Webinar: Conversation with Teri Davena and Mario Giuliani, from the City of Benicia’s Office of Economic Development. Join Teri and Mario as they present “From Surviving to Thriving” – a case study of how one city is working to meet overwhelming challenges to tourism and small businesses faced with COVID-19 restrictions. The city of Benicia, CA has not only been flourishing but has laid out a groundwork for post COVID-19.

Teri Davena, Economic Development Specialist, City of Benicia, CA Teri has more than 20 years’ experience in municipal economic development.

Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia, CA Mario has been assisting large and small business owners in Benicia to prosper and thrive since 2010. In Mario’s words, “People don’t come to City Hall to get a permit, they come to open their business, it’s our job to find a way to get to yes.” Mario’s helpful, positive attitude is invaluable in business retention, expansion and attraction.

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