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March 2014
SARTA Update
TechEdge 2014 is This Friday!
Tech sector celebration, Sacramento-style -- coming this Friday. With a lineup including Andy Miller ( Leap Motion™), Siemny Chhuon ( News10), Cate Dyer ( StemExpress), Michael Miille ( Bayer CropScience), Robert Winkler ( 5th Planet Games), the latest-and-greatest map of the region's tech companies, and over 500 of your closest friends and/or people who should be your friends, what more is there to say? Get yourself one ticket, eight tickets (aka "a table") and get yourself to the Hyatt Regency Sacramento this Friday, March 7! Info, and the infamous tickets (until they're sold out!), can all be found here.
TechEdge Discount to See Two Kings Games
In conjunction with this Friday's TechEdge, the Sacramento Kings are offering a discount and no fees to two upcoming games in March. See the Kings take on the Washington Wizards on March 18 or the New York Knicks on March 26, or heck, see both! To get the discount, make sure to enter the code TECH. Click here for the link. S-A-C-R-A-M-E-N-T-O!!!
Progress Updates for AgStart, CleanStart and MedStart
We're publishing our annual Progress Reports for the ag tech, clean tech and med tech sectors this Friday March 7. Each of the three reports will include an up-to-date map and listing of the companies in that industry vertical as well as milestones for a number of the companies. The reports will also include information about program activities and accomplishments during the past year. Copies of the reports will be available at the SARTA information table at the TechEdge Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 7 and electronic versions will be uploaded to our website, sarta.org, the following week.
 Community makes all the difference for entrepreneurs
SARTA is pleased to be partnering with Startgrid, a free collaborative community for entrepreneurs, where people come together to test, share and grow ideas that will change the world. With Startgrid, you have a place to develop your idea among people who understand entrepreneurship, collaborate with trusted experts and friends to build your venture, and meet people who can help you take your idea further. Accelerate your success by joining the Sacramento community on Startgrid now!
Featured Success: 5th Planet Games
Founded in 2009 by lifelong gamers, 5th Planet Games strives to create products that appeal to the core gaming audience. Their success is a result of putting their players first, investing in their people and culture, and making great games. Everyone at 5PG embodies the principles of a positive attitude and making things happen. With this foundation, they believe amazing things are their our future.
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Regional News
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The Sacramento Bee, February 28, 2014
“Pitchfest” planned to find a slogan for Sacramento
The effort to find a slogan for the Sacramento region continues with a…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 28, 2014
Angel investing roars back
Reflective of a warmer economy, the Sacramento Angels invested more…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 28, 2014
Telemedicine: A key tool for rural care
A growing and aging state population, along with…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 28, 2014
Ethanol firm to resume production at Valley plant
Sacramento’s Pacific Ethanol Inc., boosted by…
The Sacramento Bee, February 26, 2014
Stratovan lands two TSA contracts
Stratovan Corp. has been awarded two contracts, if fully exercised, worth up to…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 26, 2014
Roseville computer chip plant expanding
A Roseville computer-chip manufacturer said today it plans to…
The Sacramento Bee, February 25, 2014
VSP’s vision of the future calls for more growth
Rob Lynch, president and CEO of VSP Global in Rancho Cordova, says…
The Sacramento Bee, February 24, 2014
Merger gives ThermoGenesis new name: Cesca Therapeutics
As part of a deal that closed Wednesday, ThermoGenesis Corp. has been renamed,,,
Sacramento Business Journal, February 21, 2014
Sacramento's M Corp partnering with New Jersey firm on massive state system project
M Corp, a Sacramento-based information technology and management consulting firm with…
The Sacramento Bee, February 20, 2014
MIT Technology Review Names Arcadia Biosciences to Its 50 Smartest Companies List
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on…
Arcadia Biosciences Press Release, February 19, 2014
Sacramento Hashtag Project merges virtual and real-world communities
The days of hitting the pavement with photocopied flyers and…
The Sacramento Bee, February 18, 2014
Venture capital arm of Motorola invests in Revionics
The venture capital division of Motorola Solutions Inc. made…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 13, 2014
California's solar capacity growing quickly
California remains at the top of…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 12, 2014
Tech firm announces big expansion in Roseville
Sacramento’s fast-growing Quest Technology Management announced a…
The Sacramento Bee, February 11, 2014
VIP boosts commercial operations with exec promotions
Folsom-based Visionary Integration Professionals bolstered its…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 11, 2014
Programers at Sacramento's Hacker Lab write code for future
Coders, designers, programmers and dreamers of all ages stayed…
The Sacramento Bee, February 10, 2014
Cloud Cruiser software monitors cloud computing costs
Roseville's Cloud Cruiser LLC said it is providing sophisticated…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 10, 2014
Monsanto, Novozymes begin research alliance
Monsanto Co. announced Monday the start of its…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 10, 2014
Sacramento company seeks audio rebels
The Sacramento Bee: High Fidelity isn’t just the name of a movie.
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Arcadia Biosciences lands key patent
Davis-based Arcadia Biosciences Inc. announced Tuesday it was granted a…
Sacramento Business Journal, February 5, 2014
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