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Industrial & Commercial
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September 3, 2025
Benicia Business
Free Workshop: Unleash the Power of Canva

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.

September 2, 2025
Benicia Business
DoorDash Announces Business Disaster Relief ...

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.

August 28, 2025
Benicia Business
Commercial Amendments will Streamline Business

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.

July 21, 2025
Benicia Business
Small Business Grant Opportunity Closes July 31

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.

June 30, 2025
Benicia Business
Commercial Streamlining

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
April 14, 2020

CA Small Business Loan Guarantee

Benicia Business
April 14, 2020

California has moved $50 million to the California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program.

Tagged: COVID-19, loans, loan guarantee

Benicia Business
April 13, 2020

Solano EDC CARES Video

Benicia Business
April 13, 2020

Solano EDC is creating a series of videos to support county businesses through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Tagged: COVID-19, Solano EDC, Employee Retention Tax Credit, video

Benicia Business
April 9, 2020

COVID-19 Survival Guide for Employers

Benicia Business
April 9, 2020

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.

Tagged: COVID-19, HR, workforce, compliance

Benicia Business
April 9, 2020

Employee Retention Credit Launched

Benicia Business
April 9, 2020

The Employee Retention Credit, announced March 31, encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll.

Tagged: COVID-19, tax credit, IRS, employment

Benicia Business
April 9, 2020

New: Layoff Aversion Fund

Benicia Business
April 9, 2020

The Workforce Development Board of Solano County has established a $60,000 layoff aversion fund that will award grants to small businesses.

Tagged: COVID-19, grants, layoff aversion

Benicia Business
April 8, 2020

New List of Benicia Banks

Benicia Business
April 8, 2020

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.

Tagged: COVID-19, paycheck protection, loans, banks, lenders

Benicia Business
April 8, 2020

Drive-Thru Testing Expands

Benicia Business
April 8, 2020

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.

Tagged: COVID-19, drive-thru, covid testing, essential workers

Benicia Business
April 6, 2020

SBA updates to Paycheck Protection Loan

Benicia Business
April 6, 2020

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

Tagged: COVID-19, paycheck protection, loans, sba, SBA PPP

Benicia Business
April 6, 2020

Essential Businesses Reminder

Benicia Business
April 6, 2020

Several businesses have reached out to us with questions about whether they qualify as an ”Essential Business” that can stay open under the statewide executive order.

Tagged: COVID-19, essential business, essential workforce, Executive Order

Benicia Business
April 2, 2020

Manufacturers Repurposing for COVID-19

Benicia Business
April 2, 2020

If you are a manufacturer capable of repurposing to meet the urgent needs of healthcare providers during the COVID-19 crisis, please consider signing up with the California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA)

Tagged: COVID-19, manufacturing, repurposing, CMTA

Benicia Business
April 2, 2020

SBA Disaster Loans

Benicia Business
April 2, 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.

Tagged: COVID-19, sba, disaster loans, business financing

Benicia Business
April 1, 2020

Employee Protection

Benicia Business
April 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.

Tagged: COVID-19, employee rights, workforce, paid leave

Benicia Business
March 31, 2020

City Extends Closure through May 1

Benicia Business
March 31, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tagged: COVID-19, city closure, dog park

Benicia Business
March 31, 2020

State Tax Relief

Benicia Business
March 31, 2020

Governor Newsom signed an executive order providing a 90-day extension in state and local taxes, including sales tax.

Tagged: COVID-19, Tax Relief, Executive Order

Benicia Business
March 31, 2020

Paycheck Protection Loans through SBA

Benicia Business
March 31, 2020

The Payroll Protection Loan was passed as part of the Stimulus Package last Friday, March 27. The program is intended to help those businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis that are keeping employees working.

Tagged: COVID-19, sba, loans, payroll protection

Benicia Business
March 24, 2020

COVID-19 - Community Service Phone Line

Benicia Business
March 24, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tagged: coronavirus, COVID-19, phone assistance, parks & rec, governor's order

Benicia Business
March 23, 2020

COVID-19 Order Staying Evictions - March 23

Benicia Business
March 23, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tagged: coronavirus, COVID-19, evictions

Benicia Business
March 22, 2020

COVID-19 Business Resources - March 22

Benicia Business
March 22, 2020

Information sheets and resources for Benicia businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tagged: coronavirus, COVID-19

Benicia Business
March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Information and Resources

Benicia Business
March 17, 2020

COVID-19 information from the Solano Small Business Development Center and the Solano Workforce Development Center is shared here by the Solano Economic Development Corporation.

Benicia Business
March 10, 2020

COVID-19 Support for Businesses

Benicia Business
March 10, 2020

Support is available for employers and workers impacted by COVID-19.

Tagged: coronavirus, COVID-19

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