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Training

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Turner School of Construction Management - 2012 Program in Oakland [download application]

The next Turner School of Construction Management course begins May 1st in Oakland. We are thrilled that Union Bank, East Bay Municipal Utility District, and Builder’s Exchange of Alameda County are sponsoring the training program in Oakland. Deadline to submit applications is April 13th.

Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 PM with a graduation scheduled for June 19th (see attached brochure and application form for more information).
Individuals enrolled in the program gain insights and meaningful tools that help them target their business for quality and growth while, at the same time, develop new strategic business relationships. In addition to the opportunity to take a course at NO COST, each participant will receive the following benefits:

  • Instruction by industry experts – Turner key staff and/or industry experts instruct all of the classes.
  • A “Certification of Achievement” signed by program sponsors for successfully completing the program (presented at a graduation ceremony and only after attending a minimum of nine classes).
  • Seven weeks of networking opportunities with other program participants and key Turner staff.
    Describe fundamentals of estimating and effective methods for locating, obtaining, managing and scheduling work.
  • Understand key concepts of contract management.
  • Hands on group exercises in estimating and scheduling that offer participants real life work experience.

Download the brochure and application.

If you have any questions, please contact Elena Anaya at T 510-267-8241 | F 510-267-8118 | C 415-553-0371.

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The Small Business Program offers Professional Development and Technical Assistance Courses in both San Francisco and Oakland.

  • FREE!
  • Led by industry experts
  • Delves into a variety of relevant topics to provide real-world knowledge and insight to small businesses gain a competitive edge.
  • Future workshops will also provide technical assistance, including Capacity Building.

Have an idea for a useful workshop topic? Let us hear from you! Contact us at smallbizconstruction@dot.ca.gov

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Cost: Free!

More Info: Call Caltrans Partnering Coordinator, Ken Solak 916.654.6020 or send email to ken_solak@dot.ca.gov

 

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Upcoming FREE Seminars in the Bay Area!!

Business Start-up Orientation #62706 Napa Thu, 05/03/2012 -6:00pm - 8:30pm
Basic Bookkeeping III: Small Business Cash Flow Analysis & Cash Flow Forecasting San Jose Mon, 05/07/2012 -5:00pm - 8:00pm
BEC: Developing Your Website and Brand Identity #62741 Napa Tue, 05/08/2012 -9:30am - 12:00pm
International Business (Berkeley) Berkeley Tue, 05/08/2012 -2:00pm - 5:00pm
Basic Bookkeeping 2 (Oakland) Oakland Wed, 05/09/2012 -1:00pm - 4:00pm
Successful Business Plans (Fremont) Fremont Thu, 05/10/2012 -8:30am - 12:00pm
Brown Bag Series: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Santa Cruz Thu, 05/10/2012 -11:45am - 1:00pm
How to Write a Business Plan #62713 Napa Sat, 05/12/2012 -9:00am - 3:00pm
Introduction to QuickBooks San Jose Mon, 05/14/2012 -1:00pm - 5:00pm
BEC: Food Handler Certification #62760 Napa Tue, 05/15/2012 -8:00am - 11:00am
So You Want To Start A Business...Marin Tu, W, Th, 5/15, 5/16, 5/17/2012; 5:30-8:30pm Tue, 05/15/2012 - 5:30pm - Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:30pm

 

For registration information, visit the Northern California SBDC website: http://norcalsbdc.org/print/events2

 

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Networking

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Event: Industry Forums: High-Speed Rail Meet the Primes Event
Description: The California High-Speed Rail Authority is hosting a Meet the Primes Event on May 17, 2012 at the Icardo Center on the California State University Bakersfield campus. This forum is an opportunity for Small Businesses and subcontractors to meet the five design-build short listed teams who were invited to bid on the first design-build construction project. After a presentation on the project by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, each short-listed firm will host a booth in the exhibition area to meet with potential Small Businesses and subcontractors.
When: May 17, 2012
Registration: 7:30am - 8:30am
Program and Presentation: 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Meet the Primes Networking: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: California State University Bakersfield, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Networking Recommendations: Due to the number of attendees expected, we encourage all attendees to bring handouts highlighting your business. These should detail your interest, your services, any applicable license(s) or certification(s), and your contact information. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards to share with the short-listed firms and other attendees.

PRE-REGISTER AT http://cahsr.pbcommentsense.com/forum.aspx

(NOTE: Pre-registration closes at 6pm on May 14th)

MORE INFO AT Industry Forums: High-Speed Rail Meet the Primes Event

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Event: YBITS 2 Bidder's Conference/Outreach & Networking Event for Contract No. 04-0120T4
Project Description: The YBITS #2 Project dismantles the Cantilever portion and South-South Detour of the existing Bay Bridge, constructs the eastbound on-ramp and off-ramp, completes the new Bay Bridge East Span bike path to YBI, realigns local roads, reconstructs the United States Coast Guard (USCG) base, reconstructs USCG Quarters 8 access, and stabilizes the steep slope on YBI When: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Registration: 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Casa de la Vista, 271 Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA 94130

REGISTER ONLINE AT http://www.baybridgeinfo.org/outreach/ybits2

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Monthly Networking Mixer: At OAACC we believe that networking is vital to the success of business owners and professionals. They give our members a valuable opportunity to make important connections, exchange information and ideas, and increase awareness of their business.

  • Where: Locations throughout Oakland
  • When: 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month
For further information or If you would like to host a mixer at your place of business, please contact us at (510) 268-1600 or via email at info@oaacc.org.

Contractor Breakfasts: OAACC members can learn about contracting opportunities right from the source. Major contracting agencies and construction firms join us to make presentations about upcoming projects, and business services firms offer sound advice on such vital topics as bidding, bonding, and bookkeeping.

  • Where: TBD
  • When: Bimonthly

Contact OAACC for details at (510) 268-1600 or via email at info@oaacc.org.

 

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Can't find what you're looking for? Please visit the HQ Office of Business & Economic Opportunity site or the Statewide Small Business site.

Contact:

George Crosby, Branch Chief / Small Business Liaison
D4 Small Business Branch
MS#12K, 111 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 286-7096

 

Contact Webmaster. Page updated May 10, 2012