Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

Sheats and Bailey Construction Law Mini Brief Videos 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:51:54 GMT

Sheats and Bailey Construction Law Mini Brief Videos

Do you need information on Mechanics Liens, Lien Law Tools or Contract Clauses, check out the series of videos with Ed Sheats of Sheats and Bailey, PLLC. These videos provide various 10-13 minute construction law briefs on common contractual questions or legal issues construction contractors often experience. Click here to watch the videos.

Syracuse Builders Exchange 2025 Golf Tournament - Utica, NY 9/5/2025 8:30 AM - 9/5/2025

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:09:10 GMT

Syracuse Builders Exchange 2025 Golf Tournament

Valley View Golf Course / 620 Memorial Parkway Utica, NY

September 5, 2025

The Syracuse Builders Exchange is pleased to continue the Utica area traditional golf outing. Please email lisa@syrabex.com or contact Lisa Peregoy at 315.437.9936 x23.

Section 125 Cafeteria Plans Overview Webinar, Presented by OneGroup 9/10/2025 2:00 PM - 9/10/2025 3:00 PM

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:16:54 GMT

Section 125 Cafeteria Plans Overview Webinar, Presented by OneGroup

September 10, 2025, 2:00pm

During this webinar, Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, discusses Section 125 "cafeteria" plans. We’ll discuss which benefits can and cannot be offered under a cafeteria plan, the various nondiscrimination rule that apply to cafeteria plans and FSAs, and how to correct mistakes and administrative errors. We’ll also review the events that permit midyear election changes.

Key takeaways include:

An understanding of what benefits can and cannot be offered under a cafeteria plan;
When pre-tax elections can be changed during the year; and
How cafeteria plan nondiscrimination rules work

2025 Clambake Presented by OneGroup 9/10/2025 3:00 PM - 9/10/2025 7:00 PM

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:07:04 GMT

2025 Clambake Presented by OneGroup

September 10, 2025 / 3:00pm – 7:00pm

The Spinning Wheel North Syracuse

The menu will include:

· Steamed and Raw Little Neck Clams

· Fried Clams

· New England Clam Chowder

· Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

· Gianelli Italian Sausage

· Salt Potatoes

· Corn on the Cob

· Salads

· Desserts

· Draught Beer and Soda

Enjoy music, lawn games, 50/50 raffle , and penny raffles to support the SBE Scholarship Fund (What is a penny raffle? To put it simply, bidders buy tickets and use them to bid on items. The more you want something, the more tickets you buy and put into the jar to increase your chance of being drawn as the lucky winner).

Although the event will be limited to 1,500 people, members will have an opportunity to purchase unlimited tickets while supplies last.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the SBE office or emailing your request to nsmith@syrabex.com, starting August 4th at 8 AM. A confirmation email will be sent back with a link to pay for tickets. Tickets must be paid for the same day. No requests will be accepted before August 4th at 8 AM. Must be 21 to attend.

This event will sell out quickly. It is recommended member firms purchase tickets as soon as possible.

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course 9/15/2025 8:30 AM - 9/15/2025 12:30 PM

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:25:01 GMT

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course

September 15, 2025 – 8:30am – 12:30 pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange Classroom & Zoom

This seminar will be a HYBRID session (in-person SBE classroom and via Zoom)

Remote attendees will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their computer with both audio and visual capabilities.

The cost of the seminar will be $125.00 per person for SBE Members and Non-Members, and is non-refundable. Please make checks made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply). Please contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if assistance is needed with registration and/or to submit credit card payments. Course fees are non-refundable.

Payment must be received no later than September 1, 2025.

For you to receive a training card at the end of the class, DEC requires you to:

Participate in the class, using zoom
Have your camera on the entire time so that the instructor can see your face
Pictures of all students will be taken at multiple, random times throughout class to document attendance

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext 14.

First Aid/CPR/AED Course 9/17/2025 9:00 AM - 9/17/2025 12:00 Noon

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:24:56 GMT

First Aid/CPR/AED Course

September 17, 2025 / 9:00am – 12:00pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road / Syracuse, NY 13206

Instructor: David Shalala, TLC Ambulance

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise. When you understand first aid, you’ll gain the ability to help those in need. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. When a sudden cardiac arrest event happens, minutes matter. In this course you will learn how to treat and recognize heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies and more.

