No shocker. Electricians make great dads.
Residential journeyman electrician Jim Johnstone is both proud and appreciative of the career he’s built in the electrical trade. But he gets even more satisfaction from another role he plays in life.
Big box grocery chain Meijer presents a big opportunity for Tri-Area Electric
Travelers on Rt. 224 in Boardman near Tippecanoe have undoubtedly noticed the change in landscape where the new Meijer store is being built. Meijer is a big-box retailer and grocery chain based in Michigan with more than 240 stores, mostly in the Midwest. This week, NECA-IBEW Electricians member contractor Tri-Area Electric started on its role […]
Electrician ships off to Dubai for Navy Reserves deployment
It won’t be easy emotionally for IBEW Local 64 electrician Ross Applegate to leave for Dubai on a deployment with the Navy Reserves. But his family – and his job at Gulu Electric – will be there for him when he returns. “My son was born while I was on my last deployment, so he […]
NECA-IBEW Electricians optimistic for an energized 2020
An association of local electrical contractors and union locals is optimistic that 2020 will provide ample work opportunities with new projects throughout the community. NECA-IBEW Electricians is comprised of IBEW Local 64 of Youngstown, IBEW Local 573 of Warren and signatory electrical contractors in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Last year, work was steady and […]
20 reasons to hire a NECA-IBEW Electrician in 2020
Where do you turn when you need an electrician? Whether for your home or for your business, it’s best to be prepared and have the due diligence completed before you have an urgent need. NECA-IBEW Electricians member contractors provide commercial, industrial and residential customers with world-class electrical services from a highly trained, IBEW workforce throughout […]
Electricians provide holiday cheer to local Veterans
Two local Veteran families in-need received a special surprise holiday gift from the Warren and Youngstown NECA-IBEW Electricians, a group of electrical contractors and union locals, IBEW Local 64 and IBEW Local 573. It’s the third year the group has adopted local Veteran families at the holidays, not only to thank them for their service […]
CR Electric provides power to Liberty Relay for Life
More than $50,000 was raised for Cancer research at the Liberty Relay for Life the weekend of May 17-18, and once again Jason Rubin from CR Electric and his crew played a pivotal role. CR Electric and members of IBEW Local 64 in Youngstown set up the lighting and power needs for the corporate tents […]