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2024 IEC Atlanta Golf Tournament Connects Over 100 Attendees

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2024 IEC Atlanta Golf Tournament Connects Over 100 Attendees

By:  Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Membership and Marketing Coordinator

On November 1st IEC Atlanta hosted its 2024 Golf Tournament.  The event was a success with 27 teams and over 108 golfers.  This competitive networking opportunity connected and challenged IEC contractors, partners and guests.  The morning started with a continental breakfast to fuel participants and then on to the greens.  While on the course, golfers were greeted by 12 different hole sponsors who handed out beverages, snacks prizes and good times.  After teeing off and making rounds through each hole, the day concluded with lunch and awards to the top players. 

Let’s congratulate the tournament winners;

  • 1st place- Team McGriff with Kenan Knight, Franco Castro, Blake Cone and John Thomson
  • 2nd place- Team Milwaukee with Kyle Buis, Kolby Dudek, Eric Wilson and Parker Thelen
  • 3rd place- Team SESCO with Luke Koda, Charles Tipton, Wes Donnelly, and Fletcher Vanyo

Congratulations to special awards winners;

  • Closest to the Pin winner Fletcher Vanyo
  • Longest Drive winner Kolby Dudek

Thanks to the following tournament sponsors for supporting the 2024 IEC Atlanta Chapter Golf Tournament.  Tournament sponsors, Proforce, Legrand, B&S Electric Supply, Milwaukee, SESCO Lighting and Smart Lighting Solutions, you made this event happen.  A total of 59 hole sponsors were also scattered throughout the course.  A special thanks to the following sponsors; Drink Cart sponsors On-Site Electrical and Critical Components; Food sponsor, Metropower and also a big thanks to Milwaukee for balls for the golfers and Legrand for goodie bag items. 

You can find pictures from the golf tournament below.  If you missed it, the 2024 Clay Shoot is November 15th and we hope to see you there.

 

Foreman Training

Trained Foreman Lead to Greater Profits

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Trained Foremen Lead to Greater Profits

By: Todd Hawkins VP of Training and Membership Development and Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

Have you considered the cost of training company Foremen?  More importantly, have you considered the cost of NOT training company Foremen.  The inherent cost of time, money and productivity impact your customer relationships, employee performance and the productivity of your electrical installation team.  Invest in your workers, or not, either way you pay.  Loss of time, money and productivity while you figure it out, or the gain of time, money and productivity as you intentionally prepare your Foreman to make the best decisions for your business.  IEC’s Foreman Training, “The Art of Creating Superior Field Leaders” accomplishes just that.

Let’s take a look at this key managerial position in electrical contracting.  It is imperative that your Foremen have the ability to listen to customers and problem solve. When an organization communicates with their customer, documents work flow, reporting, safety and material management, it delivers a valued, trusted and consistent service.  For the company, the task of perfected job planning leads to an inspired and motivated team which in turn leads to higher job satisfaction for employees through reduced errors and rework. 

It’s time to consider your costs.  Your investment in training your leadership team develops the skills that inspire improved job performance, dedication and the ability to resolve conflict on the job site. Or not should you choose not to train.  The cost you decide to pay is yours.  Register your foremen to attend the upcoming Foremen Training courses starting in Savannah on November 11th, or Atlanta, starting November 14th and train your Foremen to lead your company to success.

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IEC Fall Events Coming Up! “FALL Events are in the Air!”

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IEC FALL Events Coming Up!  “FALL” Events are in the Air!          

Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

Get ready to learn, lunch and network with IEC.  IEC has a lot to offer you this Fall.  Our Georgia luncheons are happening with information on growing your business with expert guidance. Are you ready to achieve strategic growth?  The upcoming sessions are in Columbus on October 11th, Savannah on October 25th and in Augusta on November 8th.  If you are up for a game of golf, you can join us for the Atlanta Fall Golf Tournament at the City Club Marietta golf course on November 1st.  Register and tee off with other IEC contractors.  In addition to Lunch, Business Strategies and Golf, IEC has a lot more in store for you this Fall.  See classes and events listed below, and we look forward to a productive season!
Columbus Lunch and Learn October 11th                            Savannah Lunch and Learn October 25th 

Augusta Lunch and Learn November 8th                       Atlanta Fall Golf Tournament November 1st

OSHA 10 Safety Training November 1st                      Pre Apprenticeship Program November 4th

EV Charging  November 5th      Essential Estimating Skills November 8th

Savannah Foreman Training November 11th                               Foreman Training November 14th

Sporting Clay Shoot November 15th                                                        GA License Prep November 22nd

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IEC’s “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade” Equips Your Leaders   

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IEC’s “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade” Equips Your Leaders              

Todd Hawkins, VP Education & Membership Development & Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

From Wednesday, September 25th to Friday, September 27th, IEC held it’s “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade” course.  This course was developed by IEC National and is 24 hours of detailed duties and functions of project management. 

Attendees were immersed in project acquisition and initiation, planning, execution, close-out and more.
A popular topic involving the “Bucket” proved to be extra engaging and beneficial to a majority of the attendees.  How to stop the bucket from leaking profits, productivity and non-productive time?  Brian Brinkman of Tutor Electric demonstrated many of the challenges that a PM faces on a daily basis, and provided group exercises, discussion and examples on how to begin resolving the leaks.  This course provided some great information.

Project Manager, Nykeba Walker of Wiring Solutions shared that her experience during the course was great.  She goes on to say, “The instructor was great and I left the course with an increased confidence!”
IEC understands that a confident project manager is a strong project manager!

Additional comments from some other attendees were, “Solid Class, will be registering for other classes offered by IEC”, “The instructor was awesome … able to explain everything to help understand the process”, and “Yes this course really opened my eyes to what is expected of a Project Manager and what it entails to be a confident and effective project manager”.   25 attendees have leveled up their project management skills and are ready to apply them on the jobsite.

Overall, attendees said they would use their new skills to drive profit, profitability and leadership in their jobs. Your team will benefit from this IEC management training, and you are in luck because it will be returning April 23rd to the 25th, 2025.  Watch the calendar and make sure to sign up early for the next “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade.” Give your leadership the confidence, skills and tools to succeed with IEC!

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IEC Contractors, Partners and Guests Tee Off at the 2021 Fall Golf Tournament

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IEC Contractors, Partners and Guests Tee Off at the 2021 Fall Golf Tournament

On October 18th IEC Atlanta hosted its Fall Golf Tournament at Laurel Springs Golf Club in Suwanee, Georgia.  It was a beautiful day for the 13 teams that came out to compete for cash, prizes and a ranking in IEC’s annual golf tournament.

First place winners were; Steve Henry, Tom Kobe, Jordan Cauiness and Mitch Booth scoring a 56!  This team took home a cash prize of $400 and first place trophies!  Well done gentlemen!  Additional winners were as follows;

2nd Place- Drew Haney, Michael Anderson, Tyler Rachels, Tanner Weigiagand scoring 58

3rd place- Chip Griffith, Chris Lombardo, Joe Mann, Freddie Wilson scoring 60

4th place- Chandler Denton, Colton Karrantza, Jarett Marlee, Luke Coda  scoring 60

Longest Drive- Tyler Jarvis

Closest to the Pin- Chris Lombardo

Thank you to the sponsors that supported this networking opportunity!  Legrand, overall Event Sponsor, Milwaukee Tool, IEC’s official lunch sponsor, CED/ Legrand drink sponsor, HESCO putting green sponsor, Graybar Electric Company sponsored Closest- to- the- Pin and Smart Lighting Solutions Sponsored Longest drive.    IEC appreciates each and every hole sponsor!  See full list of sponsors here!

Be assured competitions were won and connections were made!  Thank you to all that joined this event and we look forward to seeing you at the next one!  See pictures from this event here. 

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