This course will also speak about first aid for severe bleeding. Serious injury can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes, be prepared to provide lifesaving care when the unexpected happens.

This course will be an in-person only session, no virtual attendance. The course will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Attendees must be pre-registered to attend.

Free for SBE Member Firms - $100 Non-Members.

Due to high demand, only 4 employees per company, unless there are available spots.

Please make checks payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply). Payments must be received by the first day of class.

Contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if assistance is needed with registration and/or to submit credit card payments

Open Enrollment "What to Prepare" Presented by OneGroup 9/24/2025 10:00 AM - 9/24/2025 11:00 AM

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:39:41 GMT

Join OneGroup for a webinar

OPEN ENROLLMENT WHAT TO PREPARE

September 24, 10:00am – 11:00am

Looking for Information on Open Enrollment?

Join Lauren Moquin, Employee Benefits Consultant and Krista Latimer, Senior Employee Benefits Consultant at OneGroup, for an insightful webinar covering everything you need to know to navigate open enrollment with confidence. From preparation timelines to post-enrollment strategies, this interactive session will help you stay ahead. Register for the upcoming webinar on September 24th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

As a valued member of the Syracuse Builders Exchange, you have complimentary access to insightful webinars and recordings presented by OneGroup's partners, Benefit Advisors Network.

HCM Compliance Update Webinar, Presented by OneGroup 9/24/2025 2:00 PM - 9/24/2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:15:04 GMT

HCM Compliance Update Webinar, Presented by OneGroup

September 24, 2025 / 2:00pm EST

Employment At Will, ADA, Title VII, FMLA, and Record Retention. New to HR, new to supervising? Learn the basics of HCM compliance and how your role may carry liability for non-compliance for both you and/your company.

Please join Bobbi Kloss for this informative webinar.

Note: Many employers with fully insured plans (i.e., no health FSAs or HRAs) will have limited obligations under HIPAA. This webinar should be attended by employers with self-insured plans or fully insured plans that create, maintain, or receive PHI under HIPAA.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course 9/25/2025 8:00 AM - 9/26/2025 1:30 PM

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:35:17 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

Date: September 25-26, 2025

Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm both days

Instructor: Windell Gray, Landon and Rian

This class will be held at the Syracuse Builders Exchange located at 6563 Ridings Rd, Syracuse, NY. We have safety guidelines in place - please be sure to review them. Due to demand, only 4 people per company, unless there are available seats.

The OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach course helps participants recognize and identify solutions to common safety and health hazards on the job. There is a New York State law requiring most workers on publicly funded construction sites to have the OSHA wallet card proving they have completed the OSHA 10-hour for Construction training course. Many General Contractors and Construction Management firms also require that subcontractors' employees have the 10-hour. Upon completion of the OSHA 10-hour for Construction, you will receive a course completion card that does not expire.

Please Be Advised – OSHA requires that cards be sent to the students, if a copy is required, please see the employee for a copy of their completion card. The cost of the course will be $30 per student SBE Member Firms and $50 per student Non-Members. Payments must be received by the First Day of Class. If Paying By Check – Please Make Payable To: Syracuse Builders Exchange and mail to 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Course fees are non-refundable.

Students must attend both days in order to receive their completion card. Please let us know if your employee cannot attend so we can free up their spot. If another employee will replace an employee registered for the class, no problem, please let us know.

SBE Safety Guidelines:

Kindly enter and exit the building through the entrance located at the rear parking lot on the southern end of the building.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Please bring your own writing instruments.
Cell phone use in the classroom may be restricted at the discretion of the instructor. If you need to reach your employee during the course, please call SBE’s main phone number 315.437.9936.

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext. 14.

Charity Clay Shooting Competition Sponsored by Graystone Consulting 9/26/2025 11:00 AM - 9/26/2025 5:00 PM

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:50:33 GMT

Charity Clay Shooting Competition Sponsored by Graystone Consulting

Vernon National Gun Club

September 26, 2025

Registration 11:00am - 11:45am

Lunch 12:00pm

Shoot 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Awards 4:00pm

The cost for this competition is $180 per person.

Please contact Lisa at Lisa@syrabex.com to register for the event. Registration is limited to 120 participants.