Episode 167: 🎙️ Benicia Voice Podcast – Community Update: Valero Closure & What’s Next

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community.In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon, founder of the Benicia Maker Space, for an important community conversation about the closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery.As the Maker Space is located in Benicia's Business & Industrial Park, Jim shares his perspective on what this transition could mean for Benicia — from economic impacts and workforce shifts to opportunities for innovation, local entrepreneurship, and community-driven solutions. The discussion explores how organizations like the Maker Space can play a role in helping residents adapt, reskill, and build new pathways forward.This episode focuses on where Benicia goes from here — highlighting resilience, creativity, and the power of community as the city navigates a major turning point.📍 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.🎧 Benicia Voice — where community conversations come alive.