The Mark Haney Show features local entrepreneurs, innovators and creatives in a new YouTube series, Made in Sacramento.
Sacramento, CA, August 2020 – Mark Haney, founder of HaneyBiz and the voice of entrepreneurship in the Sacramento region co-hosts a new YouTube mini-series, Made in Sacramento, with Louis Stewart, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Sacramento.
“I have long believed in the power of sharing the story of entrepreneurs – all of whom must overcome obstacles to achieve success,” says Mark Haney. “Many of our local founders and small business owners have been battling serious challenges over these last few months. I am more committed than ever to lifting them up, providing support through programs like our new Sacramento Growth Factory, and to promoting these heroes of our American economy.”
The Made in Sacramento series highlights the stories of 12 inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators that have chosen to build their companies and products here in Sacramento. Filmed almost entirely before the COVID-19 shutdowns began, these segments are infused with the optimism that so many were feeling as the year began and they represent the potential that still exists. Got to know these companies that continue to innovate, adapt and grow despite all that has happened.
“Sacramento has a rich history of innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Louis Stewart. “This pandemic is challenging the best of us and it’s going to take true resilience to overcome what is ahead. These stories are an example of the diversity in thought that will be necessary in order to rebuild our economy.”
The series is available on YouTube, the HaneyBiz site and here at MeetMrStewart.com.
About HaneyBiz
Founded in 2011 by Mark Haney, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, HaneyBiz provides local founders with access to the capital, business services, and an engaged community of entrepreneurs, experts, and investors that they need to launch and scale a successful company.
HaneyBiz recently launched the Sacramento Growth Factory which delivers a customized growth program designed to help founders achieve tangible high priority milestones. Every engagement is fueled by the hands-on support from the seasoned HaneyBiz team combined with expertise from a committed network of vendors, advisors, corporations, government agencies and investors. www.haneybiz.com, facebook, linkedin
About Louis Stewart
Louis Stewart is the City of Sacramento’s first Chief Innovation Officer. He has made a decades long career of promoting and driving long term economic growth and job creation through innovation. Mr. Stewart is focused on bridging the public-private divide, reducing process, and growing strong and vibrant communities.
In his current capacity, Louis launched the Sacramento Urban Technology Lab framework. The framework is built around the premise of bringing government, industry and academia together in the capital of the fifth largest global economy in order to drive innovation to new heights.