Tuesdays@4 is a series of "grass roots" forums scheduled around the state that allow members of the construction industry to come together, discuss critical issues, and get to know their industry colleagues as well as AGC staff and leadership.

Join us for a topic of interest at 4 pm followed by hosted food and beverages at 5 pm. You'll have a chance to introduce yourself, say a word or two about your company, and speak out on any issues of concern.

2010 Schedule

February 23: Klamath Falls Location: Gino's Cafe, 147 E. Main Street, Klamath Falls	Topic: Strategies for Dealing With Oregon's New Tax Laws
February 24: Medford Location: Jackson County Fairgrounds, Medford	Topic: Strategies for Dealing With Oregon's New Tax Laws
March 2: Portland Location: The Elks Lodge, 6 N Tillamook, Portland	Topic: New ODOT DBE NAICS Requirements Held in partnership with the National Association of Minority Contractors–Oregon (NAMCO)
April 6: Eugene Location: Hamilton Construction, 2213 South F Street, Springfield	Topic: Successful Communication on a Construction Team Held in partnership with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
April 27: Coos Bay Location: Southwestern Oregon Community College, Empire Hall, Lakeview E, 1988 Newmark, Coos Bay	Topic: New ODOT DBE NAICS Requirements
April 27: Portland Location: AGC Center Boardroom, 9450 SW Commerce Circle #200, Wilsonville	Topic: New ODOT DBE NAICS Requirements
September 7: Vancouver Location:	Topic:
September 21: Medford Location:	Topic:
September 22: Klamath Falls Location:	Topic:
October 12: Eugene Location:	Topic:
October 19: Portland Location:	Topic:
October 26: Bend Location:	Topic:

Topics

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Strategies for Dealing with Oregon's New Tax Requirements

Ballot measures 66 and 67 passed. Now what? On January 29, voters approved two new tax measures that will impact all Oregon businesses as well as individuals making more than $125,000 per year. S Corporation? C Corporation? LLC?: Is one corporate structure more advantageous than another? What is the impact to you personally as a business owner? What new costs can you expect the next time you renew your Oregon corporation license? Don L. Pinkham, CPA, Medford, will lead a discussion on what you need to know to minimize your tax exposure in the years to come.

New ODOT DBE NAICS Requirements

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is adopting a significant rule change that will impact general contractors and minority-owned businesses alike.

ODOT has implemented changes effective March 1, 2010 on how Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is credited on projects with federal funding. Bidders must now include both the appropriate NAICS code and a description of the type of work the DBE will perform with the bid documents. Using DBEs for work outside their certification will not be counted for DBE credit and could cause a prime contractor to be non-compliant. Find out more about this new rule and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Speakers: Michael Cobb, Manager, and Jill Miller, Small Business Programs Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights

Successful Communication on a Construction Team

Held in partnership with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). The session will feature a contractor, architect, designer, and owner’s rep discussing effective communication from their perspective – what works and what doesn’t.

Our featured speakers for this event are:

• The Engineer: Allen Wright, CH2M HILL
• The Owner’s Rep: Mike Penwell, City of Eugene
• The Architect: James M Robertson, Robertson Sherwood Architects pc
• The Contractor: Dave Van Houten, John Hyland Construction
• The Specialty Contractor: Gerry Bush, Twin Rivers Plumbing, Inc.

Contact Christina Devlin, 503-682-3363, or 800-826-6610