Valley Contractors Exchange

HR Best Practices for Contractors Webinar
2021-01-27 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Passcode: [REDACTED]

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

CPR / First Aid Certification
2021-02-24 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.

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 and First Aid Certification
2021-03-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-04-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

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!

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

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

CPR/First Aid Certification
2021-05-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 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

CANCELLED -- Public Works 101
2021-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | 131 E. Walker Street, Orland, 131 E. Walker Street, Orland, CA, 95963, United States
Have you just been awarded your first public works contract and feel confused and overwhelmed? Or are you just thinking about getting into public works? Have you lost your “right-hand” office administrator and don’t know where to send what form? What’s a DAS 140, DAS 142, CAC-2, PW CPR, LCP…? And what is the difference between a single asterisk and a double asterisk wage determination?
Compliance on a prevailing wage job is more than just paying the correct wages and getting the job done safely and on time. Make sure you know the whos, whats, whens and whys!

Community Development Update - Zoom
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
The City of Chico, Chamber of Commerce, Chico Builders Association, and Valley Contractors Exchange provides updates quarterly regarding Permitting Timelines & Staffing, Overview of Permit Activity, Online Inspection Scheduling/Permitting, Projects & Development Update, and New Regulatory Standards. Q&A with City Officials will follow. This event is free, but RSVP is requested. ZOOM link will be sent after registration.
Register Here

CANCELLED --Traffic Control & Flagging
2021-06-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CANCELLED — If you would like to see this class rescheduled, contact us at info@vceonline.com

This 1-day Traffic Control & Flagging program incorporates the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 2014 and covers warning sign placement, proper fundamentals of flagging, moving traffic, and signaling directions used by flaggers. Upon completion of this course, trainees will receive a card stating that they have satisfactorily completed training on the CA MUTCD and meet the requirements of CSO 1599.

Presented by Safety Center Inc.

Quarterly Membership Meeting
2021-06-16 16:30 - 18:30 | The Hatchet House, 825 Cherry Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Quick Tips for a Safer Jobsite
Emergency mapping, IIPP/HIPP, Competent Person, PPE, Fire Prevention, Daily Reporting and more… Bret Hinerman (CSP, CHST) with BBSI will talk about these topics and more so you can tighten up your safety on the jobsite!
Bret Hinerman has over 29 years of safety program management and risk management experience. As a graduate from the Construction Managment program at CSU Chico, Mr. Hinerman brings his expertise from working as a project manager, safety manager and risk manager (among other things).

Sign up to attend TODAY! Registration includes the Safety Tips talk, food and axe throwing. No-Host bar will also available.

Sponsored by:
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POSTPONED -- AB 332 – Treated Wood Waste (TWW) @ Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility
2021-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
What is Treated Wood Waste?
What is AB 332?
How does this affect construction?
What is it going to cost to recycle TWW?

How does Neal Road RWF handle treated wood waste? What will change and what won’t? What do these new regulations mean to the jobsite, both in in-progress disposal and clean-up? We’ll hear from Butte County Deputy Director-Solid Waste, Craig Cissell and Waste Management Division Manager Eric Miller on how TWW is handled in Butte County.
Who should attend: General Contractors, Remodelers, Framers, Clean-up Crews – anyone responsible for TWW disposal.

When: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 3-5pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: FREE for VCE Members

CANCELLED -- VCE Family BBQ & Chili Cook-Off
2021-07-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Manzanita Place at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Due to high heat weather forecasts, we are cancelling the July 10 BBQ & Chili Cook-Off. Watch the Events Calendar for a new date.

Women Business Enterprise – WBE Certification
2021-08-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
If you’re a woman owned business interested in becoming certified to work on State or Federal contracts, join our Women In Construction group for a casual presentation and discussion. Carrie Moore, with Valley Contractors Exchange, will share how to become certified as a WBE with the State. Jaime Cochran, owner of JCO Engineering, will share her knowledge of becoming certified as a WBE and contracting with the Federal Government. Following the presentations will be an informal mixer with our local Women In Construction. If you’re not interested in Public Works contracts but you are interested in connecting with local ladies in industry, join us from 5 to 7 pm at the VCE office (please note the change of venue from Stoble) in Chico!

Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Women In Construction Mixer
2021-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
There are amazing women in construction in and around Butte County! If you are one of them, or just looking to connect with them, join us for coffee, tea, or adult beverage at the VCE office (please note the change of venue from Stoble Coffee) in Chico! We will meet after the WBE certification presentations around 5:00 pm. RSVP’s are not required but are appreciated!

CANCELLED -- Quarterly Membership Meeting
2021-09-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
At our September Membership Meeting, we’ll talk about what’s happening at VCE, our new Women in Construction group and will feature Q & A Insurance Marketing showing how to “Retain Good Employees with Benefit Options”.
Thursday, September 23
11:30am-1pm
Location: Butte Creek Country Club
Cost: $20 per person

2021 Fall Golf Tournament
2021-10-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join us at Butte Creek Country Club for our Fall 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 FILL UP FAST! 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 Bloody Mary ticket. $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.

