Solano EDC Membership & Events

Solano EDC March 1 Breakfast Event

2012-02-09T10:44:00.000-08:00

Redevelopment is DEAD.

What are the impacts? What’s next?

Speakers:

Anthony Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son

Greg Stepanicich, Richards, Watson & Gershon

Date: March 1, 2012* (note new date)

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Registration & Networking: 7:30 –8:00 am
Breakfast & Program: 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC members,

$35.00 Non- members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC,

360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Please notify our office of cancellations.

No-shows will be billed.

Event Sponsored by: Sutter Health

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority;

Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company

and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC Annual Meeting

2011-11-30T11:55:00.000-08:00

The Solano Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC) held its 29th Annual Meeting luncheon on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

Keynote Speaker: Sunne McPeak, President and CEO, California Emerging Technology Fund.

2011 Community Highlights by Sandy Person, Solano EDC President.

Event Sponsored by:

AT&T; City of Benicia; Law Offices of Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell; Kaiser Permanente; Sutter Health; Travis Credit Union;

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC October 27, 2011 Breakfast

2011-10-12T16:22:00.000-07:00

Real Estate Round-up 2011

Panel of industry experts in commerical real estate will discuss Solano's position and future forecasts.
Don't miss this opportunity for an enlightening
Solano County real estate update.

Speakers:

Kevin Ramos, Chief Investment Officer, Buzz Oates

Brooks Pedder, Managing Partner, Colliers International

Chuck Shaw, Partner, Fite Development Company and Past State Director, International Council of Shopping Centers Northern CA

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield,

2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA

Time: 7:30-8:00 am Registration and Networking,

8:00-9:00 am Program

Cost: $25.00 Solano EDC Members, $35.00 Non-members

To register call 707-864-1855 or e-mail pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to:

Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Sponsored by: Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Republic Services; Solano Garbage Company; Syar Industries and Solano Transportation Authority

Solano & Yolo Counties Joint Economic Summit

2011-09-29T14:17:00.000-07:00

Solano & Yolo Counties Joint Economic Summit

Adding More Value to Agriculture

$2.5 billion

That's the annual economic value of the Food Chain

Industry Cluster in Solano and Yolo Counties. We can

grow that cluster even more with your help!

Join us on November 16 to help map out an

action plan to bring more jobs to the region.

Date: November 16, 2011

Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm

Place: Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center,

University of California, Davis

Cost: $25.00 per person

For reservations and more information

call 707-864-1855 or email pat@solanoedc.org

Event sponsored by: Solano County, UC Davis, County of Yolo

NorthBay Business Journal Impact Solano 2011

2011-09-13T09:47:00.000-07:00

A must-attend conference exploring the top issues

shaping the future of business in Solano County

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 8-10:30 a.m.

Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield

Registration: 8 a.m. Program: 8-10:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Robert Eyler

Economics Department Chair at Sonoma State University and

Director of the Center for Regional Economic Analysis

Economic Overview

A look at the state of Solano County's economy and how national

and statewide economic issues are playing out at the local level

Panel Discussion

Local experts discuss the impact of key issues currently affecting Solano County's major industries, including what these challenges and new developments mean for business in the years to come.

Panelists:
Sandy Person, Interim President, Solano EDC
Gary Passama, President and CFO, NorthBay Healthcare
David Payne, Operations Manager, Altec Industries, Inc.

For more information and to register click here

Solano EDC August 31, 2011 Breakfast

2011-07-19T13:54:00.000-07:00

The Dog Days of August

Keynote Speaker:

Dan Walters

Political Columnist

The Sacramento Bee

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

7:30 am - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 am - 9 am Program

Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield

$ 25.00 Solano EDC Members*, $ 35.00 Non-members

(*complimentary tickets are available varying on membership level)

To register call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC

360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Please notify our office of cancellations

Sponsored by:

Kaiser Permanente and NorthBay Healthcare

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Republic Services; Solano Garbage Company; Syar Industries and Solano Transportation Authority

Solano EDC June 29, 2011 Breakfast

2011-05-31T11:39:00.000-07:00

Solano EDC Breakfast Event

Closing the Achievement Gap: How Investments in Early Learning Increase the Bottom Line

Speakers:

Matt Regan

Vice President of Governmental Affairs

Bay Area Council

Lisette Estrella-Henderson

Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE)

Presentation of 2011 Family-Friendly

Business Awards

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Time:               7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking
                          8:00 – 9:00 am Program

Place:              Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost:               $25.00* Solano EDC members

$35.00 Non- members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level

To register, call 707-864-1855 or

e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC

360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Please notify our office of cancellations.

No-shows will be billed.

Event Sponsored by: First 5 Solano

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company

and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC May 19, 2011 Breakfast

2011-04-15T14:15:00.000-07:00

Solano EDC Breakfast Event

Travis Air Force Base Update

Speakers:

Colonel James C. Vechery, USAF

Commander, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB

Colonel Jay Flournoy, Jr., USAFR

Commander, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB

Colonel Gary Gottschall, USAF

Commander, 615th Contingency Response Wing, Travis AFB

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking;

8:00 – 9:00 am Program

Place: Travis Credit Union, One Travis Way, Vacaville

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC members, $35.00 Non- members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC,

360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Event Sponsored by: Travis Credit Union

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

NEW DATE: Solano EDC March 30, 2011 Breakfast

2011-02-25T12:17:00.000-08:00

Elimination of Redevelopment and
State’s Shift of Programs to Local Communities.
What’s the impact to our economy?

Governor Brown’s 2011-12 budget will shut down redevelopment agencies in California along with realignment of State programs by passing responsibility to counties and cities. The elimination of Redevelopment Agencies takes away the major economic development and affordable housing financing tools from the Cities of Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo

This breakfast will feature Jim Wunderman, CEO of the Bay Area Council just back from meetings with the Governor and other key state leaders. Jim will provide the budget impacts and regional view.

Solano City Managers will forecast the local impacts of this budget on the local economy.
Link to presentation here.

Solano communities have benefited from redevelopment and city managers will discussion how redevelopment is one of the few remaining tools that local governments have to comply with state requirements for more urban compact development, housing, infrastructure and jobs, under AB 32 and SB 375. Each presenter will show how this state budget and the elimination of redevelopment will transform how housing and economic development is done in your community.

Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 - 9:00 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

For more information or to register call 707-864-1855 or email pat@solanoedc.org

Event Sponsored by: First Northern Bank and NorthBay Healthcare

Solano EDC Chairman Circle members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC 28th Annual Meeting

2010-12-09T16:47:00.000-08:00

Coming together for regional prosperity

Keynote:

David Hosley, Interim Vice Chancellor for

University Relations, UC Merced

Special Presentation:

Doug Henton, President, Collaborative Economics

Unveiling of the Solano County 2010 Index of

Economic & Community Progress

Date: January 27, 2011

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Registration & Networking: 11:00 –11:30 am

Lunch & Program: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $45.00 per person* Table of 8: $350
*Complimentary tickets available varying on membership level

Event sponsored by:
Kaiser Permanente; Sutter Health; Touro University;
enXco; NorthBay Healthcare; Travis Credit Union;
UC Davis; First 5 Solano; and Green Build Energy Group

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority;
Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org.
Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC,
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Solano EDC December 8, 2010 breakfast

2010-11-15T16:23:00.000-08:00

Solano EDC Breakfast Event

Keynote:

Nicole Woolsey Biggart

Director of the UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center

Special Presentation:

Charles Rieger

Solano Center for Business Innovation

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 - 9 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members

$35.00 Non-Members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Event sponsored by: Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Sutter Health

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:

Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries;
Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org.

