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Tuesday, March 25, 2025Phishy Business Alert!
Phishy Business Alert! Think you can spot a fake email from a mile away? The cybercriminals are betting you can't. With over 160 billion spam emails flying around every day, even the savviest among us can get tricked. Some of these scams are sneaky. We’re talking fake shipping notices, spoofed invoices, and messages that look like they came from your boss (but definitely didn’t). Lucky for you, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you sniff out the phony stuff before you click.?? Check out the blog
Thursday, March 20, 2025Standing Room Only at MBA's March Member Morning
If you BUILD it, they will come! We welcomed over 130 guests at our March Member Morning on Thursday, March 20th. Thank you to everyone who attended and filled the room with such incredible energy! The theme of the event was Member Connections and we could not be more proud to have provided our members with this opportunity to do just that. Special thanks to our delicious coffee and donut sponsor, George Petersen Insurance Agency! We hope to see all of you at the next one!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025Free Safety Training Options for MBA Members
Marin Builders Association has been awarded a Susan Harwood Training Grant which will provide FREE safety training to contractors and their workers throughout Marin County. Your interest in the potential topics will help us determine what trainings to offer to you, our members. Your reply will take less than 2 minutes and will help us meet our grant requirements. We appreciate your help! Take 2 minute survey
Monday, March 03, 2025Windows 10 End of Life: Are You Ready for the Road Ahead?
?? Windows 10 End of Life: Are You Ready for the Road Ahead? ?? Still cruising along with Windows 10 like it’s your favorite old car? ?? It’s been reliable, but here’s the problem—the manufacturer is pulling the plug. After October 14, 2025, there will be no more security updates, no bug fixes, and no support—just a system running on borrowed time, wide open to cyber threats. Would you keep driving a car if the brakes stopped working? Probably not. So why risk running outdated, unsupported software?
Sunday, March 02, 2025MBA is Looking for a New Team Member
We're looking for the newest member of the MBA team!Job Title: Administrative & Marketing Support SpecialistLocation: Marin Builders Association, San Rafael, CAReports to: CEOPosition Overview: The Marin Builders Association (MBA) is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, and versatile Administrative & Marketing Support Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong administrative skills, a passion for marketing, and a drive to enhance member
Saturday, March 01, 2025Congratulations Gabriela Shea on your Retirement!
Congratulations Gabriela Shea! Gabriela Shea, our Administrative and Marketing Assistant, who has been a valued and much-loved member of our team since joining in August 2016 will be retiring on March 13, 2025. As our Administrative and Marketing Assistant, Gabriela has played a crucial role in supporting our members, helping coordinate events, and contributing to our marketing efforts, leaving a lasting positive impact on the MBA and the broader community. Since joining the MBA in 2016, Gabriela has
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025Rebuilding Together East Bay Network a Finalist for 2025 Innovation Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rebuilding Together East Bay Network is a Finalist for the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Innovation Award Berkeley, CA – February 24, 2025 – Local non-profit Rebuilding Together East Bay Network has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EBEDA) Innovation Award in the Community Impact category. This recognition highlights the organization’s groundbreaking Big Skills Program, which equips construction trades apprentices and high
Wednesday, February 26, 2025City of Novato Launches Express Building Permit Service
City Launches Express Building Permit ServiceStreamlined permitting process for registered and licensed contractors The City of Novato is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Express Permit Service for registered and licensed contractors. This service is designed to streamline and expedite the permitting process for select residential projects, saving you valuable time and effort. What is Express Permit Service? Express Permit Service provides a faster and more convenient option for minor
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
Monday, January 13, 2025Joseph Garbarino: Pioneering Leader in Recycling and Waste Management Passes Away
Marin Sanitary Service mourns the loss of Joseph Garbarino, owner of Marin Sanitary Service and founder of Marin Recycling and Resource Recovery Association, a visionary in recycling and waste management who passed away at the age of 91. Known for his passion for conservation and innovation, Garbarino transformed waste management practices nationwide. From launching the first county-wide curbside recycling program in 1980 to advocating for sustainable packaging, his contributions have set a global standard.
Friday, January 10, 2025Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Now Open on Saturdays!
Monday, January 06, 2025License Requirement for Minor Work Increases from $500 to $1,000
December 31, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – Starting January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2622 (Carrillo, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2024) increases the minor work license exemption from $500 to $1,000, but there is a catch: the work cannot require a permit, and the unlicensed person cannot employ anyone for the project. In other words, if the minor work is subject to a permit requirement of any kind, or if the unlicensed person hires one or more workers to assist or perform the work, a license is required – even if the
Monday, December 23, 2024California Employers, Get Ready! Wide Range of Employment-Related Laws Will Take Effect January 1, 2025 + 4 Essential California Employee Handbook Updates for 2025
New California employment laws are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025. These laws address a variety of issues, including the state minimum wage, discrimination protections, paid time off, and employers’ messages about unionization. Quick HitsCalifornia’s minimum wage will increase from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour.New legislation clarifies that employers may not discriminate against workers because they have a combination of protected characteristics or do not have a driver’s license.California
Monday, December 23, 2024New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders
Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is advising licensees, applicants, and other stakeholders of key legislative updates following the implementation ofSenate Bill 1455 (Ashby, 2024). This bill, effective January 1, 2025, extends the Board’s “sunset” date from 2025 to 2029 and makes other changes to the law, which are described below. Key Provisions of SB 1455 1. Public Works Project LicensingWhat’s New? Awarding authorities must now ensure that public works project bidders
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Home Hardening in Action
When wildfire swept through Camarillo, California, Steven Snyder’s fire-hardened home emerged unscathed amid widespread destruction in his neighborhood. By choosing to build with fire-resistant materials—Class A roofing, fireproof siding, ember-resistant vents, and a fully cleared defensible space—Snyder’s home stood resilient against the flames. His story underscores the critical role of wildfire-ready construction as California’s seasons grow more intense, especially in high-risk areas like Marin