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October 26, 2021
Electrical Connection Hosts Fundraiser for Historic Revitalization for Missouri (HRM)
ST. LOUIS – The vision of historic redevelopment met with those who build the vision to energize support of historic tax credits that have helped revitalize the St. Louis area’s landmark architecture. The Electrical Connection hosted the Oct. 22, 2021 fundraiser for Historic Revitalization for ...
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October 22, 2021
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
Two IBEW and St. Louis Chapter NECA minority contractors are spotlighted in the latest issue of St. Louis Construction News and Review. In an article examining the growth and sustainability of minority enterprises, BRK Electrical Contractors CEO Marion Hayes advises budding entrepreneurs to understand ...
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October 21, 2021
Engineering News Record (ENR) Ranks Electrical Connection Contractors among the Nation’s Top Contractors
ST. LOUIS – Four Electrical Connection contractors are ranked among the nation’s top subcontractors. The national construction industry trade publication, Engineering News Record (ENR) , ranked Sachs Electric Co. , an ArchKey Solutions company, Guarantee ...
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October 18, 2021
Electrical Connection Expands EV Charging Infrastructure Training Staff
ST. LOUIS – Anticipating the growing need for reliable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center has expanded its EV infrastructure training staff. During the summer, the training center added 10 new instructors for its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) ...
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October 6, 2021
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
The newest technology tool to combat crime in St. Louis was designed and installed by the team of Electrical Connection contractor TSI Global Companies and tech company Daktronics. The massive, high-resolution LED video wall at the Real Time Crime Center in Missouri ...
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September 28, 2021
September Electrical Safety Tips
Older homes – those 40+ years old – dominate St. Louis area housing stock. They are also more susceptible to fires and other hazards caused by aging electrical infrastructure. If you live in an older home, be aware of the following and as always contact a licensed electrical contractor to ...
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September 24, 2021
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
IBEW Local 1 proudly hosted the graduation ceremony of the 22 nd Building Union Diversity (BUD) class. “The BUD program, created by the St. Louis Building Trades Council, began in 2014 as a recruitment tool to encourage more minorities and women to get into the union building trades. ...
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September 23, 2021
Electrical Connection Ramps up Diversity Recruiting with the Return of Career Fairs
ST. LOUIS – With return of career fairs, the Electrical Connection is expanding its outreach to recruit a diverse workforce for the electrical and communications industry. A staple of workforce development, career fairs had been severely curtailed by the pandemic. But the Sept. 19, 2021 ...
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September 20, 2021
IBEW Local 1's Frank Jacobs Named to Airport Commission
ST. LOUIS – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1 Business Manager Frank Jacobs is the newest member of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) Commission . Jacobs, represents 7,000 IBEW members, including more than 5,400 skilled electricians and communications technicians. Jacobs also ...
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September 13, 2021
Sylvester Taylor Saluted as a “Champion of Diversity” at St. Louis Business Journal Luncheon
ST. LOUIS – “ You can’t fight for anybody if you’re not in the room. My goal is to be in as many rooms as I can to fight for young people. ” The quote spotlighted by the St. Louis Business Journal is the ...