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Solano EDC Holiday Reception

2010-11-08T13:20:00.000-08:00

Solano Economic Development Corporation (SOLANO EDC)

Cordially Invites You to Our

HOLIDAY

RECEPTION

November 17, 2010

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dimitri's Lounge

700 Main Street, Ste. 106, Suisun City, CA, 94585

Solano EDC October 28, 2010 Breakfast Event

2010-10-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

Making it in America: Why Manufacturing Matters

Keynote:

Congressman John Garamendi

10th Congressional District California

Congressman John Garamendi, California’s 46th Lieutenant Governor, will explain why Solano County and Northern California are uniquely poised to benefit if we bring back American manufacturing. Congressman Garamendi has proposed four bills to Make it in America to create quality middle class jobs. The bills would end corporate tax loopholes that reward the offshoring of jobs, end federal subsidies for foreign produced transportation and clean technology, and incentivize the capital investments businesses need to expand and hire new workers. They are part of a package of dozens of Democratic proposals in Congress designed to bring back manufacturing jobs. Manufacturing matters. “If we don’t Make it in America, we won’t make it in America.” – Congressman John Garamendi

Date: October 28, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 – 9:00 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level

$35.00 Non- members

Event sponsored by: Sutter Health, NECA & IBEW, AT&T and Pride Industries

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org. Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Solano EDC August 26 Breakfast

2010-08-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

Establishing Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction targets - what will be the impact on your business?

Keynote:

Steve Heminger, Executive Director

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

Come hear Steve Heminger, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and a reaction panel of local businesses to the proposed recommendation for the reduction of Green House Gas targets to be attained in 2020 and 2035. Panelists include: Paul Campos, BIA of Bay Area, Curt Johnston, City of Fairfield and Ron Myska, All-Points Petroleum.

Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 - 9 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members

$35.00 Non-Members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Event sponsored by: Sutter Health, Potrero Hills Landfill and BIA Bay Area

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org. Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Solano EDC's 21st Annual Golf Classic

2010-07-28T13:44:00.001-07:00

Solano EDC's 21st Annual Golf Classic

will be held on

Monday, August 9, 2010 at

Green Valley Country Club in Fairfield

For more information contact:

Pat Uhrich

pat@solanoedc.org

707-864-1855

Solano EDC June 30 Breakfast event

2010-06-10T12:16:00.000-07:00

What the Delta package means

for the Delta community

Keynote:

Lois Wolk, State Senator

5th Senate District, California

The recently enacted water legislation has been hailed as a long awaited fix for the ailing Delta. However, many Delta residents and representatives caution that the water package overlooks those that live and work in the Delta. Senator Lois Wolk will discuss how the water package affects the Delta region and provide recommendations for future actions that should be implemented in order to ensure that the Delta community is included in the Delta solution.

Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 – 9:00 am Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC members
* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level
$35.00 Non- members

Event sponsored by:
Kaiser Permanente; Sutter Health, B&L Properties and Placer Title Company

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org. Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Solano EDC May Breakfast Event

2010-05-11T12:17:00.000-07:00

What is GoED and how will it along with TeamCalifornia stimulate the economy?

Keynote:

Louis Stewart, Assistant Deputy Director

Governor’s Office on Economic Development (GoED)
and
Mary Ingersoll, Executive Director
TeamCalifornia

Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking,
8:00 – 9:15 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC members, $35.00 Non- members
* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level

Event sponsored by: City of Benicia; Gateway 80 Business Park; Sutter Health; Touro University and Travis Credit Union

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Solano EDC Chairman Circle members: Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC April Breakfast event

2010-04-07T15:21:00.000-07:00

What’s the opportunity to retain, grow and diversify the carbon based energy cluster in Solano County?

Keynote Speaker:

Sara Banaszak, Senior Economist

America Petroleum Institute (API)

Energy is an important part of Solano’s economic activity and impacts our daily lives. In a world in which there is no more “business as usual”, Sara Banaszak will talk about local implications of the global and national energy outlook. In addition, Sara will discuss the vital role that oil and natural gas plays in energy efficiency through new problem-solving technologies.

