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10/05/2023
NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show Highlights
The Convention was held September 29 - October 2 in Philadelphia.
NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 29 - 2023 - October 2, 2023
Philadelphia
The NECA Convention & Trade Show was held September 29, 2023 - October 2, 2023 in Philadelphia. There is much to highlight, as a number of members were recognized during the many events!
A number of highlights of the 2023 NECA Convention, include the following:
- Rick Jamerson, Governor, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. represented the Chapter during the Board of Governors (BOG)) Meeting held on September 29th. Four By-Law Amendments and Four Ordinary Proposals were voted on – all approved.
Please click here for background information on the BOG Meeting. - David Hardt, NECA Academy of Electrical Contracting Chairman, Hardt Electric, Inc., introduced the Academy Inductees.
Please click for background information on the Academy of Electrical Contracting. - Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. received a NECA PLC Recognition on behalf of James McGlynn, Sr., ECA Legislative Committee Chair.
Please click for background information on NECA Government Affairs. - Congratulations to Jerry Kosteck and all at Hy-Power Electric Company for receiving the NECA Project Excellence Award (NECA PEA)!
Please click here for background information on the PEA. - Brian Swiatek, Director of Field Operations, Continental Electrical Construction Company, received recognition for completing the one-year Clarke Cohort Program of the NECA Innovation Institute.
Please click for background information regarding the NECA Innovation Institute. - NECA Safety Roundtable - Jerry McGlynn, NECA Safety Task Force member, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. participated with the discussions.
Please click her for NECA Safety Program background. - Rick Jamerson, NECA Governor, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., as he spoke during the NECA Business Development Roundtable. We also thank Thomas Pedergnana, Malko Communication Services, LLC for his participation with the Task Force via NECA Future Leaders.
Please click for background information regarding the NECA Business Development Task Force. - The NECA-IIT Student Chapter placed Third in the Video Competition of the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC).
Please click here for background information regarding the ELECTRI International Challenge for NECA Student Chapters. - The “Rocky Run” was held on October 2, 2023. A number of Chapter members participated in the charity event.
Please click for background information on the Rocky Run. - The Chapter held a number of events: “Welcome to Philly” Reception, an evening out to area restaurants, Chapter Dinner at the Union League Club of Philadelphia, a Closing Reception.
- The networking opportunities, the historical City of Philadelphia, the ELECTRI International update session, the Convention finale – REO Speedwagon at the Fillmore Philadelphia, premier educational programs and the largest NECA Trade Show ever! Please click here for NECA's 2023 Convention & Trade Show page.
Pictured above from left to right are:
David Hardt, Academy of Electrical Contracting Chairman, Hardt Electric, Inc.,
Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc., and
Rick Jamerson, NECA Governor, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.
prior to the NECA Board of Governors (BOG) meeting.
Pictured above is Ken Cooper, IBEW International President ready to address the BOG meeting.
Pictured above is David Hardt, Academy of Electrical Contracting Chairman, Hardt Electric, Inc.,
as he introduced the Academy Inductees.
Pictured above is Brian Swiatek, Continental Electrical Construction Company (second from right)
being recognized for completing the one-year Clarke Cohort Program of the NECA Innovation Institute.
The start of one of the Chapter Receptions.
NECA's Opening Event at Lincoln Financial Field.
Pictured above is Joe Connelly, Connelly Electric, as he joined in on the fun of the Opening Session.
Congratulations, Jerry Kosteck and all at Hy-Power Electric Company for receiving the
NECA Project Excellence Award!
Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. (far right of photo) receiving a NECA PLC Recognition
on behalf of James McGlynn, Sr., ECA Legislative Committee Chair.
Pictured above is Rick Jamerson, NECA Governor, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.,
as he spoke during the NECA Business Development Roundtable.
A number of Chapter guests went on a tour of the Philadelphia Union League Club
at the conclusion of the Chapter Dinner.
Pictured above is the start of the ECIC Competition.
Pictured above from left to right are:
Dr. Dan Tomal, IIT Facilitator, IIT students: Delisha Mehta, Miyako Nakamura, Ronald Kenyeri, Samantha Muller and Josh Bone, ELECTRI Director.
Pictured above from Taylor Electric Company - clockwise: Kendra Dinkins, NECA DEI Task Force member, Karen M. Dinkins and Gloria Miles at the post "Rocky Run" breakfast.
We thank all that were able to participate and look forward to next year's Convention in San Diego!