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NECA 2022 Austin Round-Up!

Oct 24, 2022

Industry News

DOE taps 20 companies to receive $2.8B for battery manufacturing, minerals processing build-out

The funding is the first phase of a total $7 billion investment by the federal government to develop domestic supply chains for electric vehicle battery production.

Tennessee Titans Reach Deal to Build $2.1B Stadium

Nashville and Davidson County Mayor John Cooper and the Tennessee Titans announced they have agreed to terms for a new enclosed stadium that would relieve a nearly $2 billion burden on Nashville taxpayers by voiding the current lease agreement.

Workforce Shortage Could Hamper Infrastructure Rebuild: McKinsey

The United States has a construction labor shortage that will likely get worse. In April, the US construction industry had roughly 440,000 job openings, and the US manufacturing industry had more than one million—the highest levels recorded since industry-level jobs data were first collected.

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NECA 2022 Austin Round-Up!

NECA 2022 Austin was jam-packed with educational sessions, superb speakers, trade show demos, live music, giveaways and more! Worried you missed something? All NECA 2022 Austin educational and general session content will be available for full registrants starting now, for 30 days, providing an opportunity to explore every second of education and entertainment. PDFs of presentations can also be accessed- just login with the email you registered for Convention with. Access On-Demand Sessions

A Must-Attend Course for Small & Medium Contractors

Over 80% of NECA members consist of small and medium contractors, making them the backbone to the electrical contracting industry. The Electrical Contractors Essentials program is designed specifically for these contractors and will bring in experts to discuss the several of the essential elements that all contractors need to know.

Don't miss this program November 29-30 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio! More Information

Register Now: Safety Leadership

The NECA Safety Leadership Summit is a unique conference for expanding leadership skills to persons responsible for safety throughout the electrical industry, in addition to providing an avenue to create new safety leaders within an organization. NECA SLS will take place on November 14-16 in Louisville, KY. More Information

October's Outside Line Safety Message from Mike Starner

On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall with wind speeds of up to 155 MPH and with reports of storm surges of 12-15 feet along Florida's Gulf Coast. As part of NECA's response to crisis events, I visited the area to understand the scope of the event and offer support where needed. Read Message

Check Out the New DEI&B Page on NECAnet.org

As a people-focused organization, NECA's overarching mission is to build a capable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We have created a new page on NECAnet.org dedicated to resources and programs that will help to emphasize the importance of equity and equality in the industry. Visit Page

Experience the Revamped NECA Network!

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