As senior economist at API since 2005 Sara is the spokesperson on policy specializing in natural gas. Before joining API, she directed PFC Energy’s North American Gas Policy Service (GPS) and advised clients on global and domestic natural gas strategies. She also worked at the U.S. Department of Energy as a manager responsible for international and domestic oil and gas programs.

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking, 8:00 - 9 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members, $35.00 Non-Members
* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Event sponsored by: Kaiser Permanente and NECA & IBEW

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Solano EDC Chairman Circle members: Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC March Breakfast Event

2010-03-09T11:47:00.000-08:00

Business & Children – They are more Connected Than You Think!

Mike Ammann, President, Solano Economic Development Corporation

Dee Alarcón, Superintendent, Solano County Office of Education

“Why early child education and care is so important to

business and how we can partner to improve it!”

Keynote:

Ken McNeely, President, AT&T California

“Key to Economic Success in the 21st Century”

Matt Regan, Vice President Governmental Relations, Bay Area Council

“Economic Benefits of Investing in Our Future Workforce”

Linda Seifert, District #2, Solano County Board of Supervisors

“First 5 Solano’s Business Engagement Strategy Team Approach”

“Child Care: an Investment Worth Making”

Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 – 9:15 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* per person

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org
Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC,

360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Event sponsored by:
First 5 Solano and The Children’s Network of Solano County

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC February Breakfast Event

2010-02-01T16:44:00.000-08:00

Solano County Manufacturing Summit

“Why Manufacturing Matters”

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Mike Ammann, President

Solano Economic Development Corporation

“Challenges & Solutions for California’s Manufacturers”

Jack Stewart, President & CEO

California Manufacturers & Technology Association

“Next Generation Manufacturing”

Bill Browne, Engagement Manager

The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex)

Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking 8:00 – 9:30 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* per person

* Complimentary tickets available varying on Solano EDC member level

Event Sponsored by: Manex

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC,
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Solano EDC January luncheon event

2009-12-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

27th Annual Meeting of the
Solano Economic
Development Corporation

Thursday, January 28, 2010

at the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Registration
11:30 a.m. lunch & program

Keynote Speaker:
Doug Henton
President, Collaborative Economics

Topic:
Unveiling of the Solano County 2009 Index of
Economic & Community Progress
2009 Community Highlights

Travis Air Force Base Update

Guest Speakers:
Colonel James C. Vechery, USAF
Commander, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB
Colonel John Flournoy, Jr., USAFR
Commander, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB
Colonel John Lipinski, USAF
Commander, 615th Contingency Response Wing, Travis AFB

Cost: $45 per person. $350 Table of 8.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org
Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC,
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Please notify our office of cancellations.
No-shows will be billed.

Solano EDC November breakfast event

2009-11-05T13:52:00.000-08:00

Topic: Energy Cluster Report

As you know, Solano County is becoming a rapidly growing center for energy-related initiatives. We have a great story that is getting better and better—and want to make sure that we do all we can to sustain our momentum in the years ahead. This is both a challenging and exciting time for energy and green-related industries. Growing competition, economic uncertainty, workforce, transportation and other issues are concerns. However, the industry continues to innovate—creating new products and pursuing new markets. We ask that you join us to help the energy industry move forward in Solano County.

Keynote Speaker:

Doug Henton

President & Co-Founder
Collaborative Economics

Solano Energy Cluster Study

Mike Ammann's Solano Energy Opportunity

USA vs Germany Solar Resource Map

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Registration & Networking: 7:30 –8:00 am

Breakfast & Program: 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Cost: $ 25 Solano EDC Members *

*complimentary tickets available- varies on member level

$ 35 Non-members

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Event sponsored by: Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Solano EDC Chairman Circle members: Syar Industries, Inc.; Touro University; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

Solano EDC October 2009 Breakfast Event

2009-10-01T15:43:00.000-07:00

Real Estate Round-up 2009

Panel of industry experts will discuss Solano’s position and future forecasts. Don’t miss this opportunity for a comprehensive Solano County real estate update.

