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From the Bay to the River: Greater Sacramento is ready for Major League Baseball

In a historic announcement that reverberates beyond the sports world, the Oakland Athletics have chosen West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park as their home for the 2025-27 Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons.

David Sander (City of Rancho Cordova)

David Sander is the mayor of Rancho Cordova and a member of GSEC’s Board of Directors. Learn more about why he values economic development, working with GSEC and living and working in the Greater Sacramento region in the Q&A below.

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Golden 1 Center Serves as Major Economic Driver in Greater Sacramento, Providing $665 Million Annually

Golden 1 Center, home to the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and a community hub for major events, concerts and shows, continues to stand as a powerhouse contributor to the economic vitality of the Greater Sacramento region metropolitan area, according to a new economic impact report by renowned research company Applied Economics.

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Samsung opens chip R&D office in Greater Sacramento

Samsung Semiconductor has opened an R&D office in Folsom to house an advanced computer lab and controller development team to create technology for artificial intelligence, data centers, mobile phones and automotive chips. The office will initially employ 50 with plans to grow.

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