Impact of state’s raid on city and county budgets
Explained at Sept. 30 Solano EDC event
The impact of California’s raid on city and county budgets will be explained when John Shirey, executive director of the California Redevelopment
Association speaks in Fairfield.
The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, hosted by the Solano Economic Development Corporation.
In a move to help reduce California’s state budget deficits, Sacramento has turned to local governmental entities, taking and/or reducing funding that has helped sustain local economic balance.
“The moves at the state level have, and will result in some drastic changes in local communities,” Michael Ammann, president of Solano EDC said. “Literally millions will be lost to Solano cities and county governments because of the state’s inability to balance its own budget.”
The monthly breakfast meetings are hosted by EDC as a way to bring attention to important economic issues that affect the residents and private sector.
“Our cities will face some critical budget shortages because of California’s actions,” Ammann said. “John Shirey will be able to help us grasp the enormous loss in money that local entities will have to battle.”
The Sept. 30 meeting is sponsored by Vacaville Christian Schools and Kitchell, and is presented by the Solano EDC chairman Circle members: Syar Industries, Solano Garbage Company, Touro University and Republic Services, Inc.
To register call 707 864-1855. Cost sf $25 for EDC members and $35 for non members.
August 2009
Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (July 2009)
- Dixon Ridge Farms: A Leader in Sustainable Farming
- Did you know – Solano at the State Fair
Real Estate Roundup
(July 2009)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 853 Cotting Court, Suites C & D, Vacaville, CA – 4,620 SF lease to VWR International
- 821 Eubanks Drive, Suite C, Vacaville, CA – 4,542 SF lease to Dow Diversified
- 871 Cotting Court, Vacaville, CA – 3,450 SF lease to North Coast Energy Services
- Quarters O, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA – 7,358 SF lease to Green Tech Power Group
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 506 Stone Road, Benicia - Lease Renewal of 12,624 SF to Mission Linen Supply, Inc.
- 4620 Westamerica Dr. (Pony Express) Fairfield - Sale of 12,830 SF to MV Transportation, Inc.
- 4725 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield - Sale of 2,155 SF to Sierra Pacific Investment Co., LLC
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 4950 Fulton Drive A&B, Fairfield – sold ±10,328 SF to Prema Thekkek
- 473 E. Channel Road, Suite B, Benicia – leased ±4,000 SF to Benicia Fabrication & Machine, Inc.
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Dixon Ridge Farms: A Leader in Sustainable Agriculture
Dixon Ridge Farms located east of Winters in Solano County are leaders in organic walnut farming and sustainable agriculture.
Over the year the owners, Russ and Kathleen Lester, have worked hard to reduce their farms carbon footprint with great success through simple and advanced techniques.
In 2007 Dixon Ridge set a 5 year goal for energy self-sufficiency. The goal led them to become the first farm to use a 50 kilowatt BioMax co-generator which converts walnut shells (they have plenty of them on a walnut farm) into renewable energy. The generator uses a technology called “flash pyrolysis” which transforms the walnut shells into biogas which is sufficient to power their 12,000 square foot storage refrigerator and also provides a good amount of the propane needed in the walnut drying process and heating all of the buildings in the winter. The system has been such a success for Dixon Ridge they plan on adding an addition BioMax generator in the near future.
In 2007 Dixon Ridge set a 5 year goal for energy self-sufficiency. The goal led them to become the first farm to use a 50 kilowatt BioMax co-generator which converts walnut shells (they have plenty of them on a walnut farm) into renewable energy. The generator uses a technology called “flash pyrolysis” which transforms the walnut shells into biogas which is sufficient to power their 12,000 square foot storage refrigerator and also provides a good amount of the propane needed in the walnut drying process and heating all of the buildings in the winter. The system has been such a success for Dixon Ridge they plan on adding an addition BioMax generator in the near future.
They also take action to conserve water. On the portion of the farm where they use flood-irrigation, they have retention basins to retrieve the excess water and recirculate it into the irrigation system. The Lesters also use extra walnut shells as mulch which reduces weeds and slows water evaporation.
By running an Organic farm they eliminate waste and the use of chemicals. By using natural fertilizers and such as compost the can return twig, leaves and hulls removed during the harvest back to the orchard where they can return their nutrients to the soil. This returns all the ‘waste’ to the farm which would be removed and burned in traditional farming practices.
With the Lester’s efforts and environmental conscience they were awarded the state’s highest environmental honor in 2008, the Governors Environmental & Economic Leadership award in the categories of sustainable practices that reduce the effects of climate change. They set a great example of putting the land first.
