Business & Finance

United Public Employees

Together We Are Strong

United Public Employees is dedicated to representing some of the lowest paid workers in public service, fighting to secure good working conditions and fair pay for people who provide critical services to society.

Published September, 2019

CalSavers

Welcome to CalSavers

Nearly half of California's workers are on track for retire into economic hardship. Currently, more than 7 million California workers are not offered a retirement savings plan by their employer. Californians deserve to retire with dignity. That's why all employers with five or more employees will soon be required to offer retirement savings plans through a private sector company or through CalSavers, the state's new retirement savings program. CalSavers has no cost and no risk for employers while giving employees an easy way to save for retirement through an automatic deduction from their paycheck. Learn what employers and employees are saying about this safe, simple and portable way to save for retirement.

Published May, 2018

CalSavers

Welcome to CalSavers (Bay Area Edition)

Nearly half of California's workers are on track for retire into economic hardship. Currently, more than 7 million California workers are not offered a retirement savings plan by their employer. Californians deserve to retire with dignity. That's why all employers with five or more employees will soon be required to offer retirement savings plans through a private sector company or through CalSavers, the state's new retirement savings program. CalSavers has no cost and no risk for employers while giving employees an easy way to save for retirement through an automatic deduction from their paycheck. Learn what employers and employees are saying about this safe, simple and portable way to save for retirement.

Published May, 2018

CalSavers

Welcome to CalSavers (Central Valley Edition)

Nearly half of California's workers are on track for retire into economic hardship. Currently, more than 7 million California workers are not offered a retirement savings plan by their employer. Californians deserve to retire with dignity. That's why all employers with five or more employees will soon be required to offer retirement savings plans through a private sector company or through CalSavers, the state's new retirement savings program. CalSavers has no cost and no risk for employers while giving employees an easy way to save for retirement through an automatic deduction from their paycheck. Learn what employers and employees are saying about this safe, simple and portable way to save for retirement.

Published May, 2018

CalSavers

Welcome to CalSavers (Southern California Edition)

Nearly half of California's workers are on track for retire into economic hardship. Currently, more than 7 million California workers are not offered a retirement savings plan by their employer. Californians deserve to retire with dignity. That's why all employers with five or more employees will soon be required to offer retirement savings plans through a private sector company or through CalSavers, the state's new retirement savings program. CalSavers has no cost and no risk for employers while giving employees an easy way to save for retirement through an automatic deduction from their paycheck. Learn what employers and employees are saying about this safe, simple and portable way to save for retirement.

Published May, 2018

CalSavers

Bienvenido a CalSavers

Los trabajadores de California merecen jubilarse con dignidad. Gracias a una ley estatal, todos los empleadores con cinco o más trabajadores pronto tendrán que ofrecer un plan de ahorros para la jubilación o brindar acceso a CalSavers, el nuevo programa de ahorros jubilatorios del estado para empleados del sector privado. CalSavers ayuda a los dueños de negocios a garantizar la seguridad financiera de sus empleados, sin cargos para los empleadores y con esfuerzo mínimo. Para los trabajadores, CalSavers hace que sea fácil ahorrar para la jubilación —se deduce automáticamente de su sueldo antes de que tengan la oportunidad de gastarlo—. Es como pagar antes que nada tu futura jubilación.

Published May, 2018

Valley Clean Energy

The Power to Choose

A new, local power company gives residents the chance to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce their electric bill.

Published April, 2018

Capitol Compliance Management

The Grass Is Greener in 2018

Relax and take a deep breath — recreational cannabis is legal now in California! In this publication, new and returning marijuana users will find information on selecting appealing products and tips for how to enjoy them safely. They'll also find a directory of Sacramento-area dispensaries affiliated with Capitol Compliance Management, a cannabis consulting and management firm that is bringing local dispensaries into a new era of legitimacy.

Published December, 2017

SMUD

Making Sacramento Bright

There’s a side of the SMUD story that’s not often told. As a community-owned energy provider, every decision made at SMUD is based on the benefit of the community. SMUD has made a promise to be a good corporate citizen and give back through volunteers, donations, education and support that creates a more vibrant community that uses energy more efficiently. The voices of its partners who have benefited from SMUD’s leadership, generosity and expertise highlight SMUD’s corporate citizenship philosophy and the many ways in which SMUD Makes Sacramento Brighter.

Published May, 2017

River City Phoenix

Wholesome Healing

At River City Phoenix, patients’ needs always come first. River City Phoenix (RCP) is a medical cannabis dispensary with a history of providing patients with a variety of medicine, personalized recommendations and education around each product they offer. Since it opened as RCP in Sacramento, professional, caring staff strive to maintain the gold standard for the medical cannabis dispensary business model. This publication aims to reach medical marijuana patients who are not yet connected with RCP, encouraging them to come in, meet the staff and see what RCP offers. It's also intended for a more general audience, reducing stigma around medical marijuana businesses and users. Their stories show that patients are a diverse group with a variety of needs, and that staff are there to help everyone.

Published April, 2017

Eco Foundation Systems

A Better Way to Build

Eco Foundation Systems uses ground screws to replace common concrete foundations, resulting in a quicker, more efficient and more environmentally sustainable way to build. Find out where the ground screw came from, what it's being used for and why cities, counties, government agencies and solar contractors should give Eco Foundation Systems a turn on their next public project.

Published March, 2017

Ray Morgan Company

Building a Better Office

The workplace is evolving. Gone are the days of hulking filing cabinets and the intraoffice migration of paper from one desk to another to another. If you’re a business owner today, you don’t want to be stuck in the past — because it could be costing you time and money. Enter a new era: Ray Morgan Co. is a Document Technology Solutions company that specializes in improving efficiency and cutting costs. But what does that really mean? RMC starts with a unique assessment process that analyzes a business’ current inventory of hardware, paper usage, workflow and storage. Through their Managed Print, Document Management, and IT Solutions, RMC develops a custom plan of solutions that can revolutionize your office. In this publication targeted at businesses of all sizes, readers will learn what makes Ray Morgan Co. different from the other guys and some of the solutions that enable RMC to improve workplace efficiency. Nobody likes change – so some business owners might nots have fully investigated Document Technology Solutions because they think the process will be arduous. Through stories of actual customers and Ray Morgan Co. employees, readers of this publication will begin to understand how easily their business could evolve with Ray Morgan Co.

Published October, 2016

The Sacramento Rendering Company

Rendering: The Much Needed Secret Industry

Where do the animal byproducts from the agriculture and food processing industries go? The answer is they are recycled into products we use every day (like dog food and soap) through the ancient practice of rendering. Find out why rendering makes sense for the environment, health and safety and our economy.

Published January, 2016

Goodwill

Because of Goodwill

When you come to Goodwill, the person sorting donations and selling items is there because of you. Your donations create jobs and support training that make people more employable in our community.

Published October, 2015

SMUD

Helping Your Business Thrive

SMUD is committed to supporting local businesses to ensure they not only stay in business but thrive. SMUD is here to help businesses with incentives and guidance that in turn support the local economy. SMUD recognizes that when businesses save money and energy is conserved, it’s good for everybody.

Published July, 2015

Vaping Education Council

Clearing the Air

Vapor products have allowed many to reduce or completely quit smoking conventional cigarettes. Learn how vapor organizations are protecting people's access to vapor products.

Published June, 2015