Cost: Breakfast – $5 per person

Call 402-423-4225 or email info@hbal.org to register.

Join Steve Drzaic from the Nebraska Department of Revenue as he covers
Nebraska sales and use tax as it applies to construction contractors. You
will benefit from this course if you perform construction services or handle
bookkeeping for contractors. The presentation will cover licensing requirements,
contractor registration, contractor options, exemptions, reporting and taxable
services.

Cost: Lunch – $10 per person

Call 402-423-4225 or email info@hbal.org to register.

“Cyber Security 101: It All Starts With the User”, presented by Sirkdot, focuses
on the role we play in safeguarding ourselves and our clients from cyber threats.
The goal of this class is to provide education and encourage action. Learn about
steps you can take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of the next cyber
crime. You will also learn about different types of malware and how to react if
your computer or network is compromised.

Crystalline Silica Hazards Safety Training

Affected Employees: all employees exposed to respirable silica in construction work, except where employee exposure will remain below 25 μg/m3.

Course Topics:

• Engineering Control Measures-Table 1 Compliance Standard

• Monitoring, Testing & Medical Surveillance Requirements

• Action Level Requirements•Respiratory Protection Requirements standards and PPE

•Silica Exposure Control Plan and Company Program Template•Definitions, Scope & Application

•Housekeeping, Methods of Compliance

Cost: $40 for HBAL Members & their employees or $60 for Non-Members (Lunch Included)

RSVP to info@hbal.org by November 10. Class will be limited to the first 30 people, so please RSVP early!

Cost: TBD (for lunch)

Call 402-423-4225 or email info@hbal.org to register.

Join us for lunch and a panel discussion lead by Fred Hoppe, The Hoppe Law Firm, Jennifer Strand, Nebraska Title Company and Shannon Harner, Home Services. This is your opportunity to ask the experts and gain feedback from experienced members in the industry!

We ask that you submit your questions beforehand so our panelists have time to prepare their responses!

Reservations Required – please RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 if you would like to attend.

Open to HBAL & RAL Members

Presentations by:

• Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
• Lincoln Parks & Recreation
• Lincoln/Lancaster Planning
• Lincoln Public Works
• Nebraska Innovation Campus Director of Communication & Culture

Sponsored by:

Cost: $5 for lunch

Call 402-423-4225 or email info@hbal.org to register.

Join us for pizza and a presentation regarding year-end planning as it pertains to small business owners as well as a summary of the significant changes in tax law that affect not only business owners, but all individuals and what you can do as the end of the year approaches.

****This event has been cancelled.****

Gone Phishing:  How to Protect your Business from Cybercrime

You’ve heard it before: “you’re only as strong as your weakest link” and when it comes to securing your business, the bad guys are just one gullible user-click away from staging an all-out invasion. During this session, we will discuss what the hackers are after, what you should do in the event of an attack, and strategies that you can implement to protect your business and staff.

• Describe the different types of cyber threats facing businesses today
• Illustrate how easily cyber-attacks can take place, including the tactics that are used
• Explain the steps that can be taken to prevent future attempts

Please contact Andrea Wilkins at 402-423-4225 if you are interested in taking this class.

Sanitary & Improvement Districts 101

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Sanitary & Improvement Districts (SID’s) and how they are used to finance developments, plan to attend this informative presentation by Mark Westergard of E&A Consulting Group.

Reservations Required – please RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 if you would like to attend.

Falls are the leading cause of occupational fatalities and disabling injuries.  They cost companies millions of dollars each year. Every employer must provide training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. This course is designed to provide training on how to recognize fall hazards and methods of evaluation, and how to implement protective measures – all according to OSHA Standard 29CFR1926 Subpart M (Construction Industry).

This intensive course is designed for business owners, safety managers, supervisors, foremen, crew leaders and all other who are responsible for the safety of employees exposed to fall hazards. This course will bring you closer to 100% fall protection. The knowledge you gain will reduce your chances of devastating injury and workers’ compensation costs.

Reservations Required – please RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 if you would like to attend.

Prairie Up: Going From Lawn to a Nebraska-Inspired Pollinator Garden
We’ll explore the how-to of site prep, finding the right native plants, and cover design strategies with a sample plan. Lean how to create a low-maintenance garden of any size that wildlife and people will find beautiful.
Benjamin Vogt is principal at Monarch Gardens LLC, a prairie-inspired garden design firm in Lincoln. He speaks nationally on native plant wildlife gardens and for over 5 years wrote an award-winning design column at Houzz.com.