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…
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. 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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
When working with something as dangerous as electricity, details matter. So do experience and knowledge. For the past 37 years, Tri-Area Electric has relied on all three to deliver safe, quality workmanship in the Mahoning Valley. Founded in 1975, the company is located in Youngstown and employs between 25 and 55 electricians, depending on the…
As we get ready to close a successful year and look ahead to the promise of the year to come, we’d like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the individuals and businesses who’ve hired union electrical contractors in 2013. We trust your experience was a good one, and that your project was completed…
The Youngstown State University Foundation hosted a luncheon this week to honor three YSU students who were each awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Mahoning Valley National Electrical Contractors Association. Nicholas Gealy, from Fowler, Ethan Parks, from Greenford, and Alayne Magni from Poland were this year’s scholarship winners. Gealy and Parks are electrical engineering technology majors,…