Region Business Explained

Type:Advocacy group
Region Business
Founded Date:February 1, 2011
Location:Sacramento, California
Area Served:Sacramento region industry
Focus:Business advocacy
Method:Political lobbying, Public relations

Region Business is a business-oriented advocacy association in the greater Sacramento region. The organization is a coalition of trade associations (Region Builders, Region Restaurants, Region Technology) under the umbrella of Region Business.[1]

History

Region Business was founded in 2011 as Region Builders,[2] [3] a political action committee of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. The organization became a separate trade association in 2012.[4] In 2015, the organization re-branded[5] [6] [7] from a building industry trade association to a business advocacy association.[8]

Policy Positions taken

Electoral activities

Sacramento City Downtown Arena

Spearheaded the pro-arena effort for the Golden 1 Center. Filed the FPPC complaint that uncovered Chris Hansen as secret funder for STOP anti-arena campaign,[54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63] [64] [65] collected 15,000 petition withdrawals (the most in California State History[66]) to successfully block STOP measure from the ballot,[66] [67] [68] [69] [70] and ran the DowntownArena.org[71] [72] [73] [74] [75] [76] and The4000[77] [78] [79] [80] arena coalitions.

Current & past leadership

Info from official website.[81]

Affiliate organizations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Empress Tavern The KFBK Business Exchange with Kelly Brothers NewsRadio KFBK. NewsRadio KFBK. en-US. 2016-06-02.
  2. Web site: Builders Form Coalition.
  3. Web site: City Beat: New building industry PAC will take aim at Sacramento City Hall - sacbee.com. The Sacramento Bee. 2016-06-01.
  4. Web site: Josh Wood: Tackling the tough issues head on (Video) - Sacramento Business Journal. Sacramento Business Journal. 2016-06-03.
  5. Web site: Templates . Borneo . October 11, 2015 . Rebranded, Region Builders Announces Expanded Political Activities at Annual Event . 2016-06-02 . Elk Grove News.net.
  6. Web site: October 9, 2015 . Business Journal: Eddie Murphy Mansion, Sammy's Bar And Grill, Magilla . 2016-06-01 . CapRadio.
  7. Web site: Young . Allen . October 6, 2015 . Region Builders Inc. becomes Region Business; will advocate for several industries . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento Business Journal.
  8. Web site: Rhee . Foon . May 30, 2016 . Region Business plays to win in Sacramento politics . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  9. Web site: Curley . Douglas . October 1, 2013 . Region Builder . 2016-06-02 . Comstock's magazine.
  10. Web site: Lillis . Ryan . June 13, 2011 . City Beat: Full roster of mayor's regional arena commission released . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110618040138/http://blogs.sacbee.com/city-beat/2011/06/full-roster-of-mayors-regional-arena-commission-released.html#ixzz1PGuRDHRa . June 18, 2011 . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  11. Web site: Breton . Marcos . October 8, 2014 . Marcos Breton: A new player emerges in Sacramento politics . 2016-06-03 . The Sacramento Bee.
  12. Web site: Young . Allen . February 9, 2016 . Region Business to launch anti-minimum-wage campaign - Sacramento Business Journal . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento Business Journal.
  13. Web site: February 10, 2016 . Restaurants fight back against $15 minimum wage . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806233633/https://www.abc10.com/money/restaurants-fight-back-against-15-minimum-wage/39669889 . August 6, 2016 . 2016-06-01 . KXTV . en-US.
  14. Web site: Wolf . Ali . January 14, 2016 . New Battle Over Minimum Wage in Sacramento . 2016-06-01 . KTXL.
  15. Web site: Sacramento's Minimum-Wage Rumble Begins - CAPITAL & MAIN. 2016-01-04. CAPITAL & MAIN. en-US. 2016-06-01.
  16. Web site: Luery . Mike . November 10, 2015 . Battle heats up over minimum wage hike . 2016-06-01 . KCRA.
  17. Web site: Karol . Gabrielle . March 23, 2016 . Restaurant exemption proposed for Sacramento minimum wage ordinance . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806232826/http://www.abc10.com/money/consumer/real-money/restaurant-exemption-proposed-for-sacramento-minimum-wage-ordinance/32099998 . August 6, 2016 . 2016-06-01 . KXTV . en-US.
  18. Web site: Wood . Joshua . July 6, 2015 . Minimum Wage: In Support of Struggling Businesses . 2016-06-01 . Comstock's magazine.
