Annual Mixer March ’23 | Photo Courtesy of Reventals The Solano Avenue Associations’ Annual Mixer is hosted in March as a comprehensive governance and community building event for both members and the local business community. This gathering offers complimentary food/drink for attendees and is an essential space to conduct association business including the yearly nonprofit …
Solano Stroll Workshop for Success August ’23 | Photo Courtesy Astran This free workshop is a collaborative educational event co-hosted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce and the Solano Avenue Association designed to “Empower Your Business” and “Elevate Your Impact.” Attendees are taught how to maximize their participation in the annual Solano Avenue Stroll through …
Lunar New Year Celebration February ’23 This annual celebration of the lunar calendar year transition featured two hours of traditional entertainment including martial arts performances, dance artists, and cultural demonstrations. Featured performers included Dance Artists Yaqi Wu and the Ah-Lan Dance Company, along with individuals from the Golden Lion. The event offered families an opportunity …
A vibrant networking and community-building event that brought together business owners and community members from across the East Bay in anticipation of one of the Bay Area’s most beloved street festivals.
Monthly Social Hours Photo Courtesy of Silverado Vineyards The Solano Avenue Association hosts regular networking opportunities for its members and the local business community on the first Wednesday of every month. These Social Hours are hosted at various Solano Avenue business locations and serve as vital community building events by bringing together the association’s approximately …
Friends of Solano Nonprofit Consultant Guide client through the process of building their 501(c)(3) nonprofit from developing founding documents, incorporating with the state, and applying for tax exempt status, to budget management, grant consultation, community building, and other necessary duties. This project is currently in progress – more information coming soon…
Fall Newsletter Solano Avenue Association | November ’23
Winter on Solano Mini-Street Festival | Dec ’23 This family-friendly (mini) street festival featured 45+ vendors alongside a range of free activities and performers. The event showcased a vibrant Kids Fun Zone with balloon art, face-painting, the Solcar Choo Choo Train, and Big Bubble People, as well as Santa on Solano. Across the mile long …
Solano Avenue Stroll 47 September ’23 Photo by Clara Cecilia Elm Nettesheim This family-friendly (mini) street festival featured 40+ vendors alongside a range of free activities and performers. The event showcased a vibrant Kids Fun Zone with balloon art, face-painting, the Solcar Choo Choo Train, and Big Bubble People, as well as an Egg Hunt. …