To learn more about Dixon Ridge Farms check out their website, www.dixonridgefarms.com.
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Did you know?
Did you know that Solano County won three awards at this year’s State Fair? Solano County won…
- Best of Show & The Gold Award for the Solano County State Fair Exhibit (for the 5th year in a row!)
- The Agricultural Award which is presented by the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors to recognize an individual or organization that has contributed extensively over a number of years to the promotion, advancement and growth of the California State Fair Agricultural programs. (This is the first time a county has ever won the in the 17 year history of the award)
Congratulations to all that help set the high bar of achievement that is expected from Solano County.
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
August 2009
Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (July 2009)
- Dixon Ridge Farms: A Leader in Sustainable Farming
- Did you know – Solano at the State Fair
Real Estate Roundup
(July 2009)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 853 Cotting Court, Suites C & D, Vacaville, CA – 4,620 SF lease to VWR International
- 821 Eubanks Drive, Suite C, Vacaville, CA – 4,542 SF lease to Dow Diversified
- 871 Cotting Court, Vacaville, CA – 3,450 SF lease to North Coast Energy Services
- Quarters O, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA – 7,358 SF lease to Green Tech Power Group
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 506 Stone Road, Benicia - Lease Renewal of 12,624 SF to Mission Linen Supply, Inc.
- 4620 Westamerica Dr. (Pony Express) Fairfield - Sale of 12,830 SF to MV Transportation, Inc.
- 4725 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield - Sale of 2,155 SF to Sierra Pacific Investment Co., LLC
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 4950 Fulton Drive A&B, Fairfield – sold ±10,328 SF to Prema Thekkek
- 473 E. Channel Road, Suite B, Benicia – leased ±4,000 SF to Benicia Fabrication & Machine, Inc.
__________________________________________________________________________
Dixon Ridge Farms: A Leader in Sustainable Agriculture
Dixon Ridge Farms located east of Winters in Solano County are leaders in organic walnut farming and sustainable agriculture.
Over the year the owners, Russ and Kathleen Lester, have worked hard to reduce their farms carbon footprint with great success through simple and advanced techniques.
In 2007 Dixon Ridge set a 5 year goal for energy self-sufficiency. The goal led them to become the first farm to use a 50 kilowatt BioMax co-generator which converts walnut shells (they have plenty of them on a walnut farm) into renewable energy. The generator uses a technology called “flash pyrolysis” which transforms the walnut shells into biogas which is sufficient to power their 12,000 square foot storage refrigerator and also provides a good amount of the propane needed in the walnut drying process and heating all of the buildings in the winter. The system has been such a success for Dixon Ridge they plan on adding an addition BioMax generator in the near future.
They also take action to conserve water. On the portion of the farm where they use flood-irrigation, they have retention basins to retrieve the excess water and recirculate it into the irrigation system. The Lesters also use extra walnut shells as mulch which reduces weeds and slows water evaporation.
By running an Organic farm they eliminate waste and the use of chemicals. By using natural fertilizers and such as compost the can return twig, leaves and hulls removed during the harvest back to the orchard where they can return their nutrients to the soil. This returns all the ‘waste’ to the farm which would be removed and burned in traditional farming practices.
With the Lester’s efforts and environmental conscience they were awarded the state’s highest environmental honor in 2008, the Governors Environmental & Economic Leadership award in the categories of sustainable practices that reduce the effects of climate change. They set a great example of putting the land first.
To learn more about Dixon Ridge Farms check out their website, www.dixonridgefarms.com.
__________________________________________________________________________
Did you know?
Did you know that Solano County won three awards at this year’s State Fair? Solano County won…
- Best of Show & The Gold Award for the Solano County State Fair Exhibit (for the 5th year in a row!)
- The Agricultural Award which is presented by the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors to recognize an individual or organization that has contributed extensively over a number of years to the promotion, advancement and growth of the California State Fair Agricultural programs. (This is the first time a county has ever won the in the 17 year history of the award)
Congratulations to all that help set the high bar of achievement that is expected from Solano County.
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
SOLANO'S WINE INDUSTRY HAS GROWING ECONOMIC IMPACT
Vineyards, bottlers, cork manufacturing, shipping and tourism--all are making Solano County a major player in California's wine industry.
While Napa and Sonoma counties continue to dominate the industry, Solano has slowly pushed its way into the picture as a growing wine industry entity.
The impact of Solano's wine industry will be discussed Thursday, Aug. 20th at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Hotel when Solano Economic Development Corporation sponsors a panel discussion on the industry and opportunities for future growth.