  19. Web site: Large . Steve . January 31, 2016 . Sacramento's Farm-To-Fork Restaurants Look For Help To Grow . 2016-06-01 . KOVR.
  20. Web site: Young . Allen . January 15, 2016 . Steinberg Business Proposals Build on Ideas . March 28, 2024 . Sacramento Business Journal .
  21. Web site: Glover . Mark . April 25, 2015 . Building permits in a day: 2 cities try new tack . 2016-06-03 . The Sacramento Bee.
  22. Web site: May 22, 2015 . Elk Grove becomes first California city to adopt 'permit simplicity' . 2016-06-02 . Elk Grove Citizen.
  23. Web site: van der Meer . Ben . January 22, 2016 . Sacramento launches 'permit simplicity' program for contractors . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento Business Journal.
  24. Web site: van der Meer . Ben . September 8, 2015 . Region Builders Believes Permit Simplicity . Sacramento Business Journal .
  25. Web site: Nax . Sanford . August 23, 2012 . Elk Grove Speeding Up Permit Process . March 28, 2024 . Sacramento Business Journal .
  26. Web site: Young . Allen . December 16, 2015 . Davis Voters Could See a Ballot Box Battle Over Soda . March 28, 2024 . Sacramento Business Journal .
  27. Web site: October 5, 2015 . Report: Downtown Soccer Stadium an Economic Plus . 2016-06-01 . KTXL.
  28. Web site: Shaw . Michael . April 6, 2012 . Sacramento Gives Local Firms Edge on Bids . March 28, 2024 . Sacramento Business Journal .
  29. Web site: Turner . Melanie . June 29, 2012 . Sacramento Expands Energy Incentives . March 28, 2024 . Sacramento Business Journal .
  30. Web site: Garvin . Cosmo . June 18, 2015 . Sprawl on: It's the political elite and moneymakers who truly lack vision . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento News & Review.
  31. Web site: Sacramento City Council votes to ease big-box store rules. Hoff. Mallory. KCRA. 2016-06-01.
  32. Web site: Lillis . Ryan . August 20, 2013 . City Beat: Sacramento City Council eases restrictions on 'big-box' stores - sacbee.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130906194314/http://blogs.sacbee.com/city-beat/2013/08/sacramento-city-council-eases-restrictions-on-big-box-stores.html . September 6, 2013 . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  33. Web site: Garvin . Cosmo . June 13, 2013 . Big-box theory: Apparently not having a Walmart puts Sacramento at 'competitive disadvantage' . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento News & Review.
  34. Web site: van der Meer . Ben . April 22, 2013 . Sacramento Big Box Store Ordinance . March 28, 2024 . Sacramento Business Journal .
  35. Web site: Large . Steve . August 20, 201 . Sacramento City Council Eases Rules On Big-Box Stores . 2016-06-01 . KOVR.
  36. Web site: Hosseini . Raheem F. . August 22, 2013 . Joshua Wood is the smiling assassin . 2016-06-03 . Sacramento News & Review.
  37. Web site: Grimes . Katy . 2013-06-24 . W. Sacto Mayor threatens local businesses . 2016-06-03 . CalWatchdog.com.
  38. Web site: May 23, 2013 . Detrick, others criticize SACOG . 2016-06-03 . Elk Grove Citizen.
  39. Web site: Region Technology Board Member Garrett Gatewood Appointed to the Rancho Cordova City Council. . 2019-10-25 . Sacramento Region Business Association . en-US.
  40. Web site: Council Member Garrett Gatewood City of Rancho Cordova. www.cityofranchocordova.org. 2019-10-25.
  41. Web site: Young . Allen . January 15, 2016 . Mayoral candidate Darrell Steinberg supports ideas backed by business groups . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento Business Journal.
  42. Web site: Lillis . Ryan . November 18, 2015 . Business group endorses Steinberg mayoral run . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  43. Web site: Lillis . Ryan . May 20, 2016 . Darrell Steinberg says he's 'all in' to become Sacramento mayor . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  44. Web site: Lillis . Ryan . February 2, 2016 . Angelique Ashby gets Metro Chamber endorsement, Darrell Steinberg tops 2015 mayoral fundraising . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  45. Web site: Lillis . Ryan . November 18, 2015 . Former Senate leader Steinberg will run for Sacramento mayor . 2016-06-01 . The Sacramento Bee.
  46. Web site: McLaren . Genny . 2015-10-27 . Business Group Expected to Endorse Darrell Steinberg for Mayor . 2016-06-01 . KTXL.
  47. Web site: Darrell Steinberg for Mayor of Sacramento 2016 Endorsements for Darrell. www.steinberg4sac.com. 2016-06-01.
  48. Web site: Additional Endorsements for Gary Davis. www.smartvoter.org. 2016-06-01.
  49. Web site: February 5, 2015 . Former Loomis mayor Calvert sues political action group . 2016-06-01 . The Loomis News.
