NECA This Week

NECA Member Announces Run for Congressional Seat

Dec 4, 2023

Industry News

Amkor to build $2B chip packaging plant in Arizona

Amkor Technology announced plans yesterday to construct a $2 billion advanced packaging and semiconductor test facility in Peoria, Arizona, expanding the company’s U.S. supply chain. The site, which Amkor says will be the largest outsourced packaging plant in the U.S., will create roughly 2,000 jobs and span over 500,000 square feet.

NECA News

Save the Date: 2024 Legislative Conference

We are excited to announce that the 2024 National Legislative Conference will be taking place from May 6-8 in Washington, D.C. at the Salamander Hotel (formerly the Mandarin Oriental Hotel). As this is an election year, it is critical for you to take advantage of the opportunity to educate Members of Congress about your business and the electrical construction industry. Registration will open February 5!

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2024 WIN+FL Conference Registration is Open!

This year’s Women in NECA + Future Leaders Conference will be held on February 5-7, in Atlanta, GA! Come away with a heightened ability to lead a team, build influence within an organization and a deeper understanding of relevant issues surrounding the industry through group discussions!

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November 2023 Government Affairs Recap

Yet again, a government shutdown has been narrowly avoided only by pushing funding deadlines to the new year. Thanksgiving came at the right time for Congress, with Members having been on edge after 10 straight weeks in session. As we head into the New Year, focus has shifted from funding to attempts to broker a deal that combines Israel aid, Ukraine aid, and Border security into one digestible package for both parties.

NECA Member, Robert Bresnahan, Announces Run for Congressional Seat

Fifty years after his grandfather, Walt Kuharchik, founded Kuharchik Construction in Exeter, Pennsylvania, CEO Robert Bresnahan announced his run for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. Kuharchik Construction became a member of the NECA in 1973 and established a foothold in Northeastern Pennsylvania. According to Bresnahan, his grandfather started the business that same year with a station wagon and a ladder.