Greater Sacramento Economic Council

We’re honored to share that we’ve been named the #1 EDO IN THE WORLD!!!🎉🎉🎉 This global recognition is the culmination of a decade's worth of building momentum—together, we’ve driven Greater Sacramento to the top of the world.🚀 greatersacramento.com/press-release/… #BeMoreDoGreater

@ucdavis received a $75M gift to expand its veterinary program 🐾 The new hospital will boost capacity, support scholarships, and advance research—opening in 2030. A major investment in the future of animal & human health: bit.ly/4ujJxIA

@sacstate hits a record 31,477 students this spring 🎓📈 Applications for Fall 2026 are already up 5%, with growing interest from across California and beyond. A strong and growing talent pipeline for the region. Read more: bit.ly/42smC1C.

Greater Sacramento ranks #2 in California for population growth 📈 The region added 17K+ residents year over year, continuing strong, steady momentum. More people are choosing Greater Sacramento as a place to live, work, and grow. Read more: bit.ly/4tqxfOl.

@SierraCollege is breaking ground on an $84M science building in Rocklin 🔬 The new 65,000 sq. ft. facility will feature modern labs, collaborative spaces, and a 120-seat planetarium—opening in 2028. See the rendering: bit.ly/4sGldPV 👀

@CityofElkGrove ranks #1 best place to live in California and #6 in the West 🌴🏡 With top schools, 90+ parks, and a strong local economy, it’s no surprise that more people are choosing the Sacramento region. Read more: travelandleisure.com/best-city-to-l….

A major transformation could be coming to Sunrise Mall🏗️ If approved, the project could create hundreds of jobs and millions in annual economic impact to the region, while acting as a catalyst for the broader redevelopment of the Sunrise Mall area.🌅 bizjournals.com/sacramento/new…

@CityofFolsom, @CityofRocklin, @CityofElkGrove and @CityofRoseville were all named top cities to live in CA🌟 @USNewsand_World highlighted multiple Greater Sacramento communities for our strong quality of life, top-rated schools and overall livability🌅  realestate.usnews.com/places/ranking…

'Food & Health Angels' launches today—a regional initiative supporting early-stage companies bringing breakthrough #food and #health innovations to market 🌱👏 Connecting founders with capital, expertise and industry guidance to scale impact. Learn more: fhangels.org

Starting the week off strong at @WorldAgriTech!! We had a full house at our Ag, Tech, Connect event yesterday and great engagement at today’s panel with @ucanr, @ucdavis, @UCRiverside and @Fresno_State 🌾

The @SacramentoKings are kicking off the 11th round of their Next Gen Startup Competition—a program offering mentorship, pitch coaching and a platform for local entrepreneurs to compete for a $10,000 cash prize. 🙌 🔗 Learn more: nba.com/kings/news/sac…

✈️ Big milestone for @FlySMF: nearly 14M passengers in 2025, the busiest year in the airport’s history! (+2% YoY) With the SMForward modernization plan underway, Greater Sacramento’s connectivity keeps growing. 🔗 Read on: abridged.org/news/sacrament…

Chefs Eric Alexander and Courtney McDonald have been named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards in the highly competitive Best Chef: California category. 👏 Full story in @sacbee_news: sacbee.com/food-drink/res…

Opportunity zones are federal investment program designed to spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities—set to relaunch July 2027.🙌 Learn what this means for the region in @comstocksmag on pages 74-75: lnkd.in/eS_84FJh

SAVE THE DATE: We're excited to meet you at a NEW LOCATION for our 10th Annual Celebration on May 8th🥂 Our beloved Annual Celebration will bring the same celebratory energy to a new space, this year's event will be held at the @CrockerArt! Mark your calendar. 🎉 📷@CrockerArt

@OrcaBio raised $250M to bring its breakthrough blood cancer therapy Orca‑T closer to patients, with @FDA approval expected early this year.👏 🔗 Full story: bizjournals.com/sacramento/new…

Coming off one of the busiest passenger periods in its history, SMF is gearing up to introduce new dining spots and enhanced parking options in the months ahead. ✈️ See what's in store at @FlySMF: bizjournals.com/sacramento/new…

Cal EPIC just secured $4 million to develop the Capital Charge Yard 🚙⚡ Capital Charge Yard is an industry testing center to analyze electric vehicle charging and efficiency with most EVs and chargers on the market. Learn more: bizjournals.com/sacramento/new…

What does 2026 hold for the region's economy? GSEC President & CEO Barry Broome and other regional leaders weighed in on the topic on PBS KVIE: abridged.org/news/what-does…

Nominations for our 10th Annual Celebration awards are open, but not for long! Cast your submissions by March 5th🗳️✨ Which communities, leaders and projects do you want to see recognized? 🎉 Nominate them here: forms.monday.com/forms/0965fb7e…

A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR SAC STATE 🐝🏈 The Hornets have officially joined the FBS, joining @MACSports in 2026 as a football-only member. This move elevates @sacstate to the highest-level of college football.👏 Read more: lnkd.in/epSJWNQf #STINGERSUP