
IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – April 17th
IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – April 17th Each week we discover new information, however we may be slowing the curve of dealing with CV19 not only in our work but our personal lives. Now more than ever, we need to maintain a balance in our lives. “Balance is timing, not intensity. It […]

IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – April 24th
IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – April 24th “The best way to get the attention and respect of exceptional people is to do exceptional work. Like attracts like.” James Clear Our industry and electricians are considered essential workers, but I like to think of them as exceptional workers. We hear all […]


IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – June 5th
IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – June 5th We recently held two Town Hall Meeting, one each for Atlanta and Georgia Chapters where we announced the reopening of IEC training and apprenticeship […]

IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – July 24th
Previous Executive Director COVID Updates March 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – July 24th “You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, […]

IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – May 22nd
IEC ED Niel Dawson Update – May 22nd I find it very interesting that all the chatter right now is about reopening, when electrical contractors have never closed! […]

IEC Atlanta Chapter’s 2019 Christmas Party and Awards Celebrates Member Success
IEC Atlanta Chapter’s 2019 Christmas Party and Awards Celebrates Member Success IEC Atlanta celebrated its members’ 2019 accomplishments at the annual Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony on December 6th at Maggiano’s Little Italy at Cumberland. Food, drinks, entertainment and prizes made for an exciting afternoon as Executive Director Niel Dawson […]

Networking Shots Fired at IEC’s 2019 Sporting Clay Shoot
Networking Shots Fired at IEC’s 2019 Sporting Clay Shoot On November 15th the 2019 Clay Shoot was IEC Atlanta/ Georgia chapters’ last outing for the year, and members got to go out with a bang! This year’s sporting clay shoot was held in the Northwest Cherokee County Mountains at Garland […]
IEC GIFT Program Gives Again
IEC’s GIFT program continues to make a difference in the electrical industry. This time both IEC’s Atlanta and Georgia Chapters had the opportunity to be on the receiving end of GIFT! GIFT awarded 15 additional grants totaling to $2,400! Congratulations to IEC Atlanta and Georgia apprentices; IEC Atlanta Apprentices […]
The 2019 Fall Golf Tournament Offered Fabulous Fun and Fundraising
Monday, October 21st IEC Atlanta/Georgia Chapter hosted its 2019 Fall Golf tournament at a new location, the White Columns Country Club in Milton, Georgia! White Columns offers 250 acres of hills, pines, lakes and streams and delivers 7,053 yards on a par 72 course. IEC Contractor members and guests came […]
Christopher Sanning is IEC’s Atlanta Chapter 2019 Apprentice of the Year
Each year the IEC Atlanta Chapter hosts a wire-off contest during its Power Show and announces the winner as “Apprentice of the Year” during graduation. The Apprentice of the Year then goes off to compete at National Apprentice of the Year competition on behalf of our IEC chapter. This year’s […]
IEC Atlanta/Georgia Chapter’s 48th Graduation Ceremony
IEC Atlanta Georgia Chapter is proud to present 68 new IEC graduates from its award winning program! On July 12th, IEC held its 49th graduation ceremony at the Horizons Events Center in Norcross, Georgia. This was the largest graduating classes from the Atlanta and Georgia Chapters, and the number of […]
Over 100 Golfers Tee-Off at IEC’s Savannah Golf Tournament
On May 14th IEC Georgia Chapter hosted its 3rd annual Savannah Golf Tournament at Club at Savannah Harbor in Savannah, Georgia. This event was huge! Over 100 golfers breaking down to 28 teams arrived ready to tee off at 8am! The day was gorgeous and the talent was tough, but […]
IEC’s 2019 Power Show Makes a Big Electrical Impression
IEC’s 2019 Power Show exploded with nearly 1,000 attendees and close to 70 vendors at the Cobb County Civic Center on May 7th! IEC’s fourteen, 4th year apprentices started as early as 8:00am competing in the IEC wire off until 4:00pm. These apprentices demonstrated electrical skills throughout the day. IEC […]
2019 IEC/ABC Fishing Tournament
IEC hosted the annual IEC/ABC Fishing Tournament on Saturday, April 13th at the Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area. 29 boats and 70 participants convened early morning, ready for fishing, cooking out and camping. With over 20 organizations participating, the 2019 Fishing Tournament connected contractors, partner members and guests in the electrical […]
Shift Your Career into High Gear with IEC
The number of women working in the electrical trade has risen significantly. The number of female apprentices that attend the IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Program currently stands at nine. This is a great increase over past years. Several reasons appear likely according to Pace Bartling with Titan Electric of Georgia. Many […]
Connections That Pay Dividends
Connections That Pay Dividends By: Niel DawsonAt the beginning of the year I attended the annual “White Stone Ceremony” at my church that entails choosing a word that you want to live by this year and writing it on a white stone. You keep this stone close to you, (I […]
IEC Atlanta and Georgia Contractors and Partners Awarded for 2018
IEC Atlanta and Georgia Contractors and Partners Awarded for 2018 On December 12th IEC celebrated all that IEC has accomplished in 2018, and took an opportunity to recognize those members that have made a positive impact within IEC and the electrical industry. This event hosted over 150 guests and offered […]
IEC Atlanta Chapter Activates 2019 Board of Directors
IEC Atlanta Chapter Activates 2019 Board of Directors IEC Atlanta Chapter Activates 2019 Board of Directors IEC celebrated a productive 2018 with its annual Holiday party on December 12th and announced its 2019 IEC Atlanta Board of Directors. Each year IEC is pleased to celebrate and welcome in new board […]
IEC’s 2018 Sporting Clay Shooting
IEC’s 2018 Sporting Clay Shooting IEC CONTRACTORS AND PARTNERS TAKE ONE LAST SHOT IN 2018 AT IEC’S SPORTING CLAY SHOOTING IEC hosted its 15th annual Sporting Clay Shoot November 16th at the Cherokee Rose Gun Club in Griffin, Georgia. With 14 teams warming up at 9am, and out on the range by […]