City of Benica
Benicia

BENICIA

Benicia is the ideal community where you and your business can call home! In Benicia, you will find a deep-water port, a 3,000-acre industrial park, and a historic downtown and waterfront that attracts tourists and residents alike. Benicia Industrial Park is a major economic powerhouse, yet residents also enjoy the small-town advantages of excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.

Easy Access: Benicia is 40 minutes from San Francisco and 50 minutes from Sacramento, at the junction of I-680 and I-780. Port of Benicia handles bulk goods such as agricultural products and motor vehicles with UP rail service at the site.

Lower Costs: City fees, rent for commercial properties, and labor costs are lower than many Bay Area communities.

Business Support: The City’s Business Resources Incentive Program is one example of Benicia’s support and promotion of a positive business climate.

Safe: Benicia enjoys a consistently low crime rate.

BENICIA – QUICK FACTS

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Business Opportunities

Benicia Industrial Park and Port

Benicia Industrial Park

BIP is Solano County’s largest industrial park, with over 3,000 acres of land, 7 million sq ft of buildings and 450 businesses. The park is located near the junction of I-680 and I-780, adjacent to the Port of Benicia, a 2,400-foot deep-water facility 24 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Commercial Area

Benicia Shopping Centers

Benicia’s four largest shopping centers range in size from 30,000 sq. ft. to 160,000 sq. ft. They are easily accessible from I-780 and serve residents and the region alike.

Downtown Commercial

Downtown Benicia

Benicia’s downtown, situated along the scenic Carquinez Strait, is a certified California Main Street District that caters to tourists as well as residents. The City invested in major improvements to preserve the area, and a Business Improvement District ensures that Downtown Benicia will continue to be a special place for restaurants and shopping that will delight tourists and residents alike.

Selected Businesses

Company Product/Service
Valero Refining Co- California Oil Refinery
Dunlop Manufacturing Inc Manufacturer of electronic effects, picks, capos, slides, strings and other musical instrument accessories
Bio-Rad Laboratories Life science research & development and clinical diagnostics
Team Industrial Services Inc Industrial Pipeline Repair
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc Beverage manufacturer and distribution
Pro-Form Laboratories Manufacturer of Nutritional and Dietary Supplements
Valley Fine Foods Pastas & gourmet food products
Central Coast Wine Co Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages
Rix Industries Manufacturing of Air/Gas Compressors
Benicia Fabrication & Machine Heavy fabrication and machine shop specializing in the repair, maintenance and new construction of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and miscellaneous industrial equipment

Contact

Colette Schow

Economic Development Manager

(707) 746-4202

www.beniciabusiness.com