In the News Media Focus: Flushables and Microplastics In recent weeks, a number of high-profile news articles have focused on nonflushable products and microplastics, both priority issues for CASA and our members. A New York Times article did an excellent job highlighting reasons why not to flush the vast majority of products that many people regard as […]
Continue ReadingIndustrial Production Slips While Core Producer Price Gains Accelerate Bank of the West Daily Update Industrial production unexpectedly dipped -0.1% in January and December’s gain was revised lower to 0.4% from an originally reported 0.9%. Manufacturing production was unchanged, while utilities production growth slowed from 4.6% in December to 0.6%, and mining production declined 1.0% […]
Continue ReadingThe Industrial Association of Contra Costa County (IACCC) will be hosting speakers from US EPA Region 9 for their Forum in September. Speakers include Deborah Jordan, Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, and Kathleen Johnson, Enforcement Division Director. Future enforcement, reporting, and monitoring are just a few of the topics that will be discussed. IACCC encourages early […]
Continue ReadingThe Industrial Association of Contra Costa County (IACCC) is fortunate to have Dorothy Rothrock, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) as our May 19, 2016 Forum Speaker. Some Topics of Discussion Will Be: The importance of manufacturing investment and job creation, and how well designed laws and regulations can promote environmental protection, public health and economic stability. […]
Continue ReadingIndustrial Association February Forum The Industrial Association is fortunate to have Eloy Garcia, Partner at KP Public Affairs, as our February 25, 2016 Forum Speaker. Mr. Garcia will be discussing Legislation, Green House Gas, Fuel and the State Budget. At the door registrations will be $45 for all. Please click here to find registration information.
Continue ReadingAnnouncing the IACCC’s 8th Annual Golf Event and Benefit This is a great event to interact with your colleagues, clients, suppliers, and friends in a relaxing and fun environment! Featuring contest holes, awards, raffle prizes, range balls, breakfast, and other refreshments! Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Time: Shotgun start at 10:00 am Format: Scramble Where: Roddy Ranch […]
Continue ReadingThe Industrial Association is fortunate to have David Cooke, Partner at Allen Matkins Law Firm, as their January Forum Speaker on JANUARY 21, 2016. Mr. Cooke will be discussing new regulations and proposed regulations on various important environmental topics. Please note this is a Thursday and the meeting will begin at 11:00 AM. At the door registrations will be $45 […]
Continue ReadingOur annual Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Luncheon will be held on November 12, 2015 at Zio Fraedos, 611 Gregory Lane, in Pleasant Hill from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As you know, it is very important for us to have a good showing at this event and to make sure facility managers are in […]
Continue ReadingWells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary – July 17, 2015 Data Support the Case for Sub Two Percent Q2 Growth Retail sales posted a 0.3 percent decline in June while May’s reading was downwardly revised, suggesting less consumer spending for the second quarter. Industrial production posted a 0.3 percent increase in June; however the […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. An information sheet has been posted regarding the proposed resolution to delegate authority to the Executive Director of the State Water Board to approve, on a case-by-case basis, the measures that owners or operators of existing power plants utilizing cooling water intake structures shall […]
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