CCBE IN TODAYS FRESNO BEE!

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http://fresnobeehive.com/news/2011/05/central_california_builders_ex.html#storylink=misearch

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE (CCBE) AWARDS 25 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS AT THE 8th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE (CCBE) AWARDS 25 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS AT THE 8th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET

FRESNO, Calif., (May 19th 2011) – The Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE) held its 8th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet last night to honor and grant scholarships to local students. In all 25 students were honored and received scholarships totaling $13,100. In the 8 years that the Scholarship Program has been in place CCBE has bestowed close to $200,000 in scholarships to deserving local students. Roxanne Greenwood, Executive Director of CCBE had this to say about the event, “This is a win-win scenario; we are able to alleviate some of the financial burden for these commendable students while they develop into the qualified workforce of the future for our industry.”



The Central California Builders Exchange stresses the importance of education to ensure that there will be a highly qualified workforce entering into the Construction and related industries over the years to come. To accomplish this CCBE has initiated strategic partnerships with the Construction Management programs for both CSU-Fresno and Fresno City College to provide scholarships to exemplary students at the recommendation of the Program Advisors. CCBE has also taken a very active stance with educational development programs within our local communities by implementing the ACE Mentoring Program.



ACE is an acronym for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. This is a national program with local affiliates spread throughout the United States whose mission is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the integrated construction industry through mentoring; and to support their continued advancement in the industry through scholarships and grants. The ACE Mentor Program of Central California is a not-for-profit organization started by CCBE that helps prepare high school students for careers in design and construction through mentoring. This year’s participants include more than 40 Mentor Volunteers consisting of local Architects, Contractors and Engineers and 80 Students from Edison, Hoover, Liberty (Madera), Clovis and Kerman High Schools.



Members of Central California Builders Exchange, including employees and their families, are also eligible to apply for Central California Builders Exchange scholarships. Candidates must be a junior or senior currently enrolled in a high school; or, a state-approved construction related trade or craft training school. Although we emphasize construction careers, scholarship applicants may pursue advanced education through any field. Official transcripts of grades for the most recent semester and two letters of recommendation from instructors and/or employers are required. Candidates must have a current cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.



To honor the scholarship recipients CCBE holds an annual awards dinner as a public recognition of their hard work. The Scholarship recipients, their families, ACE Mentors, and CCBE Board of Directors and Staff were on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of the students and the future of the industry.
The following students who showed exemplary performance in academics were honored at last night’s event:
Taylor Dihel - Recipient of the Architect/Engineer Scholarship
Eliseo Cendejas Alvarado - Recipient of the Fresno City College Scholarship
Hosanna Kessler - Recipient of the CSU – Fresno Scholarship
Taylor Abourezk - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Jordan Ellis - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Baylee Furrer - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Jacob Furrer - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Erin Kangas - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Ameliana Lediaev - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Page Little - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Michelle Mendrin - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Nickolas Richardson - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship
Natalie Saleh - Recipient of the CCBE Membership Scholarship

ACE Scholarships
Clovis High School:
Tim Jeung – Attending Fresno State - Engineering
Zach White-Steele – Attending Fresno State - Engineering
Kenny Wagner – Attending Fresno City (Willow International) - Architecture
Edison High School:
Gabby Hernandez – Attending UC Davis – Civil Engineering
Marvin Rios – Attending USC – Mechanical Engineering
Nick Carrillo – Attending Fresno City - Architecture
Cesar Rico – Fresno State - Engineering
Kerman High School:
John Bailey – Fresno City - Architecture
Hector Flores – Pursuing Construction Vocation
Andre Lorrando – Pursuing Construction Vocation
Liberty High School:
Lauren Bailey – Attending Cal Poly Pomona - Architecture
Halee Sabourin – Attending Cal Poly SLO – Architectural Engineering
CCBE would like to congratulate all of the 2011 Scholarship Award Winners!

About the Central California Builders Exchange
The Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE) has more than 800 members representing the entire spectrum of Central California’s construction industry. The mission of the organization is to serve the construction industry by promoting high ethical and professional standards, providing quality services to its members, and working responsibly within the community for the enhancement of the building industry. CCBE acts as a catalyst to advocate collaboration of the industry, bringing all of the players to the table to work together. Originally formed to act as a liaison between contractors and architects to streamline the bidding process, CCBE has evolved into a dynamic professional association where the needs of the Members are priority.

