Legislature Adopts Package to Address Water Crisis
from the California Chamber of Commerce, ALERT Newsletter, November 6, 2009
In a culmination of months of discussions, the California Legislature adopted legislation Wednesday morning to address the state’s water crisis.
Funding for the package depends on voter approval of an $11.14 billion bond to be placed on the November 2010 ballot.
GSBE Legislative Report - Fall 2009
Golden State Builders Exchanges
From Kevin J Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate
Kalb's Q & A - adding license classifications, dba's, corporate personnel changes, and more ...
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc., Week of 10/26/09
Another important alert for corporate contractors comes with a lesson on ‘un-ringing the bell.’ We learn that once an application is made it’s a ‘done deal.’ First, two contractors are looking at ways to expand their opportunities in these leaner times. As with past downturns looking at new ways to work can lead to better profit in the future. Another contractor is considering a ‘risky’ business opportunity…
SF Business Times Names Ten Giant Developments That Could Recreate the Bay Area
This week's San Francisco Buisness Times reports on pending construction projects that may be of interest:
(full articles do require a paid subscription)
Mega-project makeovers:
Ten giant developments that could recreate the Bay Area.
Ten Big Ones:
Annual Election of the Board of Directors
Election October 30th
A committed Board of Directors is vital to the continued success of the Builders Exchange of Alameda County.
This year’s Board of Director election will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2009. Ballots have been mailed to each member, and members may vote either in person or by mail.
All ballots must be mailed in the envelope provided by the Exchange and properly marked “Ballot”. Ballots must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th, 2009.
The Ballot Nominees are as follows:
Local Agencies Offer Business Outreach - Upcoming Events, Classes, Contracting Opportunities
The goal of the Business Outreach Committee (BOC) is to assist small disadvantaged and local firms in doing business with Bay Area Transportation Agencies.
The BOC Newsletter #7 provides important information on upcoming outreach events, free classes, and upcoming contracting opportunities at: AC Transit; ACCMA; ACTIA; BART; City of Rio Vista; Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District; Metropolitan Transportation Commission; San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency; SamTans; VTA; WESTCAT; and WETA is posted at:
Builders Exchange Annual Fall Golf Tournament Monday, October 19, 2009
Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville, CA
Just one week till we tee off at the Builders Exchange of Alameda County's Annual Fall Golf Tournament, Monday, October 19, 2009, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville, CA.
Please consider joining us for this annual fall outing and membership event. Have fun, network and enjoy our tournament competition.