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Department of Energy

Important Reminders

One Year Later & Lit San Leandro

Member Discounts

Other Events

Installation of Officers Holiday Gala

Modesto Chamber State of the Region Conf.

Contract Law Seminar



Scroll below to read this week's news and keep up with new seminars and events hosted by NECA. 
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"Every day is Halloween, isn't it? For some of us."

This Week

MON
27th4:00 PMAlameda LMCC, Chapter Office, Dublin




TUE28th6:00 PMBoard of Directors, Scott's Restaurant, Walnut Creek




WED29th11:30 AMStatewide JATC, Sheraton Park Hotel, Anaheim


4:30 PMJoint Safety Committee, Chapter Office, Dublin




THU30th





FRI31st
Happy Halloween

Department of Energy

Visit to the ZNE Center

 

On Friday, November 10th, our ZNE Center will be host for a press conference with Jason Walsh, Strategic Programs Office Director at the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., and the Sierra Club. Mr. Walsh is also the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary and the Director of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. We will provide more details as they become available, but in the meantime contractors, mark your calendars and plan to join us for this exciting visit.

 

Important Reminders
Set Your Clocks and Plan to Vote

 

Daylight Savings Time Ends November 1st. Day light saving time ends at 2AM on November 2nd. Remember to set your clocks back one hour.    

Election Day is November 4th.
Remember, your vote counts!

 

One Year Later & Lit San Leandro

At the ZNEC

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The One Year Later/Lit San Leandro joint event with the City of San Leandro at the ZNE Center on November 6th is coming together with attendance by prominent guests, and business and community leaders. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Assembly member Rob Bonta and the Mayor Stephen Cassidy will join us to celebrate what NECA and IBEW have created and innovation in San Leandro. Lit San Leandro is all about modernizing the communications infrastructure in the City without relying on public funds. It's objective is simple:  attract new businesses. We're excited to be part of San Leandro's leap into the future and honored to celebrate with them. We encourage our contractors to attend to hear more about not only our ZNE Center but also how it with San Leandro's plans for innovation is moving the city ahead in the nation. See the attached invitation for details. Please contact Darlene Besst to confirm your attendance.
Member Discounts
Take Advantage
 
NECA connects its members with products and services that support their businesses. Check out exclusive NECA member value-added discounts with leading manufacturers and service providers. Save on UPS shipment, Office Depot for your office supply needs, car rental, gas and more. Click here  for more details.     
 

Other Events at the ZNE

Mark Your Calendars

 

We encourage contractors to join us on November 5th, when we will host a networking event for the International Facilities Manager's Association ("IFMA"). IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals. 

 

On November 12th, the City of San Leandro will host "Prototyping the Future" at the ZNE Center. A large and distinguished group of decision-makers will visit the to share and learn about 21st century advances that are occurring in San Leandro. IBEW-NECA is once again at the heart of this conversation as an active participant in making our communities and buildings more sustainable.

 

Installation of Officers Holiday Gala   
Coming Soon
 

It's that time of year again, folks! The year is winding down (which is hard to believe) and plans are well underway for our annual Installation of Officers Holiday Gala. Invitations will be mailed next week, so be on the look out for yours. We have a fun theme planned this year at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Friday, December 5th. Plan to "put on the ritz" and join us for an evening of socializing, a fabulous dinner and entertainment

 

Modesto Chamber State of the Region Conference 

Held Last Week

 

NECA and IBEW Local 684 hosted a table for the annual Chamber of Commerce State of the Region Economic Conference held on October 22nd at the Modesto Centre Plaza. David White, CEO of the Stanislaus Business Alliance, reviewed the current economic status of the region and the plans for future growth. Special speaker Congressman Jeff Denham discussed his top priorities for congressional bills being transportation and water resources. In addition, a panel consisting of California State Senator Anthony Cannella, Senator Cathleen Galgiani and Assembly members Kristin Olsen and Adam Gray discussed transportation issues, road improvements, water resources, high speed rail and the economic impact these issues will have in the future of the Central Valley region.

 

Contract Law
Class Rescheduled
 

Dan McLennon, of McLennon Law Corp, will facilitate a Contract Law seminar on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:30AM. Conditioning your bid can be a powerful tool for negotiating and securing your preferred contract terms and conditions. During this session you will receive suggested bid condition language and tips on how to negotiate using them. The cost is $100 for NorCal NECA members and $200 for non-members. Chapter members may use Education Fund Credits. Contact Juanita Mitchell for more information. Download the Flyer.

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