The resilience and growth of our local businesses constantly inspire me. It’s a testament to the strong community spirit that defines Folsom, and recent accolades and upcoming events perfectly showcase that collaboration and innovation.
Here’s a quick roundup of Folsom news and events worth celebrating:
Folsom Ranked #2 Lake Town by MSN: The secret is out! We’ve always known Folsom was special — and now the rest of the country does too! MSN just ranked Folsom #2 in “The 46 Best Lake Towns in the US to Live in All Year Round.” Whether you’re here for a day or a lifetime, our lakeside adventures, dining, and entertainment make it easy to see why.
Folsom Businesses Featured in 2025 Inc. 5000 Fast-Growing Companies List: Congratulations to the Folsom businesses featured in this year’s Inc. Magazine 5000 list of fast-growing companies! Astute Solutions LLC, One Inc, and FYC Labs were all featured in this year’s list, with One Inc. also featured in the 2024 list. Kudos to all 20 Sacramento area businesses that made the list – it’s an impressive recognition of all your hard work.
Giving Back at Folsom Community Service Day: The saying “it takes a village” comes to life every year during City of Folsom’s Community Service Day. This year’s event, on Saturday, September 20, will celebrate 12 years of service projects. I invite you to join me and others as we roll up our sleeves to complete an array of tasks throughout the city. See a list of projects and sign up here.
Discover the Trends and Strategies Shaping Folsom’s Tomorrow: Our Future Folsom events provide valuable insights into the economic future of our city and region from industry experts. This year’s event, on Wednesday, September 24, will feature guest speaker Tom Sullivan, a seasoned business leader, investment expert, and veteran with decades of experience in finance and media, including roles at Fox Business, KFBK, and KCRA. Reserve your spot here.
Folsom Women’s Expo + Social: The Folsom Women’s Expo & Social is back on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Palladio. This event, like the HER Women’s Conference, is all about connection, inspiration, and celebrating the amazing women of Folsom. It’s an excellent opportunity to network, connect, and enjoy a fun night out.
Save the Date for the Foothill Wine Fest: My favorite wine event is back on November 8, 2025. The Foothill Wine Fest celebrates the wines of the Sierra Foothill AVA and will feature award-winning wines, light bites, and a vibrant atmosphere. VIP starts at 2 p.m. and General Admission opens at 3 p.m. Registration for the wine competition is now open, with wine judging slated for September 13–14. Learn more about the wine competition, event, and tickets (which will be announced soon) at FoothillWineFest.com.
Joe Gagliardi is the CEO of Choose Folsom and the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. His commentary appears regularly in Folsom Times. Choose Folsom is a Chairman’s Circle Partner with the Chamber of Commerce.
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