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Inaugural NECA Event Launching Feb. 1

Jan 29, 2024

Industry News

US DOT Approves $2.5B for Vegas-to-California High-Speed Rail

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has provided a further infusion of financial help for a $12-billion high-speed passenger rail line from Las Vegas to southern California. DOT on Jan. 23 announced it is allocating $2.5 billion in private-activity bonds for the 218-mile Brightline West project. Plans call for the train to be powered by electricity and produce zero carbon emissions.

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Inaugural NECA Event Launching Thursday, February 1

NECA EMERGE: A Speciality Work & Emerging Opportunities Conference is opening registration this Thursday. NECA EMERGE efficiently combines several topics from previous events such as Service & Maintenance, Business Development, low voltage and systems integration disciplines into a three-day event. The five tracks offered will help to strategically expand the services or skillsets already possessed. Individuals will be free to choose one track or mix sessions to create a learning experience customized for them!

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Bonus Episode Released of NECA Safety Round Up

NECA's Executive Director of Safety Wes Wheeler, President of HR Resources of the Carolinas Keith Wheeler, and CEO of Habit Mastery Consulting Sharon Lipinski co-present their research findings into how senior leaders impact the effectiveness of an organization’s safety program and key measures for gauging the level of senior leader buy-in. They also share real-world stories on how safety professionals have increased executive buy-in to create a more successful safety program.

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Get Your Company Recognized for its Safety Excellence

NECA’s Recognition of Safety Achievement Program is an elite safety award focused on acknowledging thriving companies that excel in multiple areas of their safety and health programs. Member companies that consistently have OSHA recordable injury & fatality rates at levels lower than the industry standard, and implement internal company safety practices above basic compliance will receive the recognition.

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Elevate Your Career & Company

The NECA Innovation Institute (NII) is propelling the electrical construction industry forward, providing NECA members with a cutting-edge platform to enhance their businesses through the cultivation of visionary thinkers. Having successfully concluded two yearlong programs, NII has engaged strategic problem-solving experts to mentor upcoming executives and emerging leaders in the field. Aimed at transforming candidates into forward-thinking pioneers, each Institute participant is nominated by an Executive Sponsor from their company.

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