About the ACE Mentor Program
The ACE Mentor Program was founded by the principals of leading design and construction firms to introduce high school students to career opportunities in the industry. The mission of the organization is twofold: to enlighten and motivate students toward architecture, construction, engineering, and related careers; and to provide mentoring opportunities for future designers and constructors. ACE makes a special attempt to reach students that otherwise may not become aware of the challenges and rewards of a career in the design and construction industry. For more information on the ACE Mentor Program, visit www.acementor.org.

For media inquiries please contact Tony Renfro at (559) 237-1831 or Tony@cencalbx.com

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CCBE 65TH ANNUAL CHET RAYPHOLTZ MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & AWARDS BANQUET RECAP

The Central California Builders Exchange 65th Annual Chet Raypholtz Memorial Golf Tournament & Awards Banquet did not disappoint golf enthusiasts who came from all over the Central Valley to take part in the fun filled event! The tournament took place on Friday, May 6th at Belmont Country Club in Fresno with close to 300 golfers participating.

Due to the amount of golfers the event was broken into 3 Flights for scoring and determining the first place team from each flight. The breakdown of the individual flight winners is as follows:

1st Flight – First Place Team 3A – New England Sheet Metal – James Boone, Joelon Chinn & Vince Banstetter.

2nd Flight – First PlaceTeam 12B – Rich Fish, Aaron Studt, Tim Butler & Kenny Hodges.

3rd Flight – First PlaceTeam 14A – Bratton Masonry – Kevin McElroy, Dave Stone, Dan Saulisberry, Kurt Pellegrino.

Additionally there were six individual competition holes on the course for Closest to the pin and Long Drive. The winners of the individual competitions are as follows:

Closest To The Pin
Hole #2 – Gerald Naze, Western Building Materials 1’ 4”
Hole #8 – Koen Wilson, Wilson Land Surveys 10’ 9”
Hole #11 – Mario Esparza, The Blue Book 9’ 9”
Hole #13 – Bud Harris, Harris AC 4’ 9”

Long Drive
Hole #3 – Tammy Heytz, Telepacific Communications
Hole #12 – Vince Banstetter, New England Sheet Metal Works

And the winning didn’t end with golf! Everyone who attended the awards banquet walked away with a door prize with one lucky participant winning a 55” LCD HD TV! We would like to offer a big, “CONGRATULATIONS!!!” to all of this year’s winners! And a sincere “THANK YOU!” to all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make this event a success. A portion of the proceeds from the golf tournament will go to help fund the 2011-2012 ACE Mentor Program of Central California and the Central California Builders Exchange Scholarship Program.

Thanks to Valina Wisner and Mold Solutions you can view pictures from this event by clicking here:http://web.me.com/s2010ccbegolfsite/CCBE/Home.html

Sponsors
Event Sponsor
DiBuduo & Defendis Insurance

Tee Sponsors
All Commercial Landscape Service
Constar Supply
Cosco Fire Protection
DMG Construction
Ferguson
Fresno Fab-Tech
Graham – Prewett, Inc.
Harris Construction
Max Hayes Plumbing & Heating
Nations Roof West
New England Sheet Metal Works
Patton Air Conditioning
RMC Constructors
San Joaquin Chemicals
Technicon Engineering Services
TW Telecom
Vulcan Materials / Western Division
Western Building Materials

Photographer
Valina Wisner – Mold Solutions

Sports Legend Game Hole
Fresno County Federal Credit Union

Additional Sponsors
Golf Flag Sponsor
Central Valley Community Bank

Practice Green Sponsor
First Sealord Surety, Inc.

Driving Range Sponsor
Rain For Rent

Lunch
Hot Dogs
Fresno Roofing Co., Inc.

Breakfast
MicroDesk

Goodie Bags
Tees & Balls
Caglia Demolition and Recycling

Golf Towel
Comcast Business Division

Tumblers
Davis Moreno Construction, Inc.

Sun Block / Lip Balm
Safeguard Business Systems

Tees / Hand Sanitizer
Verizon Wireless

Closest to the Hole Sponsors
Controlco
Four C’s Service
Graybar Electric
EMTS, Inc.

