DECEMBER 2008
Happy Holidays from Solano EDC

Table of Contents

- Real Estate Roundup (November 2008)
- Featured Property: 5001 Industrial Way, Benicia +/- 220,000 SF
- 26th Annual Meeting – January 29, 2009
- Did you know?


Real Estate Roundup (November 2008)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- Building 98 Mare Island, Vallejo – 14,335 SF leased to Jerry Carter
- 531 Getty Court, Benicia – 11,520 SF leased to Instrument & Valve Services Company
- 2148 Beechcraft Road, Vacaville – 5,700 SF leased to Square D
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 3860 Industrial Way, Benicia - ±4,619 s/f lease extension to Integra Services, Inc
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 475 Industrial Way, Benicia – 8,400 sf lease to Team Industrial
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 2270 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 19,232 sf lease to Calbee America
- 2850 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 1,740 sf lease to Bay Area Intermodal
Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 4227 Lozano Lane, Fairfield – 5,121 sf plus 4,200 sf yard leased to Consolidated Electrical Distributors
- 4733 Mangles Blvd, Fairfield – 2,200 sf lease to Karen Alvord

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Featured Property: 5001 Industrial Way, Benicia +/- 220,000 SF

5001 Industrial Way is a prime location for Office Space or Headquarters

Property Description:
♦ Gross Acreage: ±9.88 gross acres (±430,373 sq. ft.)
♦ Dimensions: ±695’ (width) x ±710’ (deep)
♦ Access: I-680 – Lake Herman Rd –
Industrial Way
♦ Utilities: To Site
♦ Zoning: Light Industrial
♦ APN: 0080-301-160

Improvements:
♦ ±220,000 sq. ft. concrete tilt-up
building (±480’ deep x ±420’ wide)
(± 201,600 sq. ft ground floor)
♦ Office: ±40,000 sq. ft. mezzanine office structure
(2 floors @ ±20,000 sq. ft. per floor)
♦ Column Spacing: ±60’ wide x ±46.66’ deep
♦ Clear Height: ±24’ minimum
♦ 7 1/2” thick walls
♦ Landscaping and irrigation
♦ Loading: Cross Loaded
Grade Level: ±7 (±12’ x ±14’); and
Dock High: ±24 (±9’ x ±10’)
♦ Truck Staging: ±112’ (not inc. parking stall)
♦ Parking: ±227 spaces
♦ 5” concrete slab with #3 rebar 24” OCEW
♦ Fire Sprinklers: .45/3,000 sq. ft
♦ Roofing: 4-ply 20 year specification
♦ 2,000 amp electrical service @ 277/480 volts
♦ Insulation: R-19 Roof & R-11 walls

Comments:
♦ Excellent freeway access to I-680 with views of Mt. Diablo and the Carquinez Straits. Built in 1996.
♦ Architectural award winning office design/finish.
♦ Lease term through November 30, 2013. Longer term possible

To schedule a tour or obtain
pricing information,please contact:
Brooks Pedder
or
Phil Garrett
(707) 831-0188

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The 26th Solano EDC Annual Meeting

Sign up today to hear Jay Adair, President, Copart at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Solano Economic Development Corporation. Copart has been named to Forbes Top Small Companies for the past nine years in a row. Come learn about the "change-centric" culture that has made this Fairfield Head Quartered company successful.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
11:00 a.m. Registration 11:30 a.m. lunch & program
Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield
To register call or email Pat at (707) 864-1855

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Did you know?

Did you know that "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving. It was penned and first played by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 at a church in Savannah, Georgia for Thanksgiving. It was so well liked that he played it again on Christmas day and since then it has become one of the most popular Christmas carols.

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The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: http://www.solanoedc.org/

November 2008

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (October 2008)
- Solano County 2008 Index of Economic & Community Progress
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (October 2008)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 531 Getty Court, Suite D, Benicia – 11,520 sf lease to Instrument & Valve Services Company
- 2148 Beechcraft Drive, Vacaville – 5,700 sf lease to Square D Company

Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 6350 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 35,790 sf lease to HD Supply, Inc.
- 6550 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 21,800 sf lease renewal to Blower Dempsey Corp.
- 6860 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 15,808 sf lease renewal to Interstate Electric Co
- 531-D Getty Court, Benicia – 11,520 sf lease renewal to Instrument & Valve Services
- 4767 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield – 1,441 sf industrial condo sale to Prabhjeet Grewal

Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 685 Stone Road, Benicia – 18,000sf – sale to 685 Stone Road, Llc
- 2487 Courage Drive, Fairfield – 21,169 sf – sale to Enoplastic S.P.A.
- 5130 Stone Road, Benicia – 17,386 – lease to Bay–Tec Engineering

Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 5130 Fulton Drive, Fairfield – 14,876 sf leased to Bay-Tec Engineering.
- 299 Campus Ct, Fairfield – 8,500 sf lease to Syndero

Grubb & Ellis (www.grubb-ellis.com)
- 2300 Boynton, Fairfield – 7,778 sf lease to SEIU
- 2850 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 1,740 lease to Bay Area Intermodal

Archer & Ficklin (www.archerficklin.com)
- Downtown Dixon (1st, 2nd & B Streets) – 31,960 sf sale to Dixon Public Library District

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Solano’s business, government and community leaders
get first look at long range economic studies

Business, government and community leaders gathered last week in Fairfield to receive initial findings of the long range economic development research project, funded by the Solano Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Solano County Board of Supervisors.

Phase One of the study captured key economic and community trends that provide essential information to help position Solano County for continued growth in specific industry clusters.

The Index Study was presented at Solano Economic Summit 4. It measures the strength of the Solano County economy and the health of the community through key indicators which reflect fundamentals about long term regional health. Through these indicators it is possible to statistically reflect interests and concerns of the community and utilize these indicators for long range planning.

Sandy Person, EDC vice president, said that the Index represents a detailed thorough report of critical data –now available in one publication.

“This research tool simply means we can now access critical information quickly,” Person said. “Now, business, government, educational and community leaders can get the information they need in decision making. And, it will be easy to keep this Index updated annually.”

The Index will now serve as the basis for future studies by the research firm – Collaborative Economics. Doug Helton of the firm said the data gathered in the Index Study will guide the specific studies of industry clusters. The first cluster under study is life sciences.

“With Solano County now ranked in the top 10 nationally, it is imperative we study this area for guidance on how we can continue to take advantage of our potential,” Michael Ammann, president of EDC said. “The cluster study in this area should help decision makers focus their efforts to attract and maintain firms ion the bio sciences.”

Findings of the Index study showed:
--Solano County is producing growing revenues, incomes, jobs and firms.
--The county is more diversified and has both a larger youth and older population.
--Incomes are rising.
--Youth are healthier, but fewer are prepared for higher education.
--Crime rates have declined, but there is a recent spike.
--High home prices are dropping significantly.

Ammann said that the Index Study “…confirms what we have assumed –we are in good position for continued growth, but must overcome the current challenges of a poor national economy.

“In the coming months we help to maintain effective collaborations in our County and region that will position Solano County for the next growth opportunities.

