Starting April 1, 2025, Benicia businesses and contractors earning $10,000 or less per year will not have to pay City business license tax fees. The temporary suspension, approved by the City Council, will remain in effect through January 31, 2027.
Open competitive bidding is now underway for two City-owned sites. The City’s Housing Element calls for nine City-owned properties to be developed into affordable and mixed-income housing. This round of bidding covers the first two of those properties.
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.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect construction workers from exposure to the coronavirus.
Business owners, independent contractors and others not usually eligible for state unemployment benefits can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
The California Insurance Commissioner has published two bulletins regarding COVID-19 business interruption insurance claims and COVID-19 insurance premium refunds
The City of Benicia has launched two business surveys to help us gauge the impact COVID-19 is having on your operations and advocate for resources. The survey is open until April 24.
California Chamber of Commerce has posted up-to-date HR guidance for employers to stay in compliance with new and altered workforce situations resulting from COVID-19.
Benicia banks listed. Not all local banks are processing SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Most banks are handling applications only from their own customers. It’s best to call your local bank to determine if they are accepting applications. Applications are submitted online.
The Solano County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now expanding appointments to include essential employees who are currently ill and whose symptoms are consistent with COVID-19 (including fever, cough, chills, and body aches). Individuals must also live and/or work in Solano County.
On Friday, April 3, SBA issued the Final Rule for the Paycheck Protection Loan program for Small Businesses. The final rule has four changes from previously reported rulings due to the anticipated high subscription from businesses
