IECRM Monthly E-News: Taking It to the Streets

JOIN US for a Holiday celebration to remember: the annual IECRM Holiday Parade Party for members, associates, students, and their families to ring in the holiday season. Cheer on the IECRM Sparkling Ice Castle float, experience the Downtown Denver Parade of Lights LIVE in-person, and enjoy a festive private party!

The party will be held in the elegant Magnolia Hotel located on the 9NEWS Parade of Lights route in Downtown Denver on Saturday, December 4th from 5:00pm - 8:30pm. Get tickets at iecrm.org/holidayparty21

Tickets Include: Private indoor party with a gourmet holiday dinner, dessert, hot cocoa, kids activities, and spectacular outdoor views of the parade!

Special ticket pricing is available for IECRM students and members, and their families.

Ugly Holiday Mask Contest: Masks will be required for all guests when not actively eating and drinking, per the Denver Public Health Order, so let’s have some fun with it! Instead of an Ugly Sweater Contest this year, prizes will be given for cutest mask, funniest mask, and ugliest mask!

Hotel Discount: Enjoy a night on the town and enjoy all of the festivities Denver has to offer when you book your stay at the elegant Magnolia Hotel with the IECRM discounted rate of $149! Click here or call 303-607-9000.

Get Tickets to the Holiday Parade Party!

In 2017, IECRM electrical apprentices and members designed and built the newest addition to the Denver 9NEWS Parade of Lights in more than 20 years. IECRM students participated in a design contest to come up with the Ice Castle, then more than 100 IECRM apprentices and members volunteered their time and skills to design and build what would be the newest permanent float - The Sparkling Ice Castle! This year is the 46th annual parade and the fourth appearance of IECRM’s float!

A Letter from the CEO

Taking It to the Streets

We are joyfully ramping up to celebrate the holiday season as we thankfully prepare to exit 2021! This “Taking It to the Streets” edition is full of great stories of IECRM’s impact and outreach to the community.

From last week’s recognition of the four-year apprenticeship program by the State of Colorado; the Open House during National Apprenticeship Week welcoming high school students, their parents, local school districts and elected officials; the award for community impact during the pandemic, IECRM is always taking your message about the importance of the industry on the road and out in public!

And we will again literally take it to the streets with the IECRM Sparkling Ice Castle float making its fourth appearance, illuminating the downtown streets of Denver in the magical 9NEWS Parade of Lights! HOLIDAY SURPRISE: This year ALL the floats in the parade will be escorted by a dozen trucks driven by IECRM electrical contractors and partners! This is a “12 days of Christmas” celebration happening in one night! Get your tickets to the Holiday Party and Exclusive Parade Viewing OR hit the streets yourself and Walk as an Electrician in the parade!

IECRM’s roadshow Celebrating 40 (see the photo retrospective here) is coming to a close but we’re continuing to pave the way forward with advocacy, programs, and member benefits that support your workforce development and business goals.

Whether we are taking IECRM’s mission to the community or the Capitol, we are representing you – our contractors – and want to hear your word on street perspectives and challenges. And if you have read my letter this far, email or call me if The Doobie Brothers, “Taking It to the Streets” is forever replaying in your head.

In celebration and gratitude,

IECRM MEMBER NEWS

IECRM Announces its 2022 IECRM Board of Directors During its 40th Anniversary Celebration & Annual State of the Industry Dinner

Featuring a presentation by Lida Citroën #Lida360 on how to honor and support transitioning military into the workforce.

IECRM announced its 2022-23 Board of Directors at its 40th Anniversary Celebration and State of the Industry Dinner. IECRM’s Board of Directors is composed of 13 energy contractors and industry businesses. It is the overarching governing body of the Chapter focused on creating business opportunities and providing the programs that keep the electrical and energy industries thriving. Read More

IECRM Supports our Veterans and Active Duty Military Individuals with "Holiday Cards for Heroes"

IECRM headed the IEC Community Impact Project - a service project of the IEC National Platinum Partners Council.

IECRM custom-designed Holiday Cards and set up a booth at the National IEC Expo, the IECRM State of the Industry Dinner, and at the main IECRM campus in Northglenn where guests and students had the opportunity to send a personalized note of holiday cheer & good wishes to veterans & active duty military personnel. Nearly 500 holiday cards will be sent out this season!

