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Member News | February/March 2018
Upcoming Classes:

(LAST CHANCE!)
Wednesday, March 7
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, March 13
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, March 15
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, March 17
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 2
7:30 am - 9:00 am  

Saturdays, March 31 -April 7
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, April 3
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, April 25
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Wednesdays, April 25 - May 30
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday, April 27 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm & Saturday, April 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Electrical CEUs:
Saturday, March 3
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, March 10
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, March 10
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday, March 14
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday, April 7
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, April 14
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, April 14
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Committee Meetings:
 Thursday, March 1
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Thursday, March 1
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Thursday, March 8
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Greetings!
IECRM is looking forward to supporting our members through legislative initiatives, workforce development, networking events, continuing education, and much more!

The IECRM Government Committee is currently reviewing new bills to consider for support/ monitor/ oppose including potential transportation funding initiatives that may appear on the ballot this Fall. The IEC Policy Conference will be held in Washington DC April 9-10. Click here to learn more or to join the IECRM Government Relations Committee's next meeting.
NEW THIS YEAR! IECRM has partnered with Colorado Construction Careers Now (CCN), a four-week pre-apprenticeship program through Emily Griffith Technical College that graduates 40-50 participants per month, culminating in a very special Hiring Fair just for those that have completed the 16-night program. These candidates are committed to a career in the industry and have received an OSHA-10 certification.
Join IECRM to represent the electrical construction industry and meet highly qualified candidates at our booth or purchase your own booth at one of the CCN Hiring events listed below (the fee may be waived for small or minority companies that are first-time booth holders).

UPCOMING CCN HIRING FAIRS
(Wednesdays | 4:00-6:00 pm)
March 7, 2018
April 11, 2018
May 16, 2018
June 27, 2018
August 1, 2018
August 29, 2018

LOCATION: Central 70 Career Training & Resource Center | 3600 E. 46th Ave. | Denver, CO 80216

REGISTER ONLINE AT: BuildColorado.com
IECRM will still host its Annual Energy Industry Career Fair this spring. Dates will be published soon!
URGENT: Deadline Approaching. Only 2 Weeks Left!
IECRM's electrical contractors are some of the most dedicated and talented professionals in the industry. The time to celebrate your achievements is right around the corner at the 12th Annual IECRM Summit Awards!

Have you or your company accomplished an achievement that you'd like to recognize? Submit an entry or nomination or BOTH today. There is no limit on the entries or nominations!  Click here for more information about award categories and the nomination form.
Nominations are due Friday, March 16th by 5:00pm!

We encourage ALL members to take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to participate in one of the industry's most reputable events of the year, the 12th Annual Summit Awards Banquet, at the Denver Athletic Club on Thursday, April 12th. Event Sponsorship is NOW OPEN!
We look forward to making this a memorable occasion with you. Wishing you luck on winning an award!

Sincerely,

Marilyn Akers Stansbury
& the IECRM staff
WELCOME NEW IECRM MEMBERS!
INDUSTRY PARTNER

Smith Power Products
CONTRACTORS

Sundog Electric, LLC

Capital Electrics, Inc.

Pinnacle Electric & Construction Corp.
IECRM NEWS
Colorado Construction and Design Magazine Features IECRM in the article Today's Electrical Contractor!

Check your mail box! IECRM member that are listed in the member directory will each receive a copy of the Winter/Spring Edition of the magazine.

IECRM has been asked to provide insight into the electrical industry in Colorado annually. Please send us your feedback on the article to info@iecrm.org !

MEMBER NEWS
HR Question of the Month: Send Employee I-9 Expiration Reminder?
 
Question: One of our current employees is a lawful permanent resident and her permanent resident card expires on 2/22/2018 according to the I-9 that she completed when she was hired. My question is whether we, as her employer, can send her a reminder of this upcoming expiration date? READ MORE
 
Risk Management Corner: The distracted driving epidemic continues to wreak havoc on our nation’s highways. In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported more than 2,000,000 injuries. Worse yet, they counted 37,461 deaths related
to motor vehicle traffic crashes on U.S. roadways.How would a death or disabling injury affect your life? Your business? Your employees? READ MORE

It's Your Life: How Long Can You Live Without a Paycheck?
Disability is more common than you think.
As long as you have the ability to earn an income, you are able to accumulate assets and provide for yourself and your family. But what would happen if you became disabled and could no longer
work?

The odds of becoming disabled are compelling. Consider these statistics READ MORE
What is Insurtech?
The combination of insurance and technology is a relatively new phenomenon, and it's driving an enhanced digital customer experience. READ MORE

Don't Get Burned: A Common Workplace Hazard
Chemical spills. Car fires. A welding project gone terribly wrong. Burns resulting from accidents such as these led Pinnacol employers to file more than 1,700 claims during 2016-17. Are your employees vulnerable to workplace burns? READ MORE TO FIND OUT

Are You a Part of a Small Business?
Join the Small+Safe+Well study (SSWell) by the Colorado School of Public Health

Join a multi-year research project designed to understand what small organizations are doing to support the health, safety, and well-being of their workforce, the impact on health outcomes, and how employees perceive their workplace culture. READ MORE

In the news

Preparing Buildings for their Second Life:  EnergyServices of Colorado Brings Retrofitting Expertise to Growing MarketAs commercial buildings reach thirty to forty years of age, their HVAC and mechanical systems are often reaching the end of the line. Learn how EnergyServices of Colorado combines their deep retrofitting experience with new technology, to help buildings through their  mid-life crisis  and enjoy a new, more energy-efficient and comfort-focused second life.  Read More        
FREE WEBINARS/SEMINARS
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: HNCU is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a HNCU member family to help offset the growing cost of higher education. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior to assist in obtaining further education or training at a school of higher education, including IECRM! Application deadline is 4/23/18. For details,   click here.
FREE WEBINAR: Hidden Dangers of Retaliation
Tuesday, March 20
12:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour

Identify the unexpected ways in which you, as an employer, may find the tables turned— that is, an employee claims retaliation after you've taken action to address a problem, such as performance, attendance, leave, or market conditions that have nothing to do with a particular employee or your decisions. 

March 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pinnacol Assurance
7501 E Lowry Blvd
Denver, Colorado 80230

Musculoskeletal injuries are some of the most common workers’ compensation claims. You can prevent these injuries by learning the basics of office ergonomics. This course will teach you how to evaluate employee workstations to improve posture, reduce repetitive motions and increase efficiency. Upon completion, you will be able to conduct a basic office ergonomics evaluation, identify risk factors for injury and make necessary workstation modifications that reduce injury potential.

Overview of Commercial Refrigeration program and how to participate
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: PPA Event Center
 
For Xcel Energy business customers and trade partners
Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mile High Stadium
 
Learn about Multifamily program offerings, benefits and qualifications
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: PPA Event Center
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, March 12 - Wednesday, March 14

Monday, April 9 - Tuesday, April 10
Thursday, April 12, 2018
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2018 Energy Expo & Wire-Off Competition
TBD
2018 Clay Shoot
TBD
Friday, August 10
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, August 30
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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