Shoptalk with Sherrie on January 17, 2022

Big things are happening at SWCA World Headquarters.  Sherrie Jones had a birthday and got a new bionic arm last week.  We are postponing the Construction Executive Summit and other face to face events scheduled for January and February.  Check out our website (www.swca.org) for the latest news and information or see the information below!
Here are some of the items we are working on!

• Do you want to host an intern AND you missed our SWCA Webinar: Internship Essentials last week?  Check out this link to see the recording – lots of great information.  Need some help?  Email Ellen or call the office.
• Thirsty Thursday for January 20, 2022 has been cancelled due to rising COVID-19 numbers in our community.  Check back here or on our for the new date coming soon!
• The Construction Executive Summit is postponed to Thursday March 24 due to rising COVID-19 numbers, same time, same place, same amazing content.  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 YCF?  Add the $50 Student Ticket when you register. 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!
• 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.  We need your help to volunteer for the event – both in the equipment or on the ground.  Check out the new website where you can volunteer or email Ellen and she can help you out.

• The Clark County Councilors will be considering changes to the Surface Mining Regulations in Clark County on February 2 at their work session.  If you would like to join the virtual meeting to help represent the community, check out this link to the Clark County website. Let us know if you are interested to help to represent your business by emailing  Sherrie.
• Last quarter, Clark County implemented concurrent reviews of permits throughout the county as well as a few other procedural changes. Do you have any feedback to offer to the County regarding these changes to operations?  Email Sherrie to discuss.
• Do you want to know what infrastructure projects might impact your business in Clark County?  Join us at the Clark County Utility Coordinating Commission meeting – the next meeting is on Wednesday February 2, lunch at 11:30, meeting starts at noon at the Golden Corral on Fourth Plain.  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.

• Volunteer with Parker, Smith, & Feek and the National Association of Women in Construction for the Santiam Canyon Shed Build.  This project is in support of the Santiam Canyon Wildfire survivors.  While supplies are welcomed, volunteers are most needed.  Contact Sherrie for more information on how you and your team can support this great effort.  Or sign up here to volunteer – there are many dates to choose from.
• Clark County announced structural and personnel changes to the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department.  The CED Department was reorganized into two new departments last month.  Read the letter.
• SWCA is excited to announce that the following members renewed their commitment to our association in December – Thank you so much for your support!