Solano EDC

Solano Business First! is a network of all cities and partner organizations dedicated to reaching out and assisting existing companies in their cities by connecting them with specific resources, information, and services. Resources and services are available to assist businesses with expansions, address economic difficulties, access local, state and federal incentives and with assistance to help the company be more competitive in the broader marketplace.

As a Resource hub, the EDC provides demographic reports for special areas of interest, including information on available workforce, water rates, major employers, and occupations. For companies seeking business financing, the EDC will (1) Make referrals to agencies to assist with loan guarantees, direct financing, SBA loan packages, equipment and real estate financing and Industrial Development Bonds. (2) Assist businesses using recycled materials or diverting materials from the waste stream with Californias Recycling Market Development Zone Loan Program; and (3) Assist with project development infrastructure program financing partnered with a local city.

Confidential Site Location Assistance: Solano EDC works on a confidential basis with companies seeking to identify sites or buildings in the county, provides proposals and data per their request for location-decision evaluation, and will coordinate site tours. Once a company has identified specific sites that meet their needs, the City Economic Development representative will provide primary assistance, with the EDC continuing to provide data on workforce or access to programs to assist with location.