ROLAND AND LIS HAJSZAN SAID THEY ARE HAPPY they moved Rosanna’s European Delights from Military East to 305 First St. in August 2011. For one thing, the couple said, they’re getting a lot more foot traffic from both residents and tourists — and they’re still getting the occasional customer who patronized them at their old site. […]
Transit in Industrial Park gets EDB look
■ Panel also will talk about retaining retail By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Economic Development Board on Wednesday will hear an update on the proposal to purchase land and build a transit hub in the Industrial Park. The project has been proposed as a way to attract and retain businesses in the Industrial Park, […]
Benicia Biz Beat: New businesses opening in Benicia
Benicia’s new businesses are giving residents and visitors more opportunities to shop for new and vintage merchandise and find firms offering a variety of services. Among the new retailers are Eco Barn Boutique, Suite P, 949 Grant St., and Love and Hate Clothing and Accessories, Suite D, 129 First St. Eco Barn offers visitors a […]
Benicia Biz Beat: City resident launches home-based bakery, county’s first CFO
SHORTLY AFTER THE CALIFORNIA HOMEMADE FOOD ACT became effective Jan. 1, making home-based production possible, Benician Krizy Osada decided to launch Whipt Baked Goods, specializing in cookies. The home-based bakery makes hand-decorated sugar cookies and other gourmet treats, Osada said. What’s more, “Whipt’s cottage food operation is groundbreaking, because it is the first of its […]
City biz group talks assessments, collections
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Downtown Benicia Alliance had its second public meeting Monday since forming in the wake of the establishment of the Benicia Business Improvement District. Amid organizational matters such as Brown Act training, conducted by City Attorney Heather McLaughlin, the new nonprofit group’s board — and a few members of the […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Seminar to guide homeowners on selling
A free seminar Wednesday will guide homeowners and answer their questions about selling their houses, said Nicole Monary of Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific and Property, the event’s sponsor. Homeowners who are thinking about selling can get advice to help them decide whether this is the right time to sell a house.
Benicia Business Beat: Free seminar to aid home sellers
A FREE SEMINAR WILL GUIDE HOMEOWNERS and answer their questions about selling their houses, said Albert Mayzeles of Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific and Property, which is sponsoring the event. Mayzeles said the seminar will answer questions about whether this is the right time to sell a home, loan modifications, short sales, refinancing, Home Affordable Refinance […]
Biz Beat: Spotless Carpet moves to Benicia
SPOTLESS CARPET CLEANING, a family-owned and operated business with customers in Solano and Contra Costa counties since 1991, has a new home in Benicia. The company is now at 800 First St., Suite A, having moved to the new site on Feb. 1.
EDB to decide on 2 for Tourism Committee
Open Government training also on panel agenda By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor In addition to its regular Open Government training session, Benicia Economic Development Board will consider two applications Wednesday to the panel’s Tourism Committee. “In December the EDB chair made its annual appointments to the Tourism Committee,” Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani wrote in […]
Business Alliance meets for 1st time
■ Group picks officers in inaugural confab By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The newly formed Downtown Business Alliance, a group of business owners that will guide the Benicia Business Improvement District, had its first formal meeting Monday, and Mayor Elizabeth Patterson congratulated board members for what she called a landmark accomplishment. “It should be noted what […]