For over three decades, the Chicago electrical industry has been lighting up the lives of homeless families during the holiday season. This year marks the 33rd annual Christmas party, a heartwarming event that has grown from humble beginnings to a cherished tradition in the community. What started as a small gathering for 25-30 children has […]
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, Powering Chicago is proud to showcase the transformative power of apprenticeship programs in the electrical industry. This year’s theme of “10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation” perfectly captures the remarkable journeys of individuals like Benjamin Akwaboah and Daniel Zaragoza, who have found not just […]
Welcome to this edition of “The Power of Better,” Powering Chicago’s LinkedIn newsletter. In this issue, we delve into the pressing workforce challenges facing the electrical construction industry as Chicagoland embraces a renewable energy future. We’ll explore how Powering Chicago members are taking proactive steps to ensure the next generation of skilled union electricians is […]
Powering Chicago partners proudly with Crain’s Chicago Business for its webcast, “Keeping Current: How to Stay Compliant in Maintaining Existing and New Electrical Technologies,” on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. During the webcast, our expert panelists and Powering Chicago members discussed the latest updates to NFPA 70 and the shift of NFPA 70B into an active […]
As 2024 drew to a close, Powering Chicago’s leadership team released a holiday message, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Chicago’s electrical construction industry and looking forward to continued growth in 2025. Powering Chicago Executive Director Elbert Walters III, IBEW Local 134 Business Manager Don Finn, and Electrical Contractors’ Association of Chicago & Cook County President […]
In a heartwarming display of community support and remembrance, Powering Chicago member contractor Aldridge Electric and its IBEW Local 134 electricians recently partnered with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to illuminate its Gold Star Family Christmas Tree. This annual tradition is a touching tribute to fallen Chicago police officers and their families during the holiday […]
More than 200 high school students will gather at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (IN-Tech) for Powering Chicago’s fifth annual STEM competition, highlighting the growing intersection of renewable energy and electrical construction careers. “This year we have 53 teams from across Cook County and greater Chicagoland, with students designing and constructing advanced solar charging stations that […]
Kick off the holiday season with Powering Chicago during the 111th City of Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 22nd at Millennium Park. This cherished tradition, presented by Powering Chicago, promises a night filled with festive cheer and dazzling lights. This year’s spectacular 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, generously donated by the Holden-Shaddick family of […]
In a recent Crain’s Chicago Business Quick Take interview, Powering Chicago and IBEW Local 134 representative Matt Stolspart provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of electrical safety standards, particularly focusing on significant changes to NFPA 70B maintenance requirements. As a member of IBEW Local 134’s Codes and Standards Committee and supervising electrician for Chicago […]
Kick off the holiday season with Powering Chicago during the 111th City of Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 22nd at Millennium Park. This cherished tradition, presented by Powering Chicago, promises a night filled with festive cheer and dazzling lights. This year’s spectacular 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, generously donated by the Holden-Shaddick family of […]
