Jay Adair, president of Fairfield headquartered Copart, the nation's largest remarketing vehicle company, will key note Solano Economic Development Corporation 26th Annual Meeting on January 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, CA.
Adair will talk about how Copart has changed since it opened in 1982 in Vallejo to becoming the leader in selling more than one million vehicles annual through Copart’s unique online internet auction.
Mike Ammann, president of EDC said Adair plans to speak business and government needs to respond rapidly to changes in the marketplace. "In today's current global economic crisis a company's or communities ability to seek out opportunities presented in every crisis and then take advantage by making positive changes will create the difference between success and failure," Ammann said.
This event will also include Solano EDC’s annual review of successful 2008 community development highlights as well as introduction of the newly elected Solano EDC Board of Directors for 2009.
The annual meeting will be held at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Inn. Registration and networking begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and program at 11:30a.m. Cost is only $45 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Early reservations are encouraged since the event sells out annually. Please call Pat at 707‐864‐1855 for reservations or additional event information.
Sponsors include: CPV Vaca Station, enXco, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sutter Health and Travis Credit Union.
All Solano EDC monthly programs are underwritten by Chairman's Circle Members including Potrero Hills Landfill, Solano Garbage Company and Touro University.
ABOUT COPART, INC.
Copart, founded in 1982, provides vehicle sellers with a full range of remarketing services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles to dismantlers, rebuilders, dealers, exporters and, in some states, to end users. Copart remarkets the vehicles through Internet sales utilizing its proprietary VB2 technology. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet operators, dealers, the general public and others. The company currently operates 145 facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Salvage vehicles are either damaged vehicles deemed a total loss for insurance or business purposes or are recovered stolen vehicles for which an insurance settlement with the vehicle owner has already been made. For more information, or to become a registered buyer, visit www.copart.com.
ABOUT SOLANO EDC
Founded in 1983 and known as SEDCORP, the Solano Economic Development Corporation is a collaboration of private and public investors that provides a confidential leadership role for economic development marketing in Solano County and its seven cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo. The mission of the Solano Economic Development Corporation is to attract, grow, and retain business and industry in Solano County that will enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in our communities.
Solano County is one of the fastest growing counties in California with a population of over 420,000 and is comprised of seven cities, Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo. Each of these wonderful communities has its own unique character and personality.
Most importantly, the Solano Economic Development Corporation offers expanding businesses a confidential, centralized resource for locations throughout Solano County. Please visit www.solanoedc.org
JANUARY 2009Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (December 2008)
- AAA Expands Fairfield Operations
- Annual Meeting
- Did you know?
Real Estate Roundup (December 2008)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 400 Crocker Drive, Vacaville – 40,000 s/f lease to Pacific Cycle
- Building 507 Mare Island, Vallejo – 27,784 s/f lease to Alamillo Rebar
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 537 Stone Road, #A Benicia – 15,488 s/f lease renewal to Velan Valve Corporation
- 6210 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 14,400 s/f lease renewal to MB Contract Furniture Inc.
- 505 Lopes Road, Fairfield - ±13,573 s/f lease to Universal Plant Services, Inc.
- 480 Chadbourne Rd (Busch Campus Park), Fairfield - 9,694 s/f sale to Geisse, LLC
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield - 30,000 s/f subleased to ABS Logistics
- 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield – 18,000 s/f subleased to The Olive Oil Factory
- 4885 Fulton Drive, Suite D Fairfield – 5,200 s/f lease to Clear Memories, Inc.
- 495 Edison Ct, Suite A in Fairfield – 5,100 s/f lease to Euro Closures
Grubb & Ellis (www.grubb-ellis.com)
- 6210 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 14,400 s/f lease renewal to MB Contract Furniture Inc.
- 3333 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville – 7,100 s/f lease to Novartis
AAA EXPANDING FAIRFIELD OPERATIONS
225 Employees Will Move Into New Facility by Mid 2009
AAA Northern California has announced that 225 employees will be moving into a new facility at 5251 Business Center Drive in Fairfield. Of those employees, about 165 will be relocating from the San Francisco headquarters, and about 60 others will relocate from their current office in Fairfield.