Speakers and Topics:

Business/Industrial Parks:
Brooks Pedder, Colliers International

Global Real Estate Trends:
Jose McNeill, McNeill Real Estate Services

Retail:
Jim Shepherd, Cornish & Carey

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 - 9 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members

$35.00 Non-Members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Sponsored by: Sutter Health, Sharp Public Affairs and
Vacaville Christian Schools

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to
Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Solano EDC Breakfast Event

2009-09-11T10:28:00.001-07:00

State Budget Raid & Impact on Local City and County Agencies

Keynote Speaker:

John Shirey, Executive Director
California Redevelopment Association

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking
8:00 - 9 am Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members
$35.00 Non-Members
* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

This event is sponsored by Kitchell & Vacaville Christian Schools

To register, call (707) 864-1855 or email Pat

Solano EDC Breakfast Event

2009-08-11T10:37:00.000-07:00

Solano’s Economic Impact – Wine Industry

Come hear about the Economic Impact of the Wine Industry on Solano County from Industry Experts on growing, bottling, corking, distribution and tourism!

Panelists:

Ron Lanza, Wooden Valley Winery

James Herwatt, Cork Supply

Matt Schrap, California Trucking Association

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009

Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking

8:00 - 9 am Program

Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members

$35.00 Non-Members

* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Event Sponsored by: Pride Industries; Gaw VanMale and Sutter Health

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company; Touro University and Republic Services, Inc.

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Commercial Finance Update “Defrosting the Market”

2009-06-08T13:36:00.000-07:00

Learn new strategies for navigating in today's complex and evolving credit world!
Find out what’s hot - what’s not!

Panelists:
Paul Schroeder, Cohen Financial
Ron Vyse, Wells Fargo Bank
Patsy Van Ouwerkerk, Travis Credit Union

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 7:30 - 8 am Registration & Networking
8:00 - 9 am Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members
$35.00 Non-Members
* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Event Sponsored by: Travis Credit Union

To RSVP Call or Email Pat at (707) 864-1855

A Solano County Housing Overview: Stabilization and Recovery

2009-05-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

In A Solano County Housing Overview, Tim Youmans of Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. and Greg Paquin of The Gregory Group will provide an overview of the economics and housing conditions that are resulting in the current slowdown and the projected stabilization and recovery in the housing market. You will gain a better understanding of how these economic and housing conditions are impacting cities fiscal performance, a greater understanding of the relationship between development impact fees and real estate sales prices and strategic strategies for addressing the short term and long term impacts of the current housing cycle.

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Time: 7:30 ‐ 8 am Registration & Networking
8:00 ‐ 9 am Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $25.00* Solano EDC Members
$35.00 Non‐Members
* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level

Event Sponsored by:

Lewis Planned Communities

Call or email Pat to RVSP (707) 864-1855

Solano County Housing Overview Presentation,
Tim Youmans of Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.

Overview of the Economics and Housing Conditions Presentation,
Greg Paquin of The Gregory Group

Solano Transportation Update

2009-03-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

Panelists:
Daryl Halls, Executive Director, Solano Transportation Authority
Jim Spering, Chair, Solano Transportation Authority & Solano County Supervisor
Mike Ammann, President, Solano Economic Development Corporation

Date: April 23, 2009
Place: Courtyard by Marriott Fairfield
Registration & Networking: 7:30 –8:00 am
Breakfast & Program: 8:00 am ‐ 9:00 am

Cost: $25 for Members or $35 for Non-Members

Call or email Pat at 707‐864‐1855 to register or for more information

Life Science Cluster Report

2009-02-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

Keynote Speaker: Doug Henton
President & Co-Founder, Collaborative Economics

Solano EDC in partnership with Solano County and Doug Henton, President and Co-Founder of Collaborative Economics released the Solano County 2008 Index of Economic and Community Progress.

You are invited to the launch of the first cluster study report on the Life Sciences industry.

