Independent Electrical Contractors
Juniper Mountain was always going to happen says Jake Jackson, the 2024 IEC Alumni Impact Award winner. Growing up at the base of this beautiful mountain in northwestern Colorado by
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Ashley Rosenkranz didn’t follow a traditional path into the trades. Before joining Extreme Electrical Contractors, LLC in St. Peters, MO, she spent a decade in retail — always looking for
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“If there is something that you’re really interested in doing, just jump in and do it. You never know what life has to offer for you until you step into
Editor’s Note: The article author, Heather Creech, is a newly named member of the 2025 IEC Emerging Leaders cohort. She shares her career path story as an example of how
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“Contributing to IEC’s mission strengthens you, your business, and the industry.” These are words spoken by Steve Killius, 2024 IEC Industry Impact Award winner. These are words lived by Steve
At the recent IEC Business Summit, I had the opportunity to teach a hiring class where we delved into the topic of recruiting the next generation of workers into the
For years, the IEC Foundation has provided financial assistance to individuals seeking to become electricians through the IEC Apprenticeship Program. In 2025, the Foundation took its support to the next
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What would an electrical contracting company look like if it employed all of the finalists from the 2024 Apprentice of the Year competition? Competition winner Collin Flischel, IEC of Greater
The construction industry has traditionally been slow to embrace new technology, but that is rapidly changing. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other tech innovations, contractors — especially
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Cultivating a company culture takes commitment. Commitment to identifying what your company is and does, how it does it, regularly checking in on how it’s going, and always, always communicating
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