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Best of Benicia Returns for Year Two!
The excitement is building as Best of Benicia returns for its second year! This community-wide celebration shines a spotlight on the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Benicia such a special place to live, work, and visit. Last year's program brought tremendous community engagement, friendly competition, and well-deserved recognition to local favorites, and this year promises to be even bigger. Best of Benicia is more than an awards program—it's an opportunity for residents to show their support for the people and businesses that contribute to the unique character and spirit of our town.
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Nominations open June 16 through July 17, giving the community the chance to recognize their favorite local businesses and professionals.
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Voting begins June 24 and runs through July 24, allowing everyone to help determine who will earn the title of Best of Benicia 2026.
Whether you're a business owner, employee, or loyal customer, now is the time to get involved, spread the word, and celebrate all that makes our community exceptional.
Get ready to shine, Benicia!
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June 3rd 11:30am
175 East N Street
Join us as we celebrate Benicia Family Dentistry's 40 Year anniversary!
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June 4th 8am
Biznet hosts Social Media Marketing with Juliette of Juliette Isabella Creative
Benicia Chamber of Commerce
Juliette Kavanaugh will be speaking about social media marketing. This is a free event
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June 10th 12-1PM
Lunch Mob at Kohinoor Indian Cuisine
191 Military East
Come enjoy a delicious lunch and some light networking with us at Kohinoor. "You buy your lunch and we will provide the conversation."
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June 11th 11AM
942 Tyler Street, Suite I
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June 17th 5:30-7pm
Mixer hosted by Biznet and Republic Services
Benicia Chamber of Commerce parking lot
Networking, BBQ, Raffle prizes and more! Let's pack the parking lot for this great event and celebrate the beginning of summer! If you would like to donate to the raffle, please attach your business card so that we can give your business a shout out.
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June 5th 3-7pm
First Fridays: Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
The Chamber will be participating in this fun event. Make sure to pick up your game card and get ready to hunt for Pokemon on Friday night!
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June 6th 7:30pm
See the magic behind Grad Night!
Take a tour to see this amazing event put on by 100's of volunteers for the graduating seniors.
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Kaneka
Kaneka Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials serving the aerospace, space, defense, and industrial markets from its Benicia facility. As part of the global Kaneka Corporation, the company develops high-performance resin systems, prepregs, and adhesive films that help create lighter, stronger, and more durable components for some of the world's most demanding applications. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer collaboration, Kaneka Aerospace maintains industry-leading certifications and provides research, development, manufacturing, and technical support services all under one roof.
| | | | May's BIPA (Benicia Industrial Park Association) meeting was hosted by Alogistico. Please note Steven Christiansen is wearing his 2nd place Benicia Chamber Golf Medal! | Fantastic turnout for our mixer at Lucca Beer Garden. Over 100+ attended!! Thank you | | BIPA guest speaker Mike Bernico discussing AI's role in business | Recognizing the amazing results from The Great Benicia Run and the leadership from Sam Schmidt who put everything in to making this event a big success! | | Did you know that you can but a 1 minute plug at our mixers? For the cost of one raffle ticket you can plug your business on stage. limited to the first 5 to sign up. | Great raffle prizes were won! | | Benicia Women's Business Group hosted by the amazing Rachel from Mau and Associates in their KW Benicia office. Thank you to our guest speaker Kathleen Low from Google | |
We are looking forward to doing this again next year! Thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated raffle prizes, and played in our Benicia Chamber Golf Tournament!
photos courtesy of Juliette Isabella Creative
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Get ready for a day where creativity takes root and blossoms! The inaugural Benicia Arts Festival will transform downtown Benicia into a vibrant celebration of art, music, performance, and community on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Presented by the Benicia Art Gallery Alliance (BAGA) in partnership with the City of Benicia, this free, family-friendly event invites visitors to explore galleries, restaurants, public spaces, and creative venues throughout downtown. Festival-goers can enjoy live art demonstrations, interactive exhibits, music performances, theatrical encounters, and the unique "Sip of Art History" experience. Giant flower sculptures and whimsical bubble trails will guide attendees along the festival route, while a complimentary vintage trolley makes it easy to explore every stop. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a curious visitor, or simply looking for a fun day in town, the Benicia Arts Festival promises inspiration, discovery, and community around every corner. Mark your calendar and experience the creativity that makes Benicia such a special place.
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Benicia Chamber of Commerce
601 First Street Suite 100
www.beniciachamber.com
info@beniciachamber.com
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