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IEC National announces survey winner
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Recently, IEC National sent members a survey to identify electrical contractors purchasing habits. IEC National would like to thank members for taking the time to participate in the survey. Larry Mullins, IEC Executive Vice President, announced the $100 Home Depot Gift Card winner as Mike M. Custred, March 9.

The survey respondents stated that they typically purchase materials from electrical distributors over big box stores. They also indicated that they primarily purchase UL products over ETL products; with over 80 percent of the materials respondent's purchases are UL products. 78 percent of the respondents have been in business over 10 years and their main line of work is maintenance or contracting.




IEC National Legislative Fly-In
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The IEC National Legislative Fly-In will feature a "how to" educational session on lobbying your member of Congress, as well as informational briefings on front burner legislative issues, from the Washington experts who deal with these subjects every day. And, most importantly, we will have a Day on Capitol Hill where IEC contractors and chapter executive directors join together to educate their federal representatives about our industry and your business. More

Prior to the Fly-In: Attend PV Training at the nearby IEC Chesapeake Chapter
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In the days before the Fly-In, IEC Chesapeake will be holding a Photovoltaic (NABCEP) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Prep Course at IEC Chesapeake – Odenton Training Center. The course will be held Friday & Saturday, April 30 & May 1, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 2, from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Attend the 2010 IEC National Fly-In and the PV course and receive a 25 percent rebate on the Fly-In registration courtesy of IEC Chesapeake. More

Brady's New BMP21 Label Printer

The BMP21 label printer features a large display screen, keypad with electrical symbols and a breadth of labels - including self-laminating labels up to 1.5" wide. Automatic label formatting, label retention and a multifunctional accessory (includes a magnet, flashlight, stand, pole and belt strap) helps you work more efficiently. Learn more…




Save the date for the 53rd Annual IEC National Convention and Electric Expo
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The 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo will be held on October 26-29, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Learn about the latest in green technology, project management, estimating, and other business techniques from the more than 40 educational sessions. More

U.S. Chamber of Commerce sets sights on Democrats ahead of midterm elections
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, already one of Washington's largest lobbying groups, is gearing up to play a major role in this year's midterm elections on a scale that rivals the nation's two main political parties. More



Loan squeeze thwarts small business revival
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A year and a half after the financial crisis hit, the U.S. credit machine is still malfunctioning. During the boom, credit was too abundant. Now the pendulum has swung. With an eye toward limiting such swings, Sen. Christopher Dodd is expected to unveil a bill that would be especially tough on big banks while preserving the Fed's regulatory role, but the bill's prospects remain uncertain. More

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Consumer spending perks up economy
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A string of surprisingly strong corporate earnings reports and economic data show that U.S. consumers have emerged from a long hibernation to start spending again on everything from new TVs and restaurant meals to spring outfits. More

E-mail marketing 'being integrated with online marketing services'
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Businesses are increasingly using online marketing channels such as social media to boost their e-mail campaigns, according to new research. More

 










 
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