Lunch & Learn: Injury & Illness Prevention Programs

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

CalOSHA regulations require contractors to have a written Injury & Illness Prevention Program.  In this Lunch & Learn we'll talk about the elements required in an IIPP and how to put together an effective program.  Bring what you currently have and we'll review.  If you don't have one, we'll have model programs to get you started. […]

$35 – $75

Lunch & Learn: What are HRVs?

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Providing Healthy, Comfortable, & Energy Efficient Indoor Solutions HRVs = Heat Recovery Ventilation.  At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the advantages and weaknesses of supply-only, exhaust-only, and balanced ventilation systems Learn how heat recovery ventilation enables a comfortable and healthy environment Understand HRV/ERV’s role in building […]

$35 – $75

California Prevailing Wage Law

Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA, United States

Presented by Prevailing Wage expert, Carrie Bushman, this class covers California’s prevailing wage laws and what you can do to comply with this complicated system. She’ll review what types of work, projects, and workers are covered. Attendees will learn how to read and interpret prevailing wage determinations, including scopes of work, travel and subsistence provisions, […]

$35 – $75

Lunch & Learn: Employee vs Independent Contractor

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

One of the most common mistakes made by employers is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. While some employers misclassify workers because they don’t understand the law, other employers intentionally do so to avoid their legal obligations to employees. On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court adopted a more rigid, three-prong “ABC” test to establish […]

$35 – $75

Contractors Sales and Use Tax Seminar – CANCELLED

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

This seminar will assist you in preparing your sales and use tax information to file online with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), or file a paper return if online filing is not available or are exempt from filing electronically. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and any documentation relating to […]

Federal Contracting

Butte College Skyway Center 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, United States

This workshop will provide an overview of the federal contracting process including registration, small business certifications, looking for opportunities, and marketing to the federal government.  There will also be a discussion of the small business certifications available with the State of California. Hosted by VCE & Butte College SBDC COST:  FREE!  (registration required)

Free

Contractors Workshop Forum on Debris Removal, Phase 2 Alternative Program

East Avenue Church 1184 East Avenue, Chico, CA, United States

The idea is to create a non-competitive environment where we can call each other to help get the work done, there’s more work than anyone can do on their own.  Collaboration is the key! This will be informal but informative forum for contractors to find out more on the process, average time frames, what licenses […]

Free

Camp Fire Debris Removal and Rebuilding: Legal Seminar for Contractors

Butte College Skyway Center 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, United States

Topics General Contract terms and (hazmat) liability Common Contractor Failures and Causes Contracting Documents Preserving Payment Rights Red Flag Contract Provisions Date:  February 27th Time:  4:00 – 6:00 PM Location:  Butte College, The Training Place, Room 133 VCE Members - FREE Non-Members - $50 per person

Free – $50.00

Lunch & Learn: Wage & Hour Compliance — CANCELLED

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Overtime, meal periods, timing of pay, classifying exempt employees – state and federal wage and hour laws are the backbone of rules and requirements in the workplace.  But wage and hour laws are complicated and many employers with the best of intentions simply get it wrong! This class will discuss how you can be compliant […]

California Mechanics’ Lien 101

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

What is a Preliminary Notice? Find out how the Preliminary Notice is the first important step to collect your money through the use of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and associated paperwork. What form do I use at what stage? Are you using up-to-date forms? Do you know the timelines for submitting forms? Do you know […]

$40 – $75