04/12/2024

"Contracting with M/WBE Vendors- The Do's and The Don'ts" Seminar

Program was held at the Union League Club of Chicago.

"Contracting with M/WBE Vendors- The Do's and The Don'ts" Seminar
April 10, 2024

"Contracting with M/WBE Vendors- The Do's and The Don'ts" Seminar

The ECA Research and Education Committee and the ECA DEI Committee proudly sponsored a complimentary program called, "Contracting with M/WBE Vendors- The Do's and The Don'ts" Seminar.  This was a Pre-Membership Meeting event that was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Union League Club of Chicago.  The featured presenter was Jaemie L. Neely, Executive Director, Federation of Women Contractors.

Ms. Neely offered insight into the essential guidelines and pitfalls to avoid when engaging with minority and women-owned businesses in the electrical contracting industry. Attendees reviewed strategies for diversity, compliance, and partnerships.

Highlights of this session, included the following topics:

• Fostering inclusive partnerships,
• Adhering to compliance and ethics,
• Implementing strategies for business diversity,
• Building long-term relationships;
• Experiences from industry leaders

 We thank Jaemie for her time and expertise in facilitating the seminar!

Pictured above is Kendra Dinkins, ECA Research and Education Committee Chair responding to a question towards the end of the session, as Kendra and Katie Canino, ECA DEI Committee Chair (to the left of Kendra) offered their industry experiences. 

Pictured above are the attendees for the session.

Pictured above are members of the ECA Research and Education Committee with the guest presenter, Jaemie Neely, FWC Executive Director.  From left to right are:  
Vince DiFiore, Candor Electric, Inc.,
Katie Canino, Canino Electric Company,
Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company,
Jaemie Neely, FWC Executive Director and
Mike Meyer, Continental Electrical Construction Company.