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June 8, 2020
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Joint RPC Meeting Features Local Election Scene
Learn about the upcoming November 2020 local election scene at a special joint video conference of the East and South BIA|Bay Area Regional Policy Committees from 10-11 a.m. on June 17, 2020. BIA staff will provide an early look at the issues and candidates, and take input from members on the races and measures where the association will consider making recommendations to the BUILD JOBS Political Action Committee. The members-only event is free but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link and password. Click HERE to register. If you have problems registering or have questions, contact BIA's Lisa Vorderbrueggen at lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org or 925-348-1956.
DSRSD Annual Rate Adjustments Set To Go Into Effect
The Dublin San Ramon Service District's annually adjusted local and regional capacity reserve or connection fees will go into effect on July 1, 2020. The rates are adjusted yearly based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index. Full Story 
Mountain View Citywide School Strategy
On June 9, 2020 the Mountain View City Council will be reviewing the Council Policy for a Citywide School Strategy.  Following adoption of a Citywide School Strategy staff is recommending that the city's East Whisman and North Bayshore Precise Plans be amended to be consistent with the adopted Citywide School Strategy. Full Story

MEMBERSHIP
Is your company providing COVID-19 resources to assist BIA members?
BIA Bay Area is compiling a list of resources being offered by our member companies to share with the BIA Bay Area membership. If your company is providing webinars and/or literature that can assist BIA members with safety protocol, employer guidelines, financial aid resources, etc. please let us know. BIA Bay Area will be providing a link to a "COVID-19 Resources Page" that will allow members to access the information you provide. Please send any links to Zach Otting,  zotting@biabayarea.org.
Job Postings - Are You Hiring?
Did you know as a BIA Bay Area member you can post jobs on the BIA website? Just log in to the Member Information Center and click "Job Posting" in the left menu. Posting a job is complimentary to members.  If you have questions, email membership@biabayarea.org .

Check out the current jobs available today  www.biabayarea.org/jobs
  • Hunt Hale Jones Architects - Senior Job Captain/Construction Administrator
  • Pacific InterWest Building Consultants - Onsite Construction Manager
  • Fusion Sign and Design - Sales Person
Membership Directory - Online Version
Our membership directory now has an online virtual booklet. To access, login to the Member Information Center and click on the link at the left side under Member Benefits.
If you have trouble logging in, or do not have a login yet, please email membership@biabayarea.org

EVENTS
All BIA members are welcome to register for meetings and events on our website.

Please visit www.BIABayArea.org/events to register!
Building Industry Market Update Webinar, June 10
We are excited to have Robert Freed, President and CEO of SummerHill Housing Group and Dean Wehrli, Principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting provide us with a market update. In addition are excited to have Supervisor Dave Cortese of Santa Clara County, District 3 join us as our special guest.

This market update will be the first in a series. More dates to come.

This is a members only event and registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.

Young Professionals Midday Mentorship Series
with Josh Roden, President, Brookfield Residential, June 12
Join us for the first of our Midday Mentorship series. Josh will share with us his a bit of his career and journey, mentorship advice, and the importance of the BIA and how to get involved.

Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
Upcoming Meetings & Events - Save the Date(s)
J une 23 - PWB Lean In Circle
June 26 - Young Professionals Midday Mentorship with Bridgit Koller & Vince McCarrie
July 8 - SMC Board Meeting
July 9 - DRE Committee Meeting
July 14 - PASS Committee Meeting
July 15 - SMC Networking Mixer
July 20 - BIA Golf Tournament

HOMEAID NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
HomeAid/Shepherd's Gate Project 
HomeAid is proud to announce our next project with Shepherd's Gate for the expansion of the Brentwood shelter and our help is needed now more than ever!  SDG is completing the plans and planning meetings with Builder Captain Signature Homes will start this month!  If you would like to support this project with in-kind donations, please contact coconnor@homeaidnc.org.  For more info CLICK HERE

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