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More than 200 industry professionals gathered to celebrate excellence in the electrical and renewable energy construction industry at the 2019 IECRM Summit Awards.
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What's Coming up
Events:
Saturday, May 4
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Colorado National Speedway
Friday, May 10
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 30
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 8
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, June 28, 2019
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
CEUs:
Saturday, May 11
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, May 11
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, June 1
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, June 1
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesdays, June 5 - 26
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Classes & Forums:
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Committee Meetings:
Thursday, May 2
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:30 am - 8:30 am
View a list of all upcoming
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Greetings!
In this issue, we recognize and honor
Excellence in Construction.
Our April 11th Summit Awards Ceremony and Dinner last month was a beautiful evening shared with IECRM members, family, friends, and colleagues. We shined the spotlight on the 2019 stars of the electrical construction industry. It was uplifting, fun, and quite the celebration. Read the full story to see who walked away with awards!
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The Summit Awards always lead us into our Spring & Summer events. The month of May is full of more events including our annual Energy Expo & Wire-Off competition. The Wire-Off is our most visual and competitive demonstration of the skills of an electrician. Our apprentices are already gearing up to put on an impressive show on May 10th.
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That same afternoon, our annual Energy Expo
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will be a one-of-a-kind experience attended by a mix of more than 300 electrical contractors, apprentices, and industry leaders. Exhibitors include several local and national partner companies showcasing the future in SMART home and office innovations and tools, technology, products, supplies and business services to the Electrical Contracting Industry.
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Staff up for the summer by registering for our upcoming Career Fairs in Northglenn and Fort Collins.
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The last Career Fair drew more than 100 job seekers! Be sure the July 15th deadline for the IEC National Awards and SPARK nominations is on your calendars. IECRM members that submitted a Summit Award entry have a ready-made submission for IEC national recognition.
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Continue your quest for Excellence in Construction by attending the popular
GC Forum
on July 18th, co-hosted by HCC and IECRM, to bring together Colorado’s Public Entities, General Contractors, and Electrical Contractors in a casual networking setting at the cool Lamar Street Center. While sipping craft beers and enjoying an impressive collection of vintage and classic cars and motorcycles, members will meet with GCs to discuss upcoming projects.
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In this issue, you’ll also meet a remarkable 1st year apprentice,
Christian Veeder,
and learn more about our
Instructor of the Year
and
2019 Legacy Award
winner,
Cal Blair
. We also introduce to you our newest staff member,
Londell Jackson
, who joins us to fulfill the role of Education & Workforce Development Coordinator with his powerful philosophy that skilled trades are “
no alternative.
”
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ore
Finally, we’ve provided information about the calendar of key events coming up including graduation, the annual and popular Clay Shoot and Golf Tournament events, and the GC Forum. Mark your calendars and get your reservations in early.
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As we move from Spring into Summer, join us to learn, network, and engage with other members of your association.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Akers Stansbury, IECRM CEO
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It's Time to Get AMPED UP for IECRM’s Most Exciting Annual Competition
2019 Apprentice Wire-Off Competition
Each year across the country, hundreds of electrical apprentices enrolled in IEC apprenticeship training programs will put their newly honed skills to the test in skills challenges to compete for prizes and for a spot in the
IEC National Competition
at
IEC-CON
held this fall in St. Louis, Missouri.
Join IECRM to cheer on our top 40 competitors!
Wire-Off Competition & Energy Expo
Friday, May 10
1-5 PM
IECRM Northglenn Main Campus
On Friday May 10th, in conjunction with the
IECRM Energy Expo
,
from 1-5pm
at the IECRM Main Campus (11429 Pearl Street, Northglenn, CO 80233),
40 IECRM Electrical Apprentices
will compete
LIVE in the
Annual Wire-Off Competition
, a series of full-day electrical skills challenges...
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Every Expo is a one-of-a-kind experience and
IECRM’s Energy Expo & Wire-Off on Friday, May 10th
is no exception. IECRM contractor members and their staff, prospective students, apprentices, and Wire-Off competitors’ family and friends are all invited and encouraged to attend this event.
Expo exhibitors include many local and national partner companies showcasing the future in SMART home and office innovations and tools, technology, products, supplies and business services to the Electrical Contracting Industry. All guests will enjoy food, music, drinks, and giveaways!
Energy Expo & Wire-Off
Friday, May 10
1 – 5 pm
IECRM Northglenn Main Campus
Great Prize Giveaways
Each attendee will be entered into a drawing for great door prizes including gift cards, valuable tools, innovative products, and more!
Contractor VIP Lounge:
Contractors will be treated to an exclusive VIP lounge with: special guests, cocktails, snacks, cigars, and GREAT prizes!
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Throughout the week beginning on Monday, April 29, IECRM instructors will be recognized for the important role they play in the lives of our apprentices and do a great deal to motivate them toward a successful career. A good instructor knows that our apprentices are the future of the electrical and renewable energy sectors...
