Tower Bridge Dinner

Sept. 11 marked the return of Visit Sacramento’s annual Tower Bridge Dinner, one of the nation’s most unforgettable dining experiences. Hundreds gathered to enjoy a locally sourced dinner prepared by regional and international top chefs served along Sacramento’s famed Tower Bridge.

Photographer: Tia Gemmell

Sacramento Hope Gala

After a two-year hiatus, the American Cancer Society Hope Gala returned on Sept. 10 at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in downtown Sacramento. The event featured live performances by the Sacramento Ballet and comedian Turner Sparks, a live auction, stories from survivors, and more. The event raised $125,000 for cancer research.

Emerge Summit

On Sept. 15, Metro EDGE held its annual Emerge Summit at The Sofia, Home of the B Street Theatre, in Midtown Sacramento. The young professionals conference included inspirational speakers, breakout sessions and networking for the best and the brightest of the Capital Region’s young leaders. Metro EDGE is a program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation.

Midtown Mini and Midtown Love

The Midtown Association held its highly-anticipated Midtown Mini and Midtown Love events on Sept. 15. The 30-hole miniature golf tournament on 20th Street was followed by a celebration to raise funds for the Midtown Association and Midtown Parks and to support Midtown’s vibrant small-business and arts community. Photographer: Katy Karns

The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Business Outlook & Economic Forecast at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova on Jan. 31. Speakers included the chamber’s president and CEO, Diann H. Rogers, and Robert C. Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable. Photos by Tia Gemmell

The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art hosted its third annual fundraising gala at the museum in Davis on Jan. 25. The event had approximately 150 guests, and included dinner; a viewing of two new art exhibitions; and honored Ann Hatch, Constance Lewallen and Carlie Wilmans. Photos by Drew Altizer of Drew Altizer Photography

CREW Sacramento held its Sacramento Women of Influence Awards at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria in Sacramento on Feb. 20. The event honored women in the real estate industry. Krista Snelling, executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Five Star Bank, was the recipient of the Nancy Hotchkiss Woman of Impact Award. Photos by Tia Gemmell

Comstock’s hosted a reception for its March Women in Leadership issue at Mulvaney’s B&L in Sacramento on March 3. To commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the issue featured 19 women leaders across various industries in the Capital Region. Photos by Tia Gemmell

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce held its 73rd Annual Awards and Installation Dinner at the Civic Center Galleria in West Sacramento on Jan. 16. The event honored business leaders, including Chelsea Minor, Raley’s corporate director for consumer and public affairs, as the chamber’s new board chair, and named Elica Health Centers as business of the year. Photos by Tia Gemmell

The Sacramento Downtown Partnership’s State of Downtown event was on Jan. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, with guest speaker, radio and TV host Dr. Drew Pinsky. During the event, the JVance Stewart Award was presented to Hope Cooperative, a mental health and supportive-housing services provider in Sacramento County. Photos by Tia Gemmell