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View the 2009 IEC Annual Report in Insights magazine
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The 2009 IEC Annual Report is now available in the April issue of Insights. Physical copies have been mailed and a digital copy of this issue is also available here. If you have a colleague that is currently not receiving Insights, send them the link to this issue. A form is also available here for those who want to subscribe to Insights. The subscription is free!



An old-fashioned labor dispute splits two St. Louis trade unions
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A quiet, long-simmering feud between two prominent St. Louis labor organizations erupted openly this month in a torrent of insinuations, veiled threats and acts of vandalism. Tension between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1 and the Carpenters' District Council of St. Louis is so intense that the two unions have been summoned to a meeting to air and perhaps resolve their differences. 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…




Electrical Project Management Institute
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Designed by electrical contractors for electrical contractors, the 80-hour electrical project management course is presented in two non-consecutive 40-hour session weeks. The Spring Session will take place on June 15-19, and Aug. 11-14, at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind.; and the Fall Session will take place Sept. 29-Oct. 2, and Nov. 17-20, at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

The curriculum includes profitability strategies, estimating techniques, planning and scheduling, business management, and much more. The course's 35 modules are taught by leading Purdue faculty members with many years of experience in the theory and practice of electrical project management.
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In financial regulations debate, senators look to details
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With Republicans ceding the way for debate, legislation to impose sweeping new controls on financial institutions faces a test from both parties. Some Democrats seek tougher restrictions on banks; some Republicans aim to ease consumer protection provisions. More

Packaged Right. Priced Right.
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E-mail marketing booted to the sidelines
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These days, social-media marketing is all the rage as marketers try to figure out how to capitalize on the millions of people using Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogs. In many respects, e-mail marketing has been shunted to the sidelines, despite the fact e-mail is still very much alive and well as a way for companies to effectively reach consumers. More

 
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