The ELECTRI International, Foundation for Electrical Construction recently announced Greg Long, Long Electric, Napa, has been unanimously elected to serve as the ELECTRI Council Chair for 2015 and 2016. Greg has been an active member of the ELECTRI Council and most recently chaired ELECTRI's Program Review Committee. In accepting the appointment he noted that his goal for the next two years would be to get more companies interested and involved in ELECTRI's research and education agenda. Greg Long is the designated representative for the Solano & Napa Counties Electrical Contractors Trust, a Governor-level council member.

On a personal note, Greg Long, an electrician since 1979, established Long Electric Company in 1990.  Long Electric specializes in commercial and industrial construction to include maintenance, modernization and new construction, as well as a fully-staffed service department.

Congratulations, Greg, and thank you for your contributions and dedicated commitment to the betterment of the electrical contracting industry!

It's annual membership verification time again NorCal NECA members. This is the time of year when it is critically important that the Chapter review its membership records in preparation for printing the 2015 NECA Book. We will make these changes and make any necessary updates in order to bring our records into agreement and correspond with you better and more efficiently.

PLEASE NOTE: This verification process must be completed by November 7, 2014. Any changes received after this date may not be reflected in the 2015 NECA book. NECA Member Profile Information was sent the week of October 20th, if you have not received an email with this information please contact Juanita Mitchell. Thank you for your time and attention to this important annual verification process. Your prompt attention is greatly appreciated and as always if you have any questions regarding membership verification please contact the Chapter Office.

We encourage contractors to join us on November 5th, when we will host a networking event for the International Facilities Manager's Association ("IFMA"). IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals.

On November 12th, the City of San Leandro will host "Prototyping the Future" at the ZNE Center. A large and distinguished group of decision-makers will visit the to share and learn about 21st century advances that are occurring in San Leandro. IBEW-NECA is once again at the heart of this conversation as an active participant in making our communities and buildings more sustainable.  

The Bay Area Chapter, American Subcontractors Association is hosting a General Contractor & Economic Forecast Expo at the Zero Net Energy Center on January 27, 2015, 3PM until 7PM.  AGC Chief Economist Kenneth D. Simonson is the featured guest speaker. View detailed and registration by clicking here.