“Locally we must all work together to improve our educational opportunities for our young people in Solano County. We need to reduce our school dropout rates, find ways to increase our classroom capabilities and look at job training for our residents.”

The Summit was sponsored by: Solano County, City and County Coordinating Council, Solano EDC, Solano Transportation Authority and the Solano County Office of Education.

The entire Solano County Index of Economic and Community Progress can be found at: www.solanocounty.com/economicindex

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Did you know?

California ranked sixth among states in the number of turkeys raised in 2008, at 15.1 million. Yet Californians consume more turkey than residents of any other state.

What is the most popular form of eating turkey?
- Soup
- Sandwich
- Pot Pie
- Roasted
Answer: Sandwich, what else would you do with all of the turkey leftovers.


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: www.solanoedc.org

California Emerging Technology Fund Holds Regional Broadband Roundtable in Solano County

What are the effects that are associated with limited broadband availability and how can overall digital literacy and access be improved? This will be the subject matter of the NorthEast Bay Regional Broadband Roundtable on November 14, 2008 from 9:30 am to Noon at the Solano County Building in City of Fairfield.

This event will be sponsored the County of Solano, Solano EDC, University of Davis on behalf of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Sonoma, Napa and Contra Cost Counties.

“Increased access to broadband is critical to our economic vitality, as well as the ability of our citizens to be successful in their lives and careers. This forum will provide opportunities for participants to learn how to work collaboratively to increase the deployment of broadband, said Linda Best, President of Contra Costa Council “

Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of CETF, will facilitate the workshop, giving an overview of CETF and the Governors Broadband Task Force. Topics to be discussed include: digital literacy, eHealth and telemedicine; public policies and ordinances; public/private sector partnerships; CETF’s role to assist the region.

“Broadband is a necessary ingredient for local governments, small businesses and community-based organizations to survive and thrive in today’s economy.” says Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund. She adds,” This forum will highlight ways for North and East Bay leaders to take advantage of real opportunities for increased investment in the near future.”

“This is an excellent opportunity for the area’s broadband officials to gather and learn more about what the state is providing, and, perhaps just as important, meet and discuss local broadband needs of smaller rural communities’ within the NorthEast Bay area,” Ammann said.

The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. to noon, November 14th at the Solano County Building in Fairfield.

For additional information about the workshop or to make reservations to attend, contact
Gladys N. Palpallatoc, Associate Vice President
The Hearst Building, 5 Third Street, Suite 520, SF, CA 94103
M 415.744.2383 │ D 415.744.2387 │ F 415.744.2399
www.cetfund.org

September – October 2008

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (August-September 2008)
- Featured Property – Building 599 Mare Island, Vallejo
- Solano Economic Summit 4
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup
(August – September 2008)

CBRE (http://www.cbre.com/)
- 537 Stone Road, Benicia – 30,976 sf leased to Pacific Insulation Company
- 767 Eubanks Drive, Suite C&D, Vacaville – 65,000 sf lease to CSK Auto, Inc.
- Quarters N, Mare Island, Vallejo – 8,450 sf leased to BHM Construction

Colliers International (http://www.colliersparrish.com/)
- 537 Stone Road, #C-D, Benicia – 30,976 sf leased to Pacific Insulation Co
- 3919 Oregon Street, Benicia - 27,200 sf leased to Westcal Enterprises, Inc
- 6400 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 18,406 sf lease renewal to NHT Audio
- 6610 Goodyear Road, Benicia - 11,614 sf leased to Airco Commercial Serv
- 536-H Stone Road, Benicia - 2,338 sf leased to ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc
- 240 West "E" Street, Dixon - 2,761 sf leased to Accomplished Recovery
- 505 Lopes Road, Fairfield – 13,500 sf leased to Munters Corp
- 1891 Woolner Avenue, Suite A, Fairfield - 25,000 sf leased to Pacific Wine Distributors
- 1891 Woolner Avenue, Suite C, Fairfield - 10,804 sf leased to Party Rentals
- 3333 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 800, Vacaville - 9,827 sf leased to Barrier Systems, Inc.

Cushman & Wakefield (http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/)
- 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield – 91,000 sf leased to ABCO Laboratories
- 4885 Fulton Drive, Fairfield – 5,200 sf leased to BCI Communications Inc.

Grubb & Ellis (http://www.grubb-ellis.com/)
- 3333 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 800, Vacaville - 9,827 sf leased to Barrier Systems, Inc.

Premier Commercial (http://www.pcres.net/)
- 141 Elmira Road, Vacaville – 4,100 sf leased to Pipa Enterprises, LLC
- 151 Peabody Rd, Vacaville – 2,260 Bay Valley Foods

The Wiseman Company (http://www.wisemanco.com/)
- 5030 Business Center Dr, Fairfield – 2,000 sf leased to Skye Technical Services Inc.
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Featured Property of the Month – Mare Island Building 599, Vallejo

Mare Island (the former U.S. Naval Base) was established in 1854. The island encompasses over 5,000+ acres and includes a wide variety of land uses, including park lands, residential communities, retail, industrial and office uses.

A joint venture, Lennar Mare Island acquired a ±650 acre portion of the island for the construction and redevelopment of residential, industrial, office and commercial properties.

The island now has approximately 2,000 employees, entitlements for over 7 million square feet of industrial/office product (with workable inventory of approximately 5.5 million sq. ft. available for lease or sale), and 1,400 homes. Touro University has over 900 full time students at its campus on the island.

Building 599 (Railroad Ave & Pintado Street)

Building 599 is a well maintained, highly visible and easily accessible
freestanding building well suited for mixed use occupancy.
• Size: ±112, 327 square feet (±503’ x ±223’)
• Office: Office to Suit
• Occupancy: Available
• Clear Height: Center Bay ±38’
• Zoned: Mixed Use
• Cranes: One (1) Ten (10) ton and Two (2) Five (5) ton bridge cranes (not currently certified)
• Power: ±400 Amps, 277/480 volt, 3 phase electrical service
• Loading: Six (6) 20’x20’ grade level doors
• Wide open bays, center bay is ±60’ wide, side bays are ±80’ wide

For additional information contact
Greg Smyth, First VP
(925) 296-7717
greg.smyth@cbre.com
http://www.discovermareisland.com/
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Solano Economic Summit 4

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Did you know?

Of the estimated 282,690 Solano County residents that are eligible to vote, 176,043 or 62.3% are actually registered to vote in this Tuesday’s election. Don’t forget to vote!

The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: www.solanoedc.org

National Chamber Official Addresses Upcoming Election Issues and What’s Ahead

What are the effects of the current economic downturn and the upcoming election? Make your reservations to attend a review by a national Chamber of Commerce executive at the monthly Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) meeting co-hosted with the Benicia, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Vacaville, and Vallejo Chambers of Commerce.

Dick Castner, Executive Director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Western Region, will be the keynote speaker at the event. Mr. Castner will brief attendees about the upcoming election and what affect it will have on local business. The local chambers work closely with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on business issues and lobbying efforts. Current and future aspects of the economy and what recent national actions will have on business and local communities will be discussed.

