Arena group plans more revenue review

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Downtown arena advocates said Thursday they have a lot of work left to do before they release an arena financing report Sept. 8, including sifting through a list of up to 50 more arena funding possibilities.

"We've got 49 more revenue sources to (analyze)," (Tom) Friery said.

Note: Tom Friery is the former Sacramento treasurer and head of the Think Big Sacramento finance committee

http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/29/3802400/arena-group-plans-more-revenue.html
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Thinking Big to overcome a shrinking economy

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"Dave Butler, volunteer chairman of the board for the Rocklin Chamber, said there is a general feeling among those in his organization that the Sacramento Kings franchise does benefit the entire region surrounding the capital city. He said the Rocklin Chamber signed on with an interest in perhaps selling tickets to Kings’ games and finding potential sponsors.

"As a destination for visitors and conventioneers it brings more money and additional economic benefit from extended stays," said Butler. "Also, a facility downtown to the capitol corridor means you can ride the rails from Rocklin to downtown."

Butler said with the Kings’ facility located in Natomas means visitors have to take the freeway, and use the parking on site. With the convenience of rail those going to games or other events can simply ride the train to and from the complex and not have to use their cars."