 Following the recommendations of a user fee study, Contra Costa County staff will propose later this summer the creation of two new rate categories along with existing rate and deposit adjustments. The most significant of the proposed changes is a new drainage plan review fee of $1,939.50 per new structure. The money is intended to reimburse the county for costs related to ensuring that new developments comply with stormwater drainage requirements. A second, smaller new fee of $172 per structure will cover the county's costs to monitor construction debris disposal. Full Story
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Walnut Creek will focus on its commercial landscape at the monthly Development Services Forum on May 8, 2019, from 7:45-9 a.m. City planning staff will talk about trends in the commercial centers, a new state law around sidewalk vending and city tools for tenant improvements. The city also wants to hear from developers about how to best support commercial development. The event is free but the city asks attendees to RSVP.
Click HERE to register.
For questions, contact
Walnut Creek Head of Innovation and Economic Development Jessica Cole at
cole@walnut-creek.org
or 925-943-5899, ext. 2338.
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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.
Catalyst Development Partners
Seaview Home Construction LLC
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Update Your Company Profile on the BIA's Website & Member Information Center
Communications is the name of the game, and BIA members have a great resource through our online membership directory to reach out to members and non-members alike. Advertise your company's private events, contact other members, advertise and post job-listings and more. Click here to show you the way.
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We're all about bringing you the best - including the best speakers, best topics and best conversations. Get a preview of what's in store for this year by exploring three of the most-anticipated sessions below, then join key building influencers in shaping the future of the homebuilding industry at PCBC 2019.
- Alan Norris, Chairman & CEO, Brookfield Residential (How to be Successful in Good Times and Bad)
- Douglas Duncan, Senior VP and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae (Economic & Housing Forecast)
- Kat Holmes, Director, User Experience Design, Google (Mismatch: Inclusion Shapes Design) - Conference Lunch on May 31
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Excellence in Home Building Awards
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 42nd Excellence in Home Building Awards on Friday, April 26th.
Duplicate trophy orders are open thru Friday. Find the full list of winners and place trophy orders
HERE.
Enjoy the photos from our event on our Facebook page
HERE. Be sure to follow and like us! Don't forget to tag yourself.
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Essentials Drive to Benefit Shelter Inc.
Each May, the Professional Women in Building of the BIA|Bay Area partners with HomeAid to collect baby essentials for homeless infants and toddlers. This year, Shelter Inc. is the beneficiary of the donations on behalf of its clients.
Shelter Inc.
helps more than 2,400 men, women and children in Contra Costa County each year. Help us provide families with resources they need to get back on their feet!
The drive is thru May 9, 2019. Please spread the word and start gathering your contributions.
We hope you will join us on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the HomeSite Services Design Center parking lot for a donation reception. Visit the event page for more information. Please RSVP
HERE so we know how many people to expect.
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SMC Wine Wednesday Mixer - May 15
Join the Sales & Marketing Council for a casual networking mixer at the LOT, City Center in San Ramon.
Registration is NOW OPEN.
Visit event page
HERE
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BIA Golf Tournament Set For July 15
Join the BIA|Bay Area as we return to Blackhawk Country Club for the annual golf tournament on July 15, 2019.
Sponsorship and registration are NOW OPEN. Don't wait, as this event will sell out!
Visit the event page
HERE
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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HomeAid Seeks Trap Shoot Sponsors
Please join us for HomeAid's 18th annual Trap Shoot on Sept. 12, 2019, at the Pleasanton Livermore Rod & Gun Club. Sponsor today to be guaranteed a spot! Early Bird special if paid by June 1! Click HERE for more information.
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