Valley Contractors Exchange

CPR/First Aid Certification
2021-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Cal/OSHA requires that all employers have trained persons to render First Aid and CPR on every job site.
Title 8, Ch4, Subch4 (CSO), Section1512(b)- Emergency Medical Services
Appropriately Trained Person: Each employer shall ensure the availability of a suitable number of appropriately trained persons to render first aid. Where more than one employer is involved in a single construction project on a given construction site, the employers may form a pool of appropriately trained persons. However, such pool shall be large enough to service the combined work forces of such employers.
CPR/First Aid Certificates must be renewed every 2 years per American Red Cross regulations.
Class attendees will receive their own reusable CPR Mask

CA Mechanics' Lien Law
2021-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, 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 the most current regulations?
If you’re not sure, you need to be at this workshop.
Who needs this information?
YOU DO! Contractors, Subcontractors, Material Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers
Friday, May 14, 2021
9:00am-12:00pm
NVPOA Conf. Room, 984 East Ave, Suite B-1, Chico
$40 for VCE Members; $75 for Non Members

2021 Spring Golf Tournament
2021-04-26 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join us at Butte Creek Country Club for our Spring Golf Tournament for a day on the course, whether you host a hole or golf a round, it’s the best way to spend a Monday!
8:30am Check In Opens
10:00am Shotgun Start
Awards & BBQ After Play
(Raffle tickets will be pulled during play and available for pickup after the round)
Team slots are almost full! If you want to play, reserve your spot today!
Golf: Includes green fees, carts, breakfast buffet, on-course food options & post-round taco-bar. Foursome – $600; Individual – $150
Wristband: Entry in to each on-course contest, Hole 10 advantage and 1 raffle sheet. $50 each
Be a tournament Partner!
Hole Host or Tee Sponsor: Display your business at the tee. Hole Host can have an in-person display w/ table & chairs. Tee sponsor has a custom sign displayed at the tee.
Drink Hole: Your company mans the drink hole w/ a cooler full of refreshing beverages. Great opportunity to spend time with existing or potential clients.
Drink Cart Sponsor: Custom sign on the no-host drink cart.
On-Course Food Sponsor: Sponsor one of the 2 stations stocked with fresh-grilled snacks. Option to set up a table to greet players as they stop for a snack.
Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor: Be the first sponsor they see as they come in or the last they see as they go out. Either one makes an impression!
Bloody Mary Bar: Regular or Spicy, Bloody Mary’s are the traditional morning tournament beverage. Sponsor this and have your name on the drink ticket and at the bar.

Title Partner:

Hole In One Sponsored by

Drink Holes Sponsored by

Hole Hosts
Heritage Insurance Agency
Dixon Golf
Habitat for Humanity

CPR and First Aid Certification
2021-04-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Cal/OSHA requires that all employers have trained persons to render First Aid and CPR on every job site.
Title 8, Ch4, Subch4 (CSO), Section1512(b)- Emergency Medical Services
Appropriately Trained Person: Each employer shall ensure the availability of a suitable number of appropriately trained persons to render first aid. Where more than one employer is involved in a single construction project on a given construction site, the employers may form a pool of appropriately trained persons. However, such pool shall be large enough to service the combined work forces of such employers.
CPR/First Aid Certificates must be renewed every 2 years per American Red Cross regulations.
Class attendees will receive their own reusable CPR Mask
CV-19 Adjustments: Class is limited to 6 people, sanitizer available, masks suggested.
Do not attend if attendee has illness symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose) or exposure to CV19 within 14 days.

VCE Quarterly Membership Meeting - Best Bidding Practices
2021-03-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
JOIN us March 25 at Butte Creek Country Club for our first Quarterly Membership Meeting.
For “Best Bidding Practices” we’ll hear from local contractors about their preferred pre-bid contact, bid day protocols, contract do’s & don’ts, and more. Any contractor bidding to another contractor can benefit from industry insights.
Enjoy some networking with members, delicious food and industry insight with our Best Bidding Practices panel.
Seating is limited. Register now!

