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NECA This Week

NTW 12/15: Call for Speakers, Strengthen Project Level Cash Flow & More!

Dec 15, 2025


Industry News

Lilly to build $6B weight-loss drug factory in Alabama

Eli Lilly announced plans to invest more than $6 billion to build a manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, focused on weight loss medications and other pharmaceutical ingredients. The factory is expected to bring 450 jobs to the area, including engineers, scientists, operations personnel and lab technicians. Construction is set to begin next year and generate 3,000 jobs related to the project.


NECA News

NECA 2026 Las Vegas Call for Proposals

Call For Proposals: NECA 2026 Las Vegas

NECA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show equips members with the essential insights and resources they need to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2026, NECA will celebrate 125 years of powering progress, making this Convention a true milestone event! To make this event even more impactful, we invite industry experts and thought leaders to share their knowledge and help elevate the experience. We are currently seeking outstanding speakers to contribute to NECA 2026 in Las Vegas. Speaker submissions are due by January 20, 2026.

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ELECTRI International New Research

Access ELECTRI's Latest Report

ELECTRI International has released its newest study, Managerial Strategies for Improving Project Level Cash Flows and Payment Terms, authored by John Killingsworth. This research identifies, defines, and rates a range of managerial strategies electrical contractors can use to strengthen project-level cash flow, a challenge consistently cited by contractors across the industry and prioritized by the ELECTRI Council. You’ll also find additional tools, including training presentations, worksheets, and a glossary of accounting terms to support continued learning on the website. For those interested in in-person training, contact [email protected].

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NECA NEIS 413-2024

NEIS Spotlight #8: NECA 413

NECA 413-2024 provides industry best practices for the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). This updated edition aligns with the latest codes and technologies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of EV charging infrastructure. The standard covers site assessment, equipment selection, installation procedures, maintenance intervals, and documentation requirements. NECA 413 is an essential resource for contractors, facility managers, and engineers involved in EVSE deployment and servicing.

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NECA AELS Promo

Lead The Charge in Your Company

To meet the challenges of our industry, NECA's Advanced Executive Leadership Seminar is led by top business school faculty who teach essential business principles and advanced tools and show you how to apply them to your organization to drive performance, growth, and innovation. Small group work helps participants define how high-level concepts can be employed to address real-world issues. AELS will equip you with the mindset and problem-solving skills needed to drive your business and our industry forward.

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MEP Innovation Conference
Austin, TX | Jan. 26-28

Women in NECA Leadership Conference
Dallas, TX | Feb. 2-4

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Washington, DC | Feb 10-14

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Atlanta, GA | April 13-15

 

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