Prevailing Wage and Public Works Questions
During the month of October, over forty CSA members and guests participated in two CSA seminars conducted on the new Prevailing Wage & Public Works Rules with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) – one in Ontario on October 20th and the second on October 29th in Livermore. In Ontario, the presenters included two field enforcement officers from DIR; Ms. Kristina Abadjian and Mr. Paul Tsan, as well as our CSA director Jon Hoffman. In Livermore, the seminar was conducted by two field enforcement officers (Deputy Labor Commissioner Jason Lawless and Kay Tsen) and Eric Elbert, Senior Apprenticeship Consultant. Continue Reading
NorCal Seminar and Dinner in Fresno
Dinner / Education / Networking
Location:
Piccadilly Inn Airport
5115 E Mckinley
Fresno, CA 93727
Date: Thursday, June 23rd
CASH FLOW Seminar: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
No Host Cocktails: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner & Safety Presentation: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
First up: 3:30pm -5:30pm A Seminar you don’t want to miss!
CASH FLOW – Good Business Practices!
Pete Michelini has a finance background of over 37 years. Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, he entered into the banking world for ten years. Pete then worked doing Business Valuations for a number of years and is currently the CFO of Sign Designs Inc. – Put Good Business Practices to work.
* Basic overview of Good Accounting
* In depth look at your decision-making process and its impact on Cash Flow
* Changing & Securing your Bottom
Followed by No Host Cocktails 5:30 – 6:30pm
Then, stay for Dinner & Networking: 6:30pm – 8:30pm + another great presentation!
SAFETY – IIPP (Injury, Illness, Protection Program)
WHAT THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE SHOULD KNOW & ACT UPON Presented By: Greg Bird, CSP, VP of Technical Operations, Boretti, Inc
Greg Bird oversees the technical operations of Boretti, Inc. ensuring Boretti Inc. staff personnel are up to date with new practices, regulations and standards. He also works with clients to solve intricate safety and environmental issues and provide a safe working environment for their client’s employees. Greg’s efforts have resulted in the reduction of the worker’s compensation experience modification factor for a large number of companies. On May 10th, he will address IIPP as well as parts of the proposed new Fed silica rule and the tremendous impact it will have on businesses, including the plastics industries that use silica.
Sign Manufacturing Day 2015 Reaches 2,200 Students
Photo: The Oceanside Manufacturing Facility of Federal Heath had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Pat Bates to their (Sign) Manufacturing Day event on October 2nd, 2015. Senator Bates represents the 36th Congressional District in the California Senate, and is a strong supporter of the manufacturing industry.
Event Latest Outreach to Next Generation of Workers to the Sign and Visual Communications Industry
ALEXANDRIA, VA – October 13, 2015 More than 2,200 students got an up-close look at the sign and visual communications industry as part of Sign Manufacturing Day 2015. Continue Reading
CSA Board 3rd Meeting of the Year
Board Meeting followed by Dinner Meeting and Presentation
CSA’s Board of Directors will host its 3rd Board Meeting of FY 2015-2016 at the LA Marriott Burbank Airport. This is a dinner meeting!
CSA BOD Meeting: (includes lunch)
11:30am – 4:30pm
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank
2500 N Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
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Ph: (818) 843-6000
CSA – Dinner Mtg. (to follow BOD mtg.)
No Host Cocktails: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Dinner & Presentation: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Transitioning: Leap and Land on Your Feet
Presenters: Peter Van Tilborg and Diana Delgouffe, 2Wrap USA Inc.
Come meet Peter Van Tilborg and Diana Delgouffe
They would like to take you on a journey; from their earlier years and Sign Life in Belgium, to their world today in Southern California. The sign industry draws on a long history of creative artistic design skills and variety of sign materials, throughout the world. Allow Peter and Diana the opportunity to provide their perspective of doing business in Europe, making the leap to America, transitioning to living & doing business in California.
ISA EXPO, Orlando, FL
For nearly 70 years, ISA International Sign Expo has been breaking records in exhibit sales and attendance, growing from a few hundred booths to more than 1,800 representing 490 companies and serving an audience of 19,000 attendees.
The reason this continues to be the largest gathering of sign and visual communications professionals is because we have programming and exhibits that offer serious solutions, real results, and provide opportunities for attendees to make powerful connections.
Held annually, the event location alternates between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Orlando, Florida. ISA Sign Expo 2016 will be held April 20-23, 2016, at the Orange County Convention Center, South Building in Orlando, Florida.
NorCal Membership Event in Berkeley, CA!
Join us as Thoroughbred athletes and world class jockeys take to the track for the most exciting 2 minutes in sports! Golden Gate Fields, Where CSA Comes to Play! Join sign industry professionals, both members and non-members, for an event to highlight camaraderie and networking! Marvel as the Thoroughbreds dance on “toes” as they are led from the paddock to the track. Watch as the trainers saddle and prepare for the race. Listen as the bugler sounds the call to post. Before you know it, the caller is heard from
every corner of the park “racing” and the horses are off dashing for the finish line.
The horses thunder down the stretch towards the finish line – CSA Members can’t help but stand up screaming encouragement. As the horses reach the wire, we erupt Into victory hugs and high fives all around. You are all now a part of the amazing fun!