Longest Drive Sponsors
The Blue Book
CMC Rebar Fresno
Mini Max

Refreshment Sponsors
Beer & Soft Drinks
Trek Digital Products

Wet Mix
Builders Concrete

Beverage Cart
Arthur J. Gallagher

Sign Sponsor
Sign Max (Alert-O-Lite, Inc.)

Door Prize Contributors
Accounting America
Air Treatment Corp.
American Paving
Bellwether, Inc.
Bradley & Sons
CA Reding Company
Calaveras Materials
California Employers Association
Cemex
Controlco
Core Business Interiors
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance
Dixon Engineering
Employee Benefit Admin. Corp.
Environmental Safety Training Professionals, LTD.
Executive Maintenance
Fortune-Ratliff General Contractors
Fresno Concrete Construction
Fresno Valve
Garland
Gleim Crown Pump
Grizzly Construction, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity – ReStore
Harris Rebar Fresno
Heritage Bomanite
HireUp Staffing
Integrated Electronics
Kasco Fab
Lang, Richert & Patch
Lewis C. Nelson & Sons
Lidyoff Landscape Development
Moore Twining Associates, Inc.
Moss, Tucker, Chiu, Hebesha & Ward Attorneys at Law
Paragon Granite, Inc.
PTL Exam Prep
Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.
Reprographic Machine Sales (RMS)
R.J. Berry Jr., Inc.
Rush Advertising Specialties
Strategic Mechanical
Talley Oil, Inc.
Telepacific Communications
The Garabedian Group
TW Telecom
Vantage Technology Group
West Coast Sand & Gravel
WGR Southwest, Inc.

65TH ANNUAL CHET RAYPHOLTZ MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & AWARDS BANQUET

65TH ANNUAL CHET RAYPHOLTZ MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & AWARDS BANQUET FRIDAY, MAY 6TH AT BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB!

http://www.cencalbx.com/eventpdfs/Golf%20Tournament%2005.06.11.pdf

We still have some foursomes available in the morning flight! If you are interested download the registration form and get it back to our office. We are also in need of Door Prize Sponsors. Almost everyone who attends the dinner will walk away with a door prize! In return for your generous pledge of $100 we will publish your company as a contributor in all tournament publications.

(CCBE, Central California Builders Exchange, Fresno, Central Valley, Construction, Golf Tournament, Belmont Country Club, Builders Exchange)

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE BRINGS 7,360 PROJECTS TO ITS MEMBERS IN 2010!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE BRINGS 7,360 PROJECTS TO ITS MEMBERS IN 2010!

FRESNO, CALIF. - JANUARY 3RD 2011 - The Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE) understands that the construction sector has been hit harder than almost any other in the U.S. Economy. CCBE recognized how this economy of scale has affected many of it's Members throughout Central California and has made every attempt to bring more work to the local industry.

In 2010 CCBE advertised 7,360 projects for it's Membership. That is an average of more than 613 unique projects each month. This is more than twice as many projects than any other construciton association in the State of California. The Central Valley is a broad territory and one that is vital to the economic status of the entire State.

Roxanne Greenwood, Executive Director of the Central California Builders Exchange had this to say when asked about growth in project leads, "We cater to our Members and they need us now more than ever to support them in any way we can. Our answer to the current economy was to bring more value to our Members through increased project leads." She went on to say, "Our Members join to gain value for their businesses, the best way for our association to bring that value is to provide a higher percentage of return on Membership Dues."

The Central California Builders Exchange attributes having dedicated staff personnel to search out projects while also taking the time to manage and build relationships with plan providers throughout the territory to their continued success in providing project leads.

About the Central California Builders Exchange
The Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE) has more than 800 members representing the entire spectrum of Central California’s construction industry. The mission of the organization is to serve the construction industry by promoting high ethical and professional standards, providing quality services to its members, and working responsibly within the community for the enhancement of the building industry. CCBE acts as a catalyst to advocate collaboration of the industry, bringing all of the players to the table to work together. Originally formed to act as a liaison between contractors and architects to streamline the bidding process, CCBE has evolved into a dynamic professional association where the needs of the Members are priority.

For media inquiries please contact Tony Renfro at (559) 237-1831 or tony@cencalbx.com

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THE 17TH ANNUAL BUILDING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS INDUSTRY HOLIDAY PARTY WAS A SUCCESS!

