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March 28 2023

2023 IEC/ABC Fishing Tournament

Marie Thornton Blog discussion panel, IEC, Women in contruction

2023 IEC/ABC Fishing Tournament

The IEC/ABC annual Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday, March 25^th at the Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area at Lake Oconee. Guests competed for prizes and trophies. With 29 teams, the day was gorgeous and the food was delicious. It was the perfect opportunity for networking. Winners took home trophies placing 1^st through 4^th place and cash prizes.

Congratulations to the following winners:

1^st place, team #16, Donald Williams & Robert Williams of Rexel, with a score of 15.13

2^nd Place team #6, Sean Duyvejonck and Jesse Hyde of TH Mize, with a score of 14.71

3^rd Place team #4, Jarred Baker and Chase Hancock with a score of 14.46

4^th place team #44, Alicia Clem and Andrew Dean scoring 13.34

Big Fish winner Carl Cothran with a 6.02 catch!

Fishing tournaments bring our members together, and our sponsors help make this happen. Thank you to our Platinum sponsors Coastal Electric of Georgia and Titan Electric of Georgia. Gold sponsors Atlantic Workforce, Equipment Share and Lade Electric Supply and so many more stepped up and supported this event. Click here for complete list of sponsors. See pictures from this event below.

1st Place Donald Williams and Robert Williams

2nd Place Sean Duyvejonck and Jesse Hyde

3rd Place Jarred Baker and Chase Hancock

March 8 2023

IEC All Women Construction Discussion Panel

Marie Thornton Blog discussion panel, IEC, Women in contruction

IEC All Women Construction Discussion Panel

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

On March 7^th, IEC Atlanta Chapter held its monthly luncheon at Maggianos, Perimeter. In honor of Women In Construction (WIC) Week, there was a live panel discussion. Thank you to Christina Fraley, CEO of Media Genius, Mahsa Poorak, COO of Southern Electric Co. and Lisa Willis, Director of Business Operations at WWPS. They were excellent examples of Women thriving in the construction industry and a treasure of advice and experience to those in attendance looking to make more space for women in their organization.

There were over 100 guests in attendance from companies throughout Georgia. A packed house engaged with questions pertaining to their very own environment. The panelist were gracious and detailed with each scenario introduced. Details entailing recruitment, integration, development and retention were addressed.

With the workforce challenges that many contractors are facing, contractors can benefit from what women in the workplace bring. Professional, dependable and smart, women in construction should not be underestimated.