“Where we locate specific functions is based on what makes the most sense for the business unit and the company, and the new Fairfield location is a perfect fit,” said Matt Skryja, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “The addition of more jobs in Fairfield means not only an economic boost for the Solano County economy, but it also is the most efficient and cost-effective way to organize our work groups.”
AAA needed a larger facility in Solano County given that AAA is joining its business fulfillment center operations, already in Fairfield, with business fulfillment center employees currently working in the San Francisco headquarters. This includes employees from accounts receivable, billing services, copy center, corporate mail, membership operations, records services, and travel accounting. Other teams coming from headquarters will draw from the information technology, human resources and finance divisions. The new office location is a 104,000-square-foot, single-story building, of which AAA will lease 52,000 square feet. Employees are scheduled to begin phased relocation to the new facility in March 2009 and complete the move by June 2009.
AAA Northern California offers a wide array of automotive, travel, insurance, DMV, financial services and consumer discounts to more than 4 million members. AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers since it was founded more than 100 years ago.
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26th Solano EDC Annual Meeting – Thursday, January 29, 2009
Jay Adair, president of Fairfield headquartered Copart, the nation's largest remarketing vehicle company, will key note Solano Economic Development Corporation 26th Annual Meeting on January 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, CA.
Adair will talk about how Copart has changed since it opened in 1982 in Vallejo to becoming the leader in selling more than one million vehicles annual through Copart’s unique online internet auction.
This event will also include Solano EDC’s annual review of successful 2008 community development highlights as well as introduction of the newly elected Solano EDC Board of Directors for 2009.
The annual meeting will be held at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Inn. Registration and networking begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and program at 11:30a.m. Cost is only $45 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Please call Pat at 707-864-1855 for reservations or additional event information.
Sponsors include: CPV Vaca Station, enXco, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sutter Health and Travis Credit Union.
All Solano EDC monthly programs are underwritten by Chairman's Circle Members including Potrero Hills Landfill, Solano Garbage Company and Touro University.
225 Employees Will Move Into New Facility by Mid 2009
AAA Northern California has announced that 225 employees will be moving into a new facility at 5251 Business Center Drive in Fairfield. Of those employees, about 165 will be relocating from the San Francisco headquarters, and about 60 others will relocate from their current office in Fairfield.
“Where we locate specific functions is based on what makes the most sense for the business unit and the company, and the new Fairfield location is a perfect fit,” said Matt Skryja, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “The addition of more jobs in Fairfield means not only an economic boost for the Solano County economy, but it also is the most efficient and cost-effective way to organize our work groups.”
AAA needed a larger facility in Solano County given that AAA is joining its business fulfillment center operations, already in Fairfield, with business fulfillment center employees currently working in the San Francisco headquarters. This includes employees from accounts receivable, billing services, copy center, corporate mail, membership operations, records services, and travel accounting. Other teams coming from headquarters will draw from the information technology, human resources and finance divisions. The new office location is a 104,000-square-foot, single-story building, of which AAA will lease 52,000 square feet. Employees are scheduled to begin phased relocation to the new facility in March 2009 and complete the move by June 2009.
AAA Northern California offers a wide array of automotive, travel, insurance, DMV, financial services and consumer discounts to more than 4 million members. AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers since it was founded more than 100 years ago.
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26th Solano EDC Annual Meeting – Thursday, January 29, 2009
Jay Adair, president of Fairfield headquartered Copart, the nation's largest remarketing vehicle company, will key note Solano Economic Development Corporation 26th Annual Meeting on January 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, CA.
Adair will talk about how Copart has changed since it opened in 1982 in Vallejo to becoming the leader in selling more than one million vehicles annual through Copart’s unique online internet auction.
This event will also include Solano EDC’s annual review of successful 2008 community development highlights as well as introduction of the newly elected Solano EDC Board of Directors for 2009.
