Solano Economic Development Corporation Receives Pacific Gas and Electric Company Grant

A $5000 grant to support economic development programs in Solano County has been awarded to the Solano Economic Development Corporation by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

The Solano organization was one of 75 local government and community-based organizations to receive the grant funding from PG&E.

We are pleased to receive the grant from PG&E,” President Michael Amman said. “The company has been a long term supporter of our economic development efforts to create quality jobs for the residents of the area by attracting and retaining business firms.”

Ammann said PG&E has been a major player in EDC’s marketing planning, serving on the organization’s Marketing Committee and Board of Directors.

This is the sixth year for the grant program. During that time $1.7 million has been awarded to 325 projects. Solano EDC received its first grant from PG&E in 2002.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Solano EDC, and it has continued to forge a strong partnership between the private sector and government agencies to create programs that will improve economic development opportunities throughout the County.

“It’s the support of both the private and government sectors that have allowed EDC to position itself as the facilitator for sound economic growth. We look forward to 2008 and the opportunities and challenges it will bring to continue our efforts that will keep our businesses and families strong,” Ammann said.