April 20, 2026
St. Louis Business Journal Honors IBEW/NECA for Tornado Power Restoration Efforts
(ST. LOUIS) – “I turned off my phone and began to pray,” noted North St. Louis resident Stephanie Wilkerson in an April 15, 2026, St. Louis Business Journal article recounting the catastrophic May 16, 2025, tornado. “It would be a partnership between the city, area ...
April 15, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
One of the largest healthcare projects in the region is advancing with the skills of several Electrical Connection contractors, led by NECA contractor Guarantee Electrical . The new 14-story SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital recently celebrated its topping out. Electrical, communications technology and ...
April 2, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
This month ramps up IBEW/NECA’s largest charitable endeavor with the repair of 19 low-income homes for Rebuilding Together St. Louis. The repair blitz will take place Saturday, April 18 th , when volunteers from IBEW/NECA will fan out to repair electrical hazards and make improvements to homes. ...
March 25, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
Demand for data centers in the U.S. is expected to more than double over the next few years as AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continue to expand. To keep its membership informed, St. Louis Chapter NECA hosted an inside look at mega projects and market recovery in our region. ...
March 19, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA In the News
TSI Global Companies latest blog details the data center revolution and key steps to ensure a successful data center project. They include a “smart design” where understanding “business goals and creating a future-ready design that balances performance, scalability, and efficiency.” Expert building skills coordinate installation of infrastructure, ...
March 12, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
For the 23 rd year, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection will being making critical electrical repairs and upgrades – free of charge – to low-income homes in St. Louis. It is all part of an enduring partnership with Rebuilding Together St. Louis . Each year, ...
March 4, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
Skills endure, but so does commitment to the community. When a historic shrine in rural Missouri lost the funding it needed to cover electrical upgrades, IBEW volunteers from St. Louis Local 1’s Retirees’ Club eagerly stepped up to help. “They helped prove that the drive to be of ...
February 23, 2026
IBEW Local 1 & NECA Contractors Honored for Tornado Power Restoration Efforts
The St. Louis Business Journal has honored a collaborative effort that included IBEW Local 1 and NECA contractors to restore power in tornado ravaged areas of North St. Louis. In April, the business publication will present an Innovation in Philanthropy Award ...
February 18, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
Four NECA contractors headline the finalists for the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) – Midwest Council 2026 MEP Subcontractors of the Year. They include ArchKey Solutions , Bell Electrical Contractors , Guarantee Electrical Company ...
February 11, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
For the 17 th year, the Electrical Connection partnership will be donating services and materials to wire the St. Jude Dream Home in St. Louis to benefit children served by the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. NECA contractor Grasser Electric and its IBEW Local 1 ...
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