Valley Contractors Exchange

Booth with VCE at Chico Home & Garden Show, Oct. 27th
2024-10-27 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

HAZWOPER 40-Hour Class
2024-10-28 08:00 - 2024-11-01 17:00 | Paradise Airport, 4405 Airport Road, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States

40-Hour HAZWOPER
2024-12-09 08:00 - 2024-12-13 17:00 | Paradise Airport, 4405 Airport Road, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States

YCIP w/ Susan Hardwood
2025-01-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

Construction Trades Day
2025-01-23 08:00 - 12:30 | Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

CPR, AED & First Aid Class
2025-02-04 08:00 - 12:30 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

Construction Liens California Webinar
2025-02-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar, CA, United States

Understanding California PW Determination Date & Increases - Webinar
2025-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, CA, United States

Understanding Public Works - Project Manager/Estimator - Webinar
2025-03-27 07:30 - 09:30 | Webinar, CA, United States

California Public Works Webinar
2025-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
https://www.absolutehrconsulting.com/store/product/p_3306373

Workshop on Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements and alternatives to Project Labor Agreements
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The Valley Contractors Exchange is pleased to present a workshop on Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements and alternatives to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).
Date: April 23, 2025Time: 9 a.m.Location: Zoom
The workshop will feature John Robinson, former long-time CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors- Northern California Chapter, and Anne Quick, V.P. of Compliance at the Associated Builders and Contractors- Northern California Chapter
John brings over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, having spent his career with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Now retired, he continues to consult with open-shop trade associations. Anne has served 8 years on the California Apprenticeship Council, and is knowledgeable on California Public Works requirements including Skilled and Trained Workforce Regulations.
Topics will include:

Skilled & Trained Workforce Regulations – How contractors can utilize accelerated apprenticeship programs to meet workforce requirements.
Understanding PLAs and Exploring Alternatives – Strategies for providing awarding bodies and cities with competitive, open-shop solutions.

Webinar is limited to 100 participants.
Pre-Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sd3RKEDzQImcQG1T9UR8-w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Young Construction Industry Professionals Meeting- Hosted by Golden Valley Bank
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Golden Valley Bank, 190 Cohasset Rd. Suite 170, Chico, 95926, United States

Public Works & Prevailing Wage Seminar- 2 Part- May 14th & 16th
2025-05-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
Offered by Absolute HR- Human Resources and Consulting Services

Quick overview of requirements, key terms, navigating the DIR website
Contractor registration requirements
Determining the applicable prevailing wage rate

Scope ~ Travel ~ Increases ~ Shift ~ Holidays

Apprenticeship requirements
Document overview & how to complete

DAS140/DAS142
Fringe Benefit Statement
Certified Payroll Report (hardcopy & DIR upload)
Fringe Benefit Statement
Training Fund Contributions

Search for a registered project (PWC100)
Skilled & Trained Workforce

May 14th and May 16th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Register Here
Or Visit: https://www.absolutehrconsulting.com/store/product/p_3325789
Mention your VCE Membership Status upon registration for discounted price
For assistance needed, contact info@absolutehrconsulting.com

ATSSA Flagger Certification Class
2025-05-22 08:00 - 14:00 | North Valley Property Owners Assoc., 984 East Ave, B-1, Chico, CA, 95926, United States

Residential Fall Protection Safety Training at Valley Contractors Exchange
2025-06-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Residential Fall Protection Safety Training
June 18th, 2025 – 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Compliance Training on New Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Requirements for Residential Contractors
Treats & Coffee Provided- Reserve your spot now!
Valley Contractors Exchange – 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928

🛠️ ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: STAY COMPLIANT, STAY SAFE! 🛠️
Fall Protection Training – New Cal/OSHA Requirements Take Effect July 1st!
Who Should Attend:
General contractors, roofers, and workers involved in residential or light commercial construction.
Why You Need This Training:
Cal/OSHA has updated fall protection requirements, lowering the trigger height to 6 feet. Starting July 1st, new rules take effect that impact how you work on roofs, scaffolding, and elevated surfaces. Non-compliance could mean hefty fines, project delays, or serious injuries.
This Training Covers:
✅ What’s changed in the regulations
✅ When and where fall protection is now required
✅ New minimum height thresholds
✅ Best practices and compliant safety systems
Date: June 18 @ 8:00am
Location: Valley Contractors Exchange
Cost: FREE!
Reserve your spot now – space is limited! RSVP Below, or contact us!
📞 530-343-1981
📧 membership@vceonline.com

Protect your workers. Protect your business. Get ahead of the July 1st changes!
Do you have at least 5 employees that need Residential Fall Protection training? VCE can schedule training at a time and location convenient for your staff, contact us today!