THE 17TH ANNUAL BUILDING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS INDUSTRY HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE FRESNO ART MUSEUM WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

DECEMBER 9TH, 2010 - FRESNO, CA. The Fresno Art Museum proved to be the perfect venue to host this long standing tradition bring all facets of the Building, Design and Construction Industry together to celebrate the Holidays. Several industry associations participate in this event to help make it a success:

American Construction Inspectors Association
American Consulting Engineers of California
American Institute of Architects San Joaquin
American Planning Association
American Sociaety of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers
American Society of Interior Designers
Associated Builders & Contractors
Associated General Contractors
Construction Specifications Institute
Central California Builders Exchange
International Interior Design Association
Lyles College of Engineering and Computer Science
National Association of Women in Construction
National Kitchen and Bath Association
United States Green Building Council, Central California

There was well over 100 people in attendance to enjoy the festivities. All of the Museum exhibits were open allowing attendees to view the art while members of the Youth Orchestra played holiday favorites in the background. Valina Wisner of Mold Solutions, inc. was on hand to take indiviual, group and candid pictures throughout the evening.

The hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music, art and company was plentiful and enjoyed by all who attended this annual tradition! We would like to thank all of the sponsors who graciously donated time, money, and prizes making this event possible!

For More Information Please Contact:

Tony Renfro
Director of Sales and Marketing
Central California Builders Exchange
Office: 559.237.1831
Mobile: 559.977.7194
Fax: 559.264.2532
tony@cencalbx.com
http://www.cencalbx.com

CCBE CONTINUES TO WORK HARD FOR IT'S MEMBERS!

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE CONTINUES TO WORK HARD FOR IT'S MEMBERS WITH MORE PROJECTS THAN EVER BEFORE!

FRESNO NOVEMBER 30TH 2010 - CCBE has processed 6,910 project leads so far in 2010! We understand what our Members are facing in the industry as we are also feeling the effects of a sluggish economy. Our membership is facing stiff competition for every project so we have made every attempt to provide as many available projects as possible within our territory. With a month to go in 2010 CCBE has already far surpassed all previous years project counts.

We are your source for project leads throughout Central California! For questions, Comments or concerns please contact:

Tony Renfro
Director of Sales and Marketing
Central California Builders Exchange
Office: 559.237.1831
Mobile: 559.977.7194
Fax: 559.264.2532
tony@cencalbx.com
http://www.cencalbx.com

LOCAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS JOIN FORCES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEVERAL DYNAMIC ASSOCIATIONS JOIN FORCES TO SERVE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WITH THE CREATION OF “BUILDING CENTRAL CALIFORNIA” (BUILDINGCENTRALCALIFORNIA.COM) IN AN EFFORT TO STREAMLINE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION INTO A SINGLE UNIFIED PORTAL

FRESNO, Calif., (OCTOBER 26th 2010) – Announcing the launch of Building Central California (buildingcentralcalifornia.com). Building Central California (BCC) is a cohesive effort of several local associations and organizations that have come together with the intention of streamlining the process in which the vast amount of information is disseminated to the industry. Each of these associations is dedicated to serving specific and categorical market segments which directly impact the industry and community. The BCC portal establishes a centralized location in which industry professionals can acquire information regarding upcoming events, courses, seminars, workshops, and contact information for each association involved.

Most companies that are involved in some aspect of the construction industry already belong to one or more of these industry associations. The content of the site will be significant to a wide range of individuals such as: Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Community Leaders, and those that provide services to the Building Industry. The BCC portal will allow each organization to post information specific to their association along with dates, times, locations, cost, flyers, and automated Outlook scheduling. Currently there are ten (10) organizations that are involved:

• The American Institute of Architects – San Joaquin Chapter (AIASJ)
• The Associated General Contractors of America – (AGC California)
• The National Association of Women in Construction – (NAWIC)
• The Construction Specifications Institute, Fresno Chapter (CSI)
• The Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE)
• Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC)
• National Kitchen and Bath Association – San Joaquin Valley (NKBA)
• Economic Development Corporation – Serving Fresno County (EDC)
• Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties, Inc. (BIA)
• U.S. Green Building Council Central California Chapter (USGBC)

Roxanne Greenwood, Executive Director for the Central California Builders Exchange, said this about Building Central California: “Building Central California is another tool to provide awareness to the construction industry as a whole. We are always looking for ways to improve communication with our Membership, industry, and community. The BCC website gives us another avenue to convey our message and to become further involved with other industry related associations.”

