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Local. State. National
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Michael Strech, President and CEO
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Since 1944 the BIA has served as an organization in which members are able to connect with one another and build meaningful relationships. These relationships bind the building industry together and allow us to speak with one voice. Behind the scenes, our government affairs team works diligently with elected officials on a local level to create a favorable business environment for our members to build homes throughout the region.
As you may know, North State BIA is part of a national federation made up of local and state associations, as well as the National Association of Home Builders. These three pieces work together to represent the building industry at multiple levels and improve the environment in which we work.
At a state level, California Building Industry Association (CBIA) works with state legislators, the governor's office and on regulatory issues to ensure that California and the building industry can work together to meet housing goals across the state. Several North State BIA members sit on the Board of Directors for CBIA and are actively involved in the leadership of the state association.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) works on federal issues in Washington D.C. to build positive relationships that allows building industry leaders to provide input on important regulations and topics, including federal environmental issues and monetary policy that resides at the national level.
The three levels of the federation are all extremely important. Your association remains actively engaged in all levels of government to truly ensure that our voice remains strong. Additionally, many of the topics we face at the local level are being examined on the state and national level as well and the federation that we belong to creates consistent messaging in all three areas.
As a North State BIA member you belong to all three organizations representing the interests of the building industry. We encourage you to explore your benefits and find out more about getting involved with
CBIA or
NAHB by clicking the links.
Michael Strech
President and CEO, North State BIA
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NSBIA and HomeAid Thrive Together on the Big Day of Giving!
For 23 years the North State BIA and HomeAid Sacramento have worked side by side to help the transitionally homeless and improve the Sacramento Community. HomeAid has affectionately been the building industry's Charity of Choiceand North State BIA is proud to be the "sole-member" of HomeAid since its inception in 1996.
Our members have become passionate about the work that HomeAid does and are excited to make a difference in our community. As the years go on, the support HomeAid receives from BIA members grows and becomes stronger. On May 2nd, the Big Day of Giving provides an excellent opportunity for our industry to show its continuing support by donating to HomeAid.
The BIA and HomeAid partnership has been an abundant triumph. We move as different parts on the same machine and are both equally important to each-others success. The BIA is excited about the 100th project and looking forward to working with HomeAid for 23 more years and longer! Together we help our industry thrive!
Donate to HomeAid this day of giving by visiting HomeAids
Giving Edge Profile (link) after April 15th and scheduling your payment for May 2nd. To get more information on the Big Day of Giving and how you can contribute, please email
Amalia.
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Last Chance to Register as an Exhibitor for Our Largest Job Fair of the Year
It's not too late to register for the Skilled Trades Job Fair. We currently have 33 exhibitors registered with the entry of Caltrans. Caltrans is typically a big draw for applicants and we'll all benefit from the big name attraction.
To attract job seekers we're doing the following:
- Michael Strech recently wrote a piece on the fair for the Sacramento Bee
- Event co-sponsor, Construction Happens, has distributed a press release to 40+ trades schools and organizations and will run radio commercials until the event.
- Marquee Media has graciously designed and posted an ad on their electronic billboards. Check out the billboard on I80 near Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. The first person to send Amanda Reynaud a photo will receive a fifty dollar gift card.
- Amanda Reynaud and Morgan Davis will promote the fair on Studio40 Live on Fox on April 5 and Good Day Sacramento will be at the Citrus Heights Community Center on the 13th before the event to do a last minute promotion.
Don't miss this final opportunity to be a part of this event! Contact
Amanda Reynaud to register by April 5.
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Placer County Shares South Placer Polling Results
Last week, Placer County staff revealed results of their study based on life satisfaction and pressing issues. The most common concerns reported were cost of healthcare, transportation, and state government waste and mismanagement. Respondents were 60% in favor of a new transportation tax.
Roseville Vice Mayor Speaks to BIA's Placer Builder Developer Council
Two weeks ago the City of Roseville's Vice Mayor Krista Bernasconi spoke to the Placer County BDC. She broached several topics including: continuing work on the previous council's goals, a potential tax sharing plan with the County, Measure B funding allocation, a desire to increase public awareness and involvement in local governance, and a City Charter Review Commission that will look at districting.
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Hiring Executive Director
The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce which seeks to advocate for business and be a resource for the community, is looking for a new executive director. Please email
admin@lincolnchamber.com to receive a job description and submit all forms by April 15th, 2019.
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) 2019B Applications Due May 1st
California Statewide Communities Development Authority's (CSCDA) first annual issuance of SCIP pooled financing Bonds is underway for 2019. There are currently 17 participating projects, all new single-family or multi-family residential developments located throughout 8 different counties in California. The anticipated size of the bond issue is $40 - $45 million in par amount, planned to price this April and close in May. CSCDA is accepting applications through May 1st for the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program's Annual Fall "Series B" financing, expected to price in August and close in September 2019. The application to do so is found
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Harassment Prevention Training - May 14 Save the Date
California employers with 5 or more employees are
required by law to provide two hours of sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training to all supervisors and one hour of such training to nonsupervisory employees before
January 1, 2020. Training is required once every two years and within six months of hire or promotion.
Register Today for the Following BIA Events
Be sure to register today for Coffee with the CEO, The Idea District, and the BIA Connections Mixer,
and save the date for our Spring Golf Tournament and Harassment Prevention Training! Registration will open soon!
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Spring Golf Tournament - Granite Bay Golf Club |
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Harassment Prevention Training |
Click
here
to view 2019 BIA events.
Thank you to our SMC Ski Trip Sponsors
The SMC Ski Trip was a blast and it was all made possible by our amazing sponsors! Thank you
Concrete Value Corp. and
QC Manufacturing, Inc!
Welcome to our New BIA Members
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DesCor Builders
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LSA Roseville Office
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HMA Architecture
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Oak Valley Community Bank
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Legion Furniture, Inc.
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Verde Design Inc.
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HomeAid tours Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
In March, our board experienced a "mission moment" when we had our board meeting at Children's Receiving Home. CEO, David Ballard led us on a wonderful tour of the campus, making sure to point out the various projects and buildings donated by HomeAid Sacramento.
"It is amazing to look back and see HomeAid Sacramento's projects still making an impact on children and families who have experienced trauma and abuse," commented HomeAid Executive Director, Beth Kang.
This year, Children's Receiving Home is celebrating their 75th anniversary of being a leader in providing comprehensive care to children, youth and their families.
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