Residential Fall Protection Safety Training at Valley Contractors Exchange
2025-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Residential Fall Protection Safety Training
June 20, 2025 – 12:00pm-1:00pm
Compliance Training on New Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Requirements for Residential Contractors
Snacks & Beverage Provided- Reserve your spot now!
Valley Contractors Exchange – 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928

🛠️ ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: STAY COMPLIANT, STAY SAFE! 🛠️
Fall Protection Training – New Cal/OSHA Requirements Take Effect July 1st!
Who Should Attend:
General contractors, roofers, and workers involved in residential or light commercial construction.
Why You Need This Training:
Cal/OSHA has updated fall protection requirements, lowering the trigger height to 6 feet. Starting July 1st, new rules take effect that impact how you work on roofs, scaffolding, and elevated surfaces. Non-compliance could mean hefty fines, project delays, or serious injuries.
This Training Covers:
✅ What’s changed in the regulations
✅ When and where fall protection is now required
✅ New minimum height thresholds
✅ Best practices and compliant safety systems
Date: June 20 @ 12:00 pm
Location: Valley Contractors Exchange
Cost: FREE!
Reserve your spot now – space is limited! RSVP Below, or contact us!
📞 530-343-1981
📧 membership@vceonline.com

Protect your workers. Protect your business. Get ahead of the July 1st changes!
Do you have at least 5 employees that need Residential Fall Protection training? VCE can schedule training at a time and location convenient for your staff, contact us today!

Young Construction Industry Professionals Meeting- June 26th
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Sol Restaurant, 3269 Esplanade, Chico, 95973, United States
Young Construction Industry Professionals Meeting- June 26th @ 5:30pm-7:00pm
Sol Restaurant, Chico, CA
RSVP below!
for questions contact Daelyn @ darellanes@goldenvalley.bank

Residential Fall Protection Safety Training at Valley Contractors Exchange
2025-06-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Residential Fall Protection Safety Training
June 27, 2025 – 8:00am-9:00am
Compliance Training on New Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Requirements for Residential Contractors
Coffee & Donuts Provided- Reserve your spot now!
Valley Contractors Exchange – 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928

🛠️ ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: STAY COMPLIANT, STAY SAFE! 🛠️
Fall Protection Training – New Cal/OSHA Requirements Take Effect July 1st!
Who Should Attend:
General contractors, roofers, and workers involved in residential or light commercial construction.
Why You Need This Training:
Cal/OSHA has updated fall protection requirements, lowering the trigger height to 6 feet. Starting July 1st, new rules take effect that impact how you work on roofs, scaffolding, and elevated surfaces. Non-compliance could mean hefty fines, project delays, or serious injuries.
This Training Covers:
✅ What’s changed in the regulations
✅ When and where fall protection is now required
✅ New minimum height thresholds
✅ Best practices and compliant safety systems
Date: June 27 @ 8:00am
Location: Valley Contractors Exchange
Cost: FREE!
Reserve your spot now – space is limited! RSVP Below, or Contact us!
📞 530-343-1981
📧 membership@vceonline.com

Protect your workers. Protect your business. Get ahead of the July 1st changes!
Do you have at least 5 employees that need Residential Fall Protection training? VCE can schedule training at a time and location convenient for your staff, contact us today!

Construction Camp in Paradise for High School Juniors & Seniors
2025-07-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Monday- Friday, July 14th – 18th
5 Days of Hands-on Construction Training
M-F, 9:00am – 3:00pm (Lunch included)
Paradise, California

Contact Melissa to register!
530-343-1981
exec@vcwfonline.com

Lien Law Q&A Class with Jennifer Ellingson
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Hignell Companies Conference Room, 1750 Humboldt Road, Chico, 95928, United States

Construction Camp in Paradise for High School Juniors & Seniors
2025-08-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Monday- Friday, August 4th – 8th
5 Days of Hands-on Construction Training
M-F, 9:00am – 3:00pm (Lunch included)
Paradise, California

Contact Melissa to register!
530-343-1981
exec@vcwfonline.com

Hand and Power Tool Safety Training at Valley Contractors Exchange
2025-08-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Hand and Power Tool Safety Training
August 7th, 2025 – 8:00am – 9:00am
Compliance Training on Cal/OSHA Hand and Power Tool Safety
Beverages & Snacks Provided- Reserve your spot now!
Valley Contractors Exchange – 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928

🛠️ ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: STAY COMPLIANT, STAY SAFE! 🛠️
Hand and Power Tool Safety Training – Cal/OSHA Requirements
Who Should Attend:
All Construction Trades
Why You Need This Training:
Every Contractor Employer in California needs to have- as part of an IIPP- a plan for training and documentation for safe and proper use of hand and power tools which:

Develops and implements procedures for safe treatment and handling of tools including inspection, operation, PPE, working surface and environment, and tool storage
Provides operational manuals and coordinates training for managers as outlined in the IIPP
Includes documentation of all training and logs of any incidents or injuries- for 5 years previous to current date
Provides emergency response procedures and steps for investigation
Monitors program and ensures continued compliance

This Training Covers:
✅ How to create your plan to teach and demonstrate safe inspection, operation, personal protection, hazard prevention, and storage involving tools
✅ How to develop and maintain training for employees and managers and keep proper records of training and incidents
✅ How to create and practice emergency response procedures in the event of injury or hazardous incident
✅ Evaluating your scope of work as it relates to developing your specific plan for tool safety in your IIPP

Date: August 7th, 2025 @ 8:00am
Location: Valley Contractors Exchange
Cost: FREE!
Reserve your spot now – space is limited! RSVP Below, or Contact us!
📞 530-343-1981
📧 membership@vceonline.com

Do you have at least 5 individuals that need Hand and Power Tool Safety training? VCE can schedule training at a time and location convenient for your staff, contact us today!

Residential Fall Protection Safety Training at Valley Contractors Exchange
2025-08-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Residential Fall Protection Safety Training
August 14th, 2025 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Compliance Training on New Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Requirements for Residential Contractors
Coffee & Donuts Provided- Reserve your spot now!
Valley Contractors Exchange – 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928

🛠️ ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: STAY COMPLIANT, STAY SAFE! 🛠️
Fall Protection Training – New Cal/OSHA Requirements Take Effect July 1st!
Who Should Attend:
General contractors, roofers, and workers involved in residential or light commercial construction.
Why You Need This Training:
Cal/OSHA has updated fall protection requirements, lowering the trigger height to 6 feet. Starting July 1st, new rules take effect that impact how you work on roofs, scaffolding, and elevated surfaces. Non-compliance could mean hefty fines, project delays, or serious injuries.
This Training Covers:
✅ What’s changed in the regulations
✅ When and where fall protection is now required
✅ New minimum height thresholds
✅ Best practices and compliant safety systems
Date: August 14th @ 3:00pm
Location: Valley Contractors Exchange
Cost: FREE!
Reserve your spot now – space is limited! RSVP Below, or Contact us!
📞 530-343-1981
📧 membership@vceonline.com

Protect your workers. Protect your business. Get ahead of the July 1st changes!
Do you have at least 5 employees that need Residential Fall Protection training? VCE can schedule training at a time and location convenient for your staff, contact us today!

Understanding Public Works Increases Webinar- FREE
2025-09-03 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
Understanding Public Works Increases- September 3rd @ 7:30am – 8:30am
Free Webinar by Absolute HR Consulting

Register Here!
For questions or assistance contact: 530-343-1981 or kristine@absolutehrconsulting.com

Understanding Public Works Increases Webinar- FREE
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
Understanding Public Works Increases Webinar- with Absolute HR Consulting
September 4th @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Register Here!
For questions or assistance contact: 530-343-1981 or kristine@absolutehrconstulting.com

Friends United in Rescue (FUR) Golf Tournament
2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
FUR “Save a Life” Golf Tournament
October 17th
Register Here:
https://bidwell-park-golf-course.golfems2.com/event/friends-united-rescue

Cal Trans North Procurement Fair-Sacramento
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | The Ziggurat, 707 3rd Street, West Sacramento, 95605, United States
October 8th
10:00am-2:00pm

Caltrans North Region (Districts 1, 2, & 3) Procurement Fair
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) North Region (Districts 1, 2, & 3) in partnership with Department of General Services (DGS) invite you to the North Region 2025 Procurement Fair! Come Learn about how Caltrans sources and purchases goods and services, find upcoming bid opportunities, and network with purchasers and advocates from Caltrans and other state agencies. Please Note: A 90-day priority purchasing preference will be given to vendors who attend the fair!
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nrshgp6

Flagger Certification Class-Butte College with Korey Conly
2025-10-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Butte College Training Place
Flagger Certification Class-Butte College with Korey Conly
October 10th @ 8:00am
Register Here:
https://buttethetrainingplace.coursestorm.com/category/flagger-certification

First Aid/CPR Class-Butte College Training Place
2025-10-10 12:30 - 16:30 | Butte College Training Place
First Aid/CPR Class- Butte College Training Place by Korey Conly
October 10th- 12:30pm-4:30pm

Register Here:
https://buttethetrainingplace.coursestorm.com/course/first-aid-cpr