Date: February 26, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $ 25.00 each for Solano EDC members*
* Complimentary tickets available varying on member level-call for details
$ 35.00 each for non-members

Please make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
For additional information, call 707-864-1855 Fax: 707-864-6621 e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Event Sponsored by: Novartis

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
Potrero Hills Landfill; Solano Garbage Company and Touro University

26th Annual Meeting of the Solano EDC

2008-12-01T13:10:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 29, 2009
11:30 am at Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield

Keynote Speaker: Jay Adair, President, Copart

2008 Community Update, Mike Ammann

Cost: $45 per person or $350 for a Table of 8

To register call (707) 864-1855 or email Pat

Sponsorships are available, call for more information

Solano Economic Summit IV Our Opportunity for an Even Better Solano

2008-11-13T09:02:00.000-08:00

One of the challenges coming out of Economic Summit 3 was to find a series of indicators that capture the key community and economic trends. Learn what those key indicators are and what type of story they tell about Solano County.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 7:30 am to 11:30 am
Cost: $25.00 per person
Site: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA

Invitation attached. For information and reservations call 707-864-1855.

Summit Sponsors
County of Solano, City and County Coordinating Council, Solano Economic Development Corp., Solano Transportation Authority, Solano County Office of Education

2008 Election Update and A Look Ahead

2008-10-09T10:10:00.000-07:00

The Solano Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC),
in conjunction with the Benicia Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce, Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce, Vacaville Chamber of Commerce and Vallejo Chamber of Commerce

Invite you to attend a breakfast event featuring:

2008 Election Update and A Look Ahead

Keynote Speaker:
DICK CASTNER, Executive Director
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Western Regional Office

Date: October 29, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:00 a.m. Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $ 25.00 per person

Please make checks payable to/mail to
Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
For additional information, call 707-864-1855 Fax: 707-864-6621
e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

2008 Real Estate Round-Up

2008-08-08T09:04:00.000-07:00

Panel of industry experts will discuss Solano’s position and future forecasts.
Don’t miss this opportunity for a comprehensive Solano County real estate update.

Speakers and Topics:
Business/Industrial Parks: Brooks Pedder, Colliers International
Retail: Jim Shepherd, Cornish & Carey
Global Real Estate Trends: Jose McNeill, Headwaters Development
Developer/Contractor Perspective: Jeff Thomas, Hearn Construction

Date: September 17, 2008
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Registration & Networking: 7:30 –8:00 am
Breakfast & Program: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Cost: $ 25 Solano EDC Members *
*complimentary tickets available- varies on member level
$ 35 Non-members

To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org
Make checks payable to/mail to
Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Please notify our office of cancellations. No-shows will be billed.

Event Sponsored by:
City of Benicia

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
The Reporter; Times Herald; Solano Garbage Company; Potrero Hills Landfill; Touro University

Solano EDC's 19th Annual Golf Classic 2008

2008-07-24T12:43:00.001-07:00

Monday, August 11, 2008
at Green Valley Country Club

2007 Golf Classic Winner
2007 Golf Classic Slideshow

A full day of fun, sun, golf and good food
10:00 am Registration
10:00 am Free use of driving range
10:00 to 11:30 am Putting contest
11:00 am Barbecue Luncheon
12:00 pm Shotgun start
Lunch and Dinner is included
Fee of $175 per player includes lunch, dinner, green fees, golf cart, tee prizes, entry in closest to the hole contest, long drive contest, putting contest, two mulligans and free use of the driving range.

For more information contact Pat at (707) 864-1855

Solano EDC July 30th Breakfast in Fairfield

2008-07-02T12:08:00.000-07:00

You are invited to the Solano EDC “Health Care at the Crossroads” breakfast meeting on July 30th!
Speakers are Jack Horn, CEO of Partnership HealthPlan of California and Assemblymember Lois Wolk, California State Assembly.

