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Benicia Biz Beat: Seminar to guide homeowners on selling
A free seminar Wednesday will guide homeowners and answer their questions about selling their houses, said Nicole Monary of Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific and Property, the event’s sponsor. Homeowners...
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City biz group talks assessments, collections
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Downtown Benicia Alliance had its second public meeting Monday since forming in the wake of the establishment of the Benicia Business Improvement District. Amid...
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Business incentive program under way
EDB told of 3 firms taking part in free assessments, receiving grants By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Economic Development Board on Wednesday heard that the Business Resource Incentive Program is...
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Benicia Biz Beat: City resident launches home-based bakery, county’s first CFO
WHIPT Baked Goods is owned and operated by Krizy Osada. Courtesy photos SHORTLY AFTER THE CALIFORNIA HOMEMADE FOOD ACT became effective Jan. 1, making home-based production possible, Benician Krizy...
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Benicia Biz Beat: New businesses opening in Benicia
Benicia’s new businesses are giving residents and visitors more opportunities to shop for new and vintage merchandise and find firms offering a variety of services. Among the new retailers are Eco...
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Transit in Industrial Park gets EDB look
■ Panel also will talk about retaining retail By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor The Economic Development Board on Wednesday will hear an update on the proposal to purchase land and build a transit hub in...
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Benicia Biz Beat: Happy on 1st Street, Rosanna’s expands coffee menu
Photos courtesy Rosanna’s European Delights ROLAND AND LIS HAJSZAN SAID THEY ARE HAPPY they moved Rosanna’s European Delights from Military East to 305 First St. in August 2011. For one thing, the...
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Benicia Biz Beat: ‘Love and Hate’ targets edgier clientele
LOVE AND HATE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, 129 First St., Suite D, an alternative clothing store, is carrying edgier lines, catering to those who like tattoos, rock n’ roll, extreme sports and motocross....
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Benicia Biz Beat: Romancing the Home to hold cystic fibrosis event
ROMANCING THE HOME, 617 FIRST ST., is celebrating its 10th year in business with a garden party and fundraiser to help those with cystic fibrosis, Debbie Machado said. “The goal of the event is to...
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Benicia Business Beat: Grand opening for mortgage company’s new Benicia branch
THOUGH RPM MORTGAGE OPENED ITS BENICIA BRANCH at 376 First St. about two weeks ago, the company is celebrating its official grand opening May 23, branch manager Guy Benjamin said. “We have timed the...
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Benicia Biz Beat: 8 new businesses in city
BENICIA HAS EIGHT NEW BUSINESSES coming to town, according to information from the Economic Development Office. Lynne Parella is opening her Lynne Parella’s Studio at 372 First St. Also opening on...
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Finance Committee eyes work plan revise
In absence of Benicia finance director, changes considered; just 1 item on current list By Donna Beth Weilenman Staff Reporter Benicia Finance Committee will consider revising its work plan Friday,...
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Making $ense of Real Estate: Disputing inaccurate credit reports
By Guy Benjamin AS WE SLOWLY TRUDGE OUR WAY OUT OF perhaps one of the greatest economic setbacks in history, it seems quite apparent to me that many have not escaped the Great Recession with their...
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EDB to elevate member to vice chair, hear presentation on Valero...
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor After the resignation of its chair and elevation of its vice chair last month, the Economic Development Board will need a new vice chair, and one will be appointed...
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Benicia Biz Beat: Dailey Method gets new owners
THE DAILEY METHOD STUDIO, 991 Lincoln St., celebrated its new owners, Lee Sutherland and Jasmine Powers, with a ribbon cutting June 12. Powers and Sutherland are both former students of the Dailey...
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Benicia Biz Beat: A taste of the Bayou
GET YOUR CAJUN FIX at The Workshop, 511 Claverie Way. Courtesy photo FANS OF NEW ORLEANS and its Cajun and Creole hot sandwiches, soups and sides have a new place in Benicia to dine. The Workshop has...
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Business group to meet Monday
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor In a meeting that marks its second year of formation, the Downtown Benicia Alliance will meet Monday morning at the Rellik Tavern. The DBA’s top order of business will be...
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Benicia Biz Beat: Top honors for Valero Fire Department
Valero Benicia Refinery Fire Department earned four trophies in the annual International Rescue and Emergency Care Association (IRECA) competition in Boise, Idaho, last month. They faced competitors...
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EDB next on BRIP success tour
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani will take his show to the Economic Development Board Wednesday, explaining to members the progress of the Business Resource...
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At EDB, high praise for BRIP, and questions about doing more
By Keri Luiz Assistant Editor Members of the Economic Development Board gave their feedback Wednesday when Karen Majors, contract staff for the city’s Economic Development Division, presented an update...
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