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.