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Tuesday, March 26, 2024Marin Economic Forum - Did You Know? Where the North Bay jobs most likely will grow
Recent data prepared by MEF showed jobs in Marin are growing most in the leisure & hospitality sector followed by government. This growth is both a recovery of the jobs lost during the pandemic but also high consumer demand for services (instead of goods). However, jobs in these sectors also tend to have wages in the $20-30/hour range, below the living wage used in Marin (approximately $34/hour). Other sectors in the North Bay are also primed for growth, including health care, life sciences, and
Thursday, March 21, 2024Marin Builders Member Morning Welcomes 100+ Guests!
We celebrated Spring with a full house at our Member Morning on Thursday, March 21st! Over 100 members were in attendance to meet, greet, and connect, We celebrated and introduced the many 'faces' of our organization - our Board of Directors, our staff, our consultants, our insurance partners, and our program leaders. Hot coffee and delicious donuts were generously sponsored by our WC Specialists and Cornerstone Partner, George Petersen Insurance. THANK YOU to everyone who made the time to join us.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Marin Economic Forum - Did You Know? Home price burden in Marin County is twice the national rate
One of the metrics to measure housing affordability in a region is the “price to income ratio.” In the latest figures for the U.S. (2022), the median home price of $433k is 5.8 times the median household of $75k. That is almost double the rate from 1985, making it the highest rate on record. In 2022, the median household income of Marin County was $142,019, almost twice the national level. However, Marin’s median home price of $1.5 million is over 3 times the national median price. That means the price to
Wednesday, February 28, 2024Marin Economic Forum - Did You Know? Hourly jobs dominate December job growth
For December 2023, the strongest sectors of job growth in Marin were Construction and Leisure & Hospitality, with 8.1% and 8.4% respectively. The next largest job growth came from the Information sector (7.4%), which includes jobs in technology. Job growth in Marin is a good thing, regardless of sector. However, given the high cost of living and desire for jobs that provide pathways to economic security, growth in salary jobs is Marin’s preferred area of job growth.
Tuesday, February 13, 20242024 Marin Builders Association Crab Fest Fills Beautiful Bill and Adele Jonas Center!
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 2024 Annual Crab Fest! This year we hosted the event at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center and we enjoyed witnessing everyone’s delight in this elegant new venue. The entire evening was a fabulous success, which would not have been possible
Monday, November 20, 2023Overview of Spring 2024 Construction Classes in Marin
Construction Training Programs and Resources in Marin Marin Builders Association is committed to helping individuals find rewarding careers in the local construction industry.Click here for an overview of Spring classes developed to show the side-by-side comparison of courses offered in Marin. We strongly support high school seniors and young adults interested in the trades to sign up for North Bay Construction Corps. Please view ourMarin Construction Training website for more information.
Thursday, December 08, 2022North Bay Construction Corps - Marin Class
North Bay Construction Corps - Class of Marin addresses the high demand for construction workers in our community. This program enables students to explore a variety of construction related careers and prepares young adults for internship positions with local Marin Builders Association firms at the end of each class cycle. Made possible by the Mario Ghilotti Family Foundation, the Sausalito, and Mission San Rafael Rotary Clubs, the program helps students: Build Work-Ready SkillsAcquire Basic Tool Safety
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