What to do When OSHA Shows Up
2021-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
OSHA shows up at your jobsite or office and says they are there to investigate an employee complaint. Are you and your team ready for what is to follow? Join us as we walk through the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of an OSHA inspection. This is a must attend class for all levels.
In this workshop you will learn:

When an OSHA inspection can take place
Basic steps necessary to ensure a smooth inspection
What is the scope and limitations of an OSHA inspection
Who leads the inspection
Recommended tools and documents to have on hand prior to the inspection
How to respond to an OSHA citation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Business Owners
Business Managers
Superintendents
Supervisors
Safety Managers
Safety Coordinators

Know of a business owner that would benefit from this training? Share the link!
Schedule: 3/16/2021 9:00 am – 10:00 am (Pacific)

SPEAKER
Bret Hinerman is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Construction Management from CSU Chico. His background spans 25 years: 14 years in heavy civil and marine construction as a safety manager and project engineer; 11 years of water and wastewater utility experience as a regional safety manager for a large publicly traded utility company. Bret focuses on active engagement at all levels of an organization to achieve safety results.

CPR / First Aid Certification
2021-02-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

Treated Wood Waste Temporary Variance Program Webinar
2021-02-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
The Department of Toxic Substances Control will be hosting a Virtual Informational Session regarding the new Temporary Variance Program for proper disposal of Treated Wood Waste.

The session will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM and will go over the details of how to apply for variances to dispose treated wood waste.

This session will be held on Zoom. Listed below is the information for logging on to the session (no registration required).

https://dtsc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/89179362480?pwd=[REDACTED]

Zoom Passcode: [REDACTED]

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 669 900 6833

Webinar ID: 891 7936 2480

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If you have questions, please send them directly to the TWW mailbox at tww_help@dtsc.ca.gov.

Share Your Opinion About Housing in Chico!
2021-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
2022 Chico Housing Element Community Meeting #1:

Housing Needs and Issues

Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 pm
Via Zoom

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Webinar: Introduction to the Housing Element

7:00 pm Breakout group discussions of housing needs and issues

This meeting will be focused on a discussion of housing needs.

It is a Zoom meeting and will include small break-out groups to get input about the goals in the current Housing Element. Learn more here.

This is an important public workshop for people who care about housing.

Don’t miss it!

Click here for more information.

Safety Center's Annual Safety Symposium
2021-02-09 07:30 - 12:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The 2021 Virtual Safety Symposium Event you will not want to miss!
Free Virtual Event
February 9, 2021
7:30am – 12pm

2021 Cal/OSHA REGULATORY UPDATES
Cal/OSHA’s Emergency COVID-19 Regulation
Cal/OSHA Consultation Q&A Panel
Motivational Speakers

This year we will have two of the best most in-demand keynote speakers, motivators, and entertainers in the business! In addition, three representatives from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services, with over 77 years of experience in Safety & Health will be speaking on all of the HOT topics including Cal/OSHA Updates, the Emergency Covid-19 Prevention Regulation, with a Q & A Panel, and ending with the exciting Announcement of the 2020 Award Winner, “Excellence in Safety” Workplace Safety Recognition Award.
Register here.

PG&E Safety Virtual Town Hall Butte and Plumas Counties
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
You are invited to join us for an interactive, regionally-focused safety town hall as we discuss our plans for reducing wildfire risks with residents of Butte and Plumas counties. During this town hall, you will have a chance to ask questions and share feedback with the PG&E team.

Topics Include:

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PG&E’s wildfire prevention plans

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Overview of 2020 Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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Local vegetation management efforts

We hope that you can join us. To access the Safety Town Hall or view recordings of past wildfire safety webinars you can also visit pge.com/firesafetywebinars »

Do you have a plan to stay safe? For more information, including tips on how you and your family can stay safe in the event of an emergency, please visit safetyactioncenter.pge.com »

Join the webinar.
Or call 1-866-501-6088 toll free.
Conference ID 1573138

HR Best Practices for Contractors Webinar
2021-01-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
Join attorney Matthew Bechtel to learn about HR best practices for contractors. Learn about using employee handbooks, liability for wage and hour violations, posting requirements, illness and injury prevention plans, workers’ compensation, undocumented employees and drivers’ licenses, “client employers,” prohibited conduct and more. The program is scheduled for 30 minutes and Mr. Bechtel will be available for questions afterward.
Register here.

AFWD Virtual Job Fair
2021-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join Alliance For Workforce Development and local area employers for the first
Virtual Job Fair
January 20, 2021
Register here.

CSLB Workshop to Educate Contractors in the Butte County Fire Recovery Zone
2021-01-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
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VCE Closed
2020-12-24 - 2021-01-01 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
VCE will be closed for Christmas Holiday December 24, 2020 through January 1, 2021

Federal Contracting Certification: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
2020-12-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) program is designed to help more women owned small businesses to win federal contracts by providing a level playing field for WOSBs to compete.
This class provides an overview of the WOSB and EDWOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as eligibility requirements. All small businesses that are interested in submitting an offer on a solicitation that has been set aside for WOSBs under the WOSB Program must complete this certification prior to submitting the offer. This class also covers recent regulatory changes regarding sole source authority and self-certification.
Register here.

COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe Workplace
2020-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
Exclusively for Local Chambers and Their Members
December 15, 2020, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PT
FREE Zoom Event with Our Legal Experts
Secure your free spot. Registration is required.
Some of OSHSB’s emergency provisions are already integrated into previous guidelines, but many are new altogether.
Local chambers and their members are invited to join us online for an informative 60-minute coffee chat with our compliance experts on December 15th — to “chat” about the new requirements facing employers.
SECURE YOUR FREE SPOT
Seats are limited and registration is required to attend. Even with a confirmed registration, we recommend signing in 10 minutes before the start of the 9 a.m. live event. (This event will not be recorded.)
Accept your free invitation and register online today!

State Labor Law and Payroll Tax Seminar
2020-12-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
These interactive video seminars are presented online by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) in conjunction with the Employment Development Department (EDD).
You will receive information from DLSE and EDD on:

Record keeping
Reporting requirements
Employer obligations
Wage payment requirements
Common wage and hour violations
Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
Paid Sick Leave & Covid-19
Employee vs. independent contractor

There is no charge for this seminar. Reservations are highly recommended as the seminars are often full to capacity.
Click here for more information.

North Chico Village Community Outreach Workshop #3
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The County of Butte is revising the North Chico Specific Plan (NCSP) with a focus on re-visioning the North Chico Village. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The revised NCSP will be used to guide the preparation of development plans for the North Chico Village.
Join us for our third and final Virtual Workshop! We’ll be evaluating concept designs for the North Chico Village and getting your feedback on pros and cons of each concept. Please RSVP to info@northchicovillage.com.
For more information, https://swa.mysocialpinpoint.com/ncsp

CPR/First Aid Certification
2020-12-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Cal/OSHA requires that all employers have trained persons to render First Aid and CPR on every job site.
Title 8, Ch4, Subch4 (CSO), Section1512(b)- Emergency Medical Services
Appropriately Trained Person: Each employer shall ensure the availability of a suitable number of appropriately trained persons to render first aid. Where more than one employer is involved in a single construction project on a given construction site, the employers may form a pool of appropriately trained persons. However, such pool shall be large enough to service the combined work forces of such employers.
CPR/First Aid Certificates must be renewed every 2 years per American Red Cross regulations.

Due to CV19 precautions, class size is limited to 6 people and masks are suggested. If you begin to feel ill after registration, you can reschedule or cancel your reservation with no penalty.

VCE Closed
2020-11-27 - 2020-11-28 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Happy Thanksgiving!

North Chico Village Community Outreach Workshop #2
2020-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The County of Butte is revising the North Chico Specific Plan (NCSP) with a focus on re-visioning the North Chico Village. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The revised NCSP will be used to guide the preparation of development plans for the North Chico Village.
Join us for our Second Virtual Workshop! We’ll be evaluating programmatic ideas for the North Chico Village and thinking about where they should go on the site. Please RSVP to info@northchicovillage.com.
For more information, https://swa.mysocialpinpoint.com/ncsp.

HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher
2020-11-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Shasta Builders Exchange, CA, United States
Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding. Go to www.thetradeschool.org/events to register.
$75.00

Introduction to Construction Drawings
2020-11-12 08:30 - 13:30 | Shasta Builders Exchange, CA, United States

HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher
2020-11-11 08:00 - 16:30 | Shasta Builders Exchange, CA, United States
Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding. Go to www.thetradeschool.org/events to register.
$150.00

Silica Awareness Training
2020-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Sacramento Builders Exchange, CA, United States
SRBX, Sacramento. Go to www.srbx.org/calendar to register.
$35.00

2 Year Anniversary Recovery Update - Camp Fire
2020-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Town of Paradise Community Information Meeting
Look for more information on the Town of Paradise website.

Prevailing Wage Two-Part Webinar - Understanding Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements
2020-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
SRBX, Virtual Go to www.srbx.org/calendar to register
$60.00

Annual Labor and Employment Update - Cook Brown LLP
2020-11-05 08:30 - 10:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
Cook Brown LLP, Virtual. Go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehcux0j0e95d9d0c&oseq=&c=&ch=
**Free
