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EDC hears new business license uptick and neighborhood development training advice; Shop Local collaboration discussed

Vallejo Economic Development Commission · October 8, 2025
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Commissioners heard an update on recent business-license activity, a neighborhood development strategies training summary emphasizing localized outreach and language/childcare access, and discussed coordinating Shop Local marketing with Visit Vallejo, including bilingual outreach for restaurant week.

Commissioner Lufus reported that over the prior three months the city recorded eight new brick-and-mortar business licenses, including Butter Pecan Bakeshop and Legends Breakfast & Lunch (605 Tennessee). She said there was also a surge of business licenses tied to food trucks during the summer event season and that staff observed over 30 apparent renewals between July and September. Commissioner Lufus noted some licenses reflected ownership changes or new business-owner filings and that the city contractor (HDL)…

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