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HOT INDUSTRY. COOL CAREER. IECRM Career Fairs Make Hiring Qualified Workers Easy
IECRM hosts two more Career Fairs for IECRM Member Contractors to hire candidates:
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Thursday, May 30
3 - 6pm
IECRM Main Northglenn Campus
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Thursday, Jun 13
3 - 6pm
IECRM Fort Collins Location
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Booths at this event are available for IECRM member contractors and are included in their membership benefits.
These hiring events help association members address their workforce needs and provide industry awareness and career opportunities for aspiring electricians throughout the Denver Metro area and Northern Colorado. At the last Career Fair, more than 100 job-seekers registered!
The IECRM Career Fairs enable job seekers to meet with several companies offering up diverse job openings in the electrical, energy, and construction industry. Onsite interviews are conducted for a variety of jobs from apprentices and journeymen to project managers and sales (no experience required!). Attendees can learn more about IECRM’s 4-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program and the financial benefits of a career as an electrician... READ MORE
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IECRM National Awards Deadlines on the Horizon
Receiving an IEC National Award is a tremendous achievement! We urge members and chapters to take advantage of this significant opportunity for visible and tangible recognition. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
The call for nominations for awards opened on April 1. The deadline for all nominations in all categories is July 15, 2019.
IEC publishes a brochure that contains information you need to submit a nomination. All nomination forms can now be completed through iec.awardsplatform.com. The awards portal also has additional tips and tricks for how to submit a successful application. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact IEC National at
communications@ieci.org
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Who May Nominate?
Any IEC member or chapter staff member may nominate any member or chapter...
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IECRM to Graduate Largest Class of Apprentices Yet on June 8
All 100 Percent Employed and No College Debt
Save the date for Saturday, June 8th, when a record number of electrical apprentices will graduate from IECRM’s Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program in a special graduation ceremony at the Westin Westminster.
RSVP to attend here
. Recognize a graduate in the
Graduation Program here.
Join hundreds of guests including family members, friends, spouses, instructors, and employers in celebration of the graduates. Special guest, IEC National Board of Directors President Gary Golka of Golka Electric, will deliver the commencement keynote...
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Third Annual IECRM Sporting Clay Shoot to be held on June 28
3rd Annual IECRM Sporting Clay Shoot!
Friday, June 28
7am – 2pm
Colorado Clays in Brighton
Last year, nearly 100 IECRM members and their guests participated in the Energy Industry Sporting Clay Shoot event. This year, we hope to have even more join this friendly competition open to the Energy, Electrical, and Construction Industries: contractors, general contractors, and the industry associates that support their work...
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On Thursday, July 18, join industry co-hosts Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) and IECRM as we bring together a variety of Colorado’s Public Entities and General Contractors in a casual networking setting. This event will be held at Lamar Street Center in Arvada, CO from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Register to enjoy.
The overarching mission for this gathering is to be at the forefront of the construction industry in Colorado and to achieve our collective goals by connecting business and contractors within the private and public sectors through information, education, and advocacy for Hispanic and all diverse businesses...
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Emerging Leaders 8.0 Wants You!
Planning Session Scheduled
Save the Date! The Emerging Leaders team needs your input on
May 23, 9-10am for planning EL 8.0.
“We appreciate all our members do to contribute to IECRM programs,” says Kori Hemans. “Our Emerging Leaders program is outstanding in quality because of your collaboration with us.”
Your ideas are needed and invited! Please join us.
Let’s also Celebrate the EL Class of 2018!
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IECF SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION
Deadline: May 17, 2019
The purpose of the IEC Foundation Scholarship Fund is to provide annual need-based scholarships to further the academic goals of students that are in an IEC-approved apprenticeship program or similar post-secondary education.
Learn more and apply here
.
Scholarship awards range from $500 up to a maximum of $1,500 and are to be used for tuition and/or books. Awards for each scholarship winner will be paid directly to your IEC training center/college for your benefit. Awards will be awarded in the following categories...
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The skilled trades are a great, stable career – but often it doesn’t get characterized that way. There are many instances where working in skilled trades has been affected by “
the stigma.”
Meet Londell Jackson, the newest member of the IECRM professional staff.
Londell is IECRM’s Education & Workforce Development Coordinator and, as such, serves as the primary support for IECRM’s Continuing Education (CEUs) courses. He also is working to attract underrepresented populations to the electrical field for IECRM through his involvement in many civic and community organizations and several community outreach initiatives. Plus, he says he’s had a “spark” for the electrical field since he was 11 years old.
“My vision of my role at IECRM is to eliminate the notion that a career in the electrical industry is an alternative career choice. There’s no such thing,” he says. “While supporting continuing education for licensed electricians, normalizing entry into the electrical trade...
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Contractor Members
Brothers Plumbing Heating & Electric
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Put in the work, shovel the manure…everything finds its way.
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About…
“I’m a Navy brat,” says 1st-year apprentice, Christian Veeder of Custom Electrical Contractors.
Despite that fact, even though the term brat denotes a negative connotation in the civilian sector, it’s a traditional term of endearment, a rite of passage, a badge, and label, a representation of a class of elite kiddos who are an amazing bunch. Christian fits that description to a ‘T’.