The annual meeting will be held at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Inn. Registration and networking begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and program at 11:30a.m. Cost is only $45 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Please call Pat at 707-864-1855 for reservations or additional event information.
Sponsors include: CPV Vaca Station, enXco, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sutter Health and Travis Credit Union.
All Solano EDC monthly programs are underwritten by Chairman's Circle Members including Potrero Hills Landfill, Solano Garbage Company and Touro University.
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Did you know?
The Economic Impact of the Super Bowl for the Host City.
Tampa Bay is in for scaled back spending on the Super Bowl because of the current economy, a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP says.
Hospitality and other tourism activities surrounding Super Bowl XLIII will generate approximately $150 million in direct spending, nearly $45 million less than the past two championships, held in Phoenix and Miami. Super Bowl XXXVII, played in Tampa in 2001, brought slightly more than $140 million in direct spending to the area.
But the $150 million is still better than the game generated in Detroit in 2006 ($118 million), Jacksonville in 2005 ($124 million) and Houston in 2004 ($135 million).
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2009/01/19/daily32.html
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The Economic Impact of the Super Bowl for the Host City.
Tampa Bay is in for scaled back spending on the Super Bowl because of the current economy, a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP says.
Hospitality and other tourism activities surrounding Super Bowl XLIII will generate approximately $150 million in direct spending, nearly $45 million less than the past two championships, held in Phoenix and Miami. Super Bowl XXXVII, played in Tampa in 2001, brought slightly more than $140 million in direct spending to the area.
But the $150 million is still better than the game generated in Detroit in 2006 ($118 million), Jacksonville in 2005 ($124 million) and Houston in 2004 ($135 million).
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2009/01/19/daily32.html
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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/
DECEMBER 2008 
Happy Holidays from Solano EDCTable of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (November 2008)
- Featured Property: 5001 Industrial Way, Benicia +/- 220,000 SF
- 26th Annual Meeting – January 29, 2009
- Did you know?
Real Estate Roundup (November 2008)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- Building 98 Mare Island, Vallejo – 14,335 SF leased to Jerry Carter
- 531 Getty Court, Benicia – 11,520 SF leased to Instrument & Valve Services Company
- 2148 Beechcraft Road, Vacaville – 5,700 SF leased to Square D
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 3860 Industrial Way, Benicia - ±4,619 s/f lease extension to Integra Services, Inc
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 475 Industrial Way, Benicia – 8,400 sf lease to Team Industrial
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 2270 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 19,232 sf lease to Calbee America
- 2850 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 1,740 sf lease to Bay Area Intermodal
Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 4227 Lozano Lane, Fairfield – 5,121 sf plus 4,200 sf yard leased to Consolidated Electrical Distributors
- 4733 Mangles Blvd, Fairfield – 2,200 sf lease to Karen Alvord
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Featured Property: 5001 Industrial Way, Benicia +/- 220,000 SF
5001 Industrial Way is a prime location for Office Space or Headquarters
Property Description:
♦ Gross Acreage: ±9.88 gross acres (±430,373 sq. ft.)
♦ Dimensions: ±695’ (width) x ±710’ (deep)
♦ Access: I-680 – Lake Herman Rd –
Industrial Way
♦ Utilities: To Site
♦ Zoning: Light Industrial
♦ APN: 0080-301-160
Improvements:
♦ ±220,000 sq. ft. concrete tilt-up
building (±480’ deep x ±420’ wide)
(± 201,600 sq. ft ground floor)
♦ Office: ±40,000 sq. ft. mezzanine office structure
(2 floors @ ±20,000 sq. ft. per floor)
♦ Column Spacing: ±60’ wide x ±46.66’ deep
♦ Clear Height: ±24’ minimum
♦ 7 1/2” thick walls
♦ Landscaping and irrigation
♦ Loading: Cross Loaded
Grade Level: ±7 (±12’ x ±14’); and
Dock High: ±24 (±9’ x ±10’)
♦ Truck Staging: ±112’ (not inc. parking stall)
♦ Parking: ±227 spaces
♦ 5” concrete slab with #3 rebar 24” OCEW
♦ Fire Sprinklers: .45/3,000 sq. ft
♦ Roofing: 4-ply 20 year specification
♦ 2,000 amp electrical service @ 277/480 volts
♦ Insulation: R-19 Roof & R-11 walls
Comments:
♦ Excellent freeway access to I-680 with views of Mt. Diablo and the Carquinez Straits. Built in 1996.