About Building Central California
In 2010 several dynamic professional organizations joined forces to serve the building industry locally in Central California. Building Central California is comprised of associations dedicated to specific and categorical market segments which directly impact the industry and community. Our mission is that through collaboration we can create unity within the industry, and bring all of the players to the table to work in a unified manner towards common goals. The goal is to celebrate the work of each organization independently while working collectively. Together, we are the building industry and we build Central California.

For media inquiries please contact Tony Renfro at (559) 237-1831 or tony@cencalbx.com

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NOVEMBER SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA HOSTED AND SPONSORED BY SEBASTIAN IN FRESNO

SEBASTIAN WILL THE HOSTING & SPONSORING THE NOVEMBER SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4th FROM 5-7PM!

Make sure you dont miss out on good food, good times and good SCHMOOZING! This is your chance to hand out your business cards and talk to others in your industry. Did we mention that it is FREE??? Sebastian will be hosting/sponsoring this event at their offices in the Palm Bluffs area on the corner of Palm and Alluvial. Food, Drinks, Fun, and SCHMOOZING!

For questions or to RSVP please contact Tony Renfro tony@cencalbx.com or 559.977.7194.

AUGUST SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA HOSTED AND SPONSORED BY ALERT-O-LITE & SIGN MAX IN FRESNO

ALERT-O-LITE AND SIGNMAX WILL THE HOSTING & SPONSORING THE AUGUST SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA ON FRIDAY AUGUST 13TH FROM 3-7PM!

Make sure you dont miss out on good food, good times and good SCHMOOZING! This is your chance to hand out your business cards and talk to others in your industry. Did we mention that it is FREE??? Alert-O-Lite will be hosting/sponsoring this event at their offices on Winery, between McKinley and Clinton. Food, Fun, Games and Prizes. The first 250 people to show up will be entered in a drawing for a Stainless Steel, Propane BBQ! We all hope to see you there!!!

For questions or to RSVP please contact Tony Renfro tony@cencalbx.com or 559.977.7194.

SUMMER SIZZLED WITH SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA AT MOLD SOLUTIONS, INC. IN MADERA ON THURSDAY NIGHT!

SUMMER SIZZLED WITH SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA AT MOLD SOLUTIONS, INC. IN MADERA ON THURSDAY NIGHT!


The first week of Summer took Schmooze – A – Palooza to Mold Solutions, Inc. in Madera! Nothing like the smell of BBQ Chicken and Ribs catered by Famous Dave’s to get people to come out and enjoy an evening of good food, good drinks and good SCHMOOZING! In a continual effort to advocate collaboration of the industry and bring all of the players to the table and work together we are organizing monthly networking / mixer events. These events are being held at various locations throughout Central California and sponsored by our Members. This is a direct way for us to reach out to our members in a fun interactive environment and discuss the needs of their respective organizations and the industry as a whole.
Our goals with the Schmooze – A – Palooza events are to:

• Bring the construction industry together throughout the Central California region.
• Continue to build relationships within the Construction community and promote the industry as a whole.
• Keep our finger on the pulse of our Members needs so we can adjust and grow to fit those needs.
• Build relationships amongst our members who can benefit from utilizing each other’s resources as well as the resources available to them through CCBE to be successful.
• Enjoy food, drinks and of course Schmoozing!


Thanks to our sponsor for June Mold Solutions, Inc. we were under the big top with SCHMOOZE – A – PALOOZA for a summer time BBQ in Madera on Thursday Evening. Mold Solutions, Inc. was gracious enough to sponsor and host this event for our Members and Guests to enjoy good drinks, good food and a great time! The Mold Solutions, Inc. team had a huge tent set up to shield guests from the 95 degree heat along with the soothing sounds of oldies playing in the background. We also had the full support of the Mold Solutions, Inc. team as they joined in the festivities and mingled amongst the guests.