The event will be held at 7:30 a.m., Oct. 29, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. Cost is $25 per person and reservations may be made by calling 707 864-1855.

“This is expected to be a highly attended event,” Michael Ammann, president of Solano EDC said. “The current economic picture and upcoming elections make this appearance a very timely one for both business and government officials.”

Annually Solano EDC joins with the Chambers to create timely breakfast covering the Federal and State election issues for all of their members. Participating Chambers in this event are: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield-Suisun, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo.

2008 Election Update and A Look Ahead

The Solano Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC),
in conjunction with the Benicia Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of commerce, Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce, Vacaville Chamber of Commerce and Vallejo Chamber of Commerce

Invite you to attend a breakfast event featuring:

2008 Election Update and A Look Ahead

Keynote Speaker:
DICK CASTNER, Executive Director
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Western Regional Office

Date: October 29, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:00 a.m. Program
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
Cost: $ 25.00 per person

Please make checks payable to/mail to
Solano EDC, 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
For additional information, call 707-864-1855 Fax: 707-864-6621
e-mail: pat@solanoedc.org

Today we Salute You, Mr. Anheuser-Busch Sustainable Brewery Guy

Today we Salute You, Mr. Anheuser-Busch Sustainable Brewery Guy

Green beer? Not likely anytime soon (we hope), but breweries are another story.

Anheuser-Busch, the dominant American brewer that makes Budweiser, will soon begin powering its breweries in Houston and Fairfield, CA, with biogas and solar energy, as it looks achieve sustainability goals it pledged to meet by 2010.

In Houston, Anheuser-Busch is building a six-mile underground pipeline to transport biogas from a local landfill to its brewery there, one of its largest at about 2 million square feet. Burned as a substitute for natural gas, the biogas is a natural byproduct from waste decomposition at the landfill.

The Fairfield brewery, a 700,000-square-foot plant about halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, will also use biogas, but the process is a bit more complicated.

In addition to a 1.18-megawatt solar system under construction there, Anheuser-Busch is developing a Bio-Energy Recovery System (appropriately nicknamed BERS) that converts wastewater from brewing into biogas. The process involves microorganisms that feed on nutrients in the wastewater, producing the gas as they digest the nutrients. The gas is siphoned out of huge, airtight tanks and used to fuel boilers that provide energy to the brewery.

Anheuser-Busch operates BERS at nine of its 12 U.S. breweries, including the Houston facility, as well as a brewery in China. Last year, BERS-generated energy reduced the company's greenhouse gas emissions by more than 250 million pounds.

The brewer previously committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its U.S. operations to five percent below 2005 levels, and use renewable fuels to meet 15 percent of its U.S. energy demand, both by 2010.

Anheuser-Bush owns a LEED-certified building at its headquarters in St. Louis, and is seeking LEED at two other new facilities, according to its website.

source: http://www.costar.com/News/Article.aspx?id=34081A369F352A6D686F1C8144A96FC4

August 2008 News

August 2008

Table of Contents

- Real Estate Roundup (July 2008)

- Featured Property of the Month

- Real Estate Roundup - Sept. 17

- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (July 2008)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 859 Cotting Court, Vacaville - 19,376 sf lease to MCC Control Systems
- 690 Walnut Avenue, Mare Island, Vallejo - 3,560 sf lease to Paul Roberts & Partners, Inc.

Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 2700 Maxwell, Fairfield - 80,000 sf lease renewal to Applied Materials, Inc.
- 506 Stone Road, Benicia - 12,824 sf lease to Mission Linen Supply

Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 5191 Fermi Drive, Fairfield - 330,750 sf lease to FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc.
- 2850-2870 Cordelia Rd., Fairfield - 98,784 sf 3-building sale to Jaeger McHugh LLC
- 5130 Fulton Drive, Fairfield - 4,170 sf lease to Norcal Communication & Construction

Premier Commercial (www.pcres.com)
- 1731 N Texas Street, Fairfield - 3,100 sf leased to R. Delacruz
- 1425 Market Street, Dixon - 4,900 sf leased to J. Vidrio


Featured Property of the Month - 4457 Park Road, Benicia


4457 Park Road fronts I-680 in Benicia and is a highly visible office and warehouse combination that is available for immediate occupancy.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- 10,000 SF of 2 story office space
- 23,000 SF of high cube warehouse space
- 33,000 SF totaling divisible to 10,000 SF
- Superb access to I-680, I-780 and I-80
- 5 Dock high and 1 Grade level door
- Sprinklered and insulated throughout
- Abundant parking and staging area

To schedule a tour or obtainpricing information,
please contact:
GRADEN TRAVIS
925.974.0104
TYLER EPTING
925.974.0238



Real Estate Roundup - Sept. 17

Four of Solano's top industry experts will forecast Solano County's real estate future on Sept. 17 and provide an excellent opportunity for both government and private sector to learn more about the current commercial and industrial real estate market and what can be expected in the months ahead.

The four participants and the areas of development they will address are:

- Business/Industrial Parks, Brooks Pedder, Colliers International

- Global Real Estate Trends, Jose McNeill, Headwaters Development

- Retail, Jim Shepherd, Cornish & Carey

- Developer/Contractor Perspective, Jeff Thomas, Hearn Construction

The event will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. Registration begins at 7:30. Cost is $25 for Solano EDC members and $35 for non-members. To register call (707) 864-1855.

The 2008 Real Estate Round-up is sponsored by the City of Benicia. The event is part of the monthly meeting series held by EDC, and underwritten by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members, The Reporter, Time-Herald, Solano Garbage Company, Potrero Hills Landfill and Touro University.


Did you know?
Did you know that Mare Island in Vallejo is actually a Peninsula not an island because there is no full body of water that separates it from the mainland. Mare Island is 3.5 miles ling an a mile wide.


The Solano Economic Development Corporation's mission is to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction, growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team
Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation 360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621Website: www.solanoedc.org

$1.3 billion in new healthcare facilities Under construction in Solano County

By Michael Ammann
President, Solano Economic Development Corporation

Current expansion of healthcare facilities in Fairfield, Vacaville and Vallejo demonstrates the faith this sector of the business world has in Solano County.

Currently, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Sutter Health, Touro University and the County of Solano are embarking on, or completing major expansion projects, totaling more than $1.3 billion.

Needless to say, these expansions will provide better medical choices for the residents of Solano County, and they create short term construction jobs and bring well-paying, long term healthcare opportunities for hundreds of local residents.

Kaiser will open its new state-of-the-art hospital in Vacaville in the spring of 2009. The four-story, 340,000 square-foot facility will have a 150-bed capacity - all private rooms. Included will be Vacaville’s first maternity unit.

Across town, NorthBay Healthcare has opened its new surgery center on the VacaValley Hospital campus, taking some of the pressure of a growing patient load off the system’s two hospitals.

With the help of Genentech, which donated $500,000, a new state-of-the-art emergency department is operating in the Vacaville hospital, complementing its sister hospital’s ER in Fairfield.