Golden Gate Fields is an American horse racing track straddling both Albany, California and Berkeley, California along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay adjacent to the Eastshore Freeway in the San Francisco Bay Area. Meet us there! Golden Gate Fields, Located off Interstate 80, on the Bay – 1100 East Shore Hwy, Berkeley
- No Host Cocktails: 11:00am-12:00 Noon
- Lunch-Network-Races: Noon – 4:00pm
Package Includes: Parking, Entrance, Program and Lunch
$54.00 (Individual Registration)
$49.00 (Each, for Groups of 5 or More)
“Best Place To Go To Watch Horse Racing.“
“To my surprise, the Turf Club area was big.”
SoCal Seminar and Dinner in Carlsbad
Date & Location: Tuesday, March 8th at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
– 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
First up: A Seminar you don’t want to miss! Good Business Practices: Increase & Secure Your Bottom Line featuring: Pete Michelini
Seminar: 3:30pm -5:30pm
Meet our guest speaker, CSA 1st Vice President and V.P./General Manager of Sign Designs Inc. in Modesto, CA.
Pete has a finance background of over 37 years. Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, he entered into the banking world for ten years. Pete then worked doing Business Valuations for a number of years and is currently the CFO of Sign Designs Inc. – Put Good Business Practices to work:
- Basic overview of Good Accounting Practices
- In depth look at your decision process and its impact on Cash Flow
- Changing & Securing your Bottom Line
Followed by No Host Cocktails 5:30 – 6:30pm
Then, stay for Dinner, Networking and an exciting presentation!: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
“Right Brain Rules” is one of the most requested seminars ever delivered by Teresa M. Young, President/CEO of Sign Biz, Inc. and Founder of LobbyPOP. She first garnered attention with this interactive session at the 2009 ISA Supplier Distributor conference in Chicago as Keynote Speaker. A shorter version of this informative, fun, and timely workshop will be presented this evening. Learn how to develop a new type of Mission Statement, a right-brain slogan or epigram to resonate with your customers, your buyers, and your staff. Discover something about your own brain that is sure to amaze!
NorCal Dinner Presentation January 14th, 2016
NETWORK, EDUCATION & DINNER JAN. 14TH
Speaker: Teresa M. Young, Pres/CEO Sign Biz, Inc.
Thurs. January 14, 2016
5:00pm – 6:00pm No Host Cocktails
6:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner & Presentation
“Speaking Geek: Websites Decoded and the Calsign.org Case Study”
Join us as we learn from Teresa M. Young, Sign Biz President, as she reveals her inner geek. A web developer since 1994 and contributor of code to the open source community, Teresa was the webmaster selected for the new Calsign.org site in 2014. Many website features will be reviewed so that Members and non-Members can not only learn how to easily navigate the site, but also what to look for in terms of best practices today, for any site. Learn what “Mobile” and “Responsive” mean, why “meta keywords” are unimportant, and how to add sizzle to your online member directory! Bring your questions, and learn how to get first page ranking on Google, without spending a dime!
Your CSA Education Committee has selected this topic as one of great interest to many members. Give your business the edge – then join fellow CSA members and guests for dinner and drinks. Networking at its best!
CSA Board Members Notice: The 2nd Board Meeting of the year is hosted at the Red Lion Hotel on Jan. 14th and will run from 11:30am until 4:30pm, including lunch.
Questions? Contact Cheryl Flahive, Director of Member Services, at CSA. Call 916-932-0021 for more information.
SoCal Dinner Meeting January 12th, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 — Southern California Dinner Meeting
CSA will host its Southern California dinner meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Catch (2100 E. Katella Avenue) in Anaheim. The event will run from 5-8:30 p.m.
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Cocktails
6:00 – 8:30 PM – Dinner and Networking + Guest Speaker
Cost is only $44.
Connection, Competition, and Collaboration:
How to Succeed in Any Business Environment
David Eads
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce members are some of the most successful and civic-minded people, in Southern California. CSA is now a Los Angeles Area Chamber member and honored to have David Eads, Executive VP & COO, as our guest speaker on January 12th. We look forward to David addressing the current business climate, tapping into workforce programs, and guiding event attendees on the networking opportunities that are available for personal and business growth.
This is a presentation you don’t want to miss!
DIR Public Works Prevailing Wage Seminar & Dinner, Ontario
Attend one or both events!
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Join CSA members and prospective members at CSA’s Prevailing Wage Seminar presented by State of CA, Dept of Industrial Relations staff, followed by a networking dinner meeting and discussion. Both events take place at the conveniently located Radisson Hotel in Ontario, CA.
An easy to understand, common sense approach to complying with the regulations placed on the construction, general and manufacturing industry, makes good business sense – understand the new rules and rates, and measures taken to enforce these.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PREVAILING WAGE WORK, HAVEN’T ASKED, OR JUST WAITING FOR AN ANSWER?
The State Labor Commissioner’s Office is prepared to help resolve concerns and issues encountered by Sign Contractors since Public Works reforms (SB 854), signed into law 6/20/14, and the public works contractor registration program was established.
• What work is subject to public works laws & Who is required to register?
• Where should a contractor go to register and what is involved in the registration process?
• Understand the renewal process once registered.
• New Online Requirements?
• Find out the most common documentation errors made.
• How does SB 854 affect projects bid prior to 3/1/15 or awarded prior to 4/1/15?
• See what it means to “ask before you bid”
• Review apprentices – Legal Requirements
• Understand Certified Payroll Reporting
• AND MUCH MORE!
Stay for dinner and networking!
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Dinner at Radisson Hotel