IECRM Celebrated National Apprenticeship Week November 15-18

IECRM held a series of events during the week to show appreciation for our apprentices and showcase our award-winning apprenticeship training program. National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration established by the U.S. Department of Labor that brings together leaders in business, labor, educational institutions, and Americans interested in apprenticeships to showcase the positive... Read More

IECRM’S PAC Fund Gives Members a Voice on Colorado's Capitol Hill

To further IECRM’s policy and advocacy goals on issues that are important to support general business, workforce development, and the electrical industry, an IECRM PAC Fund was created many years ago by the association to collectively raise funds in support of legislative candidates and to advocate on behalf of IECRM members with candidates and legislators... Read More

Taking It to the Streets: Lessons on Impacting Our Community

The pillars of IECRM’s core values include Integrity, Competency, Respect, Service, and Collaboration. These values define our mission and propel us to reach beyond the walls of our school into the streets of our community.

Last month, IEC Rocky Mountain was recognized by the City of Northglenn as a Pandemic Community Impact Partner. This recognition came from going “above and beyond” to support the community during the pandemic. IECRM served as a COVID testing site in collaboration with the City for several months... Read More

IECRM Honored by the State of Colorado

In celebration of Colorado Apprenticeship Month, the Business Experiential Learning (BEL) Commission hosted the 2021 Colorado Apprenticeship Awards on Tuesday, November 16. This prestigious awards program celebrates Colorado apprentices, mentors, employers, and programs. IECRM (Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain) was honored to receive a 2021 Colorado Apprenticeship Award for its outstanding 4-year apprenticeship program. Read More

Don’t Miss Out On Year-End Giving Opportunities

Did you know the State of Colorado allows you to take a 25% tax credit on your state income taxes when you donate to IECRM because of our designation in an Enterprise Zone?

The Enterprise Zone Program encourages job creation and capital investment in economically-depressed areas by providing direct tax credits to businesses and projects that promote and encourage economic development activities in those areas. To see how a donation to IECRM can benefit you from a tax standpoint... Read More

NOW is the Time to Start Your 2022 Summit Awards Prep!

IECRM’s 16th Annual Summit Awards “Call for Nominations” will begin in January 2022. \

It’s not too soon to be thinking about your entries! The deadline for next year’s entries is Monday, March 28, 2022. These prestigious awards recognize IECRM member excellence in the Energy, Electrical, and Green Building fields. The Awards Ceremony will take place in... Read More

Receive 2X gifts when you refer a new member!

Help us reach our year-end goal! IECRM has set a goal to onboard 40 new members to celebrate our 40th Anniversary in 2021.

One of our greatest compliments is receiving referrals.

Do you work with a General Contractor, an electrical contractor, a supplier, manufacturer, or business solutions provider that is not an IECRM member? We want to know!

We have created special referral thank you gifts that you’ll want to have. Make a referral by the end of the year for TWO!

Contact membership@iecrm.org, call 303.853.4886, or fill out the referral form with your referrals or suggestions.

New Requirement for OJT Hours

Contractors Must Approve Students OJT Hours in FlashPoint - Here's How

Effective October 1, 2021, IECRM will now be requiring all students to record Work Reports for On-the-job training hours per our agreement with Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC). EGTC gives college credit hours to students to further their education after the completion of our program. These credits can be used at any Colorado Community College for an Associate's Degree in Applied Science or CSU Global for a Bachelor's degree of their choosing. READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT

Apprentice Spotlight: National Apprenticeship Week

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our students what they find most rewarding about being an electrical apprentice!

We hope you enjoy reading just a few of the responses we received:

“What’s most rewarding to me is all the people I meet and new skills I’m gaining every day along with all the knowledge from the higher-ups I work with and my school teachers. Not only am I learning about the electrical trade but I learn so much about all the other trades by observing and watching the other people. This is a whole new experience that I’m glad to be a part of and is changing my life and teaching me valuable skills I can use anywhere.” – Andrew Blanco

IEC NATIONAL

IEC National Emerging Leaders Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2021

IEC National is accepting nominations for the 2022 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a six-month leadership development program for professionals in the electrical industry. Each year, individuals will be selected to form a class that participates in skill development workshops, networking opportunities, leadership exercises, and project development training. Is ELP Right for You? Read More

IEC National 2022 Business Summit

Monday - Wednesday

January 24 - 26

Savannah, GA

This event is the perfect combination of business and networking activities for the leading decision-makers and experts in the electrical field. This two-and-a-half-day conference will also enable you to gain insights and advice from today's industry leaders.

Learn more here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Parade Party

To Coincide with the 9NEWS Parade of Lights

Saturday, December 4

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Magnolia Hotel Denver

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