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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR (16 TO 30 CONTRACTOR MEMBERS)

IEC NATIONAL 2019 AWARDS | INDIVIDUAL AND CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS
CENTRAL INDIANA IEC

Central Indiana IEC received the 2019 IEC Chapter
of the Year Award.

At Central Indiana IEC, the chapter has gone above and
beyond to improve the contractor member experience by
emphasizing member appreciation and retention.
The chapter has been scheduling appointments with
member contractors to share their experiences with IEC.
One of the topics that has been reflected throughout these
meetings is the shortage of manpower.
Always looking for innovation and expanded resources for
their members, Central Indiana recently launched a fire
alarm course and new worker program. Central Indiana is
in the. Planning phase of providing a Master’s Prep Course.

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR (31 TO 60 CONTRACTOR MEMBERS)

IEC SAN ANTONIO

IEC San Antonio received the 2019 IEC Chapter of
the Year Award.

Over the last twelve months, IEC San Antonio saw a 15%
membership growth with 8 contractors and 6 associates
during this past fiscal year. Their members are actively
involved in IEC on the national level. Members serve on
many committees including the Executive Committee,
the A&T Committee, the Membership Committee and
more. IEC San Antonio very own training Director,
Raul Vasquez, runs the National Apprenticeship
Competition, Skills USA Competitions and supports
Ideal Industries with their national competition.

In 2018 the chapter launched a new strategic plan to
promote greater cohesiveness and a sense of belonging
for chapter members. In just the first year, the chapter
has built a new 11,000 sq. ft building to accommodate
member & apprenticeship growth. The chapter
continues to hit major milestones within their plan
from improving brand presence to increase member
recruitment efforts through a targeted approach.

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