Solano Economic Update: April 24'

APRIL 24' APRIL 24' UPDATE UPDATE

CHRIS RICO CHRIS RICO

President & CEO

MAY 1ST, 12:00PM – 1:30PM

ADAM BRIONES

CEO OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY BUILDERS

MAY 1ST, 12:00PM – 1:30PM PRE-REGISTER SPEAKER SERIES: AFFORDABLE HOUSING

CAROL GALANTE

PROFESSOR & FACULTY DIRECTOR OF TERNER CENTER FOR HOUSING INNOVATION, UC BERKELEY

SCOTT JOHNSON

SpeakerSeriesSponsoredBy: PRE-REGISTER SPEAKER SERIES: AFFORDABLE HOUSING

JOHNATHAN LOGAN

DIRECTOR OF THE ADU CENTER

FOUNDER OF JDL STRATEGIES

SWISS MANUFACTURER MAKES BID FOR GENENTECH

The Genentech facility in Vacaville is being purchased by the Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational manufacturing company for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nutrition sectors. The sale price is $1.2 billion in conjunction with a manufacturing agreement and related quality services and warehousing. The approximately 750 Genentech employees at the Vacaville facility will be offered employment by Lonza.

GARAMENDI FINALIZES

$637,195

FOR SOLANO COUNTY 911 DISPATCH IN SECOND BILL TO PREVENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Garamendi secured this Congressionally Garamendi secured this Congressionally directed funding to complete architectural directed funding to complete architectural and engineering design plans for Solano and engineering design plans for Solano County to construct a new, consolidated County to construct a new, consolidated facility for emergency operations and 911 facility for emergency operations and 911 dispatch, relocating the current facility dispatch, relocating the current facility from a flood zone. from a flood zone.

VALLEJO CELEBRATES DEBUT OF MV DELPHINUS

PEÑA ADOBE PARK POND RESTORATION PROJECT AWARDED $100,000 GRANT BY CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

Vacaville city officials announced on Friday that Peña Adobe Park Pond Restoration Project has been awarded a $100,000 grant by California State Parks as part of its commitment to supporting environmental conservation initiatives statewide.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS CAN APPLY FOR $10,000 GRANTS

VALLEJO WATERFRONT WEEKEND DISTRIBUTES $30,000 TO 2023

BENEFICIARIES

The Vallejo Waterfront Weekend (VWW) announced recently that its Executive Board of Directors – along with numerous Committee members and City representatives – distributed $30,000 to its 2023 beneficiaries. The group is also seeking beneficiaires for 2024.

THE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD RECEIVES $10,000 GRANTJOBS FOR FUTURE

The Workforce Development Board of Solano County took in a $10,000 grant from the national Jobs for the Future Workforce Communities of Action – one of only four workforce boards in the country to receive the funding. The grant will fund a series of special events this summer to build awareness of bioeconomy careers.

BERT PREBULA Congratulations

SUISUN CITY

NEW CITY MANAGER

After a rigorous national recruitment process, Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting that Bert Prebula is the new City Manager for Suisun City. Emerging from a candidate pool of 23 candidates spanning multiple states, city officials said Prebula brings a decade and a half of experience in local government. Previously he has worked for the County of Napa, the City of Napa and the City of Benicia.

Schoenstein & Co. Schoenstein & Co.

In the world of pipe organ building, where tradition meets innovation, Schoenstein & Co. stands as an

In the world of pipe organ building, where tradition meets innovation, Schoenstein & Co. stands as an epitome of excellence The Schoenstein family has been building distinguished instruments for five epitome of excellence. The Schoenstein family has been building distinguished instruments for five generations in Germany since the mid-19th century In 1868, Felix F Schoenstein came to San generations in Germany since the mid-19th century. In 1868, Felix F. Schoenstein came to San Francisco and by 1877, he established his own independent firm, making it into the most successful Francisco and by 1877, he established his own independent firm, making it into the most successful pipe organ company on the West Coast United States. pipe organ company on the West Coast United States.