Kaiser Permanente will have two hospitals serving Solano County when the Vacaville facility opens next year. Kaiser’s Vallejo hospital has served the area for many years, and it recently underwent a $350 million expansion and remodeling project. The expansion provided 188 new beds, expanded emergency, surgery and radiology services, and a modern “green” environment that captures the natural beauty of the North Bay. Kaiser says its Solano County hospitals represent a strong personal and financial commitment to making the facilities “green,” and that both are “on a par with the greenest medical facilities in the nation.”

Sutter Hospitals and medical clinics also serve Solano County, and have completed $120 million in new health care facilities, including an 11-acre, $75 million Fairfield Medical Campus was completed earlier this year which provided enhanced technology, including a new nuclear imaging system, the first non-hospital nuclear imaging system center in the County.

Sutter also is working to open a new primary care facility in Vallejo. The new clinic, operated by La Clinica, would provide centralized health services for low income residents, and would cut down on the number of uninsured patients that Sutter now serves in the Vallejo area.

In Vallejo, Touro University is moving closer to the day when it will open its $330 million cancer treatment center as project one of the future “University Village,” covering 191 acres on Mare Island. This cutting-edge cancer treatment center will feature a 125,000-square-foot center housing one of the nation’s first combined particle beam therapy clinics. Touro is in talks with a major Bay Area University to be the clinical operator.

Solano County government officials recently broke ground on $97 million improvements on health and social services campuses in Vallejo and Fairfield. A third facility, in Vacaville, is in the design phase.

Both County facilities will be more customer-oriented. In Vallejo, the expanded campus will allow for an annual patient visit expansion of 18 per cent to 16,500 visits yearly. Fairfield’s campus will have 195,000 square feet of space, with adjacent buildings serving as headquarters for the County’s social programs.

NorthBay’s new “healthy” Administrative Center was occupied in May and includes a training and conference center, along with administrative offices, located on Business Center Drive in Green Valley. The two-story 69,000-square-foot facility provides NorthBay with a third healthcare campus in Solano County. It gives the Fairfield and Vacaville campuses needed elbow room to add new physician specialists and expand existing services.

There are plenty more healthcare projects on the drawing board, too. NorthBay is far along on establishing its Heart and Vascular Center for Solano County. When the program begins next year, NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield will perform open-heart surgeries and new cutting-edge vascular procedures. Currently, the nearest heart centers are at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa and John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.

Healthcare officials recognize the importance of state-of-the art medical care to attract and keep companies in Solano County.

Gary Passama, NorthBay President and CEO said: “Companies and corporations looking to locate in our communities should know that their employees’ health care needs will be managed—and managed very well—right here where they live and work.”

John Ray, CEO of Sutter Regional Medical Foundation, said Sutter’s investments in Solano County demonstrate that “…we intend to do our part to provide high quality and affordable healthcare for the residents.”

Rose Calhan, Napa-Solano area manager for Kaiser added, “Our new facilities bring care to the neighborhoods where our members live and work. We’re proud of our new services, the new technology we’re offering the community, and the part our new buildings will play in beautifying the Vacaville and Vallejo area.”

All of these expansions and improvements demonstrate the healthcare industry’s realization that Solano County is a growing, vibrant area. The $1.3 billion commitment, coupled with the expansion of the biotech industry, make this Northern California county a showcase for these two economic sectors.

Solano real estate picture aired Sept. 17 by developers

Four of Solano’s top industry experts will forecast Solano County’s real estate future on Sept. 17 in Fairfield.

Michael Ammann, president of Solano Economic Development Corporation said the event “…will provide an excellent opportunity for both government and private sector to learn more about the current commercial and industrial real estate market and what can be expected in the months ahead.

The four participants and the areas of development they will address are: Business/Industrial Parks, Brooks Pedder, Colliers International; Global Real Estate Trends, Jose McNeill, Headwaters Development; Retail, Jim Shepherd, Cornish & Carey; Developer/Contractor Perspective, Jeff Thomas, Hearn Construction.

The event will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. Registration begins at 7:30. Cost is $25 for Solano EDC members and $35 for non-members. To register call (707) 864-1855.

The 2008 Real Estate Round-up is sponsored by the City of Benicia. The event is part of the monthly meeting series held by EDC, and underwritten by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members, The Reporter, Time-Herald, Solano Garbage Company, Potrero Hills Landfill and Touro University.

July 2008 News

JULY 2008

Table of Contents

- Real Estate Roundup (June 2008)
- Featured Property Profile – 700 Main Street, Suisun City
- July 30th EDC Membership Breakfast
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (June 2008)

CBRE (http://www.cbre.com/)
- 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield – 19,200 sf lease to Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc.
- 875 Cotting Lane, Vacaville – 3,200 sf lease to CD&G Enterprises
- 821 Eubanks Drive, Vacaville – 2,900 sf lease to Kidsport

Colliers International (http://www.colliersparrish.com/)
- 830 A & B Eubanks Drive, Vacaville – 17,452 sf leased to Durect Corporation
- 820 A Eubanks Drive, Vacaville - 19,085 sf leased to Wulff Electric, Inc.
- 4971 Allison Parkway, Vacaville - 12,795 sf leased to AMSCO Windows

Cornish & Carey (http://www.ccarey.com/)
- 4680 E Second St, Benicia – 8,900 sf to Kiva Designs, Inc.

Cushman & Wakefield (http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/)
- 5130 Fulton Drive, Fairfield - 3,500 sf lease to Superior Mechanical
- 499 Edison Court, Fairfield - 3,300 sf lease to Formaggi Di Ferrante
- Business Center Dr (Green Valley Corporate Park) - 3.4 acre sale to Kiewit Pacific Co.
- 4700 E. 2nd Street, Benicia - 9,100 sf lease to TEAM Industrial Services
- 101 Benicia Road, Vallejo - 40,000 sf sale to Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods

Premier Commercial (http://www.pcres.net/)
- 801 Alamo Drive, Vacaville – 3,720 sf leased to Ni Slippy Hair Clippy


FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

700 Main Street is a Brand New 40,000 SF Class 'A' Office / Retail Building
Located in the Heart of Suisun's Waterfront District!

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• 40,000 SF 2-Story Class 'A' Office/Retail Building in Downtown Suisun City
• 20,000 RSF of 2nd Floor Office Space Available for Lease
• Available for Occupancy October, 2008
• Divisible to ±1,500 RSF
• Extensive Window-Line with Unsurpassed Views of the Waterfront District
• Surface Lot and Street Parking Available
• Excellent Highway 12 and Interstate 80 Access
• Waterfront District is surrounded by Upscale Retail and Restaurant Space
• Amtrak Passenger Rail Station is Located within Walking Distance

Located in the downtown Waterfront District of Suisun City adjacent to the Harbor Plaza Waterfront Park, which features concerts, festivals and other events year-round!

Currently Under Construction
Completion Date: 10/01/2008

To schedule a tour or obtain
pricing information,
please contact:
CHRISTOPHER A. NEEB
MATTHEW R. BRACCO
GLEN W. DOWLING
707.421.2900


July 30th Membership Breakfast - Health Care at the Crossroads

State budget cuts in the Partnership HealthPlan of California has put thousands of Solano County residents at risk of losing access to health care services. The impact of the budget cuts on employers and low to middle income families will be discussed July 30 in Fairfield by Jack Horn, Executive Director and Assemblywoman Lois Wolk.