"Solano County provides major support functions that contribute to the success of Northern California's wine industry," Sandy Person, Vice President of Solano EDC said. "Not only do we have fine wineries, we also have bottling, corking, shipping and tourism segments that make us a key player."
Person said the county continues to grow as a wine industry, and he attributes a lot of it to the transportation access afforded by major freeways.
"Industry is discovering how convenient Solano is to the wine country of Napa-Sonoma, and how convenient we are to the Bay Area and Sacramento. These are critical elements for this industry."
The program, which begins at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, will feature:
- Ron Lanza, Wooden Valley Winery
- James Herwatt, Cork Supply
- Matt Schrap, California Trucking Association
This member breakfast is sponsored by; Pride Industries, Gaw Van Male & Sutter Health.
Cost is $25 for Solano EDC members and $35 for non-members. To register, call 707-864-1855, or e-mail, pat@solanoedc.org.
While Napa and Sonoma counties continue to dominate the industry, Solano has slowly pushed its way into the picture as a growing wine industry entity.
The impact of Solano's wine industry will be discussed Thursday, Aug. 20th at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Hotel when Solano Economic Development Corporation sponsors a panel discussion on the industry and opportunities for future growth.
"Solano County provides major support functions that contribute to the success of Northern California's wine industry," Sandy Person, Vice President of Solano EDC said. "Not only do we have fine wineries, we also have bottling, corking, shipping and tourism segments that make us a key player."
Person said the county continues to grow as a wine industry, and he attributes a lot of it to the transportation access afforded by major freeways.
"Industry is discovering how convenient Solano is to the wine country of Napa-Sonoma, and how convenient we are to the Bay Area and Sacramento. These are critical elements for this industry."
The program, which begins at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, will feature:
- Ron Lanza, Wooden Valley Winery
- James Herwatt, Cork Supply
- Matt Schrap, California Trucking Association
This member breakfast is sponsored by; Pride Industries, Gaw Van Male & Sutter Health.
Cost is $25 for Solano EDC members and $35 for non-members. To register, call 707-864-1855, or e-mail, pat@solanoedc.org.
JULY 2009
Table of Contents
-Real Estate Roundup (June 2009)
-August Breakfast Event – Solano’s Economic Impact ~ Wine Industry
-Workforce Investment Board
-Did you know – Solano Tourism?
Real Estate Roundup (June 2009)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 907 Cotting Lane, Vacaville, CA – 13,836 SF lease to J & B Aviation
- 1051 Aldridge Road, Vacaville, CA – 4,800 SF lease to General Machining
- 640 Eubanks Court, Vacaville, CA – 1,400 SF lease to Correct Equipment
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 457 Industrial Way, Benicia – Lease Renewal of 40,000 sf to Metropolitan Van & Storage, Inc.
- 505 Lopes Road, Fairfield - Leased 16,800 sf to Juvenal, S.A
- 324 Campus Lane, Suite A, Fairfield – Leased 2,290 sf to Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
- 4705 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield – Sale of 2,155 sf to Sierra Pacific Investment Co.
- 4775 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield – Sale of 2,155 sf to State Farm Insurance
- 4727 Mangels, Fairfield - Leased 1,441 sf to PB Americas, Inc.
- 3841 Bithell Lane, Solano County – Lease Renewal of 12,750 sf to Matrix Service, Inc.
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 921 Eubanks Drive, Vacaville – leased 4,542 SF to Dow Diversified, Inc.
- Interstate 80 @ Midway Road, Vacaville – sold ±216 acres to Gary Thiara & Kurt Hilbers
- 4701 Industrial Way, Benicia – sold 243,000 SF to Gonsalves & Santucci, Inc.
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 499 Edison Ct, Fairfield - 5,100 sf leased to Westinghouse
- 2850 Cordelia Rd., Fairfield – 1,740 sf leased to Ron Brilliant
Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 1249 Illinois St, Fairfield - 4,800 sf lease to Loose Endz, Inc.
- 712+714 Madison, Fairfield - 2,800 sf lease to Teresita and Michelle Reyes
______________________________________________________
Member Breakfast Event – Solano’s Economic Impact ~ Wine Industry
Come hear about the Economic Impact of the Wine Industry in Solano County from Industry Experts on growing, bottling, corking, distribution and tourism!
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 8 am Registration & Networking
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA
Cost: $25.00 Solano EDC Members*
(*complimentary tickets are available varying on membership level)
$35.00 Non-members
To register, call (707) 864-1855 or email: pat@solanoedc.org
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Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Solano County has received an addi
tional $1,567,481 in WIA funding from President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to serve local youth in a Summer Youth Employment Program. The WIB will seek to serve approximately 450-500 young people in the local community, ages 14-24, May 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009, with an emphasis on work readiness and paid work experience with public, non-profit, and for-profit worksites.
