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.