Both speakers will participate in Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) monthly breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

Cost is $25 for EDC members and $35 for non members. To register call Pat at (707) 864-1855.


Did you know?

Suisun takes its name from a tribe of Native Americans, the Suisunes,
which means the "People of the West Wind".


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: http://www.solanoedc.org/

State healthcare crisis affects economic future of Solano County

State budget cuts in the Partnership HealthPlan of California has put thousands of Solano County residents at risk of losing access to health care services.

The impact of the budget cuts on employers and low to middle income families will be discussed July 30 in Fairfield by Jack Horn, executive director of the state organization, and Assemblywoman Lois Wolk.

Both speakers will participate in Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) monthly breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

“Partnership Health Plan is a vital non-profit organization in our communities,” Michael Ammann, president of Solano EDC said. “State funding issues may force the Partnership to close its doors and this would affect many thousands in our county.”

Partnership Health Plan provides care for uninsured children and low and middle-income residents. It has a track record of service and demonstrated it can save the state money by operating its programs as a non-profit.

To attend this event, contact Solano EDC, 707 864-1855. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

The event is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare and Sutter Health.

The monthly breakfast meetings are held by EDC to acquaint members and community leaders with critical issues that pertain to the economic development future of Solano County.

The series is underwritten by EDC Chairman Circle Members: The Reporter, Times Herald, Solano Garbage Company, Potrero Hills Landfill and Touro University.

June 2008 News

JUNE 2008

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (May 2008)
- Featured Property Profile – Cordelia Commerce Center, Fairfield
- June 25th EDC Membership Luncheon
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (May 2008)

CBRE (http://www.cbre.com/)
♦ 871 Cotting Court, Vacaville – 4,200 sf lease to Redwood City Electric
♦ 905 Cotting Court, Vacaville – 3,600 sf lease to Pearce Heating & Air
♦ 871 Cotting Court, Vacaville – 3,450 sf lease to RE Contractors

Colliers International (http://www.colliersparrish.com/)
♦ 801 Chadbourne, Fairfield – 192,000 sf building sold to Pamco
♦ 820 Eubanks Drive, Vacaville – 19,800 sf lease to Wulff Electric
♦ 4971 Allison Parkway, Vacaville – 13,000 sf lease to Amsco Windows
♦ 4238 Lozano Lane, Fairfield – 6,000 sf on one acre lease to Jones Bros. Carpets
♦ Lambie Industrial Park, Solano County – 12,750 sf on five acres to Barrier Systems

Cornish & Carey (http://www.ccarey.com/)
♦ 497 Edison Court, Fairfield - 12,000 sf lease to Euro Machines
♦ 4950 Fulton Drive, Suite D&E, Fairfield - 10,328 sf sold to Bains Enterprises
♦ 4950 Fulton Drive, Suite D1, Fairfield - 2,500 sf lease to Superior Building Services

Cushman & Wakefield (http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/)
♦ 2339 Courage Drive, Fairfield - 36,000 sf lease to Elliot Company
♦ 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield – 19,000 sf lease to Sara Lee
♦ 495 Edison Court, Fairfield – 12,000 sf lease to Euromachines

Premier Commercial (http://www.pcres.net/)
♦ 1300 Oliver Rd, Fairfield - 3,819 sf lease to Bank of the West
♦ 4960 Allison Pkwy, Vacaville - 3,200 sf lease to Right Now Air

Archer & Ficklin (http://www.archerficklin.com/)
♦ Davis-Dixon Greenbelt, Solano County – 254 acre land sale to Albers


FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

This month Solano EDC begins a new monthly feature in the Newsletter – a Solano County Property will be showcased. We will use this feature as a way to acquaint our readers with the broad spectrum of EDC member properties available throughout the County.

Cordelia Commerce Center in Fairfield was just completed and is open for business. Two buildings of 115,350 total square feet, are divisible-to-suit. This Flexible product type allows R&D, warehouse distribution and manufacturing. The Project is strategically and visibly located at the confluence of I-680, I-80 and Highway 12 to Napa.

Approximately ±115,350 Square Feet in Two Buildings Divisible-to-Suit

SITE: ±6.36 net useable acres fronting I-680 at the NWC of Lopes Road at Fermi Drive
ACCESS: Immediate: Project is situated at the confluence of I-80, I-680 and Hwy 12 (w)

5001 FERMI DRIVE:
Size: ±71,550 sq. ft. (±200’ deep x ±360’ wide)
Divisible to ±18,000 sq. ft. (±90’ wide x ±200 deep)
Clear Height: ±28’
Offices: To-Suit
Parking: 1/1,000 per rentable sq. ft.
Staging & Truck Access:
8 Dock High Doors (±9’ x ±10’) / front loaded
5 Grade Level Doors (±12’ x ±14’) / front loaded
Column Spacing: ±60’ wide x ±40’ deep
Power: 2,000 amps @ 480/277 volts
Fire Sprinklers: .495/2,000 gpm

505 LOPES ROAD:
Size: ±43,800 Sq. Ft. (±140’-±180’ deep x ±270’ wide)
Divisible to ±8,400 sq. ft. and ±13,500 sq. ft.
Clear Height: ±24’
Offices: To-Suit
Parking: ±1.2/1,000 per rentable sq. ft.
Staging & Truck Access:
10 Dock High Doors (±9’ x ±10’) / rear loaded
4 Grade Level Doors (±12’ x ±14’) / rear loaded
Column Spacing: ±40’ - ±50’ wide x ±40’ - ±50’ deep
Power: 1,200 amps @ 480/277 volts
Fire Sprinklers: .495/2,000 gpm

For more information, contact:
Brooks Pedder, SIOR or Phil Garrett, SIOR
360 Campus Lane, Suite 101
Fairfield, CA 94534
Tel: 707 863-0188
Fax: 707 863-0181

June 25th Membership Luncheon

Key non-profit organizations will explain how their programs add to the quality of life in Solano County when the Solano Economic Development Corporation meets at noon June 25 at the Benicia Yacht Club, 400 East Second Street, Benicia.

Representatives from four organizations have been invited to the event. They are: Stephanie Wolf, Solano Community Foundation; Ron Marlette, Mission Solano; Marilyn Farley, Solano Land Trust and Kim Thomas, The Children’s Network of Solano County.

“These organizations serve a specific purpose in Solano County,” Michael Ammann, president of Solano EDC said. “We are holding this event to raise awareness about the huge impact non-profits have on the economic posture of our communities.”

Cost is $25 for EDC members, and $35 for non members. To register call Pat at (707) 864-1855.


Did you know?

Foster’s Bighorn Restaurant in Rio Vista has one of the world’s most remarkable collections of wild game trophies with over 300 wild animals, birds and fish. One of their rare pieces includes an African elephant whose trunk measures 13 ft. and the 5 ft. long tusks weigh 110 lbs. each.

