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Successful First NECA EMERGE 2024!

Apr 22, 2024

Industry News

Samsung Set to Receive $6.4B from US for Texas Fab Projects

The U.S. Dept. of Commerce is prepared to provide Samsung Electronics with $6.4 billion in direct funding to support construction of two chip plants and expansion of another facility in Texas. The funding is to support more than $40 billion that Samsung is investing in the construction of a pair of leading-edge semiconductor fabrication plants, or fabs, plus research and chip packaging facilities in Taylor, Texas, and in the expansion of an existing fab in Austin, said the Commerce Dept.

NECA News

Inaugural NECA EMERGE Conference Receives High Praise from Attendees

The first ever NECA EMERGE 2024 held in Las Vegas from April 15-17, successfully set the stage for the next generation of opportunities in the electrical contracting industry. Bringing together experts, innovators, and nearly 600 professionals from across the nation, the conference highlighted key trends, technological advancements, emerging business opportunities and strategies that are expected to redefine industry standards and workforce dynamics. View photos here!

NECA CEO Delivers Remarks at IBEW Construction & Maintenance Conf.

David Long, NECA CEO, spoke to the audience at the 2024 IBEW Construction and Maintenance Conference about the importance of NECA-IBEW being the driving force of the infrastructure expansion.

Introducing NECA Innovation Institute's Franklin Cohort

NECA is proud to announce the Franklin Cohort of the Innovation Institute! As the newest additions to the NII program, this group of 10 industry pioneers kickstarted their journeys in Washington, D.C. at NECA HQ. Over the next year, they will partake in workshops on topics including iterative design, networking, political advocacy, and critical thinking.

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NECA Family of Podcasts Flourishes in 2024

Since its inception, the NECA Podcast Network has swiftly grown into an invaluable resource, offering a library of content that discusses the most pressing and relevant industry issues. The diversity of topics guarantees that there's something for everyone, from the seasoned contractor seeking to refine their business strategies to apprentices eager to absorb as much knowledge as possible.

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