Shoptalk with Sherrie on 2/7/2022
What an exciting start to the week! Our Monday morning started out with a literal BOOM just outside our office windows. A transformer blew out the power! So, we took the time to have coffee together & brainstorm ways to make SWCA even better! Happy Birthday Casey Collins!
Here are some of the items we are working on!
- ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: Public comments are still being heard & your voice is needed! The WA State Building Code Council has released the CR-102 for public comment on changes to the state energy code which would ban the use of natural gas in new & retrofit commercial buildings. The new code requires “Energy from renewable energy resources harvested at the building site” Renewable Energy Resources is defined as “Energy derived from solar radiation, wind, waves, tides, biogas, biomass or extracted from hot fluid or steam heated within the earth.” Don’t wait to submit your comments: WSBCC meets this month & then public testimony will close!
- Thirsty Thursday sponsored by Diversified Benefits Management is happening soon! Our theme this month is Bring Your Buddy! Join us on March 3, 2022 at the Main Event Downtown Vancouver. Choose your Buddy (aka a non-member) for a chance to win a special prize and register here.
- The Construction Executive Summit is happening Thursday March 24. Registration is open & sponsorships are available. We are planning for an in-person event – this year’s Summit will include all of the great content as well as a Supplier Expo and a Young Contractor Forum.
- Would you like to sponsor a student a the Young Contractors Forum? Add the $50 Student Ticket when you register for the Summit. We are really excited to be holding this event. The Summit is a great opportunity for you to connect with the local leaders in the construction industry! Register today!
- SWCA would like to improve its Education Offerings – from our website to in-person classes, how can SWCA help you build your business – contact Ellen and let her know.
SWCA in the Community
- 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.
- The Clark County Utility Coordinating Commission is sponsoring a Contractor Lunch at the DoubleTree Hotel in Vancouver on March 2 at 11:30. We would love for you to join us to get an introduction to the 811 program and new features you can take advantage of. Contact Ellen with questions and she can get you put onto the list.
- Battle Ground Public Schools is hosting an Industry Fair on Thursday February 17 from 5-7pm at Battle Ground High School. This event will showcase careers and industries that are available to students in our community. SWCA will be there with a table and we would love to be there with you. Want to be a part of the action and get to know some of these students? Register to host a FREE table here . If you have questions please contact Kevin Doyle - Career Guidance Specialist Battle Ground High School 360.885.6598 doyle.kevin@battlegroundps.org.
Notable WA State Legislation from our friends at AWB:
- Senate Bill 5957, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, and co-sponsored by Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, was introduced last week has been referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee. The bill would reduce the B&O tax on manufacturing, restoring the kind of key financial support for our state’s manufacturers that Gov. Inslee vetoed from the bipartisan state budget in 2017.
- The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Women Who Mean Business Symposium back on March 8, 2022. Nominate Women Who Mean Business to you or Register here.
- Did You Know? Rocksolid Community Teen Center wants to bring awareness and encourage teens to start thinking now about the construction trades! Would you like to be a guest speaker and share your story about how you got started in this industry? Maybe you are a business owner...how did your path lead you to where you are today? We were all teenagers at one point in our lives, how can you make a difference? Call them for more information 360-885-2181
- Want to attend the Rocksolid Community Teen Center Fundraiser - "Lucky Shamrock" Auction on March 12th at ilani. They are still in need of basket items, table sponsors, and guests! go to our website for more information www.rocksolid-teen.com.
- The Construction Center of Excellence is hosting another Apprenticeship Prep Summit on Thursday February 10th. Click here for more information and to register.
- Find an intern or apprentice through the Washington Workforce Portal. Create an organization account to get started.
- Looking for projects by the City of Vancouver? Register in just a few simple steps for free access to current projects. Even join MRSC Rosters, used by more than 600 WA Public Agencies for easy access to additional projects!
- Did you know? OAME offers microloans to MWVESB $500 TO $50K. They also have office space available. Contact Jorge for more info. 503.249.7744 jorge@oame.org
- The following members have renewed their support of SWCA for 2022 in January:
| Associate | Supplier | Contractor | Contractor Plus |
| On Line Support, Inc | Peterson Cat | Trademark Plumbing LLC | Prairie Electric, Inc. |
| Parker Smith & Feek | Jim West Commercial Real Estate | Wise Move | Nutter Corporation | Russell & Sons Plumbing, Inc |
| We Plan It, LLC | Capital One Spark Business | DeWitt Construction Inc | Hydro Tech Fire Protection, Inc. |
| Key Bank | Union Corner Constr., Inc. | North 40 Fencing & Farm Services | |
| The Schlotfeldt Law Firm, PLLC | North Fork Landscape, Inc | Olson Engineering | |
| Port of Vancouver | Quail Homes | Thompson Bros. Excavating, Inc. | |
| Barbieri & Associates, Inc. | GRO Outdoor Living | Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. | |
| Learning Avenues Child Care Center | M & C Construction LLC | Groat Bros., Inc. | |
| Massie & Company, PLLC | RSV Building Solutions/RSV Contractor Services | ||
| You Move Me | Schmid & Sons, Inc. | ||
| Your Party & Event Center | |||
| SGA Engineering | |||
| Columbia Credit Union | |||
| Mainstream Housing, Inc. | |||
| Port of Camas - Washougal |
Did you know? You can post jobs and internships on the SWCA Website. Set them up in Memberzone and let us know. We can give you some social media love to help publicize your job openings.
Have a great week!
Sherrie
