Weekly Report 
February 8, 2016
Governmental Affairs
ABAG Adopts Plan Bay Area 2.0 Regional Housing Number 
One of the key "inputs" for the next iteration of Plan Bay Area (the region's Sustainable Communities Strategy adopted pursuant to SB 375) has been set by ABAG.   At its meeting on January 21, ABAG's Executive Board adopted a resolution establishing the "Regional Housing Control Total" for Plan Bay Area 2.0.  The Regional Housing Control Total is essentially the region's projected housing need for the period 2010-2040.  Full Story
Air District Previews Draft Clean Air Plan Update
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) will update its Clean Air Plan in 2016.  As part of the Clean Air Plan update, BAAQMD will develop a Regional Climate Protection Strategy.  BAAQMD has posted a document representing "a list of all the draft control measures and their potential implementing regulations that have been identified by Air District staff and interested stakeholders for the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy."  Full Story
Events
Excellence Award Application Deadline This Friday, February 12
Submit your entries by this Friday and send your required material by Wednesday, February 17. Need more information click here.
A great rate of $199 (plus tax) has been secured The Park Central Hotel. Check event page for full details HERE. Book early before they sell out!
SMC Networking Event Postponed Until Wednesday, March 16
Send your 3rd and 4th quarter sales reports to events@biabayarea.org.
PASS Trade Show Update
Tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out on a wonderful event at Casa Real. Sponsorships are still available, check event page HERE for most up to date availability.
Photos from the BIA Installation of Officers Available Online
Check out the Facebook album HERE. Don't forget to LIKE our page while you're there!
Membership
Welcome New Members for January
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA|Bay Area in January! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need any contact information, please reach out to membership@biabayarea.org.
 
Workers' Compensation Discounts Available Through Your BIA|Bay Area Membership
Part of the many benefits of being a BIA|Bay Area member is access to benefits through both the state and national associations. The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) has an exclusive offer for its members: A workers' compensation safety group program that provides affordable workers' compensation insurance at a discounted rate. In addition to savings, the program provides resources and tools to promote safety - which ultimately protects or drives down your experience modification. Click here for more information.
HomeAid Northern California
A Big 'Thank You'
From HomeAid
HomeAid Northern California would like to thank Richmond American Homes and The New Home Company for stepping up to build 14 units of affordable housing in Novato with Homeward Bound!  The homes will be completed in the summer - see the attached list of subcontractors who have stepped up so far!!  Contact Cheryl O'Connor at HomeAid if you would like to be a part of this amazing project!

Recovery Cafe Fundraiser
Set for Feb. 17 
Join us for a fundraiser and celebration to benefit the Recovery Café San Jose and recognize the leadership of government, business and labor.

Presented by BIA|Bay Area and HomeAid Northern California, HomeAid Executive Director Cheryl O'Connor will lead the festivities. The event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Recovery Cafe, 80 S. Fifth St. in San Jose.
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Click here for BIA's Housing4All blog, where you will find news about the Bay Area's housing shortage along with videos, statistics and an opportunity to join us in our quest to provide housing for all.
 
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