Want to influence the future of our region? Let your voice be heard at one of the many workshops throughout Kern County. Items to be discussed include transportation, quality of life, energy efficiency, and global competitiveness.
For meeting times and locations throughout Kern County visit http://www.directionsto2050.com/meetings-and-community-workshops
or download a flyer here: Community Workshop Information
Invitation – Infrastructure Report Card
On Friday April 20 the 2012 Kern County Infrastructure Report Card will be presented to the community.
This has been a joint community effort by the local members of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, American Public Works Association and is being co-sponsored by the Kern Transportation Foundation.
The event is being held at 7:00 a.m. at Hodel’s Country Dining, Heritage Room (5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308) the hyperlink above with provide additional details.
Please be sure to make your reservation in advance.
HBA Legislative Committee
Donna Carpenter, Chair
Agenda
Thursday, 10 NOVEMBER 2011 4:00 p.m.
Donna Carpenter
1. COB Fee Task Force – verbal report
2. CaliforniaEnergy Commission – attachment
3. On-line permit processing – discussion
UPDATES & OTHER BUSINESS
5. SCIP – verbal report
6. RegionalBakersfieldHabitat Conservation Plan – update report
ADJOURNMENT & NEXT MEETING
Combating the Underground Economy – Unlicensed and Uninsured
This seminar is a collaboration between the Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) of the Contractors State License Board, Kern County District Attorney, and the Better Business Bureau. The event is sponsored by the Kern County Home Builders Association, State Compensation Insurance Fund, and the Kern County Builders Exchange.
The seminar is on Thursday June 30th from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Please share this information with your friends & colleagues .
Click here for more information: Flyer HBA 063011
The Kern Transportation Foundation
On behalf of
The Kern County Fast Track
Stakeholder Coalition
Invites you to attend a luncheon
Welcoming
Mr. Roelof van Ark
Chief Executive Officer
The California High Speed Rail Authority
As
Keynote Speaker
Monday, May 16, 2011
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Marriott Hotel Ballroom
801 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
$30 per person
Advance registration required, as space is limited
Registration closes Thursday, May 12
Please Download PDF Invitation and RSVP Card
Are you interested in attending a workshop in Bakersfield to become a participating contractor for the Energy Upgrade California utility rebate program? The workshop would provide an overview of the program and detail the application process for contractors.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the Home Builders Association Tulare Kings (HBATK) has scheduled the SFM Awareness Level Course on Residential Fire Sprinklers and the 2010 California Residential Code May 11, 2011 in Visalia (download flyer from link below). The purpose of this training program is to:
Target Audience for Training:
Fire Department/Fire Prevention Personnel (Plan Review, and Inspections) Building Department Personnel (Plan Review, and Inspections) Water Purveyors (Plan Review, and Inspections) Home Builders (HBA Chapters)/Contractors (Plan Preparation, Submittals, and Installation) Contractors: General Building Contractors [B], Fire Protection Contractor [C-16]).
KEVIN REINERTSON,
Code Development and Analysis Division
CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal
1131 “S” Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Tel: (916) 327-4998
Fax: (916) 445-8459
Click here to download flyer - 2011-05-11-Visalia
This report outlines the crucial role of the housing industry in the economic health of California.
On January 10, Governor Jerry Brown released his Proposed 2011-12 Budget. A new CBP analysis provides a “quick and dirty” summary of key provisions of the proposed spending plan. The CBP will update this document as additional details become available. Please check the CBP website for updates and additions.
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