THERMA-FLIGHT, A BENICIA BUSINESS, has closed a $7.5-million equity financing round with XPV Capital to fund its clean technology business growth that has more than doubled in three years, Preston Whitney, vice president of business development, said. “We are a Benicia company doing some pretty amazing things,” Whitney said of the manufacturer of thermal desorption […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Pups ‘N’ Purrz helps pets find new homes
SEVERAL PETS HAVE NEW HOMES after three animal rescue organization brought them to Pups ‘N’ Purrz, 422 First St., to Adoption Day By the Bay on Nov. 2. Umbella of Hope, Humane Society of the North Bay and Mission Pawsible were on site with adoptable pets, store owner James Long said. Two dogs brought by […]
Bylaw changes get DBA nod; board search on
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Downtown Benicia Alliance this week approved proposed changes to its bylaws, including how new directors will be seated.
Benicia firm helps launch new aircraft carrier
❒ 135-year-old company supplies Navy’s Gerald R. Ford with key component A Benicia company has played a big role in the upcoming launch of the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, that will be christened Saturday. The Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is the first new carrier design in 40 years, and […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Busy month for Chamber
THE BENICIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S Business Industrial Park Association quarterly membership meeting and luncheon, 11:45 a.m. Nov. 6 at Benicia Yacht Club, 400 East Second St., will feature Liisa Stark, director of public affairs and corporate relations, who will speak on the history of the Union Pacific Railroad, the UP national and local network, and […]
DBA opts to elect officers in December
Lots to be drawn for length of term By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Downtown Benicia Alliance had a special meeting Wednesday to discuss changes to the criteria and nomination procedures in its bylaws, and voted to elect new members of the board each December, rather than in January, as had been proposed. New members […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Barber shop opens on First Street
Dave’s Barber Shop and Shaving Parlor has opened in the Washington House, 333 First St. The Washington House has been part of Benicia’s downtown since it was built in 1850. The building has been the home to many types of businesses throughout the decades, including a bordello, Chinese lottery and a speakeasy during Prohibition. Now […]
Business group one step closer to choosing a board of directors
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Downtown Benicia Alliance will convene Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to its bylaws that govern the selection of directors and how long each will serve. The changes, designed to stagger terms so the entire board doesn’t experience turnover every two years, were drafted by city […]
CleanTech Expo focuses on green transportation
THE BENICIA CLEANTECH EXPO, Friday and Saturday at the Benicia Clock Tower, 1189 Washington St., will focus this year on greener modes of transportation, said Constance Beutel, organizer and member of the Community Sustainability Commission. The event is a partnership of the commission and Benicia’s Office of Economic Development. “SolTrans is providing both a clean […]
Business group plans to select directors
DBA to meet Oct. 23 to determine nominating process, length of terms By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Members of the Downtown Benicia Alliance on Monday discussed an upcoming special meeting on nominating and selection procedures for a board of directors. The special meeting will take place Oct. 23, at which the DBA is expected to have […]