By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor In a meeting that marks its second year of formation, the Downtown Benicia Alliance will meet Monday morning at the Rellik Tavern. The DBA’s top order of business will be the ratification of the service agreement with the city of Benicia.
Benicia Biz Beat: A taste of the Bayou
FANS OF NEW ORLEANS and its Cajun and Creole hot sandwiches, soups and sides have a new place in Benicia to dine. The Workshop has opened at 511 Claverie Way, next to Benicia Bait and Tackle. Naomi Carretta, co-owner, said the restaurant is serving such Louisiana specialties as po’boy sandwiches, gumbo and jambalaya. They haven’t […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Dailey Method gets new owners
THE DAILEY METHOD STUDIO, 991 Lincoln St., celebrated its new owners, Lee Sutherland and Jasmine Powers, with a ribbon cutting June 12. Powers and Sutherland are both former students of the Dailey Method, and have taken classes directly with its creator. They have a team of instructors to teach the exercise program as well to […]
EDB to elevate member to vice chair, hear presentation on Valero crude-by-rail project
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor After the resignation of its chair and elevation of its vice chair last month, the Economic Development Board will need a new vice chair, and one will be appointed Wednesday at the panel’s regular meeting. The positions of chair and vice chair are one-year terms from January to December.
Making $ense of Real Estate: Disputing inaccurate credit reports
By Guy Benjamin AS WE SLOWLY TRUDGE OUR WAY OUT OF perhaps one of the greatest economic setbacks in history, it seems quite apparent to me that many have not escaped the Great Recession with their sterling credit intact. In my experience working with folks trying to buy or refinance properties, there seems to be […]
Finance Committee eyes work plan revise
In absence of Benicia finance director, changes considered; just 1 item on current list By Donna Beth Weilenman Staff Reporter Benicia Finance Committee will consider revising its work plan Friday, adding new tasks and deciding which should take top priority. However, members won’t have as much staff guidance as the panel has had in the […]
Benicia Biz Beat: 8 new businesses in city
BENICIA HAS EIGHT NEW BUSINESSES coming to town, according to information from the Economic Development Office.
Benicia Business Beat: Grand opening for mortgage company’s new Benicia branch
THOUGH RPM MORTGAGE OPENED ITS BENICIA BRANCH at 376 First St. about two weeks ago, the company is celebrating its official grand opening May 23, branch manager Guy Benjamin said. “We have timed the grand opening to coincide with the farmers market,” Benjamin said. That should get the new branch plenty of attention: Its office […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Romancing the Home to hold cystic fibrosis event
ROMANCING THE HOME, 617 FIRST ST., is celebrating its 10th year in business with a garden party and fundraiser to help those with cystic fibrosis, Debbie Machado said. “The goal of the event is to celebrate, while also giving back to the community,” she said. “Cystic fibrosis hits close to home.” The company is donating […]
Benicia Biz Beat: ‘Love and Hate’ targets edgier clientele
LOVE AND HATE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, 129 First St., Suite D, an alternative clothing store, is carrying edgier lines, catering to those who like tattoos, rock n’ roll, extreme sports and motocross.