
The Restaurant at the Edge of the Metaverse
Longtime restaurateurs open egaming-friendly diner near R Street Corridor
Go by the business that recently opened in the former home of Waffle Square Country Kitchen and there are still some remnants from what was there before, such as the brown pleather booths. Otherwise, though, something very different is going on here.

Unlocking Reality
As technology evolves, regional entrepreneurs look to unlock the possibilities of augmented reality
Unlike virtual reality, which immerses users in an artificial environment, augmented reality superimposes information in the real world. This information can take the form of graphics, text, audio and other sensory inputs to enhance one’s experience.

Startup of the Month: HuLoop Automation
AI bots streamline workflows to free up human workers from mundane tasks
Too many employees get stuck doing tedious tasks on legacy systems that can impact job satisfaction and the bottom line. This is why Todd Michaud launched HuLoop Automation, a Sacramento-based AI-powered solution to transform the way work gets done.
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SHRINERS CHILDREN’S NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
LEADERSHIP IN PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS AT SHRINERS CHILDREN’S NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Shriners Children’s Northern California helps children reach their potential and lead more fulfilling lives, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. The hospital provides the highest quality care from some of the world’s best surgeons and physicians.
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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS
EMPOWERING SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS FOR BETTER PUBLIC EDUCATION
California’s public schools are a vast business operated by tens of thousands of professionals committed to improving the education system. Founded in 1918, the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) is a nonprofit membership organization representing more than 25,000 professionals across 1,100 school districts statewide.
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DIGNITY HEALTH
SHELLY SCHORER, INTERIM PRESIDENT, DIGNITY HEALTH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION
After surviving the aftermath of a tornado in 2011 in Joplin, Missouri — one that required her health care employer to rebuild its hospital — Dignity Health’s Shelly Schorer was ready for a change.
Six years ago, she moved to California to work for Dignity Health’s Northern California division as its CFO. Since November, she’s served as interim president.
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Shriners Children’s Northern California
New Year, New Leadership: Shriners Children’s Northern California Welcomes New Administrator, Kenny Pawlek
Pawlek Embodies Shriners Children’s Commitment to Providing the Most Amazing Care Anywhere
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NECA
WOMEN IN NECA - AMANDA KING
Amanda King, the leadership coach on the Foreman’s Development and Leadership Training NECA team is encouraged and inspired by NECA’s efforts to support women and make them feel valued.
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NECA
WOMEN IN NECA - JENNIFER BYRNE
Jennifer Bryne is a NECA member and accounting manager with T&R Communications. She has over 20 years of industry experience and is passionate about creating an accessible industry for everyone.
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NECA
WOMEN IN NECA - TAMARA RAPOZO
Tamara Rapozo serves on the NECA board and is the division manager of Rosendin Electric, Inc. in Sacramento.