  50. Web site: Courthouse News Service. www.courthousenews.com. 2016-06-01.
  51. Web site: January 29, 2015 . Update for Loomis mayor suit . 2016-06-01 . The Loomis News.
  52. Web site: Unseated councilwoman sues over campaign mailer. Reno Gazette Journal. 2016-06-01.
  53. Web site: Hecht . Peter . August 11, 2014 . El Dorado County residents wage ballot battle over growth . 2016-06-03 . The Sacramento Bee.
  54. Web site: Pro-Arena Group Sends Letter to Seattle Investor Chris Hansen NewsRadio KFBK. NewsRadio KFBK. en-US. 2016-06-02.
  55. Web site: Sacramento Group Wants More Than an Apology from Chris Hansen. Seattle Weekly. 2016-06-02.
  56. Web site: Arena opponents obtain signatures paid for by Seattle's Chris Hansen. sacbee. 2016-06-02.
  57. Web site: Failed Sacramento Kings suitor Chris Hansen unveiled as source of funding to defeat arena deal - Sacramento Business Journal. Sacramento Business Journal. 2016-06-02.
  58. Web site: Hansen to Pay Fine for Not Reporting Campaign Donation. 2013-09-09. FOX40. 2016-06-02.
  59. Web site: S.T.O.P. Speaks for First Time Since Reveal of Hansen Involvement. 2013-08-18. FOX40. 2016-06-02.
  60. Web site: Arena Advocates Lobby Hansen to Switch Stance on S.T.O.P.. 2013-08-21. FOX40. 2016-06-02.
  61. Web site: Hansen apologizes for funding anti-Kings group - HeraldNet.com. The Daily Herald. 2016-06-02.
  62. Web site: Sacramentans feel 'hoodwinked,' 'tricked' by Chris Hansen. 2013-08-20. blog.seattlepi.com. 2016-06-02.
  63. Web site: Sacramento City Council Approves Arena Term Sheet. sacobserver.com. 2016-06-02.
  64. Web site: Power-play days - Bites - Opinions - August 29, 2013. Sacramento News & Review. 2016-06-02.
  65. Web site: Chris Hansen says he regrets funding effort to derail Sacramento arena plan. Pro Sports Daily. 2016-06-02.
  66. Web site: Petition withdrawals complicate initiative in Sacramento. Oliver. Kevin. KCRA. 2016-06-02.
  67. Web site: County begins verification process of anti and pro-arena petition signatures. Ellington. Blake. 2013-12-18. Sactown Royalty. 2016-06-02.
  68. Web site: County expects to begin crosschecking arena petition signatures Thursday. Ellington. Blake. 2013-12-31. Sactown Royalty. 2016-06-02.
  69. Web site: Arena Proponents Claim 10,000 Anti-Arena Petition Withdrawals. Moffitt. Bob. www.capradio.org. 2016-06-02.
  70. Web site: Pro-arena forces turn in another 1,500 petition withdrawals. sacbee. 2016-06-02.
  71. Web site: van der Meer . Ben . July 23, 2013 . Downtown arena advocates target petition signers - Sacramento Business Journal . 2016-06-02 . Sacramento Business Journal.
  72. Web site: July 22, 2013 . #STOPthelies Campaign Launches Signature Withdrawal Effort . 2016-06-02 . The Sacramento Observer.
  73. Web site: August 1, 2013 . DowntownArena.org Demands STOP Reveal Who's Paying to Kill Arena . 2016-06-02 . The Sacramento Observer.
  74. Web site: Sacramento Downtown Arena Debate . 2016-06-02 . Sacramento Press Club.
  75. Web site: Editorial: In arena battle, disclosure will be vital on all sides . 2016-06-03 . The Sacramento Bee.
  76. Web site: PAC pushes Sacramento arena vote but won't say where it is getting money . 2016-06-03 . The Sacramento Bee.
  77. Web site: Kasler . Dale . October 8, 2014 . Arena backers claim $11.5 billion in economic impact . 2016-06-02 . The Sacramento Bee.
  78. Web site: Moffitt . Bob . January 24, 2014 . City Clerk Says No To Arena Petitions . 2016-06-02 . CapRadio.
  79. Web site: Kasler . Dale . 2014-02-10 . NBA: Sacramento Kings new arena's formal unveiling of drawings . 2016-06-02 . Dilemma X.
  80. Web site: City of Sacramento Voter approval for Public Funding of Professional Sports Arena Act, STOP Initiative (June 2014) - Ballotpedia. ballotpedia.org. 2016-06-02.
  81. Web site: Region Builders. regionbusiness.org. 2016-06-01.
  82. Web site: Hosseini . Raheem F. . August 22, 2013 . Joshua Wood is the smiling assassin . 2016-06-01 . Sacramento News & Review.
  83. Web site: Harris . James H. . 2014-05-08 . Letters to the Editor: Josh Wood . 2016-06-01 . Mountain Democrat.
  84. Web site: Templates . Borneo . December 4, 2014 . Region Builders 'Really Excited' With Suen Appointment . 2016-06-01 . Elk Grove News.net.
  85. Web site: Region Builders » Region Builders – the voice of the building industry. regionbusiness.org. 2016-06-01.
  86. Web site: Region Builders » Region Technology. regionbusiness.org. 2016-06-01.
  87. Web site: Region Builders » Region Restaurants – the voice of the restaurant industry. regionbusiness.org. 2016-06-01.

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