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