♦ Architectural award winning office design/finish.
♦ Lease term through November 30, 2013. Longer term possible
To schedule a tour or obtain
pricing information,please contact:
Brooks Pedder
or
Phil Garrett
(707) 831-0188
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The 26th Solano EDC Annual Meeting
Sign up today to hear Jay Adair, President, Copart at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Solano Economic Development Corporation. Copart has been named to Forbes Top Small Companies for the past nine years in a row. Come learn about the "change-centric" culture that has made this Fairfield Head Quartered company successful.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
11:00 a.m. Registration 11:30 a.m. lunch & program
Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield
To register call or email Pat at (707) 864-1855
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Did you know?
Did you know that "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving. It was penned and first played by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 at a church in Savannah, Georgia for Thanksgiving. It was so well liked that he played it again on Christmas day and since then it has become one of the most popular Christmas carols.
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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/
November 2008
Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (October 2008)
- Solano County 2008 Index of Economic & Community Progress
- Did you know?
Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (October 2008)
- Solano County 2008 Index of Economic & Community Progress
- Did you know?
Real Estate Roundup (October 2008)
CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 531 Getty Court, Suite D, Benicia – 11,520 sf lease to Instrument & Valve Services Company
- 2148 Beechcraft Drive, Vacaville – 5,700 sf lease to Square D Company
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 6350 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 35,790 sf lease to HD Supply, Inc.
- 6550 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 21,800 sf lease renewal to Blower Dempsey Corp.
- 6860 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 15,808 sf lease renewal to Interstate Electric Co
- 531-D Getty Court, Benicia – 11,520 sf lease renewal to Instrument & Valve Services
- 4767 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield – 1,441 sf industrial condo sale to Prabhjeet Grewal
- 6350 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 35,790 sf lease to HD Supply, Inc.
- 6550 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 21,800 sf lease renewal to Blower Dempsey Corp.
- 6860 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 15,808 sf lease renewal to Interstate Electric Co
- 531-D Getty Court, Benicia – 11,520 sf lease renewal to Instrument & Valve Services
- 4767 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield – 1,441 sf industrial condo sale to Prabhjeet Grewal
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 685 Stone Road, Benicia – 18,000sf – sale to 685 Stone Road, Llc
- 2487 Courage Drive, Fairfield – 21,169 sf – sale to Enoplastic S.P.A.
- 5130 Stone Road, Benicia – 17,386 – lease to Bay–Tec Engineering
- 685 Stone Road, Benicia – 18,000sf – sale to 685 Stone Road, Llc
- 2487 Courage Drive, Fairfield – 21,169 sf – sale to Enoplastic S.P.A.
- 5130 Stone Road, Benicia – 17,386 – lease to Bay–Tec Engineering
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 5130 Fulton Drive, Fairfield – 14,876 sf leased to Bay-Tec Engineering.
- 299 Campus Ct, Fairfield – 8,500 sf lease to Syndero
- 5130 Fulton Drive, Fairfield – 14,876 sf leased to Bay-Tec Engineering.
