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May 21, 2013

Action-Packed Energy Industry Expo in Denver Draws Record-Setting Number of Guests

Paul Bledsoe representing Legrand at the Energy Industry Expo
Finalists of the IECRM Apprentice Wire-Off Competition

Finalists of the IECRM Apprentice Wire-Off Competition

DENVER, Colorado — May 21, 2013 — The annual Energy Industry Expo and Wire-Off Competition, which took place on Friday, May 17th, at IECRM in Denver, saw the highest attendance in the event’s history. 250 guests came out to see 31 exhibitors show off the latest tools, products, services in the electrical, energy, and renewable energy industries, and to watch 10 of IECRM’s top electrical apprentices participate in the annual Wire-Off Competition. The Energy Industry Expo was hosted by the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM), the premier trade association and educational institution for the energy industry. The event was supported by Milwaukee Electric Tool, among other companies that donated to the event.

31 trade show exhibitors included Brady Corporation, Convergent Sales, Inc., Eaton Electrical, LED Source, Legrand (with On-Q Home Systems and WattStopper), Lutron, Milwaukee Electric Tool, RTD, and ValuPlus Merchants Association. The day’s attendees included 1st Electric Contractors, Inc., Bergelectric Corporation, Encore Electric, Inc., LEI Companies, Inc., and Martin Technical, Inc., among many others.

Wire-Off Winner Herb Duelm of Lakewood Electric Company

Wire-Off Winner, Herb Duelm, of Lakewood Electric Company

Alongside the expo, 10 of IECRM’s top electrical apprentice students in the Four-Year Apprentice Program competed for a full seven hours during the annual Wire-Off Competition. First Place was awarded to Herb Duelm, an apprentice at Lakewood Electric Company in Englewood, CO.

Over $3,500 in prizes were awarded to the Wire-Off finalists, thanks to donations from Home Depot, IDEAL Industries, Milwaukee Electric Tool, and Stewart & Stevenson Power, Inc. The 10 finalists will graduate from IECRM on June 1, 2013.

Over $1,100 in door prizes were awarded to guests. IECRM would like to thank Allcable, Inc., All Copy Products, iSupportU, Kristin Kim Haynes of IECRM, Legrand, Lightscape Electric, Inc., Madcap Theater, North American Video, Power Management Systems, and Spectrum Mobile Services, for their generous donations.

Guests enjoyed a free barbecue lunch, provided by Stewart & Stevenson Power, Inc.

Together, guests helped potentially save 66 lives by donating blood to Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Sign up for more free energy industry events, learn about membership and partnership opportunities, and find out about electrical apprentice and continuing education programs by visiting www.iecrm.org, or by calling (303) 853-4886.

Children's Hospital Colorado at the IECRM Energy Industry Expo

22 people donated blood to Children’s Hospital Colorado, potentially saving 66 lives!

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Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


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Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
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● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.