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From March 2007
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CFA Forecast
The CFA Society of Sacramento held its 4th annual Market Forecast Luncheon at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. The UC Davis Graduate School of Management sponsored the event, which included a reception and luncheon along with presentations detailing the outlook for global financial markets and the economic outlook for California and Sacramento.
A. Kelly Brothers (KFBK morning news anchor and Smith Barney financial consultant) In January, Brothers became partner and financial adviser for the leading financial and insurance services firm Genovese, Forman, Burford & (now) Brothers.
B. Fred Dopfel (managing director, Barclays Global Investors)
C. Ryan Sharp (director, Sacramento Regional Research Institute)
D. Chris Cady (Pulte Homes) and Richard Helton (Prosper Media)
Vino Volo Lands at the Airport
Sacramento International Airport is now home to a Vino Volo (derived from Italian for “wine flight”), the highly successful chain of wine boutiques and tasting rooms first seen in 2005 at Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport. Vino Volo combines a tasting bar and restaurant with a wine lounge and boutique area. Vino Volo officially opened for business on Jan. 10 in Terminal A, next to the food court.
E. Doug Tomlinson (CEO, Vino Volo)
F. Josh Grev (server/bartender, Vino Volo)
G. Laura Burrell (server/bartender, Vino Volo)
Crush 29 Debut
Crush 29 and the South Placer UC Davis Breast Cancer Endowment partnered on Jan. 12 for the opening of Roseville’s newest restaurant venture, Crush 29. Nearly $20,000 was raised for the endowment. The restaurant is owned by Abe Alizadeh, head of Kobra Properties. About 150 people attended.
H. Irie Gengler (executive chef, Crush 29)
I. Tara Manners (Prosper Media), Gabriel Michael (Crush 29 publicist), Caroline Logan (sales manager, Prosper Media)
J. Ken Lipska (Crush 29 bar manager)
K. Steve Peas (KMS Development), Julia Berose, Jim Gray (mayor of Roseville), Brigette Powers (Auburn City Council)
L. Parvaneh Alizadeh (sister of Crush 29 co-owner Mike Alizadeh) Greg Burns, Kobra Alizadeh, Fatomeh “Mom” Alizadeh and Mitra Alizadeh enjoy one of Crush 29’s unique “privacy” booths.
Lennar Goes Solar
Lennar celebrated the newly opened Solar Plus community in Roseville with a Jan. 16 event at the Wayfarer at Westpark community, one of three that Lennar has opened. All of the homes in each planned community are completely solar powered. The communities cater to environmentally conscious homebuyers. As of January, 41 homes have been purchased at Wayfarer.
M. Thomas Werner (CEO, SunPower)
N. Jim Gray (mayor of Roseville) and Jeff Panasiti (SunPower)
O. Beth Nicoles, holding Ganon Nicoles, and Chris Nicoles, holding Ava Nicoles, are the first solar home owners in this community. They are shown here ready to throw the solar switch while Tim Tutt (California Energy Commission) and Thomas Werner (CEO, SunPower) look on.
P. Bill Kelley (SunPower), Jim Gray (mayor of Roseville), Tim Tutt (California Energy Commission), Thomas Werner (CEO, SunPower), Jeff Panasiti (SunPower)
Metro Chamber Awards
On Jan. 27, the Sacramento Metro Chamber kicked off the new year with its 112th annual Dinner & Business Awards. Chamber members, elected officials and members of the business community gathered to celebrate businesses across the region. Among the honorees was the Honorable Illa Collin, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, who was named “Sacramentan of the Year.”
Q. Featured speaker Will Durst, (host and co-producer of the award winning PBS series, “Livelyhood.”)
R. Frank Washington (Moon Shot Communications, 2006 chair of the board, Sacramento Metro Chamber)
S. Matthew Mahood (Sacramento Metro Chamber president) gives the Business Hall of Fame award to Kelly Bradley (News 10.)
T. Michelle Wong (CEO, Synergex) accepts the award for “Businesswoman of the Year.”
U. Matthew Mahood, Congresswoman Doris Matsui and Frank Washington present the Honorable Illa Collin with the “Sacramentan of the Year” award.
V. Allen Warren (president and CEO, New Faze Development), Chevo Ramirez (regional VP, Wells Fargo Bank), Felix Fernandez (regional president, Wells Fargo Bank), Greg Young (VP, national production manager, Wells Fargo Bank)
Sacramento Young Professionals Extravaganza
On Jan. 30, Runway En Vogue put on a Fashion Show Extravaganza at the Bali Wine Bar and Grill. The evening included a live band, belly dancing and belly dancing lessons and a fashion show featuring “Hot Looks for Valentine’s Day,” with clothing from boutiques Britt Steele and Felicia Strati.
W. Isabelle Le (networker), Bill Guting (Keller-Williams Real Estate), Thuong Le (Asian Pacific Islander Caucus), Shawna Richtsmeier (Keller-Williams Real Estate)
X. Sarah Ferhut (TEVA Specialty Pharmaceuticals), Ashley Carter (Schwurz Pharmaceuticals)
Y. Professional belly dancer Mychelle Crown performs for appreciative onlookers.
Z. Indepent models, Aaliyah and Raychel wearing clothing from Britt Steele.
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