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Online Learning Library
The California Homebuilding Foundation understands the importance of not only getting jobs completed on time, but doing it safely and to OSHA compliance standards. The CHF Online Learning Library offers a cost-effective, time saving and flexible online training solution for your company and employees.
 

Events & Education

 

North State BIA For a complete calendar of Events & Education, including Committee & Council dates, click here.

North State BIA Sponsorship Opportunities are available for most North State BIA Event & Education.
For more information please contact: Celeste Schleimer at
biasponsorships@yahoo.com or (916) 782-1524
   
North State BIA Events North State BIA Education
UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EDUCATION

Kings
March 10, 2010

Kings vs Toronto Raptors with Pre-Game Mixer
Location: Arco Arena
5:30 pm - Pre-Game Mixer
7:00 pm - Game Time!!
Prices: $40 Members   $50 Non-Members


 

February 9, 2010
Accessing Stimulus Funds for Energy Efficiency Remodel & Retrofit Jobs
Location: CalPERS, 400 Q Street, Saramento
Cost: $35 BIA Members $50 Non-Members
Description: How can my business find economic stimulus-funded projects?  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has passed and stimulus money is more available.  Discover AB811 and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)!  Hear from Placer County and Rancho Cordova about what is going on in their areas.  Don't miss this priceless seminar.


February 19, 2010
Social Media: Friends Fans & Followers
Location: Drexel University, Sacramento
Cost: $49 BIA Members $69 Non-Members  
Learn the important difference between these social networking sites, and how you can use each separately or together.

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February 23-24, 2010
Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers - IRM I
Location: Warren G. Bender, 516 Ginson Drive, Roseville, CA 
Instructor: Christopher Brown, MIRM and Lori McGuire, MIRM
Cost: $200 SMC/NSBIA Members $275 Non SMC/NSBIA Members
Participants will gain grounding in the demographic economic and psychographic factors that affect housing supply and demand. They will also learn to employ a model that projects opportunities for specific local markets.

* Understand the dynamics of the marketplace
    * Identify the right target market for your firm
* Know the priorities of your prospective purchasers.


February 25, 2010
Infrastructure Reimbursements Workshop
Location:  BIA Office
Cost:  $79 BIA Members / $99 Non-BIA Members
Representatives from Abbott & KIndermann, Cresleigh Homes and Development Planning & Financing Group will present the processes and what to look out for.  Some of the talking points are:  Maximization; Tracking; Fee credits; Negotiation; Traps; Zone of Benefits; and Nexus studies.

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February 26, 2010
Employment Laws Update
Location:  BIA Office
Cost:  $79 BIA Members / $99 Non-BIA Members
Every year the government instills changes in employment laws.  It's important for any business owner with a staff to be aware of these changes.  Instructor:  Jordan Peters, Esq.

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March 19 - Business Management for Building Professionals
Location:  BIA Office
Cost:  $175 BIA Members; $275 Non-BIA Members
Instructor:  Manny Schatz, MIRM, CMP, Professional Builders Services, Inc.
Learn the steps it takes to run a homebuilding business in today's marketplace.  The primary focus is on home building businesses, however, this course can be applicable to any business.  Will cover business plans, best practices, planning, organizing, staffing and management.  Required course for CAPS, CGP.  Elective for MIRM.

Member Orientation
Location:  BIA Office
Cost:  Free
Hosted by the Membership Committee, this orientation will help you get a feel for how to get more involved in the BIA, how to find your niche, and how to get your return on investment.  Very informal round-table interactive forum with experienced BIA member volunteers and leaders to help show you the way.  This event is open to all members and prospective members.

 

Affiliate Educational Opportunities

California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA) offers a comprehensive training program to prepare contractors and consultants for successful careers and profitable businesses in the emerging building performance industry.  Our extensive curriculum in building science coursework will be offered this Fall 2009 throughout Northern and Southern California.   

Click here for courses starting in September

Winter Construction Management Courses from UC Davis Extension
 
All courses are held in Sacramento at the Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St.  BIA members receive a 10% discount off of UC Davis Extension Construction Management courses.
 
For course descriptions, please visit http://www.extension.ucdavis.edu/business
 

 

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North State Building Industry Association
1536 Eureka Road
Roseville, CA 95661
Ph: (916) 677-5717
Fax: (916) 677-5734
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