Why Become A Member?
The North Carolina association of Electrical Contractors (NCAEC) is a dynamic group of electrical contractors and associate member firms across the state who pool information and efforts to provide the collective clout and muscle the electrical industry needs…for self protection, for the benefits of its members, and for the protection of consumers.
By meeting together, sharing ideas and mobilizing efforts, NCAEC contributes to the economic growth of each individual member.
NCAEC plays a key role in helping maintain consistently higher industry standards of conduct, quality, and ethics. Membership in NCAEC helps crystallize collective opinions…in order to effect change in Congress, the NC General Assembly, the courts and regulatory agencies.
If you are an electrical contractor or a supplier in the electrical industry, the representation you receive from the NCAEC is vital to your interests, your needs and your survival in electrical industry.
Attributes of NCAEC:
PROFESSIONALISM
NCAEC works to uphold professional business standards. Promotion of ethical practices benefits the electrical industry, the consumer and the community.
LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION
As your advocate in Raleigh and on Capitol Hill, the association constantly develops and provides top notch legislative and regulatory representation on behalf of the electrical industry.
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Share ideas and information with fellow electrical contractors and associates at your local NCAEC monthly meetings. Special programs are designed to educate, inform, inspire and keep you up to date on trends in the electrical industry. Whether you’re a electrical contractor or associate,
you will find the contacts you make at association functions as well as the services provided to association members to be invaluable to your business.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors offers continuing education for the state
of North Carolina, Florida and Virginia.
MONITORING REGULATORY AGENCIES AND COUNCILS
A host of regulatory agencies – such as the Building Code Council, the NFPA, the IAEI, and OSHA constantly make decisions and issue regulations affecting today’s electrical industry. NCAEC continuously monitors these agencies and others as well as testifies on behalf of the electrical industry, to protect a healthy business climate.
PROMOTING INDUSTRY
Local Divisions put on programs each month to show case our associate members' products. Our annual Trade Show and Convention gives our members and associates time to network with each other.
INSURANCE
Federated Insurance Company is endorsed by the NCAEC to provide all commercial lines of insurance coverage to its members.
TRADE SHOW AND CONVENTION
This event was created so members of NCAEC / the electrical industry in general could attend and participate in a Trade Show with an educational conference. At the same time be able to spend time with your family as a mini vacation.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
New professional skilled tradesmen are the life and blood of our industry. Through NCAEC programs, members encourage North Carolina’s youth to consider careers in the construction trades. We also assist community colleges, technical institutes and other training facilities in structuring and promoting related vocational programs.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES
Membership gives you the framework to become effectively involved in your industry and community. Whether you are interested in electrical codes, sales and marketing or community services, your association teams you with others having similar interests. Together, working on association committees, members utilize the collective impact and strength of an organized group.