October 21, 2026

Solano Biz-Grow Small Business Loan Program

October 21, 2026

Solano County businesses operating at least two years may be eligible for a small business loan of $25,000 to $75,000 at a fixed 7% interest rate, with a five-year loan term.

Benicia Business

October 21, 2026

Small Fleet Truck Incentives

Benicia Business

October 21, 2026

The Bay Area Air District has a voucher incentive program for small fleets switching to zero emission trucks.

Benicia Business

April 6, 2026

New Grant for Small Businesses Impacted by Closures

Benicia Business

April 6, 2026

Small businesses in Solano County impacted by the recent closures of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Valero Refinery, and Mare Island Dry Dock may be eligible for new grant funding to support business stabilization and prevent layoffs.

Benicia Business

September 3, 2025

Free Workshop: Unleash the Power of Canva

Benicia Business

September 3, 2025

Solano-Napa SBDC is hosting a free, two-part virtual Canva workshop series Sept. 9 and Sept. 16 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

Benicia Business

September 2, 2025

DoorDash Announces Business Disaster Relief Grants

Benicia Business

September 2, 2025

DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund, in partnership with Hello Alice, is offering grants of $5,000 to $15,000 to local small businesses facing disaster-related challenges. These funds may be used for a wide variety of needs, including rent, equipment, supplies, and payroll.

Benicia Business

August 28, 2025

Commercial Amendments will Streamline Business

Benicia Business

August 28, 2025

To streamline the establishment of new businesses in the city, Benicia City Council has approved amendments to a range of commercial regulations, updating and clarifying certain land use regulations, classifications and definitions and establishing consistency citywide.

Benicia Business

July 21, 2025

Small Business Grant Opportunity Closes July 31

Benicia Business

July 21, 2025

The deadline to apply for the Backing Small Business $10,000 grant program for high-impact businesses is July 31. In its fourth year, the program is supported by American Express.

Benicia Business

June 30, 2025

Commercial Streamlining

Benicia Business

June 30, 2025

The Planning Commission approved proposed amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) following a public hearing. See the presentation here to learn more about the amendments and next steps before final approval.

Benicia Business

May 28, 2025

Business Survey Closes May 31

Benicia Business

May 28, 2025

The Economic Development Division is conducting a brief 2-minute business questionnaire to gather your feedback. Your insights will directly help the City prioritize projects and initiatives that support our local businesses, improve public spaces, and ensure a vibrant, welcoming downtown.

Benicia Business

April 24, 2025

Small Business Week is May 4-10

Benicia Business

April 24, 2025

National Small Business Week is May 4-10, and the Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center is celebrating with four virtual trainings and an in-person networking event in Fairfield.

Benicia Business

March 31, 2025

Port Improvements Planned

Benicia Business

March 31, 2025

In 2023 the City of Benicia successfully secured a Priority Production Area (PPA) grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to begin critical planning for modernizing and improving the Port of Benicia's facilities and surrounding infrastructure.

Benicia Business

March 24, 2025

Benicia Temporarily Pauses Business License Tax Fees for Small Businesses

Benicia Business

March 24, 2025

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.

Benicia Business

January 15, 2025

Developers Sought for City-Owned Properties

Benicia Business

January 15, 2025

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.

Benicia Business

July 31, 2024

New Resource for Developers, Businesses: GoBenicia

Benicia Business

July 31, 2024

Developers, builders and businesses seeking information about required permits, fees, and zoning have a new resource: GoBenicia.org.

Benicia Business

August 3, 2023

Giuliani Appointed City Manager

Benicia Business

August 3, 2023

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.

Benicia Business

May 18, 2023

Community Survey Results

Benicia Business

May 18, 2023

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.

Benicia Business

April 5, 2023

Water Line Update (April 5)

Benicia Business

April 5, 2023

Benicia proclaims local emergency and announces testing of bypass line for damaged water transmission pipeline.

Benicia Business

March 31, 2023

Mandatory Water Conservation Following Hillside Collapse

Benicia Business

March 31, 2023

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 Business

February 6, 2023

State of the City 2023

Benicia Business

February 6, 2023

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.

Benicia Business

December 7, 2022

Solano Microgrant Reopened

Benicia Business

December 7, 2022

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.