The recent release of the Sacramento Business Journal's list of Fastest Growing Businesses in Greater Sacramento failed to include one extremely bright spot in the sluggish economic recovery: Top Rank Heating and Air, based in Elk Grove, experienced record growth in 2011. Over that year, their business increased by nearly 120%- which places the company near the top of the list. Their number of employees also jumped from its seasonal high of 5 in 2010 to 10 in 2011. With the recent heatwave the Central Valley has been experiencing, their current crew stands at 18. President Jeremy Goff credits this phenomenal growth to their old-fashioned service and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee."There are

Marilyn’s on K will be hosting a Karaoke Event every Thursday night in May to benefit the Fisher House – promotion and prizes sponsored by Give Back 2 Sac. Every Thursday evening at Marilyn’s on K at 8:30pm for the month of May, the $1 admission fee at the door will be donated to the Fisher House. This 501c3 helps military families in times of medical emergencies. Marilyn on K’s chosen charity provides a legitimate and much needed service for military families. This is a prime example of a community coming together, uniting local businesses to benefit an worthwhile cause. Without a charity organization such as “The Fisher House,” many military families would struggle financially during

The Give Back 2 Sac Program is an electronic payment system service that emerged in Sacramento because of the areas’ strong sense of community. This is a community driven program, with the goal to improve the quality of life for those in the immediate area. Each local business contributes to the program by providing a small percentage of their revenue from each payment transactions to a local charity of their choice. The Give Back 2 Sac Program provides an electronic payment system to local businesses and through this system, 20% of the merchant service proceeds are then donated to the local charity of the business’s choice. Even better news is these businesses don’t have to pay anything