- 299 Campus Ct, Fairfield – 8,500 sf lease to Syndero
Grubb & Ellis (www.grubb-ellis.com)
- 2300 Boynton, Fairfield – 7,778 sf lease to SEIU
- 2850 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 1,740 lease to Bay Area Intermodal
- 2300 Boynton, Fairfield – 7,778 sf lease to SEIU
- 2850 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 1,740 lease to Bay Area Intermodal
Archer & Ficklin (www.archerficklin.com)
- Downtown Dixon (1st, 2nd & B Streets) – 31,960 sf sale to Dixon Public Library District
- Downtown Dixon (1st, 2nd & B Streets) – 31,960 sf sale to Dixon Public Library District
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Solano’s business, government and community leaders
get first look at long range economic studies
Business, government and community leaders gathered last week in Fairfield to receive initial findings of the long range economic development research project, funded by the Solano Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Solano County Board of Supervisors.
Phase One of the study captured key economic and community trends that provide essential information to help position Solano County for continued growth in specific industry clusters.
The Index Study was presented at Solano Economic Summit 4. It measures the strength of the Solano County economy and the health of the community through key indicators which reflect fundamentals about long term regional health. Through these indicators it is possible to statistically reflect interests and concerns of the community and utilize these indicators for long range planning.
Sandy Person, EDC vice president, said that the Index represents a detailed thorough report of critical data –now available in one publication.
“This research tool simply means we can now access critical information quickly,” Person said. “Now, business, government, educational and community leaders can get the information they need in decision making. And, it will be easy to keep this Index updated annually.”
The Index will now serve as the basis for future studies by the research firm – Collaborative Economics. Doug Helton of the firm said the data gathered in the Index Study will guide the specific studies of industry clusters. The first cluster under study is life sciences.
“With Solano County now ranked in the top 10 nationally, it is imperative we study this area for guidance on how we can continue to take advantage of our potential,” Michael Ammann, president of EDC said. “The cluster study in this area should help decision makers focus their efforts to attract and maintain firms ion the bio sciences.”
Findings of the Index study showed:
--Solano County is producing growing revenues, incomes, jobs and firms.
--The county is more diversified and has both a larger youth and older population.
--Incomes are rising.
--Youth are healthier, but fewer are prepared for higher education.
--Crime rates have declined, but there is a recent spike.
--High home prices are dropping significantly.
Ammann said that the Index Study “…confirms what we have assumed –we are in good position for continued growth, but must overcome the current challenges of a poor national economy.
Solano’s business, government and community leaders
get first look at long range economic studies
Business, government and community leaders gathered last week in Fairfield to receive initial findings of the long range economic development research project, funded by the Solano Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Solano County Board of Supervisors.
Phase One of the study captured key economic and community trends that provide essential information to help position Solano County for continued growth in specific industry clusters.
The Index Study was presented at Solano Economic Summit 4. It measures the strength of the Solano County economy and the health of the community through key indicators which reflect fundamentals about long term regional health. Through these indicators it is possible to statistically reflect interests and concerns of the community and utilize these indicators for long range planning.
Sandy Person, EDC vice president, said that the Index represents a detailed thorough report of critical data –now available in one publication.
“This research tool simply means we can now access critical information quickly,” Person said. “Now, business, government, educational and community leaders can get the information they need in decision making. And, it will be easy to keep this Index updated annually.”
The Index will now serve as the basis for future studies by the research firm – Collaborative Economics. Doug Helton of the firm said the data gathered in the Index Study will guide the specific studies of industry clusters. The first cluster under study is life sciences.
“With Solano County now ranked in the top 10 nationally, it is imperative we study this area for guidance on how we can continue to take advantage of our potential,” Michael Ammann, president of EDC said. “The cluster study in this area should help decision makers focus their efforts to attract and maintain firms ion the bio sciences.”
Findings of the Index study showed:
--Solano County is producing growing revenues, incomes, jobs and firms.
--The county is more diversified and has both a larger youth and older population.
--Incomes are rising.
--Youth are healthier, but fewer are prepared for higher education.
--Crime rates have declined, but there is a recent spike.
--High home prices are dropping significantly.
Ammann said that the Index Study “…confirms what we have assumed –we are in good position for continued growth, but must overcome the current challenges of a poor national economy.
“In the coming months we help to maintain effective collaborations in our County and region that will position Solano County for the next growth opportunities.
“Locally we must all work together to improve our educational opportunities for our young people in Solano County. We need to reduce our school dropout rates, find ways to increase our classroom capabilities and look at job training for our residents.”
The Summit was sponsored by: Solano County, City and County Coordinating Council, Solano EDC, Solano Transportation Authority and the Solano County Office of Education.
The entire Solano County Index of Economic and Community Progress can be found at: www.solanocounty.com/economicindex
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Did you know?
California ranked sixth among states in the number of turkeys raised in 2008, at 15.1 million. Yet Californians consume more turkey than residents of any other state.
What is the most popular form of eating turkey?
- Soup
- Sandwich
- Pot Pie
- Roasted
Answer: Sandwich, what else would you do with all of the turkey leftovers.
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
California Emerging Technology Fund Holds Regional Broadband Roundtable in Solano County
What are the effects that are associated with limited broadband availability and how can overall digital literacy and access be improved? This will be the subject matter of the NorthEast Bay Regional Broadband Roundtable on November 14, 2008 from 9:30 am to Noon at the Solano County Building in City of Fairfield.
This event will be sponsored the County of Solano, Solano EDC, University of Davis on behalf of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Sonoma, Napa and Contra Cost Counties.
“Increased access to broadband is critical to our economic vitality, as well as the ability of our citizens to be successful in their lives and careers. This forum will provide opportunities for participants to learn how to work collaboratively to increase the deployment of broadband, said Linda Best, President of Contra Costa Council “
Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of CETF, will facilitate the workshop, giving an overview of CETF and the Governors Broadband Task Force. Topics to be discussed include: digital literacy, eHealth and telemedicine; public policies and ordinances; public/private sector partnerships; CETF’s role to assist the region.
“Broadband is a necessary ingredient for local governments, small businesses and community-based organizations to survive and thrive in today’s economy.” says Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund. She adds,” This forum will highlight ways for North and East Bay leaders to take advantage of real opportunities for increased investment in the near future.”
“This is an excellent opportunity for the area’s broadband officials to gather and learn more about what the state is providing, and, perhaps just as important, meet and discuss local broadband needs of smaller rural communities’ within the NorthEast Bay area,” Ammann said.
The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. to noon, November 14th at the Solano County Building in Fairfield.
For additional information about the workshop or to make reservations to attend, contact
Gladys N. Palpallatoc, Associate Vice President
The Hearst Building, 5 Third Street, Suite 520, SF, CA 94103
M 415.744.2383 │ D 415.744.2387 │ F 415.744.2399
www.cetfund.org
This event will be sponsored the County of Solano, Solano EDC, University of Davis on behalf of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Sonoma, Napa and Contra Cost Counties.
“Increased access to broadband is critical to our economic vitality, as well as the ability of our citizens to be successful in their lives and careers. This forum will provide opportunities for participants to learn how to work collaboratively to increase the deployment of broadband, said Linda Best, President of Contra Costa Council “
Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of CETF, will facilitate the workshop, giving an overview of CETF and the Governors Broadband Task Force. Topics to be discussed include: digital literacy, eHealth and telemedicine; public policies and ordinances; public/private sector partnerships; CETF’s role to assist the region.
“Broadband is a necessary ingredient for local governments, small businesses and community-based organizations to survive and thrive in today’s economy.” says Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund. She adds,” This forum will highlight ways for North and East Bay leaders to take advantage of real opportunities for increased investment in the near future.”
“This is an excellent opportunity for the area’s broadband officials to gather and learn more about what the state is providing, and, perhaps just as important, meet and discuss local broadband needs of smaller rural communities’ within the NorthEast Bay area,” Ammann said.
The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. to noon, November 14th at the Solano County Building in Fairfield.
For additional information about the workshop or to make reservations to attend, contact
Gladys N. Palpallatoc, Associate Vice President
The Hearst Building, 5 Third Street, Suite 520, SF, CA 94103
M 415.744.2383 │ D 415.744.2387 │ F 415.744.2399
www.cetfund.org
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