Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County and a community rich in diversity and amenities. It is home to three higher education institutions, two outstanding regional hospitals, vibrant historic districts, and bay waterfront.

Vallejo has a vibrant cultural arts scene, including the Empress Theatre, Symphony, art galleries, museums and numerous cultural festivals. Vallejo provides ample recreational activities, including golf, a marina, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.  Vallejo also enjoys reasonably-priced residential neighborhoods within an easy commute to regional job centers.

Vallejo is a hub of economic activity with ample opportunities for investment and numerous projects launching in the coming months. Vallejo has a growing skilled employment base and an exceptionally desirable climate. Two High-Speed Ferry terminals offer daily service to San Francisco in approximately 50 minutes. Visit the City of Vallejo Economic Development page here. 

Business Opportunities

Mare Island – Located on the Napa River and the San Francisco Bay, Mare Island provides a rich historical context by serving as a naval shipyard for 150 years until 1996. Currently, Mare Island provides an integrated community, developed through a unique public/private partnership between the City of Vallejo and Lennar Mare Island, LLC which will result in the construction of 1400 homes and over 7 million square feet of non-residential development. The vision of the island, offering a diverse collection of commercial, industrial, maritime and residential opportunities, is a vital new place where people can work, live and play.  Amenities include a high-speed commuter ferry terminal with direct access to downtown San Francisco, and over 500 acres of open space popular with hikers and birders. Learn more here. 

Waterfront – The 52-acre Waterfront Project is currently planned for mixed-use, residential and office development, combined with open space amenities. Located adjacent to the main Vallejo Ferry terminal, the Waterfront Project will bring 24/7 activity and a pedestrian-friendly environment to the waterfront, making this new neighborhood an exciting destination for local residents and regional visitors. Learn more here. 

Craft Beverage Industry – Vallejo is quickly becoming a hub for the craft beverage industry of Northern California with a number of distilleries, wineries, and breweries slated to open in 2017. With ample capacity for production facilities, tasting rooms, and food service, Vallejo offers a unique opportunity for producers to promote their goods and services and connect with clients and the community.

Manufacturing & Industrial – Advanced manufacturing and related industries are included as Vallejo’s prioritized large industry clusters with a diverse set of businesses that are engaged in the design, development, fabrication, assembly, refurbishing, logistics, and distribution of a variety of products. This cluster also incorporates a number of clean technology and environmental services companies, maritime-related businesses, metal and construction materials manufacturing, and heavy civil engineering construction.

Commercial & Residential development projects –  After an ambitious three-year comprehensive planning effort, the City adopted its new Propel Vallejo General Plan 2040 and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan in Summer 2017, followed by the adoption of a new Development Code in 2018. The plans are bold new visions capitalizing on the City’s waterfront setting and historic neighborhoods, and envision vibrant mixed-use corridors, walkable neighborhoods, and jobs-focused employment centers. Learn more here.

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