The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction, growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: http://www.solanoedc.org/

Non-Profit organizations explain services to Solano County

Key non-profit organizations will explain how their programs add to the quality of life in Solano County when the Solano Economic Development Corporation meets at noon June 25 at the Benicia Yacht Club, 400 East Second Street, Benicia.

Representatives from four organizations have been invited to the event. They are: Stephanie Wolf, Solano Community Foundation; Ron Marlette, Mission Solano; Marilyn Farley, Solano Land Trust and Kim Thomas, The Children’s Network of Solano County.

“These organizations serve a specific purpose in Solano County,” Michael Ammann, president of Solano EDC said. “We are holding this event to raise awareness about the huge impact non-profits have on the economic posture of our communities.”

Ammann said it is too easy to “…put these non-profit organizations in a box and not recognize just how much they provide to the high quality of life in Solano County.”

To register, contact Solano EDC at 707 864-1855.

Cost is $25 for EDC members, and $35 for non members.

The event is sponsored by the City of Benicia and AT&T. Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members are Touro University, Reporter, Times-Herald, Solano Garbage Company and Potrero Hills Landfill.

Business publication editors speak at EDC event

Editors from three of Northern California’s premier business publications will speak at the May 28 Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) breakfast event in Fairfield.

The editors are: Brad Bollinger, North Bay Business Journal; Doug Curley, Comstock’s Business Magazine; and Al Pacciorini, East Bay Business Times.

The editors were invited to Solano County to give business and government officials better insight into these specialized publications, their mission and how to best utilize each for news distribution.

“This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these specialized publications that focus entirely on economic issues and business news,” Michael Ammann, president of EDC said. “Each editor will explain how to submit news for publication and also specify their current areas of high news interest.”

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. To register, call 707 864-1855. Cost is $25 for EDC members and $35 for non-members.

The breakfast event series is sponsored by Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: The Reporter, Times-Herald, Solano Garbage Company, Potrero Hills Landfill and Touro University.

May 2008 News

MAY 2008

Table of Contents
-Real Estate Roundup (April 2008)
-Clarkston Consulting Tours Solano Communities
-May 28th Membership Breakfast – “Meet the Business Editors”: East Bay Business Times, Comstock’s Business Magazine, NorthBay Business Journal
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (April 2008)
CBRE (http://www.cbre.com/)
-Quarters K, Mare Island, Vallejo -- 8,783 SF lease to Packaging Arts
-Building 112, Mare Island, Vallejo -- 20,550 SF lease renewal to Performance Contracting
-Building 678, Mare Island, Vallejo -- 81,600 SF lease renewal to XKT Engineering

Colliers International (http://www.colliersparrish.com/)
-4361 Park Road, Benicia – 3,250 sf lease to Fastenal Company

Cornish & Carey (http://www.ccarey.com/)
-4833 Auto Plaza Court, Fairfield, 21,880 sf lease to STARCON International

Grubb & Ellis (http://www.grubb-ellis.com/)
-Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 7 acre land sale to JCM Partners, LLC

Keegan & Coppin (http://www.keegancoppin.com/)
-4833 Auto Plaza Court, Fairfield, 21,880 sf lease to STARCON International

Premier Commercial (http://www.pcres.net/)
-4321 Lozano Lane, Fairfield - 5,304 sf lease to Mike Merlonghi
-1455 Oliver Road, Fairfield – 4,936 sf lease to Kappel & Kappel
-VacaValley Road, Vacaville – 50.4 acres sold to City of Vacaville
-Cherry Glen Road, Vacaville – 4.8 acres sold to New Life Church of the Nazarene


Clarkston Consulting Tours Solano Communities

Clarkston Consulting executives recently toured available sites in Solano County as potential locations for their biotechnology company clients. Tony Stolis and Julia Cost of Clarkston toured the County May 12 on with Mike Ammann, president of Solano Economic Development Corporation.

The site tour included: Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville and Dixon. Michael Palombo, economic development manager for the City of Vacaville, hosted lunch at the Nut Tree after touring several sites with the I-505/I-80 triangle area.

Stolis is a member of the Bay BIO Board of Directors and said after the tour he "...appreciated the time taken to showcase what is happening and available in Solano County." Ammann said the consulting firm is prominent in the growing biotech industry and this tour "...shows how the communities of Solano County are positioned to participate in the expanded growth of this industry." Stolis said: "I found the Genentech research facility to be particularly interesting, because it demonstrates even broader potential for the County. I'll definitely be keeping that in mind."

The site tour is an example of EDC's continual effort to bring top industry leaders into the County to learn firsthand of all the opportunities afford their companies and clients.
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Business publication editors speak at EDC event

Editors from three of Northern California’s premier business publications will speak at the May 28 Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) breakfast event in Fairfield.

The editors are: Brad Bollinger, North Bay Business Journal; Doug Curley, Comstock’s Business Magazine; and Al Pacciorini, East Bay Business Times.

The editors were invited to Solano County to give business and government officials better insight into these specialized publications, their mission and how to best utilize each for news distribution.

“This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these specialized publications that focus entirely on economic issues and business news,” Michael Ammann, president of EDC said. “Each editor will explain how to submit news for publication and also specify their current areas of high news interest.”

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. To register, call 707 864-1855. Cost is $25 for EDC members and $35 for non-members.

____________________________

Did you know?
Vacaville has held the highest per capita concentration of electric cars in the world, giving it the nickname "Voltageville”. (Wikipedia)


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: www.solanoedc.org

Campbell Soup Company to increase vegetable processing capacity at its Dixon, California facility

The decision of Campbell Soup Company to increase vegetable processing capacity at its Dixon, California tomato processing facility demonstrates the economic strength of Solano County, according to Michael Ammann, president of Solano Economic Development Corporation.

“Campbell’s is turning to its Dixon facility to process vegetables for its high performing beverage business and other soups and sauces,” Ammann said. “The decision to expand the facility in Solano County demonstrates the company’s faith in our economic future. Rather than going to another facility, Campbell will use Dixon to meet its increased consumer demand for its beverages.”

Campbell V8 and V8 V-Fusion juice brands will both be produced at the Dixon facility.

The plant’s processing capacity will be increased by 15 percent and will initially add 60 production days to Dixon’s operations, which will expand the processing season from July through October to May through October.

“This will obviously have a positive impact on Dixon’s economy and also on other Solano County communities,” Ammann said.

Ammann pointed out that there will also be increased agriculture production for farmers in Solano and six other northern and five southern California counties: Solano, Contra Costa, Yolo, Fresno, Kings, Monterey, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Tulare, and Ventura.

"Agriculture is still a major industry in Solano County,” Ammann said. “Unfortunately, many look at it as strictly farming, but it also provides many opportunities for business growth and Solano EDC is committed to keeping this segment of the economy strong in the County.”

Recently Solano EDC was a co-sponsor of a Solano/Yolo County Agriculture Summit, help at U.C. Davis. It brought together investors, agriculture leaders and community officials to discuss ways to create a regional agriculture marketing plan.

“It’s (Solano/Yolo Summit) is in its infancy,” Ammann said, but we at Solano EDC see this as a critical first step toward creating awareness of agriculture and its opportunities.”

