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RaeShawn Crosson, Editor-in-Chief
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Established in
1957, IEC is a trade
association with more
than 3,300 company
members and 51
chapters nationwide.
Headquartered
in Alexandria, Virginia, IEC is the nation’s
premier trade association representing
America’s independent electrical and systems
contractors. IEC National aggressively works
with the industry to establish a competitive
environment for the merit shop — a
philosophy that promotes the concept of free
enterprise, open competition, and economic
opportunity for all.
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