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Last chance to sign up for the Power Secrets of Master Negotiators Seminar this Wednesday. Check out the article below to get more information. |
"Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are."
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This Week
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10th
| 4:00 PM | Modesto Chamber Board Meeting, Modesto |
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Alameda JATC, ZNEC, San Leandro
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| 11th | 9:00 AM | Alameda Pension Trust, BeneSys, Pleasanton |
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| WED
| 12th | 7:30 AM | Pleasanton Chamber 2015 Forum, Pleasanton |
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| 8:30 AM | Power Secrets of Master Negotiators Seminar, Chapter Office, Dublin
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| 3:00 PM | Oakland Chamber Economic Development Committee, Oakland |
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| 4:00 PM | Stockton JATC, Training Center, Stockton |
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| 13th |
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| 14th | 11:00 AM | 595 Retirees BBQ, Elk's Lodge, Fremont |
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| 15th | 10:00 AM | 595 Annual Picnic, Rowell Ranch, Hayward |
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NECA Convention Early Bird Registration
Discounted Rates Expire August 13th
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Don't miss your opportunity to attend this year's NECA Convention right here in San Francisco! The program offers workshops, management seminars, networking events and receptions at unique locations, motivational speakers, and the premier electrical tradeshow.
In addition to the scheduled Convention activities, the Chapter will host some special gatherings, including a reception celebrating Lew Frain's acceptance into the Academy of Electrical Contracting. If your schedule doesn't allow you to attend the entire Convention, consider checking out the tradeshow and joining us for one of the Chapter events.
For additional information, please contact Julie Russell.
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Free Tradeshow Floor Entry
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Fall General Member Meeting
Send In Your RSVP
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Have you confirmed your attendance at this year's Fall General Member Meeting on Wednesday, September 9th? If not, please take a moment to do so today. The evening will begin at 6PM with a networking reception and hosted hors d'oeuvres. A highlight of this meeting will be the presentation of 9th Annual Project Excellence Awards where Chapter contractors and their team partners are recognized for their outstanding electrical/technology installations. We will also present Marv Jensen Safety Awards recognizing excellence in safety on IBEW/NECA projects. This year, we're excited to invite The Honorable Libby Schaaf, Mayor of Oakland, to join us.
We hope that you will join us as for a fun evening of networking, dinner, and celebration. Contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office to be added to the guest list.
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NECA/IBEW Partnering Session A Success!
Follow Up Sessions Planned
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On Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, NorCal NECA contractors and staff, together with IBEW Local Union 595 leadership came together to participate in a Joint Partnering Session. The session was extremely productive, as both management and labor learned more about each other's counterparts, and more importantly, came away with several plans to implement positive change.
On Thursday, the partnering session began with a workshop on how to effectively communicate. This helped foster communication between management and labor, and began the process of working together as a joint group. This was followed up by three workgroup sessions equally attended by labor and management. The groups focused on identifying strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities and threats within NorCal NECA and the IBEW.
The top six issues identified were distributed within the three committees and these committees brainstormed the issues. The issues included: 1) Improving market share; 2) Improving leadership and safety; 3) Issues regarding productivity and competitiveness; 4) Issues regarding manpower, portability, and the aging workforce; 5) Adapting to changes and new technologies; and 6) Improving our image and political influence. Each committee created a specific action plan for their topic and will meet during the coming months to execute these plans.
The discussions held during the seminar helped both management and labor express their thoughts and point of views in much more than the "two-word sound bites" typically exchanged. The positive interaction between management and labor encouraged a flow of information, which enhanced a mutual understanding and promoted constructive discussion of avenues for mutual success.
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California Competes Tax Credit
Apply Now
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The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California. Not only are small businesses able to apply for the credit, 25% of the total credits available each year are specifically reserved for small businesses (gross receipts, less returns and allowances, of greater than $0 but less than $2 million in the business' prior tax year). The minimum amount of the tax credit request is $20,000, and the maximum amount is subject to limitations set forth in the Revenue and Taxation Code. For instructions/FAQs please visit the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development.
Apply at by clicking here, Email the Tax Credit Staff or call (916) 322-4051.
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Governor Signs Ammendment
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On July 13, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation (A.B. 304) amending California's new paid sick leave law ( Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act) that went into effect on July 1, 2015. The law requires employers to provide employees with at least three days (24 hours) of paid sick leave per year. Among other changes, the amendments clarify the law in regards to accrual of sick leave, calculation of the rate of pay, and safe harbor status for employers with existing leave plans. Click here for additional information regarding the recent amendment.
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Power Secrets of Master Negotiators Seminar
Last Chance to Sign Up
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The Northern California Chapter is hosting a seminar on tools for negoti ators. Participants will gain an understanding of the psychology of negotiation and develop powerful skills to ensure success. See the attached flyer for detailed information. Reply to Juanita Mitchell to register your attendance.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Location: NECA Office, 6300 Village Parkway, Dublin
Cost: $100 (education fund credits may be used),
$300 Non-members
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Business Certification Request
Which Ones Do You Hold?
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We often receive requests for contractors who hold certain business certifications, including Small Business, Disabled Veteran, Minority Owned, Woman Owned, etc. The Chapter would like to keep a record of our contractors who possess these and other business certifications. To allow us to better serve you, please contact Darlene Besst at the Chapter office to advise of which certifications you currently hold.
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