the Benicia City Council announced the appointment of Mario Giuliani as City Manager for the City of Benicia. Giuliani has been serving as Interim City Manager since March 2023, after the retirement of former City Manager, Erik Upson.
Thanks to the 569 Benicia residents who responded to the National Community Survey in January. The results are in, and you can see how Benicia rated on a variety of livability measures compared to previous surveys and compared to households throughout the U.S.
All Benicia residents and businesses are required to conserve water due to damage to the City’s main water line that delivers all drinking water to the City of Benicia. The damage occurred when a hillside collapsed near I-680 and Gold Hill Road, just outside Benicia city limits.
Benicia’s first State of the City event is Feb. 22, 11:30AM – 1:15PM. In addition to comments from the City and Chamber of Commerce, economist Robert Eyler, PhD, will update participants on current economic trends affecting Benicia. Registration is required.
The Solano Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant has reopened. New applications are now being accepted. Your small business may be eligible for a $2,500 grant.
The California Hispanic and Solano-Napa Small Business Development Centers are inviting businesses to The National Small Business Week ACCESS TO CAPITAL SUMMIT, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 5 pm to 9 pm.
Solano County Board approves a $2 million Coronavirus related small business grant program with funds to support small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19 with CARES Act funding; applications via Workforce Development Board and Small Business Development Center opens September 15
The third and final round of BOOST grants for Benicia businesses will grant up to $2,500 to reimburse water and wastewater utility fees assessed from March through September 2020. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2020.
The City of Benicia Economic Development Division announces BOOST (Business∙Open∙Opportunity∙Support∙Thrive) Grants and related grant guidelines are now available to help Benicia businesses navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 shutdown. Applications accepted July 1-July 13, 2020.
An additional financing resource available to businesses is the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). California has declared a State of Emergency, so your business is eligible for this financing program.
