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Private construction firms across California are being urged to revisit their contracts following a major shift in payment rules that took effect January 1, 2026. The change caps retention on most private works projects at 5%, aligning them with standards long applied to public construction and effectively ending the traditional 10% retainage practice that has defined the industry for decades.
The Fresno Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 State of the City, the Chamber’s premier civic event, presented by Amazon, Chevron, Fresno Association of Realtors, the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, Noble Credit Union, Visit Fresno County, Sagaser Watkins & Wieland PC and Producers Dairy.
The Fresno Chamber of Commerce will host a recruitment mixer for Leadership Fresno’s 41st class at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The event is designed to introduce prospective participants to the long-running leadership development program and connect them with alumni and community leaders.
The mixer will take place at the Chamber of Commerce building, located at 2331 Fresno St. in downtown Fresno. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the program structure, application process, and the impact Leadership Fresno has had across the region.
