Six local companies have been selected for Sacramento’s 2025 Economic Gardening 2.0 program, an initiative offering established businesses customized consulting, market research, and up to $50,000 in matching grants to support expansion.
The program is designed to support small but established companies with five to 99 employees and at least $1 million in annual revenue that have a strong track record and are ready to grow.
“These companies represent Sacramento’s future – innovative, resilient, and deeply rooted in our community,” said Michael Jasso, City of Sacramento Assistant City Manager. “They’re investing in our neighborhoods, creating local jobs, and showing what’s possible when businesses are given the tools to thrive.”
Each company in the program receives expert advice and in-depth market research from Berkeley Strategy Advisors and the National Center for Economic Gardening. This includes help with marketing, digital presence, and operations. With up to $50,000 in matching grants from the City, businesses can put their growth plans into action and fund new projects.
The 2025 participants are:
- Balanced Diversity Solutions– A human resources firm helping organizations build inclusive workplaces. They are expanding digital training tools and client outreach.
- Eco-Alpha Environmental and Engineering Services– Eco-Alpha provides facilities support and workforce training services nationwide. Their approach ensures operational excellence, workforce readiness, and long-term value for clients.
- Executive Avionics– A specialized aircraft electronics repair business, among the few of its kind in the western U.S., preparing to grow its customer base.
- MyFloraDNA– A biotech company using DNA testing to help agriculture businesses detect plant diseases and improve crop health.
- TECMA– A precision machine shop manufacturing aerospace and defense components. They are pursuing new clients and planning equipment upgrades.
- T&Y Supermarket– A neighborhood grocery store in North Sacramento working to modernize operations, including launching online shopping and meal kits.
“Our goal is to expand our training platform and partnering with the City of Sacramento Economic Gardening program provides us with an opportunity to support the City’s Workforce Development Initiatives,” said Aimee Stahlberg, Training Program Manager at Eco-Alpha Environmental and Engineering Services, Inc.
Since its launch, the Economic Gardening program has supported 26 Sacramento businesses. Collectively, their annual revenues have increased by 38% – from $104 million to $144 million – demonstrating the program’s role in strengthening the local economy.
To learn more, visit the City’s website.
Photo: Members of four of the current cohort companies and consultants, Berkeley Strategy Advisors.