Local Community Leader Selected to Attend the National Security Forum

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

Sandy Person, Vice President of the Solano Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC) has received and accepted a personal invitation from the Secretary of the Air Force to attend the 55th Annual National Security Forum (NSF) at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The purpose of NSF is to expose influential citizens to senior U.S. and international officers and civilian equivalents in order to engage each other’s ideas and perspectives on Air Force, national and international security issues.

During the week of May 12-16, approximately 130 civilian leaders in business, education and government from all over the U.S. will meet with senior military leaders to explore current and future national security issues facing our nation. The NSF provides a great opportunity for an open and candid exchange of ideas among these guests, senior military and civilian leaders, and our Air War College students. Sandy Person will attend lectures, meet in seminars for in-depth discussions and participate in several social events including an air power demonstration and barbeque.

The Air War College is the senior professional development school in the Air Force officer education system as a part of Air University. It educates selected senior officers to lead at the strategic level in the employment of air and space forces. The curriculum focuses on coalition warfighting and national security issues, with emphasis on the effective employment of aerospace forces in joint and combined combat operations.

Air University is a major component of Air Education and Training Command and the intellectual and leadership center of the Air Force. Air University’s eight colleges and schools provide the full spectrum of Air Force education, from pre-commissioning to the highest levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for officers, enlisted and civilian personnel throughout their careers.

For more information on Air University, visit www.au.af.mil.

April 2008 News

April 2008

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (March 2008)
- STA Annual Washington DC Trip
- Business Editors Speak to EDC Membership in May
- 2008 Annual Golf Tournament
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (March 2008)

Colliers International (http://www.colliersparrish.com/)
- 801 Chadbourne, Fairfield – 29,520 sf lease expansion to Freight Transport
- 840-A Eubanks Drive, Vacaville –57,926 sf lease to Dex Products, Inc.
- 840-D Eubanks Drive, Vacaville – 43,630 sf lease to JAK Transfer, Inc.
- Huntington Drive (Tolenas Industrial Park) – 23.79 acre land sale
Cornish & Carey (http://www.ccarey.com/)
- 5080 Park Road, Benicia – 17,482 sf lease to Custom Deliver Express
Cushman & Wakefield (http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/)
- 2339 Courage Drive,Fairfield – 36,000 sf leased to Elliot Turbomachinery Company
Grubb & Ellis (http://www.grubb-ellis.com/)
- 801 Chadbourne, Fairfield – 29,520 sf lease expansion to Freight Transport
Premier Commercial (http://www.pcres.net/)
- 96 Railroad Avenue, Suisun – 5,425 sf lease to R. Mitchell & D. Wicker
- Cherry Glen Rd and I-80, Vacaville – land sale of 3.16 acres to Garden Essentials


STA Annual Washington DC Trip

Solano Transportation Authority Annual Washington Trip April 1-3, '08 visits with key
congressional representatives.

Over $600 M in highway funding is scheduled for road improvements in the next 5 years due to the partnership efforts of the STA. Photo left to right includes: Daryl Halls - STA; Mayor Augustine - City of Vacaville; Mayor Price - City of Fairfield; Mayor Davis - City of Vallejo; Mayor Woodruff - City of Rio Vista; Jayne Bauer - STA and Mike Ammann - President of Solano EDC. The group was united in their message to congressional representatives, seeking $13 million in federal earmarks.


Business Editors Speak to EDC Membership in May

Three prominent business publication editors will be featured at the May 28 EDC breakfast event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

The editors of East Bay Business Times, North Bay Business Journal and Comstock’s Magazine will talk to members about their publications – what they are interested in covering, how to contact and submit news, and areas of high interest with readers.

The editors are: Al Pacciorini, East Bay Business Times; Brad Bollinger, North Bay Business Journal; and Douglas Curley, Comstock’s Magazine.

Reservations can be made by contacting Pat Uhrich at 707 864-1855.
Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

This is a great opportunity for EDC members to become better acquainted with editors of these important business publications, and improve their chance to utilize the publications as part of their marketing/public relations strategy.


Plan now to participate in the Annual Solano EDC Golf Tournament

Mark your calendar and call now to reserve your place in the Aug. 11 EDC golf tournament at Green Valley Country Club. This event is a sellout every year. Don’t be shut out. Make reservations today!


Did you know?

The city of Dixon was originally supposed to be named “Dicksonville”, after local citizen Thomas Dickson whose land had been donated to create a railroad depot. The first rail shipment of merchandise from San Francisco arrived in 1872 mistakenly addressed to “Dixon,” and the new spelling has been used since mainly out of "simplicity."


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team
Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621 Website: http://www.solanoedc.org/

Study will identify Solano County’s key industry clusters in major economic development endeavor

Business and government leaders will have the opportunity to hear how the research study to identify Solano County’s key industry clusters will benefit economic development planning.

Doug Henton, president of Collaborative Economics, will be the featured speaker at the April membership meeting of Solano Economic Development Corporation, 7 a.m. April 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

The major study, when completed will provide a benchmark that will measure the economic strength and health of Solano County. It also will provide analytical foundations that will assist planners for effective decision making.

Michael Ammann, president of EDC, called the endeavor “a tremendous opportunity for business and government leaders in Solano County to have critical data at their fingertips.”

The Solano County Board of Supervisors funded the studies through a grant awarded to Solano EDC.

“As Collaborative Economics embarked on this study we want to acquaint the area’s business and government leaders with Mr. Henton and provide them with and overview about not only the study, but it’s worth to the economic future of Solano County. The Index can help define the economic identity of the county”, Ammann said.

To make reservations to attend, contact Solano EDC, 707 864-1855. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non members.

March 2008 News

March 2008

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (February 2008)
- Solano County Index of Economic & Community Progress
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (February 2008)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 400 Crocker Drive, Suite B, Vacaville – 111,250 sf lease by Total Warehousing Inc.
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 518 Stone Road, Benicia – 12,824 sf lease to Total Safety U.S.
- 3860 Industrial Way, Benicia – 4,619 sf lease to Integra Services Technologies
- 5482 Gateway Plaza Drive, Benicia – 3,959 sf lease to Whisper Communications
- 801 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield – 29,520 sf lease to Freight Transport Systems Inc.
- 370 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield – 4,404 sf lease to State of Calif, Dept of Transportation
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 2260 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 47,972 sf warehouse building sold to Blake Properties
- 497 Edison Court, Fairfield – 9,000 sf lease by Heliocol USA
- 149 Grobic Court, Fairfield – 4,400 sf lease by Kens Beverage
Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 1671 E Monte Vista Ave #105, Vacaville – 2,008 sf lease to Huntington Learning Center


Solano County Index of Economic & Community Progress

The County of Solano awarded a three-year contract to the Solano EDC to create and annually update the first Solano County Index of Economic and Community Progress as well as conduct the in-depth profiles of five Key Industry Clusters.

"This is a tremendous step forward in Solano County's collaborative effort to assist local communities and businesses in creating a baseline of data that will make future economic development decision making easier," said Scott Reynolds, Solano EDC chairman.