This was the perfect way to take advantage of a sunny afternoon by coming out to socialize with others in the industry. There was a continual slide show playing in the background screening pictures from the CCBE Golf Tournament last month. Valina Wisner, President of Mold Solutions had also donated her time and efforts to take pictures of every single golfer at the 64th annual CCBE golf tournament and created a website for everyone to view them. There was a grand prize drawing for a huge stack of CD’s donated by Valina and Mold Solutions that went to one of the lucky attendees of the mixer.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend a very special thanks to Valina Wisner and Mold Solutions for graciously sponsoring the event and allowing us to use their facilities. If it was not for the support of our Members like Mold Solutions we would not be able to hold events like this and continue to bring our industry together.

A Special Thanks to Valina Wisner and the entire Mold Solutions, Inc Team for their support in making this event a success!


Mold Solutions Inc. is a privately owned and operated California Corporation committed to helping its valued clients eradicate mold, asbestos & lead through professional remediation. Because they value their clients, every project is managed by key staff to insure quality control. Every detail during the remediation process is scrutinized to ensure a safe and professional result and to minimize re-construction costs for the client.

They specialize in residential and commercial projects. They will contract directly with the consumer, and are a preferred mold and asbestos remediation contractor for insurance carriers and adjusting companies such as AAA, Fireman’s Fund, Freese & Gianelli and independent adjustors just to name a few. Mold Solutions also does a lot of work with General, Demolition as well as Fire and Water Restoration Contractors. All mold and asbestos remediation estimates are free (local area) and are line item computed with Xactimate™ estimating software.

To contact:
Mold Solutions, Inc.
10710 Hwy 41, Suite #103
Madera, CA 93636
Office: (559) 440-9178
Fax: (559) 440-9865
Website: www.moldsolution.org
E-mail: valina@moldsolution.org


Hopefully those who made it out to the event will look to Mold Solutions as a resource for the future needs of their organizations.


Good food, good drinks, and good people make for good Schmoozing! This was an overall success that met the goal of making and building connections within construction industry. If you missed this event be sure to watch for the next Schmooze – A – Palooza!

We hope to see all of you at our Next Schmooze – A – Palooza event in August! Our next mixer is being hosted by Alert – O - Lite on Friday, August 13th. More information to come!

If your company would be interested in hosting / sponsoring future Schmooze – A – Palooza events please contact Tony Renfro tony@cencalbx.com 559.977.7194 for more information.

SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA NEXT THURSDAY 6/24, 5-8PM @ MOLD SOLUTIONS

SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA WILL BE AT MOLD SOLUTIONS, INC. IN MADERA ON THURSDAY, JUNE 24TH FROM 5-8PM.

Make sure you dont miss out on good food, good drinks and good SCHMOOZING! This is your chance to hand out your business cards and talk to others in your industry. Did we mention that it is FREE??? Mold Solutions, Inc. will be hosting/sponsoring this event at their beutiful offices in Madera near Valley Childrens Hospital. Catered BBQ from Famous Daves, Drinks, and Music. We all hope to see you there!!!

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE 2010 - 2011 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES HAVE ARRIVED!

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE 2010 - 2011 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES HAVE ARRIVED!

The long awaited, highly anticipated CCBE Membership Directory and Buyers Guilde is now available. We would like to thank everyone who advertised in the directory for the continued support. These directories will be mailed out in the couple of days and every Members will be getting one.

APRIL SCHMOOZE - A - PALOOZA SPONSORED BY EMCOR SERVICES MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS / CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC

Spring was in the air at the April Schmooze – A – Palooza! In a continual effort to advocate collaboration of the industry and bring all of the players to the table and work together we are organizing monthly networking / mixer events. These events are being held at various locations throughout Central California and sponsored by our Members. This is a direct way for us to reach out to our members in a fun interactive environment and discuss the needs of their respective organizations and the industry as a whole.

Our goals with the Schmooze – A – Palooza events are to:
• Bring the construction industry together throughout the Central California region.
• Continue to build relationships within the Construction community and promote the industry as a whole.
• Keep our finger on the pulse of our Members needs so we can adjust and grow to fit those needs.
• Build relationships amongst our members who can benefit from utilizing each other’s resources as well as the resources available to them through CCBE to be successful.
• Enjoy food, drinks and of course Schmoozing!


Thanks to our sponsor for April, EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric we took SCHMOOZE – A – PALOOZA to FIVE Restaurant in Fresno on Thursday night. EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric was gracious enough to sponsor this event for our Members and Guests to enjoy good music, good food and a great time! We also had the full support of the EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric team as they joined the festivities and mingled amongst the crowd.

