Solano County’s largest employer, Travis Air Force Base, will update business and community leaders on the base’s mission and goals May 19.
The three commanders from Travis will be the featured speakers at the monthly Solano EDC breakfast event, set for 7:30 a.m. May 19 at the Travis Credit Union, Vacaville.
Sandy Person, vice president of EDC, said the base’s top officials are invited each year to give an update on Travis AFB.
“This is such a critical part of our economy,” Person said. “Travis is a dynamic 24/7/365 global logistical organization that benefits from Solano strategic location. Travis AFB represents the capstone organization in Solano’s growing trade and logistics cluster. This networking event is a great opportunity for business, government and community leaders to meet commanders of the base, and to learn more about improvement plans for the base’s future.”
The three commanders who will attend the meeting are: Col. James C. Vechery, commander 60th Air Mobility Wing; Col. Jay Flournoy, Jr., commander 349th Air Mobility Wing; and Commander Gary Gottschall, commander 615 Contingency Response Wing.
“The men and women Travis – both military and civilian — are such an important part of our county family,” Person said. “They bring a vitality and commitment to improve our communities and are active in so many different areas—schools, churches, government, and non-profits.”
To make reservations contact Solano EDC at 707 864-1855. Cost is $25 for Solano EDC members, and $35 for non-members.
The event is sponsored by Travis Credit Union.
The monthly breakfast meetings are underwritten by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Solano Transportation Authority, Syar Industries, Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.
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About the Solano EDC
- Sandy Person, President
- Founded in 1983 and known as SEDCORP, the Solano Economic Development Corporation is a collaboration of private and public investors that provides leadership for economic development marketing of Solano County and its seven growing cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo.