Subscribe toPacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION September 2013 Issue Seattle Mayoral Candidate Outlines Industrial Agenda By Mark Edward Nero Seattle mayoral candidate Ed Murray has released a detailed agenda for industrial growth, one in which he calls the city’s maritime sector a significant part of the city’s economic base and […]
Continue ReadingThe California Urban Water Conservation Council Seeks a New Executive Director The California Urban Water Conservation Council , located in Sacramento, CA, is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. Please see the Position Announcement and the Executive Director Job Description linked below for more information. Executive Director Position Announcement Executive Director Position Description […]
Continue ReadingModesty Is Quite Unbecoming in the Recovery · September’s employment numbers were once again underwhelming, with more than two years of modest payroll growth continuing into the autumn months. · Residential construction bounced back in August, reflecting better weather conditions. Construction spending improved in August, and a surge in existing home sales over […]
Continue ReadingExports Strong In August California’s exports jumped in August, according to Beacon Economics’ analysis of new data from the U.S. Commerce Department. The state’s merchandise export trade totaled $14.28 billion, a nominal gain of 8% over the $13.22 billion recorded in August 2012… Read Full Analysis Now
Continue ReadingThe Storm Water Briefing was a Great Success! We couldn’t have done it without the support of the Team at Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP, – Thank you! What: A Bay Planning Coalition Expert Briefing on Storm Water: Regulatory Trends, Hot Issues and Pitfalls to Avoid When: Wednesday, October 23, from 11:00 am […]
Continue ReadingPetition for Supreme Court Review of California Building Industry Association v Bay Area Air Management District, S213478: click here to view PDF Amicus Curiae Letter in Support of Petition to Review: click here to view PDF
Continue ReadingWednesday, October 16, 2013 Bay Planning Coalition Statement on PG&E’s Importance to the Community and Economy The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is currently deliberating the appropriate penalties to be levied against Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company in response to the 2010 San Bruno incident. Bay Planning Coalition urges the PUC to take […]
Continue ReadingArmy Corps Furloughs More Sacramento Staff as Shutdown Continues By Matt Weiser Published: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 – 7:44 pm “About 450 pending permit actions overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have been thrown into limbo by the federal government shutdown, potentially causing delays for many area development projects. The […]
Continue ReadingOn October 23 & 31, Join BPC for Two Timely and Informative Expert Briefings! BPC’s Expert Briefings are designed to be affordable and easy to attend over a long lunch break. They are excellent networking and educational opportunities. We’ll provide lunch – You bring the questions! *** Wednesday, […]
Continue ReadingMembers of the public who would like to provide input on environmental analysis for upcoming Alviso and Ravenswood construction have until close of business on December 2, 2013 to submit their comments – the deadline has been extended due to staffing and resource constraints caused by the federal government shutdown. The scoping periods provides interested parties and […]
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