Local business leaders rally to elevate Sac State athletics to PAC-12 or Mountain West Conference

그레이터 새크라멘토

9/27/24

Leaders highlight economic and reputational gains of the potential move and building new Sac State 경기장  

새크라멘토, 캘리포니아-Local business and community leaders announced today their support for the growth of Sacramento State’s athletic programs, emphasizing the broader benefits this would bring to the region. At a press conference hosted by 그레이터 새크라멘토 경제 협의회 (GSEC), business leaders and public officials stressed that the potential alignment with larger athletic conferences like the PAC-12 or Mountain West—if realized—could serve as a catalyst for significant economic activity and boost the national profile of both the university and the community. 

“The Greater Sacramento region is charting the path to becoming the most successful community in California. As a top 20 media market, we have the capacity, commitment and determination to support another major sports team,” said Founder & Chairman of Fulcrum and Vice Chair of GSEC’s Board of Directors, Mark Friedman. “We are ready to show the country what Greater Sacramento has to offer.” 

 The press conference comes a day after Sacramento State announced it will build a new, 25,000-seat stadium. Once built, it will be the highest capacity stadium in the six-county region and a key milestone in elevating the university’s athletics program.  

“With the support of our business community, Sacramento State is poised to take the next step, becoming a PAC-12 athletic program. We have a strong economy of local and national businesses based here in Sacramento that help make this region thrive, and are ready to support the Hornets in their endeavor to become the next member of the PAC-12.” said SAC-12 Co-Chair and State Senator Angelique Ashby. 

Joining the PAC-12 or Mountain West Conference would drive increased visitation and heightened media exposure for the region, making Greater Sacramento an even more attractive place to live, work and do business. The potential for Sacramento State to compete at a higher athletic level would also serve as a magnet for attracting top talent to the university, including students, faculty and athletes.   

“Sports have had a transformational impact on our community. It has increased tourism, allowing us to showcase everything Sacramento has to offer,” said Eric Guerra, City of Sacramento District 6 Councilmember. “Getting Sac State into a larger conference like the PAC-12, would be a game-changing win for the university, our student athletes, and the future of our region.” 

Sacramento State is the sixth largest university in the Cal State system with a student population of over 30,000. The Sacramento State Hornets, currently members of the Big Sky Conference, won seven conference championships in 2023 and have won three consecutive football championships.  

Since 2013, Greater Sacramento’s population has grown 9.5%. Sacramento is the 20th largest media market in the country with a TV household population of over 1.5 million viewers and is expected to climb in this ranking over the coming decade. If added to the PAC-12, Sacramento would make up the largest media market in the PAC-12 conference.  

그레이터 새크라멘토 경제 협의회 소개

그리고 그레이터 새크라멘토 경제 협의회 는 캘리포니아 수도권의 혁신 성장 전략의 촉매제입니다. 이 조직은 6개 카운티 지역 전체에서 거래 가능한 부문을 유지, 유치, 성장 및 확장하고, 첨단 산업을 개발하며, 일자리와 투자를 창출하기 위한 커뮤니티 주도의 방향을 선도합니다. 그레이터 새크라멘토는 포용적인 경제 성장을 추진한다는 유일한 사명을 가지고 지방 및 주 정부, 시장 리더, 인플루언서, 이해관계자 간의 협력을 대표합니다. 그레이터 새크라멘토 지역은 발견을 바탕으로 설립되었으며, 리더십을 바탕으로 구축되었고 혁신에 의해 추진됩니다.

미디어 관련 문의는 문의하시기 바랍니다: 

Brianna Buda 
Communications Manager 
(916) 287-9072 
bbuda@greatersacramento.com 

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