Born in Yokosuka, Japan, Christian has been part of a lifestyle that is unique, comes with its own set of rules and is not an easy feat. “You tend to develop a very specific skill set. You learn how to pack your room up every other year, how to say goodbye to your friends, and how to make new ones,” says Christian. “At the time, it doesn’t exactly seem
...
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About…
“Power in is power out” describes Transformer Theory. But IECRM Training Director Paul Lingo believes it means much more. When introducing Cal Blair as the 2019 Legacy of Service award winner before a packed house at the 13th Annual Summit Awards in April, Paul noted, “To me, ‘power in is power out’ is the true definition of apprenticeship. A true definition of accomplishment and a true definition of success,” he said. “It also means if I do not put any power into what needs to be done, I will not get anything done.”
It’s a common Cal Blair refrain with multiple meanings that one hears regularly in his classroom. “Beyond theory, the power and energy that someone can apply toward the things they are passionate about and dedicated to will produce powerful results out,” he continued. “The Cal Blair ‘power factor’ has impacted generations of electricians who have had the benefit of being one of Cal’s students.”...
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Check out the IECRM 2018 Year in Review Newsletter
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Saturday, May 4
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Colorado National Speedway
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Friday, May 10
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Thursday, May 30
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Saturday, June 8
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Friday, June 28, 2019
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Thursday, July 18
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
More than 200 IECRM members including electrical contractors, general contractors, and industry professionals will gather again this year at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado, to compete to win over $30,000 in cash and prizes!
Start gathering your foursome and save the date for one of the most popular and talked-about events of the entire year! Keep an eye on your email, registration opens soon!
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The CoBiz family of services has become BOK Financial
Same people. Same personalized service. New name.
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Spring Weather: Protect What Matters Most
Winter has passed, along with its associated hazards. Even though the sun has started shining longer and the birds are chirping, now isn’t the time to let your guard down. Spring comes with its own set of risks...
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HR Question of the Month - Establish Workplace Safety/Weapons Policy?
Question: Our company does not have a specific safety in the workplace or weapons policy; is it advisable that we establish one?...
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Don’t Take a Chance – Valuation Methods for Buy-Sell Agreements
A buy-sell agreement can help a business owner lock in the value of their business by using a valuation formula. The goal should be to establish a value that will give the owner or his/her heirs a fair price in the event of a sale. Does your valuation formula establish fair market value?...
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LEGAL ALERT
Supreme Court To Take Up LGBT Workplace Bias Cases For First Time -
Jeffrey Fritz, Richard Meneghello
In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to consider a trio of cases that will determine whether the nation’s most prominent workplace discrimination statute prohibits employment discrimination against LGBT workers. The issue: whether Title VII’s ban
...
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Supreme Court Dims The Light On Class Arbitration -
Darcey Groden, Megan Walker
By a 5-to-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled today that the Federal Arbitration Act does not allow a court to compel class arbitration when the agreement does not clearly provide for it. As a result, employers whose valid arbitration agreements do not contain an explicit class action waiver
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Why Don’t All Affluent People Become Wealthy?
Perception, hesitation, & poor decisions are factors.
Presented by Greg B. Thomas
Why do some people let their potential for lifetime wealth slip away? Some people are better off economically at 30 or 40 than they are at 50 or 60. In some cases, fate deals them a bad hand. In other cases, bad decisions and inaction are to blame.
Some buy depreciating assets, instead of allowing assets to appreciate. They rack up debt and live on margin. What are they spending so much on? It isn’t just consumer staples – it’s not unusual for a family to “keep up with the Joneses” and buy the latest nonessential items. Contrary to the bumper sticker...
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Flooding coming?
Protect your employees before, during and after
Above-normal precipitation in April and May, combined with melting from this winter's higher-than-average snowpack, will increase the risk of floods. Keeping your employees safe during a flood requires preparation and readiness...
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Summer safety tips for seasonal worker
Colorado's low unemployment rate has prompted a labor shortage across many industries, and could spark robust seasonal hiring this summer. Studies have found these temporary workers face greater risk of injury than non-temps. It's your responsibility to keep these workers as safe as your full-time employees...
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Workplace injury trends for Colorado's cannabis industry
Seven years after Colorado legalized full recreational use, the state's cannabis industry is still blazing the trail for the nation. As cannabis businesses contribute to Colorado's booming economy, we're tracking the industry's most common occupational injury trends...
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In the news
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IECRM members are invited to check out Rexel's new location! Talk with vendors, play games, eat some free food and WIN PRIZES. See you there!
Food provided by Biker Jims Gourmet Dogs and Marcos Mexican Grill.
Date And Time
Thu, May 16, 2019
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Location
Rexel Denver East
18150 E 32nd Pl. Suite B-500
Aurora, Colorado 80011
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Please Note: The password for the member rescources (member list, hire list, etc.) has been updated.
Email
info@iecrm.org
to request the password to access the IECRM member exclusive documents.
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