Business Walk Targets Rancho Cordova

More than 100 businesses in the City of Rancho Cordova will be called on during the City’s 2nd annual Business Walk on Thursday, October 22nd to learn first-hand how Rancho Cordova’s business and civic leaders can promote business and improve the local economy.

About 30 teams of two to three people will visit at least 120 businesses in eight Rancho Cordova areas. A variety of areas and businesses will be on the itinerary including retail stores, office parks, and industrial sites. Teams will be made up of representatives from City staff, the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and the Sacramento Metro Chamber.

One of the strategic objectives in the City of Rancho Cordova 5-year Economic Development Implementation Plan is to attract, retain, and expand business. “The Business Walk is a pro-active way to build relationships and to learn from them,” said Megan McMurtry from the City of Rancho Cordova Economic Development Department.

Everyone visited will be asked:
1. How is business?
2. What do you like about doing business in the area?
3. What needs to be done to make business even better?

After the Business Walk, Sac Metro Chamber will tabulate the data and publish a report. Last year’s summary revealed that nearly half of the respondents said business was either good or great. Another 29% reported business was fair and/or holding steady. Location and community rated highest in what respondents liked best about Rancho Cordova. Traffic issues were the most frequently cited area in need of improvement.

“It’s critical to talk to business owners and managers face-to-face about the issues facing them in today’s volatile economy,” explained Jane Daly, CEO of the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce.

“Last year, business people couldn’t believe that we just wanted to ask them how we could better serve them,” she continued. “By joining forces with the City and Sac Metro Chamber, we are working to bridge businesses, organizations, and residents to innovative programs that will strengthen Rancho Cordova’s long-term economic vitality, business success, job creation, and quality of life.”

For more information about the Business Walk, please call McMurtry at (916) 851-8782.