• Basics of Sales & Use Tax
• Employee or Independent Contractor?
• Forms of Ownership
• Better Business through Better Records
• Marketing your Business & Business Resources

Please see the detailed flier attached. If you would like to register, please click here. 

Last week, Greg Armstrong and Pete Halver met with Rick and Janet McKinney on March 3rd, for a tour of San Jose infoComm Connections to learn more about the AV industry and discover new innovations for updating conference rooms or "Huddle" rooms.

infoComm Connections is a pro-AV technology regional trade show all about connecting AV professionals to some of the top companies in the industry. It offers technology managers and in-house AV professionals two full days of high caliber courses as found at the annual infoComm Las Vegas show in June, plus education sessions focused on unified communications and collaboration. Learn more about infoComm 2016. 

The W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship is available to receive applications now. See attached for details on Mr. Schwan's contribution to the electrical industry and what you need to apply.  

Don't forget to submit your project for the Chapter's 10th Annual Project Excellence Awards competition. This program was developed to recognize excellence in electrical/technology installations and the NECA contractors responsible for their outstanding achievements.

Projects completed between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015, in Alameda, Napa, Solano, San Joaquin, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties are eligible for entry. Projects outside of the Chapter's jurisdiction may be considered depending on circumstances, location and complexity.

View the program rules and enter your projects for our 2016 competition by March 31, 2016. Questions? Contact Juanita Mitchell.

It's that time of year again...mark your calendar's and plan to join us at our Spring General Member dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 12th. We plan to bring back our mini-trade show where our associate members will display their products and speak to contractors about the value of partnerships. Confirmed to date are Platt Electric, Milwaukee Tool, Logo Boss, Sims Metal Management, On-Site Health & Safety, and Federated Insurance.

We are pleased to offer a special speaker this year: Atul Dighe, a futurist, strategist, innovator, leader, author, facilitator and storyteller. Atul will offer a thought provoking presentation on the speed of change in today's marketplace and the key trends driving the future; successful approaches to understanding and taking advantage of emerging business opportunities; and potential roles of the electrical contractor in the 21st century built environment. You won't want to miss his entertaining and informative presentation!

Sign up today! The registration form is attached. Questions may be directed to  Juanita Mitchell. 

The IBEW 595/NorCal NECA Joint Safety Committee is pleased to announce the 2016 Marv Jensen Safety Award program, established to recognize excellence in safety demonstrated by NorCal NECA member contractors and IBEW Local 595 electricians/technicians. Marvin Jensen was an impassioned advocate of safety and demonstrated his dedication to safety awareness throughout his career. He was a safety pioneer and his leadership, presence and dedication will always be remembered. As in years past, individual recognition and awards will be presented at the Chapter's Fall General Member meeting in September.

Please refer to the attached program guidelines and submit your entry form no later than April 29, 2016. Please contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office if you have any questions.  

 

Remember...Safety First = Family First! 

The Chapter's Member Services Committee is pleased to offer its annual A's vs. Giants "Battle of the Bay" Baseball/Tailgate on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at O.Co Coliseum. Mark your calendar and watch for details as the date approaches. 

Daylight Saving time is upon us. Don't forget to move your clocks forward one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 13th.