The largest “Shop with a Cop” program in the region serving more than 500 children will be held this year on December 16, 2025 in Farmington, Mo. and our IBEW/NECA partners will again be there in full support. As it has done annually for the past 30 years, the Electrical Connection is donating $5,000 to support the St. Francois County “Shop with a Cop.”  Law enforcement & first responders from across the state will be taking disadvantaged children holiday shopping for gifts they would not otherwise receive.

An expansion and renovation of Union Ambulance is coming to fruition thanks to Electrical Connection contractor TriStar Electric.  TriStar is part of the team led by Bombshell Construction Services which is creating a 4,500-square-foot addition and renovating the current 7,000 -square-foot ambulance building. From its headquarters in Union, Mo., the ambulance district serves approximately 25,000 residents over 120 square miles of urban and rural areas. Learn more.

Have you had a chance to enjoy the ambiance of “The Backyard” at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre? NECA contractor Schaeffer Electric deployed its skills to transform “a simple outdoor area into a fully functional, inviting space built for both relaxation and entertainment.” It installed “a 400-amp panel to handle the demands of a modern outdoor environment, providing reliable power for everything from ambient lighting to a 16-by-9-foot outdoor screen—perfect for amphitheater events. Thoughtfully placed lighting brings the space to life after dark, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere for gatherings.”