For further information contact:
Julie Gallego (707) 863-3506 or Cheryl Franklin-Golden (707) 863-3530
If you would like information about the Business Services offered by the WIB contact:
Sonja Rockwell-Jackson, Business Services Representative, (707) 649-3616
______________________________________________________
Did you know?
Tourism is a major economic generator in Solano County, although it is not quite as large as Napa and Sonoma but still quite impressive. According to a 2007 California Travel & Tourism Commission report…
- The total direct travel spending in Solano was $587 million dollars
- With hotel and motel receipts of $158 million dollars
- $158 million dollars of total earnings
- And local tax receipts of $7.5 million dollars
Over the past 6 plus years these numbers have continued to grow and show no sign of decline.
Continue to support our local economy with a “staycation” in the Fun and Exciting Solano County.
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: http://www.solanoedc.org/
Table of Contents
-Real Estate Roundup (June 2009)
-August Breakfast Event – Solano’s Economic Impact ~ Wine Industry
-Workforce Investment Board
-Did you know – Solano Tourism?
Real Estate Roundup (June 2009)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 907 Cotting Lane, Vacaville, CA – 13,836 SF lease to J & B Aviation
- 1051 Aldridge Road, Vacaville, CA – 4,800 SF lease to General Machining
- 640 Eubanks Court, Vacaville, CA – 1,400 SF lease to Correct Equipment
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 457 Industrial Way, Benicia – Lease Renewal of 40,000 sf to Metropolitan Van & Storage, Inc.
- 505 Lopes Road, Fairfield - Leased 16,800 sf to Juvenal, S.A
- 324 Campus Lane, Suite A, Fairfield – Leased 2,290 sf to Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
- 4705 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield – Sale of 2,155 sf to Sierra Pacific Investment Co.
- 4775 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield – Sale of 2,155 sf to State Farm Insurance
- 4727 Mangels, Fairfield - Leased 1,441 sf to PB Americas, Inc.
- 3841 Bithell Lane, Solano County – Lease Renewal of 12,750 sf to Matrix Service, Inc.
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 921 Eubanks Drive, Vacaville – leased 4,542 SF to Dow Diversified, Inc.
- Interstate 80 @ Midway Road, Vacaville – sold ±216 acres to Gary Thiara & Kurt Hilbers
- 4701 Industrial Way, Benicia – sold 243,000 SF to Gonsalves & Santucci, Inc.
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 499 Edison Ct, Fairfield - 5,100 sf leased to Westinghouse
- 2850 Cordelia Rd., Fairfield – 1,740 sf leased to Ron Brilliant
Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 1249 Illinois St, Fairfield - 4,800 sf lease to Loose Endz, Inc.
- 712+714 Madison, Fairfield - 2,800 sf lease to Teresita and Michelle Reyes
______________________________________________________
Member Breakfast Event – Solano’s Economic Impact ~ Wine Industry
Come hear about the Economic Impact of the Wine Industry in Solano County from Industry Experts on growing, bottling, corking, distribution and tourism!
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 8 am Registration & Networking
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA
Cost: $25.00 Solano EDC Members*
(*complimentary tickets are available varying on membership level)
$35.00 Non-members
To register, call (707) 864-1855 or email: pat@solanoedc.org
______________________________________________________
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Solano County has received an addi
tional $1,567,481 in WIA funding from President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to serve local youth in a Summer Youth Employment Program. The WIB will seek to serve approximately 450-500 young people in the local community, ages 14-24, May 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009, with an emphasis on work readiness and paid work experience with public, non-profit, and for-profit worksites.For further information contact:
Julie Gallego (707) 863-3506 or Cheryl Franklin-Golden (707) 863-3530
If you would like information about the Business Services offered by the WIB contact:
Sonja Rockwell-Jackson, Business Services Representative, (707) 649-3616
______________________________________________________
Did you know?
Tourism is a major economic generator in Solano County, although it is not quite as large as Napa and Sonoma but still quite impressive. According to a 2007 California Travel & Tourism Commission report…
- The total direct travel spending in Solano was $587 million dollars
- With hotel and motel receipts of $158 million dollars
- $158 million dollars of total earnings
- And local tax receipts of $7.5 million dollars
Over the past 6 plus years these numbers have continued to grow and show no sign of decline.
Continue to support our local economy with a “staycation” in the Fun and Exciting Solano County.
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: http://www.solanoedc.org/
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