The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 44th annual “Salud” Business Awards Gala on was on Feb. 27 at the Doubletree Hotel. The keynote speaker this year was Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles.

Local celebrities and fashion-lovers alike walked the red carpet at the 10th annual Sacramento Fashion Week, held Feb. 21-27, in multiple locations across Sacramento. Models showcased the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter collections of more than 25 local and emerging designers. 

Photography: Kondrya Photography, Glenn Jones and Oscar Vasquez

The sold-out Downton Abbey fundraiser, benefiting KVIE Public Television and celebrating the finale of Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE, was held on Feb. 21 at the home of Russ and Patti Solomon.

More than 600 young professionals gathered at Memorial Auditorium on March 18 for the third annual MetroEDGE Emerge Summit. National in scope and local in focus, the summit is created for and by young professionals to inspire action in their cities, communities and careers.

The National Association of Women Business Owners Sacramento Valley Chapter held their annual Entrepreneur’s Edge symposium on Feb. 18 at downtown Sacramento’s Sutter Club. This annual event brings together women business owners in the community to learn and enhance skills, gain insights and help businesses thrive.

McClellan Conference Center’s LEAP event, held on Feb. 29, celebrated the MCC’s new brand and highlighted its recent separation from the neighboring Lion’s Gate Hotel.

A look behind the scenes look at this year’s YP cover shoot. Stay tuned next month to see the feature! 

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Special thanks to:

Phoebe Verkouw, stylist, The Dress Fiend

Entrepreneur’s Edge was held February 18, at the Sutter Club. Guests enjoyed multiple, interactive, round-table conversations between attendees and Sacramento area Women Business Owners, across multiple professions and areas of expertise. 

The 2016 MLK Celebration Event at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento was held on February 6, 2016, and was enjoyed by more than 540 attendees. Keynote speakers Judy and Dennis Shepard, cofounders of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. The MLK Committee recognized an outstanding Sacramento Citizen, Chet P. Hewitt, CEO of the Sierra Health Foundation, with the 2016 Robert T Matsui Community Service Award. 

The Sacramento Metro Chamber held their Board and Member Mixer on Feburary 2 at CBRE.  The quarterly event was held for attendees to expand their networks and strengthen relationships with other business, government and community leaders.