Those who braved the cool spring breeze to join us on the patio at FIVE enjoyed drinks, amazing food and good company. Everyone who came out seemed to enjoy themselves. From talking shop to making new connections, the mood was relaxed and there was no shortage of conversation. As a matter of fact the conversations continued well into the evening with many staying after the event had officially ended to carry on and enjoy the festivities.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend a very special thanks to EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric for graciously sponsoring the event and taking the initiative to coordinate the venue. If it was not for the support of our Members like EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric we would not be able to hold events like this and continue to bring our industry together.

A Special Thanks to Jay Warner and the entire EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric Team for their support in making this event a success!



EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems celebrated its 25 year anniversary in 2008. They are a licensed HVAC maintenance, service, building automation, and retrofit contracting company headquartered in Irvine, California. They have 10 local offices serving the greater Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Bakersfield, San Jose, Pleasanton, and Fresno market areas.

Since their establishment in 1983, they have earned a reputation for providing value to their many satisfied customers through high-quality services, and efficient, cost-effective, customized retrofit solutions.

The recent demands of the marketplace have transformed them into an Energy Solutions Company, assisting their customers in achieving optimal building energy performance, utilizing improved maintenance, ongoing retro commissioning, and favorable ROI energy retrofits.

Contra Costa Electric combines broad industry expertise with a strong commitment to quality service and total customer satisfaction. And by offering seamless solutions, they eliminate the need to coordinate multiple vendors, while enabling more efficient project delivery and improving cost control.

The result is maximum value for every construction dollar.

Contra Costa Electric also holds the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 certification, an international quality standard that emphasizes client focus and a preventive approach to operations management. It's your assurance of consistent, measurable and repeatable quality on every project.
To contact:
EMCOR Services ARC • 4668 Sonora Avenue #102 Fresno, CA 93722 • 559.277.7900
Mesa Energy Systems http://www.mesaenergy.com/
Contra Costa Electric http://www.ccelectric.com/

Hopefully those who made it out to the event will look to EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems/ Contra Costa Electric as a resource for the future needs of their organizations.

Good food, good drinks, and good people make for good Schmoozing! This was an overall success that met the goal of making and building connections within construction industry. If you missed this event be sure to watch for the next Schmooze – A – Palooza!

We hope to see all of you at our Next Schmooze – A – Palooza event in May! Our next mixer is being hosted by Flashco on Thursday, May 20th from 3-7pm. More information to come!

If your company would be interested in hosting / sponsoring future Schmooze – A – Palooza events please contact Tony Renfro tony@cencalbx.com 559.977.7194 for more information.

CCBE Pulls Out of Builders Exchange Network!

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE REMOVES ITSELF FROM THE NETWORK OF BUILDERS EXCHANGES.

APRIL 1ST 2010 - In a paramount manuever the Central Califonria Builders Exchange officially removed itself from the network of Builders Exchanges associated with the onlin plan service. What this means is that Members will not be able to access other online plan rooms through their CCBE Membership. Additionally Members from other builders’ exchanges will no longer have access to the CCBE online plan room limiting potential competition to our Members.

"The Central California Builders Exchange, its Directors, and Management have come to this decision after significant research and consideration. It is our collective opinion that this will help our organization and its Members remain competitive and successful in the years to come. It is neither fair nor responsible to continue allowing subscribers the same access as our Members in our current economic climate. The Central California Builders Exchange has always done everything in its power to protect the best interest of its Members. This decision will help to maintain and protect the integrity of our Membership in its entirety." CCBE Letter to Members.

The CCBE will maintain a relationship with its current vendor for posting plans online. The functionality, layout and level of service will remain the same. The only change is to subcription services. Any organization wishing to view the plans and projects posted by the CCBE will have to be a regular Memebrs in good standing. The CCBE notes that there were three main factors that lead to this decision:

1. Fairness to Members
2. Maintaining the Integrity of Intellectual Property
3. Economic Factors and Competition

Any questions or concerns regarding these changes should be directed to:

Tony Renfro
Director of Sales and Marketing
Central California Builders Exchange
Office: 559.237.1831
Mobile: 559.977.7194
tony@cencalbx.com
http://www.cencalbx.com