has moved into a 140,000-square-foot facility in Northern Virginia.

Sacramento job center gets grant

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:48:49 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Sacramento Center for Employment & Training got $854,000 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Green Jobs Innovation Fund, Congresswoman Doris Matsui announced Wednesday. The center will use the money to train 150 workers for green jobs.

Aerojet formalizes rocket engine pact

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:48:42 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: With the signatures on contracts on Sunday, there is now a formal strategic alliance between Teledyne Brown Engineering and Aerojet to build liquid-fuel rocket motors.

Despite big IPOs, VCs say market 'effectively closed'

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:49:50 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Despite high-profile recent initial public offerings such as LinkedIn Corp. and Zipcar Inc., more than 80 percent of venture capitalists globally believe the current level of IPO activity is too low to support a healthy VC industry...

Investors will meet ag technologists

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:45:11 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A conference at University of California Davis on July 20 and 21 will introduce Bay Area venture capitalists to scientists and farmers from throughout the state.

Another deal for Roseville solar firm

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:26:19 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A Roseville solar-energy company said Monday it has won a contract to build a 1.69 megawatt rooftop array in New Jersey.

SMUD, UC Davis get $500K Energy Commission grants

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:33:38 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The California Energy Commission has awarded $7.5 million for 10 research projects, including $500,000 apiece for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and the University of California Davis.

Pacific Ethanol: Ending subsidies won't hurt company

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:38:47 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: In a statement issued Friday in response to Thursday’s Senate vote to end three decades of federal subsidies for ethanol, Pacific Ethanol Inc. chief executive officer Neil Koehler described the Senate’s action as a positive development for the industry.

Premier Power gets strategic investment from Genalta Power

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:26:07 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. will be getting an investment boost of $2.35 million from a Canadian company.

Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. will be getting an investment boost of $2.35 million from a Canadian company.

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Venturing Out Finding funding for tomorrow’s med tech innovations

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:47:35 -0700

Comstock's Magazine: The experience of getting a new medical device to market isn’t always smooth. In fact, many med tech projects fizzle at the idea stage, partly because of funding. In 2010, venture capital investment in the medical device industry fell 9 percent and was flat in terms of deals with $2.3 billion going into 324 deals, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ annual MoneyTree Report.

EPA chief Lisa Jackson says Sacramento is on the right track to attract clean tech

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:38:11 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that the Sacramento region is on the right track in its effort to attract green jobs and clean tech industry.

Solar Power, KDC Solar agreement could lead to $600M in new business

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:31:31 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Solar Power Inc. and its majority shareholder LDK Solar Co. Ltd. have entered into an agreement with KDC Solar LLC of Bedminster, N.J., that could lead to $600 million of new business for Roseville-based SPI over the three-year term of the agreement, SPI announced Monday.

Pacific Ethanol increases credit line

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:12:56 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Pacific Ethanol Inc. has increased the credit facility of its subsidiary, Kinergy Marketing LLC, to $30 million from $20 million, with Wells Fargo Capital Finance LLC, the company announced Monday.

Putting the care back in health care

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:48:02 -0700

Roseville Press Tribune: Care Innovations hosted a grand opening at its new Roseville headquarters June 3 — the company has branches in Oregon, New York City, and facilities in London and Australia — and explained how this company, a joint venture between Intel and GE, will transform health care.

Canadian firm invests in Premier Power

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:47:25 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: A Canadian company has agreed to invest $2.35 million in El Dorado Hills-based Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc.

Marrone Bio Innovations lands $25M funding

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:55:34 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Fast-growing Marrone Bio Innovations in Davis will use the $25.4 million it raised in its most recent round of private financing to push even more growth.

Pacific Ethanol's stock plan works on Day 1

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:17:33 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: For now, anyway, Pacific Ethanol Inc.'s reverse stock split has done exactly what it was supposed to: Pull the Sacramento company's stock price above $1.

Satcon gets big order for solar projects, including Sacramento

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:27:21 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Satcon Technology Corp. (Nasdaq: SATC) said Tuesday it has been chosen to supply power inverter equipment to 65 megawatts of solar power projects in the United States, including near Sacramento.

UC Davis partners with genome firm BGI

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:48:22 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The University of California Davis is entering into a partnership with a Chinese genome sequencing institute, BGI.

Chicago firm to buy Ophthalmic Imaging

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:22:24 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Ophthalmic Imaging Systems, a small Sacramento medical software company, is being sold. The $30.3 million deal with a Chicago software company creates uncertainty for Ophthalmic's 40 employees in Sacramento.

