Posts by Ashley Budd

Our Region in State Leadership The Rancho Cordova Area has a strong connection to the California State Capitol, with several local legislators serving in leadership and key committee roles. For our business community, those positions matter because many of the issues discussed at the state level from the budget and education to technology, transportation and…

When the Rancho Cordova Area business community speaks up, decision-makers hear us. AB 2564 (Ward), a proposal that raised concerns about liability and restrictions surrounding common customer discounts, failed to advance before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Advocating for Our Business Community The Chamber and our members were actively engaged throughout the legislative…

Advocacy Update: Standing Up for Business at the Local, Regional, and State Level Advocacy is one of the most important ways the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber serves our members. Whether we are tracking legislation at the State Capitol, weighing in on local business regulations, or helping connect employers to regional economic opportunities, our goal remains…

2026 Budget Updates Summary The Governor’s office provided a fact sheet here, the Assembly budget reports can be found here, and Senate summary can be found here. Your Chamber is a member of the  California Manufacturing and Technology Association (CMTA). CMTA distributed an excellent summary of the key business elements negotiated during the budget discussion.…

Rancho Cordova Chamber Recognized for Advocacy Excellence Rancho Cordova Chamber Receives 2026 President’s Circle Award The Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to receive the 2026 President’s Circle Award from the California Chamber of Commerce. This recognition honors local chambers that show strong leadership in business advocacy and legislative affairs. In 2026, the…