Sponsorship Opportunity: Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force Mtg
Opportunity for your business to network with wildfire resilience leaders in the state! Marin Wildfire is hosting the California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force Spring Regional Meeting from March 26–28, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Marin. This biannual event brings together key agencies and natural resource partners to align resources, share best practices, and drive progress in wildfire resilience. As one of the regional hosts, Fire Safe Marin is coordinating sponsorships and a resource fair,
SolarCraft Expands Renewable Solutions with Franklin Home Batteries for Enhanced Energy Independence
SolarCraft, the leading provider of clean energy solutions in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties, proudly announces the addition of Franklin Whole Home Batteries to its lineup of energy-efficient home solutions. As the demand for energy resilience and sustainability grows, Franklin's advanced battery technology enables homeowners to manage their energy use more effectively than ever before. As SolarCraft celebrates 40 years in Northern California, this new offering highlights the company’s ongoing dedication
Smith Currie Oles' Procurement Playbook: Contracting in the Age of Trump Updates
Federal government contracting is impacted each time there is a change in administration in the White House. This year will be no different. We will be monitoring daily the Executive Orders and policy changes coming from the Trump administration that will impact you and your projects. You will likely receive a flurry of information as we keep you updated on these important changes that will be coming frequently over the next several days. Click here to access the Procurement Playbook and subscribe here to
Marin County Office of Education School to Career Partnership: Internship Opportunity
Developing Our Workforce The Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) is actively seeking civic-oriented businesses to host spring and summer internships for students at San Rafael High, Terra Linda High, Novato High, and San Marin High Schools. MCOE's School to Career Partnership provides students with direct support to engage in hands-on work-based learning experience and career exploration, leading to high-demand, high-wage jobs. Student's interests cover a broad scope of industries. Your participation
Prepare Your Business For Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
We know that the prospect of ICE audits or immigration raids can be stressful—especially if you’re in a high-risk industry. This guide is designed to give you clear, practical steps to help your business stay on top of compliance, protect your team, and keep operations steady, all while keeping things calm and straightforward.Know Your Legal ResponsibilitiesWork Authorization Basics: Every employee needs to have a completed Form I-9. Make sure Section 1 is done on day one and that you finish Section 2
Safety & Training Short: Abusive Conduct Prevention - What is Abusive Conduct?
Objective: To review the definition, impact, and response procedures for abusive conduct in the workplace “Abusive conduct” means conduct of an employer or employee in the workplace, with malice, that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an employer’s legitimate business interests. Abusive conduct may include repeated infliction of verbal abuse, such as the use of derogatory remarks, insults, and epithets, verbal or physical conduct that a reasonable person would find
What the Eaton and Palisades Fires Reveal About Wildfire Risk in Marin’s Housing Stock
For construction professionals in Marin County, wildfire risk may not always be a primary concern—but it should be. Recent fires in Southern California provide critical lessons on how homes ignite and the importance of wildfire-resistant construction. The Eaton Fire in Pasadena spread into a neighborhood of older homes, exposing the vulnerabilities of aging structures that predate modern wildfire codes. Meanwhile, the Palisades Fire ignited multiple homes in a newer development, proving that even recent
Building Professionals: Addressing Wildfire Risk Starts with Actionable Solutions
Recent events highlight the profound challenges wildfires pose to the safety and resilience of our communities. They also underscore a vital truth: meaningful actions can reduce risks and protect homes and neighborhoods. In Marin County, significant strides have been made to tackle wildfire risk by listening to experts and implementing proven strategies. Leaders like Jack Cohen and Stephen Pyne, featured in a recent LA Times article, remind us that wildfire disasters are not inevitable. By addressing
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Now Open on Saturdays!
Marin Economic Forum: Did you know? The Marin Economic Forum has met its goals
The MEF Board of Directors recently decided to dissolve the organization effective January 2025. The reason behind the decision was a robust analysis that showed the county and at least 4 other jurisdictions had added staff resources to focus on economic development. When MEF was founded in 2010, there was no staff at the county, or any jurisdiction, with this responsibility and that was perceived as a threat to the economy following the Great Recession of 2008-9. MEF benefitted from incredible support
SolarCraft Introduces Ductless Heat Pumps for Marin, Sonoma and Napa Homes
SolarCraft Celebrates 40 Years of Sustainability with the Introduction of Ductless Heat Pumps. SolarCraft, a leading provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties, is thrilled to announce the addition of ductless heat pump systems to its suite of energy-efficient home solutions. As the company celebrates 40 years of serving Northern California, this innovative offering marks another milestone in SolarCraft’s commitment to providing sustainable, locally
Fall 2024 edition of the California Licensed Contractor Newsletter
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Applications OPEN: Fire Safe Vendor List!
We are thrilled to announce that you can now apply to be included in the California Fire Safe Council’s first-annual Fire Safe Vendor List! This free publication launching in early 2025, will list businesses throughout California working in the fields of fire safety, prevention, and/or mitigation. By connecting local Fire Safe Councils, wildfire resilience organizations, and homeowners alike with qualified vendors, the Fire Safe Vendor List is streamlining the process of sourcing products and services
ALERT! New Regulation, File before 12/31/2024 to avoid potential jail time and files of $591/day!
On January 1, 2024, the new requirement to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) went into effect. More than 32 million entities – mostly small businesses – have to file this report, which is required by a federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Violations of this law can result in a civil penalty of up to $591 per day, the violation continues and criminal penalties of up to $10,000 and two years in prison. If your
Get Cash for Heat Pump Water Heater Upgrades - Support Your Clients in a Broken Water Heater Emergency
Get $1,500 for Installing a Heat Pump Water Heater MCE’s Emergency Water Heater Incentive provides contractors $1,500 to help cover the cost of installing and maintaining a temporary loaner water heater (gas or electric) as part of the customer’s permanent heat pump water heater (HPWH) installation. As more households move toward environmentally-friendly options and the Bay Area passes new regulations to support California’s clean energy goals, your clients will need to start replacing gas appliances
2024 Marin County & City Building Permits
Click the links below to view a current list of permit reports published and provided by the County of Marin and the individual cities/towns including Corte Madera, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito and Tiburon. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Gabriela Shea at mba@marinbuilders.com. Important Note: This list is updated monthly with the most current information we receive from
Liens & Completions 2023 - 2024
Click the links below to view a current list of Liens & Completions published and provided by the County of Marin. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Paula Krause
Biggest Workers’ Compensation Mistakes by Contractors
In this crazy time of the COVID-19, it is not the time to cut corners to your detriment. While well intentioned contractors are always attempting to keep costs down to make a profit, they make some mistakes regarding workers’ compensation insurance. Most common mistakes are:Certifying with the Contractors License Board that they do not need workers’ compensation insurance as they have no employees when they may have employees or use day laborers. . Not checking the sub-contractors to make sure they are