Sacramento Municipal Utility District

Economic Development is an important purpose of SMUD. For many years we have actively supported efforts to grow a vibrant economy and robust small business sector in the Sacramento Region. We have been a major financial supporter of local business collective impacts for the community we serve, and solving real problems for realpeople, including those most in need. This venture will greatly benefit from our existing efforts, employees’ skills and expertise. development and support organizations, including all members of the Prosperity Partnership (the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and Valley Vision). SMUD is also committed to supporting healthy, vibrant, and economically sustainable neighborhoods for all customers through our Sustainable Communities Initiative. By partnering with policy makers, transit leaders, technology companies, health care providers and other community-based organizations, we are maximizing positive