CHRIS RICO

President & CEO

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends of the EDC,

New Partnership to Power Premier Fitness Center in Vacaville

Thanks to a new partnership between NorthBay Health and San Francisco-based Active Wellness, the facility once called HealthSpring Fitness will open its doors later this summer as Active Wellness Center at NorthBay Health.

“We’re very excited to have found the ideal partner to manage the fitness center for us, ” said president and CEO B. Konard Jones. “Our priorities are in alignment, and we are looking forward to seeing them create an exceptional experience in an environment where a healthy lifestyle is created, one that will well serve the members, our patients and our community. ”

Michele Wong, COO from Active Wellness, agreed. “Active Wellness Center at NorthBay Health is set to reopen stronger than ever. We’re honored to serve the Vacaville community, in partnership with NorthBay Health, to inspire healthier, more active lives. ”

Individual memberships and special corporate rates will be available.

Morgan Jolley, Assistant Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, has been involved in the process to find the right partner.

“This demonstrates NorthBay’s commitment to continue to invest in the health of our communities, ” he said. “As a leading health system in Solano County, we believe creating access to high-quality fitness centers, hospitals and everything in between is essential in order to elevate health in our community. ”

The three-story, 37,000-square-foot fitness center, which anchors the VacaValley Wellness Center at 1020 Nut Tree Drive, offers indoor cycling, yoga, boxing, small group training, heart-rate training, personal training services, medically integrated fitness programs and swim programs. The facility includes an indoor therapy pool, a whirlpool, a group exercise pool and a 25-yard lap pool. There will be a wide variety of group classes and lifestyle programs available.

HealthSpring Fitness, which opened in 2016, closed its doors in March 2020, after the pandemic caused California to shut down gyms statewide as a safety measure.

The new wellness center website at https://activewellnesscenter.com/northbay provides more details.

Upcoming Energy Code Trainings

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June 7 – 9am-10:30am

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June 28 – 9am-10:30am

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The Grid: What is it and Should it Shape Policy for All-Electric Buildings?

Questions about the electric grid’s capacity and reliability are coming up as local governments consider policies related to building energy use and electrification. Join us to explore these questions, starting with how the grid works. Speakers will also discuss California’s plans to ensure a reliable and affordable grid powered with renewable energy, the role of utilities, and how local governments are navigating the issues. This Forum is free and open to all and will be in a hybrid format with options to attend in person or virtually.