More than 50 Trumbull County guidance counselors were put to the test this week to see how much they knew about building trades apprentice programs. As part of an event hosted by the NECA-IBEW Electricians at Squaw Creek Country Club in Vienna, guidance counselors from nearly every school district in the county heard from Warren…
Most of the thousands of people that drive past the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Western Reserve Road in Boardman don’t see what the Youngstown Area Electrical JATC joint training committee sees. At least not yet. That’s the location of the soon-to-be-constructed training center, a vision that the committee brought to fruition after years of…
NECA-IBEW Electricians member contractors are playing a role in the transformation of downtown Youngstown. One such project is the recently completed Wick Tower at 34 West Federal St., a 13-floor building initially completed in 1910 that was gutted and transformed into luxury extended-stay and long-term apartment rentals. “Joe” Dickey Electric served as the electrical contractor…
NECA-IBEW Electricians reached an agreement to become an official sponsor of Youngstown State University athletics, a move that affirms the positive relationship the association of area union electrical contractors and IBEW electricians has with the university. Included in the two-year sponsorship is signage at YSU football games, a tailgate package, full-page program ads for football and…
The NECA-IBEW Electricians launched a new full-page ad in the Business Journal that features recent high-profile commercial construction projects in the Mahoning Valley. Under the headline “Part of the fabric of our community,” the new campaign points out the local contributions in skilled labor and charitable service performed by NECA-IBEW Electricians’ member contractors and IBEW…
The electrical industry is Jay B. Jones’ blood, you can say. And the guest trainer shared his unique background and keen insight on successfully leading construction teams during a day-long foreman’s training session conducted by the Mahoning Valley NECA chapter. Jones is the National NECA Field Rep for the Eastern region of the United States….
By Bill Booth Want some evidence that labor unions have had a material impact on the way American workers are treated in the workplace? While less than 12 percent of the American workforce is currently represented by a union, roughly three-fourths of us will enjoy Labor Day off with pay. You’re welcome. You see, many…
Girard, Ohio – VEC, Inc. will realign its companies, Valley Electrical Consolidated Inc. and Evets Electric (dba Evets Oil & Gas Construction Services) under one name, effective January 1, 2016. The decision is part of a plan to position the contractor as a total solutions provider to current and potential clients across the country. VEC…
While the company may be new, Boot Electric is not new at providing quality electrical contracting services. With more than 19 years of experience in the IBEW, Boot Electric, a family-owned and operated company, has extensive experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical contracting. “We chose the name Boot Electric because every morning, you put…
In 1920, Paul J. Grunau established Grunau Company, Inc. located in Milwaukee, Wisc. Originally a plumbing contractor, by 1923 Grunau had also added HVAC services to the company’s capabilities. Soon after, Grunau brought its mechanical expertise to the area of fire protection and sheet metal services. After 40 successful years in Milwaukee, Grunau Company expanded…