INDUSTRY NEWS

DOE announces $15.5B to support electric vehicle transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday unveiled a $15.5 billion funding package to speed the nation’s transition to electric vehicles, including support for battery manufacturing and retrofitting auto plants. Read more.

Google invests $1.7B in Ohio data center campuses

Google will inject $1.7 billion into its three Ohio data center campuses in Columbus, Lancaster and New Albany, according to a company press release shared with Construction Dive. The new funding builds on Google’s more than $2 billion already invested in the state since breaking ground on its first Ohio data center in New Albany in 2019. Construction Dive

NECA NEWS

Happy Labor Day from NECA

Happy Labor Day to all of our members, staff, family & friends! Your dedication and efforts make our community strong, vibrant and illumimnated! Enjoy this well-deserved day of rest and relaxation.

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Save the Date: September 13 Webinar

Join NECA, CPWR, MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC for a crucial webinar on Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry. We will be joined on this webinar by a representative from NASCAR driver Daniel Dye’s race team and the Race to Stop Suicide for a conversation about real issues affecting us every day and ways to spot signs of depression. You can register below and submit questions in advance.

Donate to NECAPAC for a Chance to Win

Anyone who makes an online donation, using the authorization code NECAPAC, between September 1st and October 2nd will be automatically entered in the NECAPAC sweepstakes to win great prizes! With the upcoming elections, we need your support and involvement now more than ever. Make sure we have a seat at the table by supporting NECAPAC.

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Limited Spots Left for NSPI

We are still accepting applications for the NECA Safety Professionals Institute (NSPI)! NSPI will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to ensure workplace safety and prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities. By investing in this training, NECA contractors, Outline Line, and Inside workers prioritize workplace safety and protect their employees, contributing to long-term business success.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

In-Person Events

NECA Convention & Trade Show

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 | Philadelphia, PA

NECA Safety Professionals Institute

Oct. 18 - 20 | Washington, DC

Executive Management Institute

Nov. 15 - 19 | Washington, DC

Virtual Classrooms

Increasing Engagement, Retention & Development for Employees

Sept. 14 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET

CFO Best Practices

Sept. 15 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. PST

EC Essentials: Material Management, Productivity & Construction Technology

Sept. 20 | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET

Electrical Contractor Essentials: Material Management, Productivity & Construction Technology Virtual Classroom

Sept. 20, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET

Webinars

Fast, Easy, Inexpensive Reality Capture with 360° Cameras

Sept. 7 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Establish Visibility Across Individual and Project Planning To Better Develop People

Sept. 13 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

7 Steps to Material Procurement

Sept. 21 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Notable Dates

National Suicide Prevention Week | Sept. 10 - 16

Labor Day | Sept. 4

Rosh Hashanah begins | Sept. 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Sept. 15

Yom Kippur begins | Sept. 24

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