News: August 2017


Disposable Respirators
Disposable Respirators

Filtering facepiece respirators are disposable and come in various styles and designs to protect you from non-hazardous contaminants in the workplace. The filtering material in the disposable respirator can be made of cloth or paper that cleans the air as you breathe it to prevent … read more


The EXECUTIVE SUMMARY #26
Charles Candelaria Memorial Golf Tournament

Be a sponsor.  Be a player.  Be the difference. In last week’s Executive Summary, I wrote about the need for skilled workers in the trades. Today, there are over 3 million jobs unfilled because of the lack of young people trained in the trade crafts … read more


GSBE Weekly Update 08/30/2017
GSBE Golden State Builders Exchanges

California lawmakers reach deal on affordable housing bond Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders agreed late Monday to a $4-billion bond aimed at the 2018 ballot that would fund low-income housing developments and subsidize home loans for California veterans. “The bond agreement we have reached … read more


Capitol Connection #1042
California Capitol Building.Shasta Builders Exchange. Photo by Jeff Turner

Our last inquiry is the longest as questions ‘multiply’ when contractors combine their ‘ventures.’ Rejection is always hard to take, especially when they are right. Another contractor must seek an ‘advantage’ and balance ‘risk vs reward’ as more is never less!… Q:  I recently applied for … read more


The EXECUTIVE SUMMARY #25
the Executive Summary

Train. Build. Succeed. Many business owners in the skilled trades are concerned about the future. Their concern isn’t about lack of work. It isn’t about finances, or equipment, or hours in the day to perform all the necessary tasks. Ok, maybe sometimes those things are … read more


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