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New chapter executive directors visit the national office for orientation Independent Electrical Contractors Share    
An Executive Director Orientation was conducted at the IEC National Office, Jan. 12–13. Participants included Julie Pipal, Idaho Chapter; Terry Cromer, North Carolina
Chapter; Linda Taylor, Illinois Chapter; Phyllis Franzoy, Southern New Mexico Chapter; Mary Jo Kennedy, New Jersey Chapter; and Yvonne Elizondo, national staff. The orientation covered various subjects pertaining to association management and IEC programs including IEC Governance, the IEC Foundation, Apprenticeship Training and Education, Membership Development, Government Affairs and PAC, Association Legal Topics, Safety and Codes, National Meetings, Communications, and Industry Partners. The
Executive Director Orientation is conducted one to two times annually for new Chapter Executive Directors and seasoned executive directors who have not attended prior programs. For more information contact Tim Welsh, twelsh@ieci.org.
IEC Foundation receives capital grant Independent Electrical Contractors Share
The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation has received a $67,100 capital grant from the San Antonio Area Foundation (TRIAD Fund) that will benefit IEC San Antonio. Funding for this program was provided by the Texas Resources for Iraq–Afghanistan Deployment (TRIAD) Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation. The San Antonio Area Foundation aspires to significantly enhance the quality of life of the San Antonio area community by providing outstanding service to donors, producing significant asset growth strengthening community collaboration and managing an exemplary grants program. More Tour the new dream home: At International Builders' Show, it's small, virtual, affordable USA Today Share
What a difference a year makes! The International Builders' Show, which opens in Las Vegas, planned to showcase a huge and glamorous New American Home, as it's done in years past. Instead, it has a virtual display of the New Economy Home. More
U.S. says wind could power 20 percent of eastern grid Reuters Share
Wind energy could generate 20 percent of the electricity needed by households and businesses in the eastern half of the United States by 2024, but it would require up to $90 billion in investment, according to a recently released government report. More Three keys to running your business from the road BusinessWeek Share
As technology has advanced, so have the options for how and where we work. Portable computing tools combined with cloud–based services and applications have made the mobile office a viable alternative to the traditional centrally–based office. More Operating room electrical safety open to debate Occupational Health and Safety Share
Work on an update of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities, is starting anew after vigorous debate last year could not settle the question of whether hospital operating rooms are "wet locations" requiring special protection against electrical shock, unless a risk assessment determines otherwise, Richard P. Bielen, director of Fire Protection Systems Engineering for NFPA and staff liaison for the standard, writes in the NFPA Journal. More |
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