Breakfast to feature economic growth projections

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For Immediate Release

News Contact: 
Sandy Person (707) 864-1855 and sandy@solanoedc.org

Breakfast to feature economic growth projections

The public is invited to join Dr. Robert Eyler as he presents the Solano County 2015 Index of Economic and Community Progress to business and community leaders, Thursday, March 31 at the Solano Economic Development Corporation’s monthly breakfast event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, starting at 7:30 a.m.        

“The Index tells an impressive story of Solano County and where we are as we emerge from the recession,” said Sandy Person, Solano EDC president.  “Dr. Eyler will share his expert insights about 2015 and what 2016 holds for our economic future.”         

The Index provides detailed analysis of the changes in the local economy and community factors that affect Solano County’s ability to attract and retain employers. This year’s report evaluates many of the indicators at the city level and draws comparisons to the neighboring regions that influence the local economy.          

Highlights of the Index were presented to the Solano County Board of Supervisors early this month.  Dr. Eyler, a principal member of Economic Forensics and Analytics, will provide a more comprehensive view of the county’s economic future in his presentation at the Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) breakfast.

“Tracking economic data through the annual Index provides Solano County a tremendous tool that private sector and government organizations can use to pinpoint areas of opportunities, as well as spotlight challenges that can be foreseen,” Person says.

The event is sponsored by NorthBay Healthcare, Travis Credit Union and the Valero Benicia Refinery.

To register please contact 707-864-1855, or e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org.  Cost is $27 for EDC members and $37 for non-members.

ABOUT THE SOLANO EDC MONTHLY BREAKFAST EVENTS

The monthly EDC breakfast meetings bring to the forefront topics of interest to business and community leaders.  The events are underwritten by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Electrical Contractors Trust of Solano and Napa Counties, Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Manex Consulting, Republic Services and Solano Garbage Company, Solano Transportation Authority and Syar Industries.
                                                           

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Solano Companies Honored for Support of Pre-School Education at EDC event May 29

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Contact: Sandy Person, 707 864-1855

Solano County businesses will receive 2013 Pre-Kindergarten Business Champion Awards at the May 29 Solano Economic Development Corporation breakfast event.

The First 5 Solano Commission, dedicated to supporting early childhood education and family support programs, will honor the private sector at the event.

First 5 Solano is sponsoring the program, which begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. To register, contact Solano EDC at 707-864-1855, or pat@solanoedc.org.

Keynote speakers for the day will be: Jay Speck, superintendent of Solano County Office of Education, "Ending Chronic Absence: Awareness in Action"; and Don DuBain, Solano County District Attorney, "How Reducing Truancy Reduces Crime."

First 5 will recognize businesses that are supporting the Pre-Kindergarten Academies which will be held this summer. There will be 16 academies, hosted by school districts and other youth providers, providing 450 children in Solano the opportunity to learn the basics which will increase their capabilities to achieve in school.

Sandy Person, EDC president, said this is the fourth year EDC has teamed with First 5 to bring early childhood to center stage.

"Working together, the private sector and local government to support educators and families," Person said. "We can assure a future workforce that will stimulate growth in Solano County."

Companies interested in supporting the summer academy program can contact www.first5solano.org. First 5 Solano is matching every business donation of $200.

The EDC breakfast events are underwritten by the EDC Chairman's Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Republic Services, Inc., Solano Garbage Company, Solano Transportation Authority and Syar Industries, Inc.

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Businesses honored at Spirit of Solano Event

Nine Solano County businesses will be honored at the annual Spirit of Solano luncheon, Dec. 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

            Celebrating its 17^th year, this premier event showcases the exceptional recipients that have been selected by the Solano County Chambers of Commerce for their outstanding spirit and community support.  The Spirit of Solano is proudly hosted by Westamerica Bank and the Solano Economic Development Corporation.

            The awards program was designed to emulate the Spirit of Solano, recognizing the role chambers of commerce play in economic development and honoring those businesses who take an active role to improve the communities they serve.

            This year's recipients are:

·         HISPANIC CHAMBER: Marisela Barbosa, Monarch Engineers

·         BENICIA CHAMBER: Dennie Geltz and Frances Hurley, Printer Concepts Technology

·         DIXON CHAMBER: Dorothy Luedke and Cher Besneatte, Curves of Dixon

·         FAIRFIELD-SUISUN CHAMBER: Pat Holzwarth, Delta Graphics and Sohail Tabar, Ford Lincoln Fairfield

·         FILIPINO-AMERICAN CHAMBER: Omar Enrique Martinez Zerbato, Martinez Multi Services    

·         SOLANO BLACK CHAMBER: K. Patrice Williams, 123 Target Marketing

·         VALLEJO CHAMBER: Krissy and Richard Hiteshew, A-1 Guaranteed Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

·         VACAVILLE CHAMBER: Gary Passama, NorthBay Healthcare

            Seating for this popular event is limited.  The event runs from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $40 per person, $400 for a table of ten. To make reservations contact: Pat Uhrich at 707 864-1855 or e-mail pat@solanoedc.org. RSVP no later than November 28, 2012.

Signup for "lean manufacturing" workshop and watch your profits grow

Ways to use "lean manufacturing 101" fundamentals will be featured at an Aug. 16  workshop in Fairfield, presented by the Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) and Solano Economic Development Corporation.

The workshop is intended for manufacturers, distributors and suppliers and will show participants how to easily and quickly apply Lean principles in today's world of intense competition and challenges.

The event will be led by Bill Browne, director of client services for Manex.  Class size is limited and early registration is urged to reserve a spot.

The workshop will be at held 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Calbee Foods, 2600 Maxwell Way, Fairfield.  To register contact Sandy Person, Solano EDC president, at 707 864-1855.

"This workshop offers  tremendous opportunity for Solano manufacturers to gain knowledge on developing long term strategies to streamline  their operations”, Person said.

The workshop is federally funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and is offered complimentary to manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.