From HRCaliforniaExtra, California Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 29, 2009
The 2009 legislative agenda was focused on California's budget, economy and water issues. However, there are some new employment laws for 2010, and a large number of cases that may impact your business and your policies, going forward. These changes include:
Week of 11/23/09
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
November 16, 2009
The Annual Election of Board of Directors was held Friday, October 30, 2009 and the Nominating Committee has announced the results. The eight new Directors elected to serve a two-year term beginning in November are as follows:
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.
Golden State Builders Exchanges
From Kevin J Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate
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…
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: