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Title: Marion Clark and Willamette Valley Jaguars Drive Vision for Economic Renewal Through Pro Basketball and Community Empowerment

United States, 5th Apr 2025 - The Willamette Valley Jaguars, a professional basketball team competing in The Basketball League (TBL), are marking a significant turning point for the region of Albany, Oregon, both on and off the court. Under the ownership of Marion Clark, the youngest professional basketball team owner in the United States and the youngest Black team owner in the nation, the Jaguars are becoming a powerful force for social and economic renewal. Clark’s vision goes far beyond the game itself; it encompasses the creation of jobs, economic development, and community upliftment, all through the unifying power of sports.The Jaguars are part of the TBL, a league positioned just beneath the NBA G-League, offering an invaluable platform for athlete development. But for Clark, the mission of the Jaguars is clear: to use basketball as a tool for broader social and economic change in the Mid-Willamette Valley region. The team is committed to building a strong, sustainable foundation for the future of the community while providing top-tier entertainment for fans of all backgrounds.Transforming Albany: A Vision for a New Stadium and MallClark's ultimate goal is to build a state-of-the-art stadium and a downtown outlet mall in Albany, Oregon. These developments would serve as a permanent home for the Willamette Valley Jaguars, while also transforming the local area into a bustling hub for tourism, business, and entertainment. "My dream isn’t just about basketball—it’s about changing lives and creating lasting opportunities," says Marion Clark, Owner of the Willamette Valley Jaguars and Executive Director of Jaguars For Change. "We’re using the game as a bridge to bring communities together, create jobs, and inspire the next generation to dream big."The proposed stadiu...

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