SF Bay Area Jobs-Housing Imbalance Continues
Three months into its eighth year, Plan Bay Area is still failing to produce measurable improvements in the San Francisco Bay Area's dismal jobs-housing imbalance. Since 2011, the nine-county region has issued building permits for 145,922 homes but added 629,400 jobs. Full Story
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Walnut Creek Showcases Specific Plans
The Walnut Creek Development Services Forum will showcase pending North and West Downtown Specific Plans as the featured topic on May 9, 2018. The monthly meeting will be held form 7:45 a.m.-9 a.m. in the City Council chamber in City Hall, 1666 N Main St. in Walnut Creek. City senior planners Jeanine Cavalli and Andrew Smith will share draft plan highlights and answer questions.
Full Story
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Bay Area Average Commute Hits 32 Minutes
The average Bay Area worker spends 32 minutes traveling to work each morning, according to the most recent statistics reported by the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Vital Statistics web page
. That may explain why telecommuting rates hit an all-time high in 2016. But the average commute is only one part of the story. When it comes to extreme commutes, Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda counties stand out - nearly one in four commuters travel more than one hour to get to work each day. We all know why commute times are growing. Families must travel farther and farther from job centers to find homes they can afford, forcing them into these grueling commutes.
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Union City Revisits Affordable Regs
Union City staff will recommend to the City Council on May 8, 2018, changes to the city's affordable housing ordinance that would require residential rental developers to build units for low-income households within their projects but provide a by-right in-lieu fee option to for-sale developers. Full Story
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Welcome New Members for April
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA|Bay Area in April! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need contact information, please reach out to
membership@biabayarea.org
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BIA Job Posting: Reach Out to All Our Members
A reminder to our membership that you have the ability to advertise job postings on the BIA website. We'll also send reminders out via our Weekly Report. Check out the latest postings by
clicking here
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BIA Spring Membership Drive - We Need Your Help!
Help the BIA toward our goal of 100 new members, and help yourself through our financial incentives.
Click here
for recruiter incentives. If you'd like to participate, email
membership@biabayarea.org
and we'll send you all the membership drive information, copy/paste emails to help you reach out, a BIA current membership list, and associate member application. Everyone who participates is invited to the New Member Reception on Wednesday, May 30th. Thanks for investing your time & energy for your BIA!
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Excellence in Home Building Awards
Duplicate Trophies - Last Day to Order
Today is the last day to order a duplicate trophy from the Excellence Awards. Visit the event page
HERE
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Excellence in Home Building Awards
Photobooth Pictures
Enjoy, download and share pictures from the photobooths from our events. Find the link
HERE.
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SMC Workshop: Connect & Succeed with Chinese Homebuyers
The Sales & Marketing Council and Charis Intercultural Training Corporation present Connect & Succeed with Chinese Homebuyers.
Chinese customers are both newly arriving and already established in our communities. There are important cultural patterns to know so that you can build rapport and trust, communicate effectively, and create successful deals. See the home buying experience with insight into the Chinese culture.
Registration includes continental breakfast, workshop and workbook. Register today HERE!
Registration closes May 11.
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PWB Essentials Drive - April 16 to May 17
The Professional Women in Building annual baby essentials drive going on NOW!
Find a list of wish list items on the event page link below.
Stock Your Stall:
registration to secure your space in the competition is open! Don't wait there are a limited of stalls available.
Check out the event page for full details, donation wish list, registration and sponsorship
HERE
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#RevelSF @ PCBC - June 27
Join the BIA and over 1,000 attendees for an after party during PCBC. Tickets are on sale NOW! We will sell out, so don't wait!
Visit the event page for complete details
HERE.
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PASS Recovery Brunch @ PCBC - June 28
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers Committee for a brunch to recover from the first day of PCBC and #RevelSF at Jillian's.
Registration and sponsorships available now, visit the event page for complete details
HERE.
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BIA Annual Golf Tournament - July 16
Join us as we return to Blackhawk Country Club for our annual golf tournament. We sell out every year, so don't wait to secure your spot.
Not a golfer? There are still several ways to participate.
Visit the event page for registration, sponsorship and full details of the event
HERE.
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A Day at the Ballpark - Battle of the Bay, July 20
Join the BIA for a day at the ballpark and a Battle of the Bay at Oakland Coliseum. Bring your clients, colleagues, and family for a fun evening with fireworks.
Sponsorship, tickets and discounted parking are available NOW. Visit the event page
HERE.
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
May 23 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting
June 14 - BRE Board Meeting
June 20 - SMC Board Meeting
June 26 - CHF Hall of Fame
June 28 - Gold Nugget Awards @ PCBC
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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Mighty Ground at Recovery Café San Jose on Saturday, June 2
Please join us as HomeAid hosts the screening of Mighty Ground at Recovery Café San Jose on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. "We see the faces of those who are homeless, but don't know the whole story. Meet Ronald, a man who struggles on the streets, while bringing music and joy to so many people. Now he's finding a way out into a new life." Mighty Ground movie screening and Q & A with the film producer.
Click here for the flyer.
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