Today, Schoenstein & Co. 's rich legacy continues under the leadership of Jack Bethards, Chairman and Today, Schoenstein & Co. 's rich legacy continues under the leadership of Jack Bethards, Chairman and Tonal Advisor, who has been with the company since 1977 Every project undertaken by the company Tonal Advisor, who has been with the company since 1977. Every project undertaken by the company is approached with a profound understanding of the unique needs of the client, ensuring that each is approached with a profound understanding of the unique needs of the client, ensuring that each pipe organ design reflects the spirit of its environment, whether it be a historic cathedral or a modern pipe organ design reflects the spirit of its environment, whether it be a historic cathedral or a modern concert hall. concert hall.

Recently, Schoenstein & Co. marked another milestone in their journey with the completion of an

Recently, Schoenstein & Co. marked another milestone in their journey with the completion of an impressive pipe organ, revealed at an open house event on March 10, 2024 The public was invited to impressive pipe organ, revealed at an open house event on March 10, 2024. The public was invited to experience the craftsmanship up close before it is shipped to and installed at The Episcopal Church of experience the craftsmanship up close before it is shipped to and installed at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Corpus Christi, Texas. the Good Shepherd in Corpus Christi, Texas

SOROPTIMIST OF CENTRAL SOLANO DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN $17,000 IN CASH AWARDS

The Soroptimist International of Central Solano club distributed more than $17,000 in cash awards to women and girls in Solano County at their annual “Women Making A Difference” luncheon.

The Workforce Development Board of Solano County is The Workforce Development Board of Solano County is partnering with 1Huddle to give Solano job seekers free partnering with 1Huddle to give Solano job seekers free access to a library of mobile games focused on professional access to a library of mobile games focused on professional development and in-demand career pathways. development and in-demand career pathways.

Start playing today! Download the '1huddle' app on your Start playing today! Download the '1huddle' app on your iPhone or Android device (or scan the QR code below), create iPhone or Android device (or scan the QR code below), create your profile, and then enter the VIP code 'Solano24' . your profile, and then enter the VIP code 'Solano24' .

These are just some of the benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in states like California that are in great need of innovative, affordable and effective housing solutions. Visit the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)'s website today to find out more about our ADU Grant Program or contact one of our ADU lenders and let them help navigate you through the process.

YOUTH RIDE FREE ON SOLTRANS

All youth ages 6-18 are FREE to ride all Local and SolanoExpress routes around the City of Benicia, the City of Vallejo, Solano County, and connecting to the greater Bay Area.

Job seekers and regional employers are invited to pre-register for the April 11

Job seekers and regional employers are invited to pre-register for the April 11

NorCal Career Fair at Fairfield's Solano Community College. NorCal Career Fair at Fairfield's Solano Community College.

This premier hiring event hosted by the Workforce Development Board of Solano This premier hiring event hosted by the Workforce Development Board of Solano County will feature up to 90 employers offering hundreds of job opportunities. County will feature up to 90 employers offering hundreds of job opportunities.

Registration for both job seekers and employers is available at no-cost. Job seekers

Registration for both job seekers and employers is available at no-cost. Job seekers who pre-register and upload a resume by April 9 have an opportunity to be entered who pre-register and upload a resume by April 9 have an opportunity to be entered into a gift card raffle! into a gift card raffle!

Solano County’s Annual Earth Day Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. Mark your calendars and attend one of many events happening across the county! Learn more and find your site at www.cleanupsolano.org.

You can also sign up on the FSSD website at www.fairfieldsuisunsewer.ca.gov/earthday .

They will be present at two locations: Lower Union Creek and Lower Ledgewood Creek from 9 am to 11 am. Last year, Solano County had a total of 376 volunteers who collected more than

5,000 pounds of trash! Make sure you don’t miss out on being a part of this year’s event.

The self-guided tour starts with Benicia gardens in the The self-guided tour starts with Benicia gardens in the morning and Vallejo gardens in the afternoon, and morning and Vallejo gardens in the afternoon, and participants can choose how many gardens they wish to participants can choose how many gardens they wish to visit during the day. visit during the day.

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