Why Solano?
Why Solano?

A location of choice for industries seeking to scale outside of San Francisco, Oakland and Silicon Valley.
Why Solano Means Business

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Industries
Key Industries

Within 50 miles of major markets, research facilities, national labs, venture capital, and the world’s best educational institutions.
Industry Profiles

Advanced Materials

Biotech & Biomedical

Food & Beverage

Logistics

Defense Related
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2.8 million workers in a 50-mile radius, with top-rated educational institutions focused on careers. Learn more about Solano’s work-life balance.
City and County Profiles

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County Profile

City Profiles

Benicia

Dixon

Fairfield

Rio Vista

Suisun City

Vacaville

Vallejo

Winters

Data

Business Overview

Industry Sectors

Demographics

Labor Force

Higher Education

Utilities

Transportation

Government

Lifestyle
Resources
Resources

A Solano Business First! Team, made of county, cities, education, workforce and service providers, is prepared to assist with your business needs.
Overview of Resources

Business Assistance

Business Financing

Incentives

Business & Industry Groups

Hiring & Training

College & University Resources

Conference Facilities

Economic Studies

Moving Solano Forward II Final Report

I-80 Corridor Project Analyses 2017
About
About Solano EDC

Solano Economic Development Corporation offers expanding businesses a confidential, centralized resource for locations throughout Solano County.
About Solano EDC

What We Do

Staff

Board of Directors

ED Task Force

Investors

EDC Investor Levels and Benefits

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Moving Solano Forward III
Moving Solano Forward III Final Report
Moving Solano Forward III

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Chris Rico excited about opportunities as new Solano EDC president

By NICK SESTANOVICH | nsestanovich@thereporter.com | PUBLISHED: January 26, 2022 at 6:55 p.m. | UPDATED: January 27, 2022 at 8:13 a.m. Serving as the president and CEO of Solano Economic…

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Polaris Pharmaceuticals expanding 15 additional acres in Vacaville

By Daily Republic Staff VACAVILLE — Polaris Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vacaville has purchased 15 acres in the Vaca Valley Business Park to expand and…

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Solano EDC hires new President and CEO

The Solano Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Chris Rico has been hired as its next President/CEO. “After a comprehensive…

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