Pack your bags—our Electrical Contractor’s Summit is returning to Treasure Island Resort & Casino January 29-31! This premier event is packed with sessions designed to support your success in the electrical industry.

We are now collecting data for our 2025 Wage & Benefit Report! By participating, you’ll receive a free copy of the report in April, providing you with crucial insights to help shape your employment packages and stay competitive in the industry. 

As winter approaches and daylight hours shorten, ensuring the performance and visibility of your customers’ commercial LED lighting becomes increasingly vital. For businesses, clear, well-maintained signage not only represents their brand but also plays a key role in safety.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its End of Support (EOS) date on October 14, 2025. While this may seem far off, we encourage you to start planning now, especially as you prepare your IT budget for 2025.

If you've taken classes with us, you've probably heard Chad's name. He is an instructor for our Code continuing education classes and our two-day Exam Prep Crash Course. His credentials are too many to list here but he just passed his 10-year anniversay working as a Senior Electrical Engineer at BKV Group. 

After 47 years in business, George Bavolak has sold his company Bavolak Electric (Minneapolis). The new owners are Bobie and Ryen Laganiere. The business name, location, phone number and electricians have largely remained the same. Congratulations to George on his retirement, and we wish the Laganieres much success in their new venture! 

Recently, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance had a significant case regarding a worker fatality in a confined space. Employers are required to keep employees safe in confined spaces, which can be dangerous and deadly for entrants, through proper entry procedures in compliance with OSHA’s standards.

There are a number of laws going into effect on January 1, 2025, that will have wide-reaching ramifications for Minnesota employers. The following is a summary of some of the new laws that Minnesota employers should keep in mind as the new year approaches.

The state's new minimum wage poster is available to print or order on DLI's website. Minnesota's minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

From managing daily transactions to preparing for tax season, accurate and efficient accounting practices are essential for maintaining financial health and ensuring compliance with regulations. However, one of the key decisions business owners face is whether to handle these tasks with an in-house accounting team or outsource them to a specialized firm. This decision can significantly impact the business’s operational efficiency, cost structure, and long-term financial strategy. Learn more from our member, Smith Schafer.

While hiring has slowed since the beginning of the year, finding quality talent is still a top pain point, with 55% of members looking to hire in the near future.

As the Director of Education at the Electrical Association, I want to remind all Master Electricians that the deadline to renew your license is fast approaching.

Surge protective devices (SPDs) were first introduced into the National Electrical Code (NEC) in 2002, specifically in Section 285, where they were identified as Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS). Notably, at that time, their use was restricted to circuits below 600 volts.