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Thursday, April 03, 2025Smith 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
Wednesday, April 02, 2025Safety & Training Short: Bloodborne Pathogens - Sharps Safety
Objective: To raise awareness of sharps hazards and safe handling practices. Improper handling or disposal of needles and other sharps, such as scalpels, broken glass, and razors, can result in serious infections, including the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), the Hepatitis C virus (HBC), and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS. If you work around sharps, take precautions to limit your exposure. In addition, follow universal precautions: treat all blood and other potentially infectious
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025The National Waste & Recycling Association Announces Patty Garbarino, President of Marin Sanitary Service, as an Inductee into 2025 Hall of Fame
Arlington, Virginia—(March 27, 2025) —The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) announced the list of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including Marin Sanitary Service’s President, Patty Garbarino. “I am deeply honored to follow in my Father’s footsteps and be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Garbarino said. “This honor belongs to all the Marin Sanitary staff, the cities, and the residents that we serve every day. Together, we are recycling materials to make our community and the world a better
Monday, February 24, 2025How to Combat Burn Out in the Workplace
Recognizing the Signs of Burnout: Are You Running on Empty? In today's fast-paced world, the pressure to succeed can often lead to burnout. It's a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. Understanding the signs of burnout is the first step to protecting your well-being and fostering a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Take a moment to reflect on your current state and see if any of these resonatePhysical
Monday, February 10, 20252025 Marin Builders Association Crab Fest is Most Successful of All Time!
On behalf of the Marin Builders Association Board of Directors, the Event Committee, and our Staff, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our event sponsors, our Cornerstone Partners, our auction donors, and our guests, for their generous support of our 2025 Annual Crab Fest! We hosted the event at the elegant Bill and Adele Jonas Center. The entire evening was a fabulous success, which would not have been possible without everyone's generous participation and support. Special thanks
Tuesday, February 04, 2025Kunst Painting, Inc. and Tamalpais Paint & Color IN THE NEWS: St. Vincent de Paul’s dining room gets new paint job
By Daniel Bromfield | dbromfield@marinij.com PUBLISHED: February 3, 2025 Kunst Painting and Tamalpais Paint & Color donated a $14,000 in-kind paint job of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin’s free dining room in San Rafael. St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin was this year’s recipient of Kunst Painting’s free services, which the San Rafael-based company gifts to a different nonprofit each year.From left, Kunst Painting’s Manuel Jimenez, Miguel Navarrete, Carlos Rodriguez, Luis Alvarado and Abel Alonzo