CEMRA’s New Director on the NEMRA Board
CEMRA is pleased to announce that Tony Munden, Munden Enterprises, is the newly elected CEMRA Director on the NEMRA Board of Directors in the United States. This board position will commence after the NEMRA’21 Recharge Conference in February, for a 3-year term. CEMRA Chair, Mike Hodges, Adanac Sales, is pleased with NEMRA’s announcement as he […]
EFC Supports BCEA’s Diversity & Inclusion Program as a Top-Tier Sponsor
This month, the BC Electrical Association (BCEA) announced the launch of a brand-new diversity an inclusion initiative that will drive our industry’s movement in developing inclusive workplaces and addressing barriers for racialized communities to secure and retain employment in our industry. “We are very excited to be supporting this important diversity and inclusion program as […]
CMG Appoints New Vice Chair
The CEMRA Manufacturers Group (CMG) has a newly appointed Vice Chair. Congratulations to Jeff Beare, Stanpro, as the new CMG Vice-Chair. Jeff will work closely with the current CMG Chair, Tony De Cicco, Intermatic, to lead the CMG committee. The CMG committee has gained much momentum over the past year with a strong committee comprised […]
Estate Lighting Electrical Supply Joins EFC as Distributor Member
The Estate Lighting Electrical Supply mission is to provide the best possible service to help get customer’s jobs done on time and on budget. Vendors, Customers, Partners, and Associates make up the Team. “People are what our business is built around. Diversity, Equality, Respect, Sustainability are our foundational values” says Scott McMillan, President. Founded in […]
Resiliency for the New Year: A Message from Carol McGlogan, EFC President & CEO
It goes without saying that 2020 wasn’t the year most of us imagined. No business was immune from the realities of a global pandemic. We had to rethink how to respond to a rapidly-changing business environment and pivot our strategies to effectively meet the needs of our membership. It was a year marked by […]
YPN Ontario Committee Recognizes Members Who GIVE Back
EFC’s Young Professionals Network stands on three core pillars: Gather, Grow, and Give. For years, YPNs hosted live ‘Gather’ events, in-person ‘Grow’ training sessions, and have met up to carry out charitable ‘Give’ initiatives. But with the declaration of a global pandemic, YPN members have had to pivot their strategies this year. Instead of in-person […]
Experiencing SWiDGET Control: The EFC team’s remote visit to SWiDGET’s studio
Last month, Justin Arghittu, Director of Sales – North America, and Catharine Ogilvie, Director of Marketing at SWiDGET invited the EFC team, Anne Harrigan, VP, Marketing Resource, John Jefkins, VP, Member Engagement & Corporate Partnerships, and Daniela De Marco, Marketing Specialist, to virtually experience the SWiDGET studio and learn about the technology and capabilities […]
CEMRA Introduces New Network Groups
EFC is pleased to launch three CEMRA Network Groups this week. These groups provide an opportunity for CEMRA reps to learn new best practices and exchange valuable industry related ideas within the CEMRA community. CEMRA Network Group meetings are held quarterly and adopt a virtual roundtable format which encourage safe, open and interactive dialogue among […]
The Electrical Industry’s Got Talent Show (EIGT) was a Huge Hit!
To cap off yesterday’s Industry Awards event, EFC hosted Electrical Industry’s Got Talent Show (EIGT). EIGT included six performances by members from ABB, Franklin Empire, Leviton, Westburne and Mersen who serenaded attendees on the virtual stage. An honourable mention was given to Yves Martin of Lumen, a talented Quebec member who was unable to attend […]
The 2020 Industry Awards Ceremony Recap: EFC Ends the Year in Celebration!
On December 10th, EFC held its first virtual Industry Awards event which was a year-end celebration recognizing key industry leaders. The celebration was followed by EFC’s first-ever Talent Show. Click here for the recap of the Electrical Industry’s Got Talent (EIGT). It was a great opportunity to honour individuals and their companies for their outstanding […]