Events Calendar

Connections matter! In an effort to further connect members and build partnerships within our association, MBA Pierce is excited to introduce weekly Lunch & Learn sessions. This week's featured member: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate. ... read more

Join our Design Professionals Council (DPC) as we Zoom from architectural inspirations! Learn about the history, purpose, and love of design from Pierce County experts! ... read more

Learn the significant changes from the last edition to the current edition (2018) of the International Residential Code, including Washington amendments, as well as the Plumbing, Fire and Mechanical Codes. This class will also include the recently adopted changes to the Washington Energy Code. These changes take effect July 1st, so don't miss your chance to take advantage of this great class at a remarkable price. ... read more

Connections matter! In an effort to further connect members and build partnerships within our association, MBA Pierce is excited to introduce weekly Lunch & Learn sessions. This week's featured member: Broan-NuTone. ... read more

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Session will include a review of questions to avoid during an interview, review of best practices for interviewing and questions to solicit the information that is important to the manager to assess the ability of the candidate to perform the position. Additionally, the session will review the interview process and how to set the candidate up for a successful interview where both parties are able to fully assess if they are a good fit. ... read more

Using the preventive medicine analogy, the purpose of preventive law is to guide businesses on the front end to minimize business and legal exposures in the future. This is done primarily through contract negotiation and development, insurance and litigation management, due diligence, compliance, and business governance. This program will broadly explore each of these elements, helping businesses better understand and manage risks proactively. ... read more

Online CESCL Recertification Info: You will receive the online class meeting info and a book link the day before the start of class. It will be sent to the email you use during registration. To receive your CESCL card and credit for the class, you must sign in for the fully scheduled class time and complete the test at the end. Is your Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification about to expire? The Department of Ecology requires a CESCL on all stormwater permitted construction sites over an acre and CESCL certifications must be renewed every three years with a one-day class. Designed for residential builders, BIAW's CESCL recertification class will answer builder questions, including what BMP's perform best on construction sites, how to keep those BMP's working, what red flags signal erosion problems, and how to effectively work with local and state inspectors. This class will also walk you through the planning and execution of erosion control in a subdivision. ... read more

To thrive in 2021, you need more than a solid reputation. In this seminar we go through all the elements of your online presence, demonstrating and explaining why it's so much more than your website. By understanding the elements that go into it, you can take action to constantly improve it and beat the competition. ... read more

Human Resources is not just a highly specialized function within an organization. All managers perform HR-related work, to a certain degree in every interaction they have with their employees. This training session delves into the aspects of human resource management that every leader at every level within the organization should be trained effectively to manage. ... read more

Do you need a Construction Stormwater General Permit from Ecology? If your project disturbs over an acre of land or is in a subdivision, you probably do. This permit states that all sites disturbing over an acre of land must have a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL). The CESCL is trained to inspect, install, and manage stormwater controls on your site. Ecology requires a CESCL to be on-call at all times, so most companies will need more than one employee trained as a CESCL. This certification is good for three years. ... read more