California Employer Advisory Council

Contra Costa County EAC

August 6, 2010

Welcome to Contra Costa County Employer Advisory Council's Homepage

What is the Contra Costa County Employer Advisory Council?

The Contra Costa County Employer Advisory Council is a non- profit corporation. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to:

1. To facilitate communication and support between EDD and employers to convey the services available, such as employment services, management aids, tax and unemployment insurance and other relevant information.
2. To host educational seminars, workshops and events
3. To sponsor scholarship and community programs and projects
4. To provide a forum for employers to network and share best practices

Our Mission

In partnership with the California Employer Advisory Council and the State of California Employment Development Department, we will provide Bay Area employers with information and resources to enable them to operate more effectively and efficiently. 

Membership Benefits

• Membership in the statewide California Employer Advisory Council
• A Management Hotline for your labor and employment law questions
• Discount on EAC breakfast seminars and training
• 20% Discount on compliance poster products
• Scholarship Program for members and their families
• Business marketing and networking opportunities
• Continuing education credits for HR Professionals
• Contact with a local EDD liaison
• Volunteer opportunities

Board Members

Chair
William H. Truesdell
The Management Advantage, Inc.

Vice Chair
Miriam Grisard
Emerald Packing

Secretary
Susie O'Bryant
EASTBAY Works One Stop Career Center

Treasurer
Jane Louie
MassMutual Financial Group

Membership Chair
Lindi Huntsman
Contra Costa County Office of Education, ROP

Legislative Chair/Newsletter Chair
Barbara Trumbly, HR 101 Consulting

Scholarship Chair
Tim Oshima
Simplera Benefits & Insurance Solutions

Representative at-Large
Bart Gragg
Blue Collar University

Coordinator, EDD
Cindy Sugrue
Employment Development Department, Workforce Services

EDD Manager, EDD
Barbara Vineyard
Employment Development Department, Workforce Services

Board/Planning Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7:30 am and adjourning promptly at 9:00 am. Notification is mailed to each member including location, date and agenda. We encourage all interested members to attend these meetings and to participate in the planning of our seminars.

Membership

Membership runs from January through December, and is by company, not individual. Membership dues are $60.00 paid annually.

For membership and seminar information, please contact:
Cindy Sugrue, EAC Coordinator
925-602-5025

Membership Application