Retention of existing businesses in key industrial sectors discussed at April 26 Solano EDC meeting

The importance of retaining Solano County firms that do business in key industrial growth sectors will be discussed at Solano Economic Development Corporation’s April 26 breakfast event in Fairfield.

The event will kickoff Solano EDC’s efforts to help fill the voids in local economic development programs, created by the loss of state redevelopment funds and local tax revenues.

It will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

Sandy Person, Solano EDC president said, “It is just so critical that we do whatever we can to assist cities and local business organizations in their ongoing efforts to retain and help existing businesses survive in this economy.  We can build on our current successes in critical industrial sectors and attract new companies.”

The event will feature Dr. Robert Eyler, professor of economics at Sonoma State University.  Eyler will share his insights into ways to utilize strategic planning to help existing businesses grow and thrive in today and tomorrow’s environment.

Armed with five years of research, funded by the County of Solano, EDC has identified industry clusters (www.solanocounty.com/economicindex) that promise the best opportunities for future economic growth.  Dr. Eyler will show how these research studies are invaluable assets in the efforts to not only assist existing companies, but also attract new companies to Solano County.

"These index studies are the cornerstones for a strategic roadmap that will result in retention, expansion and new companies locating within our county,” Person explained.               

For reservations, contact Solano EDC at 707 864-1855, or e-mail pat@solanoedc.org.  Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

The breakfast event is sponsored by Sutter Health.

The event is part of the annual series of breakfast meetings presented by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Republic Services, Inc.; Solano Garbage Company, Solano Transportation Authority, and Syar industries, Inc.  Topics and issues critical to the economic development well being of Solano County are highlighted at these events.

2012 Solano EDC Membership Directory

Connections 2012 Membership Directory provides the latest information on the organizations who are dedicated to economic development through their membership in the Solano Economic Development Corporation.

It is your annual publication that profiles the vast array of local products and services provided by EDC members.

Business-to-business in Solano County is one of the many ways we can support our local economy and we urge you to keep this directory handy during the year.

Click here for the online version of Connections 2012. It is also is available at www.solanoedc.org under the membership tab.

This publication was underwritten by: UC Davis; First Northern Bank; Gateway 80 Business Park; NorthBay Healthcare; Sutter Health; Touro University; Travis Credit Union; Jelly Belly Candy Company; Kaiser Permanente and the Workforce Investment Board.

We thank you for your continued commitment to grow business investment and create jobs during these difficult economic times.  Your support is essential as we move forward to provide the leadership necessary for a full recovery.

Sincerely,

Sandy Person
President

Retention of existing businesses in key industrial sectors discussed at April 26 Solano EDC meeting

            The importance of retaining Solano County firms that do business in key industrial growth sectors will be discussed at Solano Economic Development Corporation’s April 26 breakfast event in Fairfield.

            The event will kickoff Solano EDC’s efforts to help fill the voids in local economic development programs, created by the loss of state redevelopment funds and local tax revenues.

            It will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

            Sandy Person, Solano EDC president said, “It is just so critical that we do whatever we can to assist cities and local business organizations in their ongoing efforts to retain and help existing businesses survive in this economy.  We can build on our current successes in critical industrial sectors and attract new companies.”

            The event will feature Dr. Robert Eyler, professor of economics at Sonoma State University.  Eyler will share his insights into ways to utilize strategic planning to help existing businesses grow and thrive in today and tomorrow’s environment.

            Armed with five years of research, funded by the County of Solano, EDC has identified industry clusters (www.solanocounty.com/economicindex) that promise the best opportunities for future economic growth.  Dr. Eyler will show how these research studies are invaluable assets in the efforts to not only assist existing companies, but also attract new companies to Solano County.

            “These index studies are the cornerstones for a strategic roadmap that will result in retention, expansion and new companies locating within our county,” Person explained.               

            For reservations, contact Solano EDC at 707 864-1855, or e-mail pat@solanoedc.org.  Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

            The breakfast event is sponsored by Sutter Health.

            The event is part of the annual series of breakfast meetings presented by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Republic Services, Inc.; Solano Garbage Company, Solano Transportation Authority, and Syar industries, Inc.  Topics and issues critical to the economic development well being of Solano County are highlighted at these events.

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