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Domeyko Taylor Holding Co. Investing in Placer County's Future E arly in their still-developing careers, business leaders Clifton Taylor and Isabel Domeyko learned that they enjoyed playing a role in building stronger communi- ties. As they each decided to start their own business in Placer County — Domeyko as founder of New Economics & Advisory and Taylor as founder of Taylor Builders — that community- building focus became even stronger. Now, having tied their businesses together under the Domeyko Taylor Holding Company banner, they see themselves as true community- focused investors. “Placer County is a special place for us. Our businesses and family have thrived here, and we can’t imagine being anywhere else,” Domeyko says. “We’re fortunate that our businesses have grown and given us the op- portunity to make more significant community investments. We know that our success is tied to the overall strength of the region.” responsive to community needs and accountable to stake- holders compared to corporations making decisions from somewhere else.” At New Economics & Advisory, Domeyko advises public, private and nonprofit clients about how to make projects and communities more economically sustainable. Using her experience in urban economics and planning, she provides market insight, financial forecasting and eco- nomic-impact studies to help guide rational investment strategies in infrastructure and programming. “Many communities face difficult decisions about the type and scale of public investment to support their economic-development efforts, and I try to help make that process easier for them,” Domeyko says. Founded in 2011, New Economics & Advisory has completed multiple studies on the economic value of places like Apple Hill, highlighting jobs, economic benefits, visi- tor spending, and infrastructure needed to support tourism and local residents’ quality of life. Placer County is a special place for us. Our businesses and family have thrived here, and we can’t imagine being anywhere else. Founded in 2017, Taylor Builders invests in and develops residential real estate with a focus in Northern The couple’s most visible contribution California. President Clifton Taylor, a — ISABEL DOMEYKO to the region’s recreation and economic founder, New Economics & Advisory real estate professional with two de- well-being is its investment in the Lincoln cades of experience, says, “We pride Potters Baseball Club, with Domeyko ourselves on managing projects so serving as president and Taylor its chief that they tangibly benefit the communities we’re a part of. financial officer. The team supports the redevelopment That includes having strong relationships with our building- of the City of Lincoln’s McBean Stadium as a home for the industry partners and always seeking to understand the William Jessup University team. The Potters are a wood- perspectives of our neighbors.” bat summertime team for college-age players. Its schedule With direct funding from JEN Partners, a real estate private- includes 35 home games with fireworks, music, a mascot, equity fund, Taylor Builders has acquired several significant food, wine and local craft beers. Each game draws an aver- projects in Placer County and other Northern California age of 1,000 spectators. jurisdictions. One recent Taylor investment is in Fiddyment “Four of our players have been drafted by major league Ranch in West Roseville. “Placer County is a key submarket teams, and we expect to have multiple members of our for the Sacramento region’s growth because of a balance of 2020 team selected,” Taylor says. “It’s been a lot of fun and employment opportunities and overall economic develop- more rewarding than we could’ve imagined.” ment,” Taylor says. The Potters is a chance to partner with and promote other The company is also involved in resort development under Placer County region businesses, and Domeyko says, “This the Mountainside Builders brand and in 2018 became the is homegrown family-friendly entertainment that Lincoln primary developer at Northstar California Resort in Placer has really embraced, we’re proud to be members of that County near Lake Tahoe. “As a local developer, we’re more community.” Domeyko Taylor Holding Co. | Taylor Builders • New Economics & Advisory • Lincoln Potters SPONSORED PROFILE