GREATER SACRAMENTO
Soccer is growing in popularity , especially among millennials , and is expected to spur economic growth in the Capital Region .
PHOTO COURTESY OF SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC
How is Sacramento Republic FC ’ s new MLS stadium expected to catalyze growth and business development in the Sacramento region ?
It brings a major entertainment option to Sacramento that will increase other options for the region . The stadium will have the ability to serve many considerations we currently do not have ... ( for example ), NCAA events such as the soccer championships have already been announced , ( as well as ) other college sports … rugby matches ( and ) … outdoor concerts ... It will create many jobs during the build out and numerous part- and full-time jobs when complete . It will be a high-profile asset that will stimulate building and development much the same way the Golden 1 Center has .
Kevin Nagle
CHAIRMAN AND CEO , SAC SOCCER & ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS
How are industries planning to capitalize on the new stadium as they target millennials , the next generation of talent the region wants to attract , retain and grow ?
With the ( sizable number ) of millennials ( in the Sacramento region ), there will be substantial opportunity with a long runway . The stadium , ( which ) will be highly visible from the freeways ... ( will ) allow companies to build businesses around the core area . … Migration from the Bay Area is happening and the ability for employees to move to areas outside that region into the Sacramento region is a desirable option ... financially . I think we are in a transition where companies are assessing how to mobilize in smaller but more consolidated areas for their employees while allowing many to work from home or modified worksites . There is no question , the stadium will serve as a catalyst for that .
86 comstocksmag . com | December 2020