Benicia Chamber of Commerce

06/18/2026

🏆 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🏆
Who deserves to be recognized as the Best of Benicia 2026? Now is your chance to nominate your favorite local businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, organizations, and community leaders that make Benicia such a special place to call home.
Whether it's your go-to coffee shop, trusted service provider, favorite boutique, or a nonprofit making a difference, we want to hear from you!
📝 Nominations Open: June 16 – July 17
🗳️ Voting Opens: June 24
🏆 Awards Celebration: August 5
Nominate your favorites today:
👉 bestofbenicia.voterfly.com
Let's celebrate the people and businesses that help Benicia thrive! ❤️

06/18/2026

9am Legacy & Lifestyle homes- Allison Costelow (Czechia) vs Mathnasium (South Africa)
12pm Murph Hauls it All (Switzerland) vs The Connective (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
3pm Benicia Jazzercise (Canada) vs Mark Punzal Coaching (Qatar)
6pm Majestic Cafe (Mexico) vs West Coast Beauty (Korea Republic)
Hey Mathnasium, what are the odds on who will win??

06/17/2026

Mixer Tip Tuesday: Come Hungry, Leave Connected!

Want to make the most of a Chamber Mixer? Here's the insider playbook:

Tip #1: Bring a raffle prize and attach your business card! Not only will you get a shout-out during the raffle, but it's a great way to put your business in front of a room full of local professionals.

Tip #2: Take advantage of a 1-minute business plug! For the cost of a drink ticket, you can introduce yourself and your business to everyone in attendance. Just let one of our Chamber Ambassadors know when you check in.

Bonus Tip: Don't spend the whole evening talking to people you already know. Challenge yourself to meet at least three new people. The best Chamber connections often start with a simple "What do you do?"

Join us TONIGHT for our BBQ Mixer hosted by BizNet and Republic Services!

📅 June 17
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Benicia Chamber Parking Lot, 601 First Street

Expect great BBQ, networking, raffle prizes, business connections, and plenty of summer evening fun. Whether you're a networking pro or attending your first mixer, this is the perfect opportunity to build relationships, grow your business, and enjoy a fantastic evening with the Benicia business community.

Bring your appetite, your business cards, and your best handshake—we'll see you at the grill!

06/17/2026

10am Guided Growth Legal (Portugal) takes on The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Congo DR)
1pm Alonzo and Small Insurance Agency (England) vs Alogistico (Croatia)
4pm Food is Function (Ghana) vs Round Table Pizza (Panama)
7pm 1st Nor Cal Credit Union (Uzbekistan) vs Breathe on Purpose (Columbia)
Should be a great day of matches!! Who will get the most GOOOOOOOOALS

06/17/2026

Presidio Group Education Planning has the privilege of supporting Argentina in the Benicia Chamber of Commerce FIFA World Cup competition.

Today's the day Argentina takes on Algeria in their first Group J match-up! 6pm in Kansas City! With Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, Julian Alvarez, and Lautaro Martinez, what could go wrong! "Viva la Albiceleste!"

Argentina is looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in over half a century.

06/16/2026

The Benicia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the Best of Benicia Awards, an annual community recognition program celebrating the businesses, organizations, and individuals that help make Benicia a remarkable place to live, work, and visit.
Nominations for the 2026 Best of Benicia Awards open June 16 and run through July 17. Community voting begins June 24 and continues through July 24 at: bestofbenicia.voterfly.com
The Best of Benicia Awards allow residents to recognize outstanding local businesses, organizations, and people for the products, services, and experiences they provide throughout the year. The program includes dozens of categories spanning dining, retail, professional services, arts and culture, health and wellness, nonprofits, community organizations, and more.
Last year, community members cast more than 28,000 votes, generating significant visibility for local businesses and helping residents discover new places to shop, dine, and support throughout Benicia.
Whether you're nominating a longtime Benicia institution or a new business that's making an impact, your participation helps recognize the people who invest in our community every day."
The Chamber encourages all local businesses, organizations, and community groups to participate. Nominations are free, and the program offers an opportunity to increase visibility, engage customers, and celebrate local success.
2026 Best of Benicia Schedule

• Nominations Open: June 16 – July 17, 2026
• Voting Open: June 24 – July 24, 2026
• Winners Announced: Date to be determined

For more information and to participate, visit: bestofbenicia.voterfly.com

06/16/2026

We have some great match up's today!
12pm Lions Club Benicia representing France vs Mau and Associates representing Senegal
3pm Rotary Club of Benicia representing Iraq vs Aflac Kim Leaman representing Norway
6pm Presidio Group Education Planning representing Argentina vs Sandovals representing Algeria
9pm Ripz representing Austria vs Dalia Web Design representing Jordan

06/16/2026

Two fun events coming up this week!
Wednesday 17th 5:30-7pm Mixer at the Benicia Chamber parking lot hosted by BizNet
Friday at noon Goals over lunch: World Cup watch part at Round Table Pizza

06/15/2026

Monday match ups
9am starts with WineWise representing Spain vs Always Balanced Bookkeeping representing Cabo Verde
12pm Hampton by Hilton representing Belgium vs Kaz and Associates representing Egypt
3pm Law office of Dr. David Hofheimer representing Saudi Arabia vs MCE representing Uruguay
6pm The Hot Spot representing Iran vs Looking Forward Travel representing New Zealand
Let the week of matches begin!

06/14/2026

We have a great line up of events happening the rest of June!
Today 1pm ribbon cutting and grand opening at The Hot spot
Wednesday the 17th Mixer hosted by BizNet 5:30pm
Friday the 19 at 12pm World Cup Lunch at Round Table Pizza
Wednesday the 24th 9:30am Benicia Women’s Business Group and then at 12pm workshop with Steven Green CPA
Come connect with other businesses, share ideas, and build community with us!