TOW BULLY, A BENICIA COMPANY that offers emergency roadside service around the clock, is offering free, in-town tows to Benicia residents on New Year’s Eve. Those interested may call 707-751-1830.

The company, a member of the California Tow Truck Association, uses certified drivers. Its website is www.towbully.com.

Kristine Passalacqua moving her studio of interior design

Kristine Passalacqua Studio of Interior Design is moving from 919 West Second St., and is selling furniture, window treatments, lighting and accessories as well as fixtures, office desks and chairs at reduced prices. Those interested may call 707-746-7123.

REACH pilots acknowledged

REACH Air Medical Services, the Santa Rosa-based company that is part of one of the largest air ambulance services, has recognized several pilots who have logged at least 2,500 flights, Anna Blair, vice president of business relations and development, said.

They are REACH 1 helicopter pilot Ken Suzuki of Santa Rosa, who has completed 3,000 flights; and REACH 6 flight paramedic Terry Gowen of Lakeport, REACH 6 flight nurse Cindy Scruggs, also of Lakeport, and REACH 3 flight nurse Brian Warner of Concord, all of whom have 2,500 flights to their credit.
Suzuki has spent nearly 27 years with the company, and all four have flown with REACH for at least 15 years, Blair said.

Also recognized by the company is Vicky Spediacci, vice president of aviation operations, who has been with REACH since 1994, originally as a line pilot. Spediacci has attended more than 1,500 patient transports and has spent 8,000 flight hours, at between 100 to 150 trips a year.

REACH began as a project by Dr. John L. McDonald, who wanted better emergency medical services in Sonoma County, and started in 1987 with one helicopter. The company has expanded throughout California, Oregon and Texas, with 21 bases in all and a fleet of 17 helicopters, nine airplanes and 10 ground ambulances.

SBA opens earthquake loan center in Napa

The United States Small Business Administration’s San Francisco District Office will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at 301 First St., Napa, at 8 a.m. Dec. 30 to help individuals and businesses affected by the South Napa earthquake and aftershocks that occurred Aug. 24 to Sept. 7.

“SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the center to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the loan application process, complete their application and help each individual close their approved disaster loans,” said Mark Quinn, district director. No appointment is necessary.

Counselors from the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be available to provide free counseling to businesses on a wide variety of matters designed to help them overcome the effects of the disaster and plan for their future.

Disaster loan information and application forms are available from SBA’s Customer Service Center, which can be reached at 800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Those who are deaf or have trouble hearing may call 800-877-8339. The SBA’s website is www.sba.gov/disaster.

The Benicia Herald’s weekly Benicia Business Beat column is an opportunity for local businesses and companies to tell our readers about business-oriented news, such as moves, grand openings, awards, promotion of employees, staff changes and changes in goods and services.

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