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Complete Your MBA in 16 months! MBA created for Spanish-speaking professionals.
Monday, March 02, 2026
Complete Your MBA in 16 months! MBA created for Spanish-speaking professionals.

The Online Master of Business Administration for Latin America is a 16-month intensive program for Spanish-speaking professionals who are interested in acquiring business and management skills from a United States university. The goal of the Online MBA for Latin America is to develop graduates who can make sound managerial decisions and responsibly lead their organizations.  Program Highlights Earn your MBA in 16 months.Learn social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making as a change

Navigating California Business Licenses
Monday, March 02, 2026
Navigating California Business Licenses

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out which licenses and permits your business actually needs, you’re not alone! California is often described as one of the biggest headaches for contractors trying to get properly licensed. Whether you’re already operating or just planning to apply, here’s what you need to know. Local Business License or Tax CertificateYour city or county needs to know what businesses are operating within its jurisdiction. Even home based businesses typically need a local

Contractors License Guru
Marin City CDC Construction Trades Program - Applications Open Through March 8, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
Marin City CDC Construction Trades Program - Applications Open Through March 8, 2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

Marin City Community Development Corporation
Now Recruiting Learning Leaders for Big Skills (Fall 2026)
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Now Recruiting Learning Leaders for Big Skills (Fall 2026)

The Big Skills Program is officially beginning recruitment for our next cohort of Construction Trainees, starting in August 2026. Big Skills offers construction skills training through hands-on, real-world learning — building a small house from scratch to completion. We are looking for highly motivated, reliable high school graduates (18+) with a desire to learn about the building trades. No experience is required. Construction Trainees will join our crews at our build sites in San Rafael and

Rebuilding Together East Bay Network
Safety & Training Short - Heart Health - Diet
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Safety & Training Short - Heart Health - Diet

Take heart disease seriously: Everyone knows that a beating heart is fundamental to human survival, but very few people take steps to ensure that their heart is in good health. Each year heart disease tops the charts as the number one killer of Americans, even though there are many easy steps that can be taken to ward off this devastating medical condition.  Diet is a key factor: One of the most common problems associated with heart disease is a poor diet.  By regulating the foods you eat, you can take a

George Petersen Insurance Agency
IN THE NEWS: Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
IN THE NEWS: Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix

Published by Under the Hard Hat January 27, 2026 Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix. Contractors keep winning work they can’t staff.   It's a common problem that's yet to be solved despite construction being one of the largest industries in North America. It still relies heavily on word of mouth and outdated hiring tools. That gap is only growing, with the industry facing a projected shortage of nearly 500,000 workers in the coming year.  That’s the

HammerLoop
New Reduce the Risk Video by Fire Safe Marin
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
New Reduce the Risk Video by Fire Safe Marin

We’re excited to share a new video featuring MBA member Kazoo Shearman (Shearman Builders), walking through the installation of noncombustible fiber cement siding as part of a targeted wildfire retrofit. In this project, the homeowner focused on the lower portion of the wall—where ember exposure is highest— installing Hardie® siding within their budget. The video breaks down how flashing, fiber cement siding, and weather detailing work together to improve ember resistance and all-weather

Fire Safe Marin
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