by Jenny Boone | Nov 28, 2018 | IEC News and Events
…and hard to eradicate. Our friends and colleagues at the National Skills Coalition, which our Executive Director Grant Shmelzer is heavily involved with, published a timely and thought provoking article by Rachel Unruh “Election Reflection: did a...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 16, 2018 | IEC News and Events
Uh oh. Time’s up! The Warden says there’s no more room at Jailbreak Brewery. Thanks to all the Guys and Dolls who registered, and our generous sponsor, TradeSource. We escape on December 4th, Jailbreak Brewery in Laurel , Maryland at 4 p.m.. Looking...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 12, 2018 | IEC News and Events
Are you ready for a career as an electrician? The demand for electricians in the United States has skyrocketed in recent times, despite all the economic uncertainty that is happening in the nation today. Employment of electricians is expected to grow 23 percent,...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 10, 2018 | IEC News and Events
When you’re on the job and discover that the client’s lighting is “good to the last drop”, you might need a drink at the end of the day. Join us on December 4th, 4-6 p.m. at Jailbreak Brewery in Laurel, Maryland. Electricians and electrical...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 6, 2018 | IEC News and Events
Legrand, could I love you any more than I already do??? Probably not. Why do I love them so much? Because not only do they make among the highest quality controls in the industry- they’re sexy. Yes, Sexy dimmers. Don’t believe me? Visit the Legrand website...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 6, 2018 | IEC News and Events
It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of Gary Hall. Gary passed on the evening of Saturday, October 20th, at the age of 69. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Christine Hall (Himmelheber). Gary was born in Baltimore,...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 6, 2018 | Industry News and Articles
The devastating results of the 2018 hurricanes and wildfires are still vivid in many of our minds. Disasters present themselves in many forms. A business’s ability to handle these disasters is critical not only to its future and success, but also to the success of the...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 6, 2018 | Industry News and Articles
Just like buildings, fires come in all types and sizes. The ripple effect on the community, customers, and the business itself can be stressful. To reduce the likelihood of a devastating fire, business owners and risk managers should take the initiative to keep their...
by Jenny Boone | Nov 2, 2018 | IEC News and Events
Smart phones. Smart TV’s. Smart cars. Smart as…..well, you get where I’m going. So yes- your lighting systems can and should be smart too. Philips connected lighting, via Interact Ready and the Interact Pro dashboard and app, brings the kind of smart...
by Jenny Boone | Oct 31, 2018 | IEC News and Events
National Apprenticeship Week is upon us- November 12th through 18th…but what is it about? The Department of Labor posts: “National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other...