Budget cuts that took effect July 1 put hundreds of thousands of Californians at risk of losing access to quality health care. And more cuts are being considered. What does it mean to employers and those with health care benefits when the system is so drastically weakened? Partnership HealthPlan of California is the lifeline for thousands of local residents. But our most vulnerable are at risk of losing this invaluable program. State funding issues may force the Partnership to close its doors. This hugely successful program not only opens the door for health care to uninsured children and low- and middle-income residents, but also saves the state money. Why is a program that helps 5,500 of its members obtain access to primary care providers at risk? And what does it mean to you?

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Time: 7:30 - 8:00 am Registration and Networking, 8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield
Cost: $25 Solano EDC Members *
(*complimentary tickets are available varying on membership level)
$35 Non-members and at the door (not pre-registered)

Invitation attached. To register, call 707-864-1855 or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org
Make checks payable to/mail to Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534

Sponsored by:
Kaiser Permanente; NorthBay Healthcare and Sutter Health

Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:
The Reporter; Times Herald; Solano Garbage Company; Potrero Hills Landfill; Touro University

Solano EDC Member Luncheon

2008-06-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

Non-Profit Partners

Serving Solano

Find out what they do for our communities

Click here to view photos from the Event

Date: June 25, 2008
Place: Benicia Yacht Club
400 East Second Street, Benicia, CA
Registration: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Program: 12:00 pm

Panelists:
Stephanie Wolf, Solano Community Foundation
Ron Marlette, Mission Solano
Marilyn Farley, Solano Land Trust
Kim Thomas, The Children’s Network of Solano County

$25 for Solano EDC Members

$35 for Non-members

To RSVP call or e-mail Pat at (707) 864-1855

Sponsored by:

The City of Benicia

AT&T

Solano EDC Breakfast EventMeet the Business Editors

2008-05-14T13:50:00.000-07:00

Editors from Northern California's three premier business publications will review areas of high news interest, and give tips on how to submit news for publication

Brad Bollinger

North Bay Business Journal

Doug Curley
Comstock's Business Magazine

Al Pacciorini

East Bay Business Times

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

7:30 - 8:00 am Registration

8:00 - 9:00 am Program

Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield
$25 Solano EDC Members

$35 Non-members

To RSVP or for more information contact Pat at (707) 864-1855

Travis Commander Shares Deployment Experiences With Business Leaders

2008-03-17T13:03:00.000-07:00

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Travis Commander Shares Deployment Experiences With Business Leaders

By Ian Thompson | DAILY REPUBLIC | March 12, 2008

VACAVILLE - The war on terror, wind turbines, the arrival of Travis Air Force Base's last two C-17s and expansions to David Grant Medical Center's services were subjects Wednesday during base commander Col. Steven Arquiette's speech to local business leaders.

Arquiette has just returned from a four-month deployment in Southwest Asia, where he helped coordinate the Air Force's air mobility, air drop, aeromedical evacuation and air refueling assets.

The commander told members of the Solano Economic Development Corp. he was glad 'to be back where everything is green.'

For the complete story see the Daily Republic Online.

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Travis Commander Back From Mideast
By Danny Bernardini
Article Launched: 03/13/2008

Col. Steven Arquiette

Col. Steven Arquiette Fresh off a four-month stint in the Middle East, Travis Air Force Base's commander met with local business leaders Wednesday to let them know about the important role the base is playing in the war on terrorism and to stress the importance of the base's relationship with the local community.

Col. Steven Arquiette's speech, part of a luncheon sponsored by the Solano Economic Development Corporation in Vacaville, wasn't heavy with statistics and figures about the base, but he did mention that in 2006-07 the strategic weapon drops to troops increased 400 percent and all other air drops increased 200 percent.

"We've promised soldiers that they can go 100 or 200 miles in and we will get them supplies," he said. "We're not slowing down."

Many topics surrounding the base, both literally and figuratively, have made headlines recently. While Arquiette didn't address the controversy of revamping C-5 aircraft or replacing them with C-17s, he did say Travis would be receiving a new C-17 in April.

