The IEC National Legislative Conference provides members with the opportunity to learn about important legislative and regulatory issues from some of the highest ranking elected and appointed officials in the country and within the industry.
As part of the Legislative Conference, IEC members will visit Capitol Hill. It is the one time of the year where you can gather with other IEC members and collectively speak directly to your Congressperson about issues which matter most to you and your business.
Come on out to sunny Sunnyside for this great opportunity to get in ONE MORE nice day of golf this year! Proceeds benefit our affiliated apprenticeship program and other functions of your IEC Chapter.
Register as a foursome, pair, or individual. Just come on out and join us. Bring a friend, client, or general. You’ll be glad you did!
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to congratulate, reward and celebrate the Class of 2014’s completion of the classroom portion of their apprenticeship. They have worked hard for four long years. Give them hand!
Registration (non-apprentice):
On or before May 30, 2014: $40
After May 30, 2014: $50
At the door: $75
To make a reservation, contact Cindy by phoning 425.348.9698 or via email at Cynthia@iecofwa.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Jolie@iecofwa.org or click here.
The 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) is now available and is incorporated into the IEC National Curriculum, so it is imperative to be informed of the top changes. Between 15 and 20 of the top NEC changes will be detailed.
Speaker: Alan Manche is the director, industry standards for Schneider Electric. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Kentucky. He is a former member of NEC Code Making Panel 8 and served as a member of NEC Code Making Panels 10 and 20 during the development of the 2008 NEC. He also serves on the technical committee for NFPA 70B – Electrical Equipment Maintenance, NFPA 110 – Emergency and Standby Power Systems, and numerous UL product standard technical panels. He has served as a product design engineer with responsibility for product certification of numerous Square D product lines including panelboards, switches, and busways. Manche also serves as a Schneider Electric liaison to the electrical inspection community, providing NEC educational programs across the country for inspectors and contractors. Schneider Electric is an IEC National Platinum Partner.
This conference will provide you with in-depth coverage of the most important 2014 NEC Code changes in a fun and dynamic manner. This is a ‘must attend’ program if you are an electrician, contractor, engineer, designer, or plant/facility maintenance
person.
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The way that managers and senior managers inform, interact with, and involve their employees in decisions that affect them has a direct impact on the organizational culture. Culture is one of the top drivers of employee engagement; however it can also be one of the most difficult drivers to improve. Only 33% of employees surveyed rated their organization’s corporate culture as healthy. This webcast will get you thinking differently about how to improve your culture to increase employee engagement through our “3I” model. Improving your culture could really be as simple as improving the frequency and quality of the 3I’s: informing employees about the why behind decisions, interacting with them on a personal level, and involving them in decisions that affect them. This webcast will provide you with the tools you need to develop a plan for improving your culture through the 3I’s. During this webcast, you will learn how to:
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While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate accounting experience are even more rare. This course will build on the knowledge you gained in Charlene Messier’s online Accounting Fundamentals course (or another introductory accounting course) to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices.
In Accounting Fundamentals II, you’ll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations.
If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this is the course for you.
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In Accounting Fundamentals II, you’ll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations.
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Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.
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Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.
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Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.
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:: Introduction to electrical safety testing per 60601-1 3rd edition
:: Line Leakage Testing
:: Types of Line Leakage Tests
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Earth Leakage
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Enclosure Leakage
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Patient Leakage
- Cost of training: $350 / person *
Tuition includes:
- Expert instruction
- NFPA 70E-2012 Standard ($54.00 value)
- e-Hazard student manual ($40.00 value)
- Certificate of Completion – 8 hour**
- Demonstrations and samples of PPE from the industry’s leading manufacturers (when available)
- Lunch
*If registering 5 or more individuals from the same company, a $50 / person discount applies. Please contact e-Hazard at register@e-hazard.com or call us at (502) 716 7073.
** Certain courses are approved for continuing education credit for electricians in AK, AL, DE, FL, ID, KY, LA, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY, and courses are accepted by most states for Professional Development Hours for electrical engineers. Contact e-Hazard for more details.
Who Should Attend?
- Safety directors
- Electrical contractors
- Maintenance electricians
- Linemen
- Owners
- Managers
- Supervisors
What You Will Learn?
- One NFPA 70E page cuts your PPE training by 75%. This one concept can fool-proof and simplify your PPE approach.
- Two Common places for an Arc Flash
- Three misunderstood NFPA 70E concepts
- Four fixable things you don’t know about your electrical system that could wreck your plant
- Seven Electrical Safe Work Habits
- Full, practical understanding of the NFPA 70E and great ideas from trainers who have implemented it!
Why Should I Choose e-Hazard?
- Our Trainers are Experts – The quality of our training begins with our staff — experienced instructors who helped write the standards critical to your protection.
- Concept-based Training – All e-Hazard training materials are designed to enhance the adult learning process on key electrical safety concepts. Our expert team & adult education specialist focus on key concepts that challenge and stick.
- Content & Scheduling – e-Hazard classes can be customized and we provide flexible scheduling for your on-site classes.
Join members of the Independent Electrical Contractors and key leaders of the electrical and systems contracting industry at the 56th Annual IEC National Convention and Electric Expo in Portland, Oregon, September 25-28, 2013 held at the Oregon Convention Center and Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. At this premier convention for the electrical construction industry, attendees will Discover Something New to take home to their businesses or chapters.
Throughout the convention, attendees will have a multitude of educational sessions to choose from. Packed with the latest industry news and information, session topics will range from the latest industry trends to cutting-edge business management tools.
Networking is an invaluable benefit of convention attendance so be sure to compare notes with your fellow contractors between educational sessions. The information you exchange with fellow contractors could greatly affect your bottom line. There will also be many fun social events throughout the convention such as the Platinum Partner Party and the IEC Foundation Golf Tournament.
Interested in the latest products and services the industry has to offer? Then be sure to visit the action packed, two-day IEC Electric Expo. The expo brings electrical contractors together with the industry’s leading manufacturers, distributors, and service providers. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear directly from vendors how their latest products and services will positively increase your company’s productivity and profit margins.
We hope to see you in Portland this September. The 56th Annual IEC National Convention and Electric Expo will give you the chance to Discover Something New about the electrical and systems contracting industry and your business.
Do you have, or know of, a project, program, or product that exemplifies the highest quality of excellence within the electrical contracting industry? If so, then submit a nomination for the 2013 IEC National Awards.
The 2013 IEC National Awards commend contractor members, individuals, and chapters who go above and beyond their normal scope of work, or have achieved great accomplishments in the industry through a variety of awards such as:
- Member of the Year
- Industry Achievement
- IEC Apprentice Alumni Award
- Chapter Excellence
- Instructor of the Year Award
- Community Service Award
- Awards of Excellence in Electrical Construction
- and more!
To see a list of all the awards, download the 2013 IEC Awards Brochure.
Nominations for Chapter Awards are being taken now! Nomination categories include:
- Member of the Year
- Alumni Award
- Excellence in Electrical Construction
- Safety Award
Get recognized for your outstanding efforts, or nominate someone. Let’s see our members shine!
Today is the deadline! Get those nominations in!
Nominations accepted for:
- Member of the Year
- Alumni Award
- Excellence in Electrical Construction
- Safety Award
Nominations due by 5:00PM today.
Annually, Platt Electric Supply supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with a charity golf tournament. This year, Platt Electric will be joined by PGA Champion Bob Gilder at the beautiful Pumpkin Ridge Country Club on AUgust 26, 2013. Tee-off is 7:45AM. For more information, contact Lee Bowman, Director of Marketing and Trade, Platt Electric Supply
503-515-8238.
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