Solano EDC will contract with Doug Henton, president and co-founder of Collaborative Economics, the firm which originated the Index of Silicon Valley, to measure the economic strength and health of that community by providing an analytical foundation for decision making.

If you want to learn more about the Solano Index and Cluster Studies? Join us at the Fairfield Hilton Garden on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 am to meet and listen to DOUG HENTON, President and Co-Founder of Collaborative Economics who will provide an overview and answer your questions. Call Pat at 864-1855 to make your reservation.

Solano EDC three-year contract includes the follow components:

· An annual Index which includes a unique set of economic, workforce, housing, education, transportation and related indicators that together tell the story of the County and its seven communities' growing role as a regional hub of innovation and opportunity.

· A Land Inventory and Absorption Study will identify all undeveloped parcels in the county that are zoned commercial and industrial. This study will identify the parcel readiness for development.

· Five key industry profiles will be created over the next three years. Each Cluster will provide a focus for meeting the twin challenges of economic growth and workforce investment. A target of opportunity, such as the biotechnology industry, can be export-oriented, population-driven, or represent an opportunity with career potential for local residents. This portfolio of clusters will enable the Solano EDC and local economic developers to more successfully target companies for expansion and growth.

Supervisor Michael Reagan, immediate past chair of the Solano County Board of Supervisors, said. "The commissioning of these reports demonstrates the County's commitment to attracting more quality jobs across the county. These tools will be a tremendous asset to the cities in their economic development efforts."

Last year Supervisor Reagan was the driving force behind the County hosting a series of three Economic Summits to create a collaborative Solano County economic development vision and a new role for the County in supporting existing countywide development efforts. Summit sponsors included the City and County Coordinating Council, Solano EDC, Solano Transportation Authority and the University of California, Davis.

"The collaborative leadership of the County cannot be stressed enough," said Michael Ammann, Solano EDC president.


Did you know?

Solano County was one of the original 18 counties created at statehood but its original name was not Solano County. Do you know its original name?

Benicia County was its original name in January 1850 but its name was changed three months later to Solano County in honor of Chief Solano who ruled over most of the indigenous tribes between the Sacramento River and Petaluma Creek.


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team
Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: www.solanoedc.org

February 2008 News

February 2008

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (January 2008)
- Scott Reynolds – 2008 Chairman of Solano EDC
- 2007: A strong economic year for Solano County
- 2007 Highlights
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (January 2008)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- Building 126, Mare Island, Vallejo – 16,958 sf lease to Alamillo Rebar
- Building 674, Mare Island Vallejo – 8,804 sf lease to EP Architectural Builders
- 865 Cotting Lane, Vacaville – 5,000 sf lease renewal to K.C. Engineering
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 64 Union Way, Vacaville – Land sale of ±1 acre industrial parcel to Rave Properties
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 5080 Park Road, Benicia - 17,482 sf lease to CDX
- 6730 Goodyear Road, Benicia, 8,045 sf lease to Industrial Gasket
- 370 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield 4,000 sf lease to Cal Trans
Grubb & Ellis (www.grubb-ellis.com)
- 2489 Courage Drive, Fairfield – 7,347 sf condo sale to Fit Tech
- Watt Court , Fairfield - 2.97 acre land sale Cowan Thompson


Scott Reynolds named to chair Solano Economic Development Corporation board

S. Scott Reynolds, managing shareholder in the law firm of Gaw Van Male, has been named 2008 Chairman of the Solano Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Reynolds will serve as chair as Solano EDC celebrates its 25th year anniversary.

Reynolds is general counsel for many corporations with headquarters in California, and is a certified specialist in probate, estate planning and trust law certified by the California State Bar Association.

He received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. Actively involved in the community, Reynolds is on the NorthBay Healthcare Foundation, the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Vacaville Rotary Club.


2007: A strong economic year for Solano County

2007 was a good year for Solano County, and economic development leaders predict the area is poised to take on the financial challenges of 2008.

At the EDC annual meeting Sam Zuckerman, senior economic writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, told the 300 attendees that Solano County has the assets needed to meet the uncertain times ahead.

“Skilled labor, land, access (to the Bay Area and Sacramento), a diverse economy and a strong government will allow Solano to grow within the next two years at a solid pace,” Zuckerman said.

Michael Ammann, president of the EDC, made the same prediction, also citing benchmarks that point to continued growth. Zuckerman and Ammann acknowledged the challenges faced regionally, statewide and nationally – housing, market volatility and technical downturns.

“We have the most diverse Bay Area economy,” Ammann said, “And that will allow us to overcome the challenges facing our state and nation.”


Major 2007 economic projects highlight the EDC’s Annual Meeting

Major developments, infrastructure projects and increasing sales tax during 2007—all created a good year for Solano County cities. Michael Ammann, EDC president, gave attendees at the annual meeting a brief overview of 2007’s major accomplishments. These included:
· BENICIA: Expansion of the Benicia Industrial Park, including Bio-Rad, Cole Supply and Bruni Glass; new downtown boutiques and cafes; sales tax revenue increased 16%.
· DIXON: Campbell’s Soup invests $20 million in plant improvements; retail growth; hybrid vehicle startup company.
· FAIRFIELD: 2 million sq. ft. project at Green Valley Corporate Park; Sutter Medical Offices, CalBee America snack food; new auto dealerships.
· RIO VISTA: Waterfront development plan approved; research center at the former Army Base; Rio Vista Industrial Park infrastructure improvements.
· SUISUN CITY: Harbor Square construction; neighborhood improvements, apartments and family mixed uses; future Highway 12 development approved.
· VACAVILLE: Kaiser Hospital construction; Genentech expansion; Alza multi-million solar farm; State Compensation Insurance Fund offices.
· VALLEJO: Transportation and retail/commercial opportunities including the Vallejo Intermodal Facility; heavy-ion cancer treatment center; expansions at Touro University and California Maritime Academy.

Ammann also citied Travis AFB, a low unemployment, and the potential for expanded biotech manufacturing as highlights for Solano County economic development.


Did you know?

Solano County is the only county that has had two cities serve as the state capital. Can you name the cities?

Vallejo from January 5, 1852 to February 4, 1853 and Benicia from February 4, 1853 to February 25, 1854 (right: Benicia State Capital Building)


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team
Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: www.solanoedc.org

Travis AFB update featured at EDC meeting

The “State of the Base” will be highlighted March 12 when Col. Steven J. Arquiette, commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base addresses members of the Solano Economic Development Corporation.

Col. Arquiette is responsible for 24,000 active duty, reserve and civilian personnel who are stationed at the base.

“Travis is such a critical element of our economic base,” Michael Amman, president of Solano EDC said. “We look forward to these opportunities to hear the current picture at Travis.”

The meeting is sponsored by Travis Credit Union, and will be held at the firm’s corporate headquarters at One Travis Way, Vacaville. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $25 for members, and $35 for non members.

Space is limited and reservations may be made by contacting Solano EDC, 707 864-1855.

Col. Arquiette’s Air Force wing supports the worldwide air mobility mission. The Travis wing has C-5, KC-10 and C-17 aircraft, responding to combat operations and humanitarian relief efforts.