Effective July 1, 2011, the statewide sales and use tax rate is set to decrease from 8.25% to 7.25%. In municipalities where there are voter-approved district taxes, the total tax related to sales will be the statewide base tax rate of 7.25% plus the applicable district tax. Please see http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/pdf/Pending_Rates-07-11.pdf for a complete list of changes and Rates
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SOME KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS
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GOVERNOR ‘S MAY REVISED BUDGET SUPPORTS INCREASED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING 
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In a recent survey of the general public, adults aged 18 – 64 were asked about how quickly they believe an e-mail message deserves a response. Fifty-six percent said “within the same day” and 12% said more than one day. Thirty-two percent had no opinion. Given that this survey was conducted among members of the general population, certainly this sets a high bar for business, for whom the expectation for a same-day response would be even higher!
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 MORE ECONOMIC NEWS…APRIL RESULTS STRONGER THAN ANTICIPATED  
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MORE NEWS ON THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK… 
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GRANITEROCK’S ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN-NOT JUST A CORPORATE OBJECTIVE
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 WITHHOLDING UNDER PROMPT PAYMENT LAWS MUST BE OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE
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The current U.S. unemployment rate stands at about a whopping 8.8%. Evidently, large portions of the population are looking for careers, but are ending with no success.  There are, however, employers, specifically in the construction industry, that are currently seeking men and women who are interested in a career path in construction.
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After 50 years, Graniterock’s 5½ yard mixer truck comes home. In the early 1950s, Graniterock purchased ten 1944 surplus military trucks from United States Navy, turning them into 5½ yard concrete ready mix trucks, which were suited perfectly for deliveries in challenging situations. It appears that Graniterock’s “Yes We Will” policy has a long history. These trucks are referred to as 6X6s by the military, because a driver could lock power to all six sets of wheel—these trucks were the ultimate off-road vehicle. Powered by a six cylinder, 450 cubic inch, high-torque engine, these mixers could fight their way through almost anything while hauling 5½ yard of ready-mix concrete. They helped our GIs win WWII and helped Graniterock win satisfied customers throughout the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains. The paint and company signs may be faded and the front bumper bent, but Graniterock’s 67 year-old #180 transit mixer still runs and was driven onto the low bed trailer for the ride home to join in the Company’s other historical vehicles. This is a great new addition to the historical fleet that Graniterock maintains, including a 1950 2-yard concrete mixer truck, #138, that is often referred to as ‘cute’, a 1928 Model AA pick-up truck, and working rollers, graders, and all the vehicles in the works which stand as a valuable symbol of Graniterock’s long history of quality construction in the Bay Area and represents the Company’s commitment to a strong and successful future.
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