Ophthalmic Imaging bought by Merge Healthcare

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:48:42 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Ophthalmic Imaging Systems is being acquired by Merge Healthcare. Under terms of a merger agreement, Ophthalmic Imaging shareholders will receive 0.1693 share of Merge Healthcare common stock for each share of OIS common stock, according to a statement from Merge Healthcare.

Sierra Energy Appoints New CEO, Douglas M. Miller

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:44:30 -0700

Press Release: Sierra Energy announced today that Mr. Douglas M. Miller has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and is joining its Board of Directors.

Game incubator helps to hatch next big idea

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:44:24 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: American River Game and Technology Incubator aims to give budding technology companies a boost with networking, tips and a few slices of pizza.

Marrone Bio Innovations raises $25.4M in investment round

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:44:37 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. has closed a $25.4 million private round of financing with three new investors as well as with existing investors.

SureWest ramps up Kansas digital fiber expansion

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:44:44 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Roseville-based SureWest Communications is expanding its direct communications fiber to homes program in Olathe, Kan.

SolarCity announces $158M fund to finance solar projects

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:44:53 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: SolarCity Inc. on Wednesday announced a new fund to finance $158 million in commercial and residential solar projects this year.

Report looks at ways to improve emissions, energy use by 2050

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:45:04 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: A new report looks far into the future to envision emissions levels dropping drastically through use of technology and emissions practices.

Sacramento region is relatively cheap for med-tech

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:49:11 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: In good news for the medical device manufacturing industry in Sacramento, the region ranked the lowest cost location in California in a new study.

Report: California leads nation in clean energy

Mon, 30 May 2011 13:06:56 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: California tops the nation in clean-energy leadership, according to Clean Edge Inc.’s second annual Clean Energy Leadership Index, released Monday.

Personalized chemotherapy innovation wins UC Davis Big Bang! Business Plan Competition

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:50:02 -0700

UC Davis News and Information: A technology that could allow cancer specialists to better determine the most effective chemotherapy treatment for a given patient won the $10,000 first prize in the 11th annual Big Bang! Business Plan Co

Folsom firm praised for energy innovation

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:48:33 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: SynapSense Corp. in Folsom and AT&T were recognized by an industry group for work on the telecommunications giant's energy-efficient data center in Texas.

Folsom's SynapSense plugs into power monitoring product

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:01:31 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: SynapSense Corp. is launching a new product, hiring employees and looking for more office space as it taps into a growing

ClipperCreek ships 5,000 charging stations

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800

Sacramento Business Journal: Davis-based Schilling Robotics LLC, manufacturer of subsea systems, announced opening a service and support

Next new thing for SARTA: Agriculture?

Sat, 28 May 2011 10:31:35 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance formed CleanStart, a program for environmental and renewable-energy companies, in 2006.

It's official: Mahood leaving for San Jose

Sat, 28 May 2011 10:31:40 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: As expected, the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce on Friday picked Sacramento Metro Chamber chief executive officer Matt Mahood as its new leader.

Ophthalmic Imaging sees its losses mount

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:50:38 -0700

The Sacramento Bee: Ophthalmic Imaging Systems, the Sacramento-based diagnostic tool-maker, reported a loss of $1.54 million, or 5 cents a share, for the quarter ended March 31. That was slightly more than the year-ago loss of $1.49 mi

Pacific Ethanol's loss improves for quarter

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:23:44 -0700

Sacramento Bee: Riding a wave of strong sales gains, Sacramento-based Pacific Ethanol Inc. continued to narrow its losses in this year's first quarter.

NEC plant's new owners plan upgrade

Sat, 28 May 2011 10:29:25 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Telefunken Semiconductors America LLC, which just spent $53 million buying the former NEC microchip fabrication plant in Roseville, plans to spend even more upgrading the plant over the next several years.

Pacific Ethanol reports smaller loss for Q1

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:51:59 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: Shareholders reacted favorably to Pacific Ethanol’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, which showed the company has narrowed its loss and boosted sales. Pacific Ethanol (Nasdaq: PEIX) reported a first-quarter loss of $4.7 million compared to a loss of $10.9 million for first-quarter 2010.Sacramento Bee: Riding a wave of strong sales gains, Sacramento-based Pacific Ethanol Inc. continued to narrow its losses in this year's first quarter.

ISO names operations chief

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:09:26 -0700

Sacramento Business Journal: California Independent System Operator Corp. has chosen a new vice president of operations.