Member Newsletter
April 2017
Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain 
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Welcome New IECRM Members!

Contractor Members



Industry Partners






Upcoming Classes

in Denver
Saturday, May 6
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Electrical 101
Saturday, May 6
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

PDU: 2017 NEC Changes
in Denver
Saturday, May 13
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

PDU: 2017 NEC Changes
in Ft. Collins
Saturday, May 13
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

PDU: Theory and Calculations
in Ft. Collins
Saturday, May 13
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
in Denver
Saturday, May 20, 2017
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
in Ft Collins
Saturday, May 20, 2017
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
in Denver
Saturday, May 20
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
in Ft. Collins
Saturday, May 20
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Committee News

IECRM is seeking participants in the Veterans Committees. Please sign up below. 

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Thursday, May 11
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday, May 4
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Thursday, May 18
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Wednesday,  May 31
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Mark Your Calendar

JUNE 23, 2017

Clay Shoot
 
at Colorado Clays
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Member News Archives
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 Extras
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We are excited to announce that this year's Summit Award Banquet had the largest turnout ever! With more than 200 industry professionals in attendance to celebrate the achievements of several breathtaking Colorado electrical projects and to recognize the generous contributions from our industry partners, there were plenty of high fives and pats on the backs to go around! Click here to see photos and read more about the award winners, speakers, notable guests in attendance.  We thank our sponsors for their valuable contributions to make it a great event.

Next up is our annual Energy Expo & Wire-Off Competition , now only 3 weeks away on Friday, May 19. This FREE industry trade show features the newest tools and technologies in the electrical industry. Meet local and national manufacturers and vendors, get hands-on demonstrations, learn about the IECRM members-only discounts, and come show your support for IECRM's top 40 students as they compete in live skills challenges. 
Last year's IECRM 4th year Wire-off winner went on to compete at the national skills challenge and was named IEC National Apprentice of the Year! Let's cheer on these competitors again on May 19. Attendees will enjoy FREE lunch at 1pm, two drink tickets, door prizes and giveaways, and a chance to win valuable prizes.  Booths are still available  for Industry Partners. Please sign up if you plan to attend so we can ensure there is enough food, drinks, and prizes for everyone.
Register now!

IECRM is dedicated to the workforce development of the energy and electrical industry, and has developed initiatives to address growing demand for workers. One initiative is to get the word out about our great profession to our media partners.  Last week,  Channel 7 posted this story  after interviewing us at IECRM.  Another initiative is to attract quality candidates to the industry by means of hosting hiring events at no charge for our member base. IECRM held its first of three widely publicized Career Fairs last week, garnering coverage in the Business section of the Denver Post on Friday. The next hiring event will be held Thursday, July 27, 3-6pm at the Northglenn facility, followed by a Career Fair and Open house at the Ft. Collins facility Thursday, September 28. Registration is open for both of these events, so reserve your booth today!

Remember that your membership in IECRM means that every employee of your company is a member. Invite them to join you for these or other events!

Sincerely,

Marilyn Akers Stansbury & the IECRM staff

 IECRM News

On Thursday, April 13th, a record-breaking 200 electrical, energy, and construction professionals and associates gathered at the Denver Athletic Club's Grand Ballroom for the 11th Annual IECRM Summit Awards Banquet. READ MORE


 

View all photos of the IECRM 11th Annual Summit Awards on facebook.com/iecrm. 

 

On behalf of IEC National, IECRM presented U.S. Senator Cory Gardner with the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award. READ MORE
 
 Upcoming Events
More than 75 percent of business owners do not have a succession plan in place. Do you have a plan for the future?
Join us for a FREE seminar on business succession planning to help proactively guide business owners in building a long-term plan that meets your, your family's, and your business' needs. This seminar is exclusive to IECRM members and is geared toward the needs of contractors.

At some point in the future, every business transitions.  Instead of reacting to emergencies, you can plan your dream scenario.
Breakfast will be provided.  Presented by Mark Duffy with Colorado State Bank and Trust/BOK Financial Advisors.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Cost: FREE

Wire-Off
Come and scope out the industry's newest tools, products, supplies, and technology! Expo visitors will enjoy free food and drinks, music, giveaways, and have a chance to win valuable door prizes. Cheer on the top 40 students in the live Wire-Off Competition! Competition winners will be announced at 4pm.

Industry Partners, sign up for your booth today. 

Friday, May 19
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
(IECRM Students: $40 make-up class fee payable at door, MUST arrive before 4pm)
Sign-Up to Attend!                                  Download Flyer
                                                                  Download Poster

Will be held during the Energy Expo & Wire-Off.





Tri-Safety Group/Pinnacol Assurance Policy Holders:  This forum qualifies as a Pinnacol- Approved Safety Training.

Wednesday, May 31
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Cost: FREE



Struggling with recruiting skilled workers and how to manage them effectively in the field? Stressed about cash flow and job profitability? Trying to figure out a better way to schedule jobs and track their progress? And probably more...?

During this Lunch & Learn session you will learn how to manage operations more efficiently so you can concentrate on taking care of customers, best utilizing your workforce, and growing the business!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
  • Business Owners
  • Office Managers
  • Estimators
  • Supervisors
  • Project Managers
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE

IECRM Member News
The IEC Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2017 scholarship fund program.

Students who have demonstrated drive, dedication and leadership in their pursuit of a career in the electrical industry are encouraged to apply. 

The deadline for the scholarship applications is May 19, 2017.  Please contact Jeffrey Williams, jwilliams@ieci.org, with any questions on the IEC Foundation Scholarship Fund.


Home Depot ProXtra Grant Program - and cash back!

IEC Members get 2% cash back on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in the free Home Depot Pro Xtra Program. In addition to the rebate for customers, The Home Depot will donate a half of a percent of all of the sales in this program to the IEC Foundation.

Enroll online to take advantage of this program: https://hdapps.homedepot.com/CustRecogPortal/#/registration.

Safety Week 2017 Construction Risk Resources From CNA

As a proud sponsor of Safety Week 2017 (May 1-5), IEC Platinum Partner CNA has developed a Construction Risk Resources Guide to be shared with IEC contractors and colleagues. The guide contains risk control management strategies on topics including Fall Prevention, Distracted Driving, Skin Cancer, OSHA and Safety Online Courses, and more.

For additional resources, please visit www.cna.com/riskcontrol.



Is your workplace sun-safe? 

More than 80 percent of skin cancer cases are caused by overexposure to UV, so this hazard is largely preventable! Education about the prevention and early detection of this disease should be a priority for all organizations. READ MORE...

Pinnacol Assurance policy holders: satisfy your required trainings by attending a Pinnacol-approved IECRM Safety Forum.

Click here  for a list of Tri-Safety Group Trainings.


THE EIGHTY-EIGHT PERCENT
We hear a lot about millennials these days, and with good reason. 
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Could a "last survivor" policy fit into your estate plan?  With all the life insurance choices out there, one option you may not have considered is a "last survivor" policy.   READ MORE