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IBEW 573 sets up for Warren Relay for Life


Retirees and active members of IBEW Local 573 once again volunteered their time to set up electrical service for the participants in this weekend’s Relay for Life on Warren’s Courthouse Square. The local union spent the morning wiring the Square, which included the installation of five new distribution panels it purchased to use at the event. […]

Evets expansion houses fabrication shop, BIM design teams


Evets Fabrication Services, a VEC Inc. company, unveiled its newly constructed 22,000 square-foot expansion in Hubbard last week during a grand opening event that drew more than 100 area business and community leaders, and dozens more during a public open house afterward. VEC is a NECA-IBEW Electricians member contractor. Evets invested $3.2 million in the facility […]

Joe Dickey Electric powers Habitat for Humanity project


Joe Dickey Electric Vice President Eric Carlson never underestimates the power of serving others. That’s why when the shop saw an opportunity to participate in Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County’s new “Veteran’s Build” initiative, it was a no-brainer. “We heard about the project and it just sounded like a good thing,” Carlson explained. “We […]

VEC’s Jaskiewicz honored by Regional Chamber


As part of an emotional and inspiring acceptance speech, Chris Jaskiewicz spoke of how growing up poor on the West Side of Warren drove him to want to succeed and make a difference in his community. Jaskiewicz, president and COO of VEC, Inc., a NECA-IBEW Electricians contractor, was presented the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber’s Spirit of […]

Contractor Spotlight – Rafoth Electric heavy on experience in lighting maintenance


Proper lighting installation is important. So is maintaining and repairing that lighting. Since 2000, Rafoth Electric has been the Valley’s power source for lighting maintenance, electrical repairs and other commercial, industrial and residential projects. When the lights go out, customers turn to Rafoth Electric for quick and quality service. “Even though we are a small […]

VEC Inc. sponsors exhibit at Oh Wow children’s museum


VEC Inc. was recognized recently for its contribution to sponsor a new video browser exhibit at “OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology.” Its support generated this article in the Youngstown Vindicator. “VEC is honored to sponsor the video browser exhibit at OH WOW! We are so proud to […]

Santon Electric, NECA-IBEW Electricians play power hitters with Boardman baseball project


The NECA-IBEW Electricians and member contractor Santon Electric funded a community service project to supply power and lighting to a new press box at the Boardman High School baseball field. The electrical work, including underground service from the concession building, a six-circuit panel, electrical outlets and interior/exterior lighting, was performed by Santon Electric of Boardman […]

Game of Hope includes support, participation from NECA-IBEW Electricians


NECA-IBEW Electricians is proud to support the 2014 Game of Hope, a charity basketball game featuring teams comprised of local community leaders, and help raise funds for The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. NECA-IBEW Electricians made a cash donation and Chris Jaskiewicz, president of member contractor VEC Inc., is among the players involved. “Giving back […]

What’s the Buzz? NECA-IBEW Electricians launch new online commercial


This week marked the debut of a new commercial featuring NECA-IBEW Electricians member contractors on the Business Journal’s daily news webcast called the “Daily Buzz.” The spot features an animated version of the group’s “handshake” logo, along with narration that promotes three specific electrical contractors. Every six weeks throughout the year a new set of contractors will be highlighted. […]

Electrical Contractors Group Expecting Bright 2014


The following article was published, in part, in the 2014 Business Journal Growth Report. An improving local economy, strong demand for safe, high-quality electrical work and a positive outlook for new commercial projects have an association of Mahoning Valley union electrical contractors looking forward to a successful 2014. The NECA-IBEW Electricians will seek to continue […]