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July 14, 2010
 
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Battery changing room "dos and don'ts"
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KABOOM!!! That's the sound of an explosion, or perhaps of a 3,000-pound lead-acid battery hitting the floor — either way, it's something you definitely don't want to hear in your warehouse or DC. But that's a distinct possibility if your lift-truck battery changing room is improperly designed or managed. More



Connect at the 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo
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The 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo is an excellent opportunity to network with some of the top electrical contractors from across the country. With multiple engaging networking events being held this year, you sure to pick up a few tips from you colleagues. This year's convention will be held Oct. 26-29, in Phoenix. More

Construction Accounting Software Specially Designed for Electrical Contractors
Jonas Accounting, Construction and Service Management Software is specially made for Electrical Contractors across North America to drive revenue and increase efficiency. Jonas offers a complete package of fully integrated, flexible and innovative industry specific solutions including Accounting, Payroll, Job Cost, Service Management, Estimating, Project Management, Document Management and Mobile Technology. more


New IEC Radio: Strategies in the Eye of the Storm
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IEC Radio, host by Ted Garrison, has a new installment called Strategies in the Eye of the Storm. Garrison interviews Gregg Schoppman, a consultant with FMI, management consultants and investment bankers for the construction industry. Gregg specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. He also leads FMI's project management consulting practice. More

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Green Jobs Academy unveiled in Pennsylvania
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Recently, officials were on hand to officially unveil the Green Jobs Academy in Bristol, Penn. The facility, located in the Bucks County Community College Keystone Bridge Business Center, provides both long and short-term training in sustainable industries and technologies. More



One union pickets another
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Members of an electrical workers' union picketed and passed out leaflets protesting what they call a "raid" on their territory by a big St. Louis area carpenters' union. "It's union-busting," said Jack Tueth, business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 649. "They're wrapping a union flag around it." More

New Release! Electrical Estimating Software with On-Screen Takeoff

Vision InfoSoft released new commercial/residential electrical estimating software with On-Screen takeoff capability. Use electronic plans for faster, more accurate takeoffs. Cut your estimating time in HALF!

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Use the government's free tools
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As a small business owner struggling through a recession that shows almost no signs of letting up anytime soon, the federal government probably isn't the first place you would turn to for marketing advice. But believe it or not, you should. With the U.S. economy still in tatters, you might be surprised to learn that the federal government offers free online tools to help you market and promote your product or service. More

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