The City of Sacramento and 27 other government partners are promoting the Startup in Residence (STIR) program. STIR connects startups with government agencies to help startups secure contracts in the public sector. There are 80+ challenges for startups to solve across areas such as mobility, data analytics, AR, geo services, and resiliency. The 16 week, mostly remote residency begins at the end of January 2019. They are looking for as many startups from the area as possible

Have you read October’s In the Zone yet? #SacPromiseZone‘s monthly newsletter has the latest and greatest opportunities for organizations and community members in Sacramento! bit.ly/2CO60HQ

Sacramento Promise Zone is recruiting for the next round of AmeriCorps VISTA Members and AmeriCorps VISTA Leader! We will be recruiting to fill the Leader position along with the education, health, and sustainability coordinator positions. The AmeriCorps VISTA Members are vital to the Sacramento Promise Zone efforts. During their year of service, VISTA Members help with partner communications, logistics of meetings, help to increase access to funding, and greatly increase

As part of the Sacramento region’s process to move Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing work forward, a series of focus groups will be held in six communities. BBC Research & Consulting is conducting the community stakeholder focus groups to discuss economic and housing barriers to residents in the Sacramento Valley region. They are conducting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice on behalf of area cities, counties and housing authorities. This HUD-required study

A new Grocery Outlet brings healthy food options and jobs to north Promise Zone residents October 2018 - September 13, 2018 was a historic day in the Sacramento Promise Zone. Over 200 community members came out to support and be a part of the North Sacramento Grocery Outlet Grand Opening. The event, which included speakers, giveaways and festive songs, marks the end of more than two decades without a grocery store for North Sacramento. Like many other Promise Zone communities

Come join SMUD in their Career Exploration & Networking Fair. Learn about the about the many different career paths and potential employment opportunities at SMUD. • Participate in panel sessions featuring the Information Technology and Engineering departments • Meet with employees from various areas of SMUD like Human Resources, Accounting and field forces • Gather resources that will help you determine what opportunities might be right for you Light refreshments will be pro