CHARLIE KNOX, Benicia’s former director of Community Development, a position that became unfunded prior to the adoption of the new city budget, has joined the Planning Center’s Berkeley office as a principal in comprehensive planning. Knox has more than 25 years of planning experience in both the public and private sector. In Benicia, he was […]
EDB: Long wait for biz site nears conclusion
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Members of the Benicia Economic Development Board took the opportunity Wednesday to review and offer input on the city’s soon-to-be-launched economic development website, which will ultimately replace the existing site at www.beniciabusiness.com. “The purpose of having such a website is to make a first impression to potential businesses that want […]
EDB to get look at revamped Benicia business website
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Members of the Economic Development Board will review and provide input Wednesday on the city’s business website prior to its Sept. 3 City Council presentation and subsequent launch. The new site was recommended in the Business Development Action Plan that was adopted in November 2011.
DBA: Last chance for 9 businesses to pay yearly BID fee
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Downtown Benicia Alliance on Monday heard the names of the businesses still delinquent in paying their Business Improvement District fees, and discussed collection protocols to acquire the assessments that were voted in when the BID was approved by a majority of First Street merchants, finally deciding to give the […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Radio team drops in on city dentistry
IT STARTED OUT LIKE ANY OTHER DAY at Dr. Barry Parish’s Benicia Family Dentistry, 325 First St. But the staff was in for a big surprise when KUIC 95.3 FM showed up. Staff member Jamie Rippey had entered a contest offered by the station, and she won her office the “Ultimate Coffee Break,” sponsored by […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Benicia cottage food company joins S.F. ‘Beat Down’
WHIPT BAKED GOODS, Benicia’s first cottage food cookie company, is a participant in the monthly San Francisco brunch event, The Beat Down. “It’s a family-friendly, summertime event which takes place once a month and features live music spinning by celebrity DJs at the SOMA StrEat Food Park in San Francisco,” Whipt owner Krizy Osada said.
Benicia Biz Beat: Benicia Run House opens
THE BENICIA RUN HOUSE, a new business at 523 First St., not only is a place where runners can buy the equipment they need, it’s a place operated by and for runners, including those who want to get started. Michael and Holly Potter and Nate Wheeler, the store’s owners and staff, all run. Michael is […]
At EDB, high praise for BRIP, and questions about doing more
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Members of the Economic Development Board gave their feedback Wednesday when Karen Majors, contract staff for the city’s Economic Development Division, presented an update on the city’s Business Resource Incentive Program. BRIP, through which Industrial Park businesses can receive a free analysis of their energy and water use, as well […]
EDB next on BRIP success tour
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani will take his show to the Economic Development Board Wednesday, explaining to members the progress of the Business Resource Incentive Program. The program, through which Industrial Park businesses can receive a free analysis of their energy and water use, as well as opportunities for low- […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Top honors for Valero Fire Department
Valero Benicia Refinery Fire Department earned four trophies in the annual International Rescue and Emergency Care Association (IRECA) competition in Boise, Idaho, last month. They faced competitors from multiple states in this “world champion”-level competition that involved about 160 participants. Marlo Reyes, a Valero employee and IRECA Board member, said 13 members of the Valero […]