Shoptalk with Sherrie on 03/22/2022

Thursday is the day!  It’s the Construction Executive Summit!  This year featuring the Young Contractors Forum!  It’s not too late to register, RSVP today! Note: the Young Contractors Forum is a separate registration for students and teachers only.  Email Ellen for more information.
Here are some of the items we are working on this week!

• The Construction Executive Summit is happening on Thursday March 24, just 3 days after the mask mandate ends!  Registration is still open!  This year’s Summit will include three keynote speakers discussing Legislative Updates, Economic Forecasts of the Industry, and the Future Generation of Workers! There will also be 12 breakout sessions, breakfast & lunch, as well as a Supplier Expo and a Young Contractor Forum.
• Know any high schoolers interested in a career in the trades?  Invite them to the Young Contractors Forum at the Summit – this is a great opportunity for them to meet construction professionals and ask questions about how they can get started.  Students: Register here to attend. This event is free and sponsored by Parker, Smith & Feek.
• Coming up on April 14^th is our next Member Open House from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  Come see the new office & meet the board.  We look forward to seeing you there!
• The Development and Engineering Advisory Board (DEAB) of Clark County is looking to fill a vacancy.  The requirements of the position are that they “are associated with commercial or industrial development and works or lives in Clark County.” If you are looking to be more involved in influencing county code & the decisions that are made regarding development in the county, this is the seat for you.  Email Sherrie for more information regarding this opening.
• We are moving offices! Same location in Hazel Dell, but new suite number 116.  Our office will be closed next week for the move, but we can’t wait to see you again in April!

• SWCA is proud to partner with AGC Oregon and ESD 112 on a Teacher Externship this summer! 
• Did you know the SWCA is the Volunteer Chair for Dozer Day?  We need your help – we need volunteers and equipment operators for the event.  Dozer Day is coming on May 14 & 15 this year at the Clark County Fairgrounds.  This is the most amazing day for our young construction professionals to get in the driver’s seat of the big equipment.  Check out the new website where you can volunteer or email Ellen and she can help you out.

• Integrity Safety has a new Member2Member Deal – members can receive 15% off of all of their online safety training – Check it out!
• The Washington Stormwater Center is offering free webinars – and our member Joshua from Clark County CESCL Services. There will be two FREE Webinars - Prevention Beats Pollution on March 25^th and Clean Water is Good Business on March 29^th.  Register with the links to get access.
• Squires Electric is hosting a 5K run in support of the Hough Foundation!  The run/walk takes place along the Vancouver waterfront on April 30^th.  Contact us to learn more!
• Looking for a golf opportunity?  Or just want to support another SWCA member?  Learning Avenues Child Care Centers is hosting their 28^th Annual golf tournament on Tuesday, June 21^st.  Contact Jerry Todd to sponsor or to register to golf.