What he did discuss are the wind turbines near the base that are being proposed and the planned Wal-Mart Supercenter in Suisun City. He said, in both instances, that the appropriate agencies are handling the issues and he is confident that any encroachment or radar issues will be avoided.

Some concern had been expressed in the past about the potential for the projects to interfere with Travis operations, those issues have been dealt with, he said.

As for his time overseas, Arquiette said he is happy to be back at Travis.

"To come back from the desert to Solano County, where everything is green, it was great to get back out there," Arquiette said. "My hat is off to you that help us day in and day out. I want to continue to reach out. Once you start the dialogue, it's a powerful thing."

Arquiette was asked about being promoted out of that rank after his term as Wing Commander expires in May. He said his future is still undetermined.

In the meantime, he said, continuing to grow healthy relationships and ongoing communication are key in assisting in the war and must continue if America is to come out victorious.

"If we don't get it right now, we will be fighting when my son is of age," Arquiette said. "It's not over until we win."

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Reputation Of Travis Solid In D.C.
Reputation Of Travis Solid In D.C.
By Danny Bernardini/Staff Writer
Article Launched: 03/05/2008

Fairfield government officials spent Tuesday rubbing elbows with Air Force generals in Washington, D.C., discussing Travis Air Force Base. And, today, they will discuss other issues with congressional members.

Mayor Harry Price, Councilman Chuck Timm and City Manager Sean Quinn all made the trip to discuss future funding for Travis and city projects. The group talked with The Reporter via conference call Tuesday after a long day of meetings.

The consensus among two- and three-star generals was that Travis has built a great reputation and has come through for the Air Force. Timm said Travis was commended on its strategic airlift activities and the fact that encroachment has not been a problem in regard to the base.

"Folks in the Pentagon are very pleased with the way the Travis community has responded to their needs," Price said.

Timm, who is only in his fifth month of serving on the council, said although it is easy to get blown away by the fact the group is talking to high-ranking officials in national landmarks, the job at hand is to bring home some funding.

"This is out of my realm, it's heavy stuff. It's actually exhausting," Timm said. "We have something they want, that's cooperation. We have a list of things we want. We try and stress the importance and hope they see that.

"We're here two days going from sun-up to sun-down," Timm added.

Quinn said one advantage Fairfield has is that officials have been heading to Washington, D.C., for lobbying. He said the familiarity helps while discussing issues.

"One comment we heard is that they appreciate it that we come back every year," he said. "They recognize that and commented on that. We have a history there."

He said the group has several specific issues on their list, rather than just discussing broad topics.

"This isn't a shotgun approach, it's a rifle approach," Quinn said. "We targeted several things we wanted to discuss and met with the right people."

Some of those items outside Travis' gates include the following:

• $3 million for Fairfield/Solano Radio Interoperability;

• $2 million for the design and construction for a new parking garage for the Fairfield Transportation Center;

• And, $350,000 to improve after-school programs for middle school students.

Danny Bernardini can be reached at county@thereporter.com.

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City Leaders Lobby in D.C.
City Leaders Lobby in D.C.
By Ben Antonius | Daily Republic | March 04, 2008

FAIRFIELD - Keeping Travis Air Force Base robust was the theme of the day during the city's annual lobbying day in Washington, D.C.

Mayor Harry Price, Councilman Chuck Timm and City Manager Sean Quinn made the rounds with the nation's top military officials at the Pentagon on Tuesday, discussing the future of the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III programs among other Travis concerns.

The three are in the nation's capital this week to push Fairfield's issues with state and federal leaders. The delegation will meet with congressional leaders today.

'We are the messenger,' Timm said. 'The Air Force officials were very circumspect in what they want. They know the monetary issues, they're facing a deficit just like we are.'

Atop the lobbying priority list was the continuation of the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III military transports, both of which operate out of Travis.

For the complete story check out the Daily Republic Online