ICF Roundtable and Site Tour Event
2021-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Paradise Airport, 4405 Airport Road, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States
Join Build with Strength, ICFMA and Valley Contractors Exchange for an Insulated Concrete Form round table and site tour event in Paradise, CA. This event will explore the latest innovations in Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction that are helping contractors and developers build it right the first time. From improved energy-efficiency to increased resilience and fire safety, single family & multifamily projects across the country are seeing the benefits of building with ICFs. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and tour a local multifamily project where this innovative approach to ICF construction is being used to save time and money on the job site. ICFs continue to be the building material of choice due to their cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, and strength as sound attenuation.
This Discussion will Explore:
• Emerging trends in school construction.
• Innovations in concrete construction.
• Local project examples.

October 19th
Check into hotel upon arrival:
Best Western Hotel
5475 Clark Rd, Paradise, CA 95969
Group Rate: $119, Use ID: ICF Event for room block and rate.
Reception Dinner: 5:30pm
Nic’s
6256 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

October 20th
Paradise Airport 4405 Airport Rd, Paradise, CA 95969
Speakers:
Nicole Bateman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, Butte County
Jarrod Holiday, P.E., Principal,vRancho Engineering
Helix Fiber, Structural Case for Reducing Rebar in Vertical Walls
Mike Dalzell, Fox Blocks, ICFs Resilient, Fire Safe and Cost Competitive Homes
Lunch Provided
Tour Bunnell Company
End of Tour

Women In Construction Mixer
2021-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Commons, 2412 Park Avenue, Chico, 95928
There are amazing women in construction in and around Butte County! If you are one of them, or just looking to connect with them, join us for coffee, tea, or adult beverage at The Commons in Chico! RSVP’s are not required but are appreciated!

VCE's 24th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed
2022-02-18 18:00 - 23:00 | Manzanita Place at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
SOLD OUT!! VCE’s 24th Annual Crab Feed! It’s really happening!
The Crab Feed is our biggest event of the year, getting members together and raising money to support our efforts to help the construction industry. This year, we’re introducing Hands-On-Tools Mobile Construction Training (HOT MCT). Anticipated early 2022, we’re excited for the roll out of this fantastic new program, geared toward construction career education and trainings, community rebuild projects and worker upskilling.
What is HOT Mobile Construction Training? Literally, it is a Ford F-250 with a lumber rack pulling a 24-foot trailer decked out as a mobile classroom. We will visit local rebuilding communities, teaching the basic skills and career opportunities available in construction. We will provide upskilling for existing workers and Cal/OSHA industry training at the local level. Our first event of 2022, the Crab Feed will kick off the fundraising opportunities for Hands-On-Tools Mobile Construction Training.
Come celebrate this new venture, meet your new Board Members, have a tasty meal, take your chance for some great raffle prizes and then dance the night away with The Rattlesnakes! Enjoy a stogie on the back patio, take a turn at the Snapshots Photo Booth!
6:00 – 7:00pm – Mix & Mingle Cocktail Hour
7:00 – 8:00pm – All You Can Eat Crab Dinner
8:00 – 9:00pm – Raffle
9:00 – 11:00 – Live Music
This is an OVER 21 event.
Tickets sell out fast, order today!

Lunch & Learn: CA Lien Laws
2022-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 | North Valley Property Owners Assoc., 984 East Ave, B-1, Chico, CA, 95926, United States

Paradise Chocolate Fest - Epic Playhouse Build
2022-05-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States
VCE is spearheading the Epic Playhouse Build at this year’s Paradise Chocolate Fest! Industry partners – Axis Painting and Sealants, Dadco Construction, Integrity Builders, Martin Construction, Trilogy Construction, Inc., and NorCal Construction – will lead Paradise and Ridgeview High students in building an outdoor playhouse from the ground up! Event attendees with get to see the live build and have a chance to win it at the end of day raffle. It’s an amazing opportunity for students to learn hands-on skills, communication, teamwork and community support.
2022 Paradise Chocolate Fest
Celebrating 17 years of “Sweetening Kids Lives”! Since its inception in 2006, Paradise Chocolate Fest has contributed over $360,000 to youth programs and services on the Paradise Ridge. From scholarships to upgraded computers, sports uniforms, summer camp and dance classes, musical instruments, reading programs, vision screening, food banks and more, revenues from the Chocolate Fest ultimately reach out to impact the lives of thousands of Ridge youth, their families and our community.
Paradise Chocolate Fest is a special event of Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation. Additional Fest fundraising events include “Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits”, “Chocolate Chase 5K Run/Walk” and “Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Run”.
For additional information, contact 530/342-4896 or chocolatefest.us or pchocolatefest@gmail.com
