In the past four months, 21 Dixon business licenses have been issued to Dixonites

DIXON, CA (MPG) - There is a sign that government relief monies might be working to stimulate the economy. During the pandemic restrictions, time at home plus unemployment benefits and stimulus funds, people may have been given time to think about their ideal job. Numerous local residents have been able to start their own businesses.

In the past four months, 21 Dixon business licenses have been issued to Dixonites.

November brought four businesses including the familiar Dixon Chamber of Commerce; One Love Originals that features handcrafted and refurbished home decor; Webanah, a marketing agency; and Bella Vista Farms that grows and sells vegetables.

Even in the busy month of the year, December still saw people starting seven new companies: ARCK Home Loans opened at 120 North Jackson Street downtown; Cookie Therapy opened in Suite 424 at 1395 North Lincoln; a home-based business called R & L Home Therapy Services; Handyman Eduardo Preciado; Ortiz Landscaping; a digital marketing company called Vision Into Destiny set up as a home-based business; and ValO Construction.

Cookie Therapy's owner, Mary Wash, is a retired alcohol and substance abuse counselor who wants to know she's making a difference by giving children and their parents an experience that brings them together to enjoy the art of baking cookies. She is a grandmother of 11 and will be offering classes via Zoom until pandemic restrictions further lift.

January welcomed eight entrepreneurs: Advanced Wireless & Logistics, Inc. at 1000 Business Park Dr., Suite C; a home-based business 'I Need Social Media Help;' Janet Keintz at the Beauty Bar; Food & Familia, LLC that is Restaurant and Catering; The Paw Pup mobile pet grooming service; Sevillas Lawn Care; Kenika Johnson (Wellness) Consulting and Coaching at 1395 North Lincoln, Suite 1321 and Re-Mod, a General Contractor working out of a Valley Glen home office.

In February, Murrillo's Restaurant got their business license for the former IHOP location that is being renovated into one similar to its two Vacaville locations. Those renovations are almost complete and owner Frances Murillo hopes to open about the same time indoor dining is allowed.

Vida Salon was the other February license and is open at 180 South First Street, Suite 180, near the Dixon Unified School District Offices.