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NTW 11/11: Happy Veterans Day from all of us at NECA!

Nov 11, 2024

Industry News

Turner Wins $2B Ohio Data Center Campus Contract

Vantage Data Centers picked Turner Construction Co. as the general contractor for its $2-billion central Ohio data center campus, the companies recently announced. Vantage’s OH1 campus east of Columbus in New Albany, Ohio, is planned to eventually feature three data centers totaling 1.5 million sq ft and offering 192 MW of IT capacity on a 70-acre site. It would be the company’s seventh North American market site.

NECA News

NECA Wishes You a Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day from everyone here at NECA! Today, we take a moment to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their courage, dedication, and the sacrifices they have made to protect our freedoms. Your service and commitment are the foundations of our nation's strength and liberty. To commemorate this special day, we invite you to watch a special message from NECA's Senior Vice President of Industry Development, General Ronald Bailey. In his message, General Bailey shares his reflections on the significance of Veterans Day.

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NECA Statement on the Presidential Election & Upcoming Webinar

In light of the recent presidential election, NECA extends its congratulations to President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance, elected Senators and Representatives and calls for a renewed commitment to unity and shared purpose within the electrical construction industry. Plus, NECA Government Affairs team will host a webinar on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET to provide an overview of the 2024 election results and its impact going forward.

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NECA Donates to Red Cross through Disaster Relief Fund

NECA has once again demonstrated its commitment to community support and disaster recovery by donating funds to the American Red Cross to assist in relief efforts following the recent hurricanes. The donation, made through the NECA Disaster Relief Fund, will directly contribute to aiding those affected by these devastating natural disasters, offering essential resources.

One Week Professional Development Program

Join the next cohort of NECA’s CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar (CALS) at Duke University! This immersive one-week program is crafted for current or rising CEOs or C-level executives to sharpen business acumen and leadership strategies. Engage in MBA-level instruction that tackles industry challenges and ties them to global business trends. From harnessing innovation to navigating change, you’ll develop skills for leading in today’s evolving industry.

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Upcoming Virtual Classroom: EC Essentials

There are several key business and field operations elements that every electrical contractor needs to know. Designed to help contractors professionalize their business operations, the Electrical Contractor Essentials program will cover essential elements of finance, legal issues, insurance, material management, productivity, and construction technology.

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Deadline Approaching to Submit a Speaking Proposal

NECA is seeking the best and brightest speakers to join us and the electrical industry’s leading safety experts at the premier safety event, the NECA Safety Professionals Conference. This conference will take place on May 19 - 21 in Des Moines, IA. The deadline to submit your proposal is November 18.