Maryland NECA

Foreman Training Class
2025-03-26 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
Maryland NECA is proud to bring you an in-depth Foreman Training Class presented by NECA’s own, Jay B. Jones. In this course, Jay B. will discuss nine comprehensive courses that focus on the knowledge and skills that every foreman/supervisor must master to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment, and materials. This training is designed specifically to meet the needs of electrical contractors. This program consists of these nine comprehensive courses:
Module 1: Oral and Written Communication
Module 2: Planning and Scheduling
Module 3: Field Productivity Improvement
Module 4: Understanding Cost: Understanding the Estimate
Module 5: Leadership and Motivation: Team Building
Module 6: Site Safety and Accident Prevention
Module 7: Managing the Project: The Foreman’s Role
Module 8: Problem Solving and Decision Making
Module 9: Understanding Human Nature
Jay B. became an IBEW electrician out of Local 456 in New Brunswick, NJ. After completing a 5-year apprenticeship, Jay worked as a Journeymen, Foreman, and General Foreman during his 13 years in the field. Jay works for NECA as a Field Representative in the Eastern Region, servicing nine (9) NECA chapters.
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Q1 Membership Meeting
2025-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | 18th & 21st, 10980 Grantchester Way #110, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Maryland NECA is excited to host its 2025 Q1 Membership Meeting at 18th & 21st. Named after the Constitutional Amendment that enacted Prohibition and then subsequent Amendment that repealed it, 18th & 21st promises to bring back a bygone era through beautiful presentation, carefully crafted cocktails, and an elevated dining experience.
The Chapter is also happy to welcome back special guest presenters Roy Cohen, Lane Kelman, and Robbie O’Brien from the law office of Cohen Seglias. For more than 30 years, Cohen Seglias has laid a foundation of legal excellence in the construction industry. By being responsive and conscientious business partners, their footprint and capabilities have grown alongside their clients’ needs with a full range of legal services from construction litigation, contracts and risk management, to labor and employment guidance. Roy and his team will be presenting on industry trends, policy changes, interest rates, and market confidence.
2025 Q1 Membership Meeting Sign-Up

Association Executive Institute (AEI)
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-05 | MD
An educational meeting of national and chapter staff in the city where the NECA convention will be held. In addition to the educational aspect, staff will have an opportunity to begin making preparations for their members’ visits to Chicago.

Lunch & Learn: Fault Managed Power with VoltServer
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
Maryland NECA is excited to bring to you a “Lunch & Learn” hosted by VoltServer, the pioneer of fault managed power systems. VoltServer has thousands of installations using this technology under existing electrical codes supporting applications in wireless communications, intelligent buildings, and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). But the question you might be asking yourself is…
What is Class 4 Fault Managed Power?
What does Fault Managed Power Do?
If you or any of your employees are interested in attending the “Lunch & Learn” hosted by VoltServer about fault managed power systems, fill out the attached registration form and send back to the Chapter by the February 14th deadline.
Fault Managed Power Sign-Up – 2025

Advanced Estimating Class
2025-02-13 08:00 - 2025-02-14 16:00 | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
Building upon the principles taught in NECA’s Basic Estimating course, this course focuses on the strategy and business decisions made during the estimating and bidding processes. The course will assist estimators and managers think strategically in how they find, evaluate, and bid electrical construction projects. Following this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand an estimator’s role and responsibilities throughout the bidding process
• Define estimating terminology
• Evaluate bidding opportunities for most desirable projects
• Analyze factors have effects on cost and labor productivity
• Evaluate the potential risk factors of a project
• Discuss the risks and responsibilities identified in the project specifications, labor agreements, scope letters, and standard contracts
• Describe the difference between overhead and profit and how they are applied to estimates.
Target audience: Individuals with a firm grasp of basic estimating principles and experience preparing bids.
Prerequisite: Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction or similar industry experience.
Advanced Estimating Class Sign-Up

Basic Estimating Class
2025-02-10 08:00 - 2025-02-12 16:00 | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
This three-day course focuses on understanding the cost components of electrical estimating, instilling industry best practices, all while developing a sound estimating process. Topics are presented in a lecture format followed by hand-on estimating exercises to reinforce the principles learned. Through the hands-on exercises participants will be expected to perform a takeoff, develop a material list, lookup and apply labor units using the NECA Manual of Labor Units, summarize the costs of the estimate, and apply overhead and profit to the estimate. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, with all the learning coming together through a simulated bid opening on the final day. Through completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Define estimating terminology
• Recognize and identify electrical symbols
• Identify potential estimating errors and correct them
• Understand the costs associated with electrical construction
• Prepare an estimate for a commercial electrical project including identifying the scope of work, organizing a material takeoff, applying labor units, summarizing costs and calculating a bid price for the project.
Basic Estimating Class Sign-Up

Lunch & Learn: Limiting Liability with Federated Insurance
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
The Chapter is excited to kick off the New Year by welcoming NECA Premier Partner, Federated Insurance, to host a “Lunch & Learn.” The two topics for the meeting will be on reducing risk and liability on you as employers. The Chapter will finish off the meeting by providing updates on upcoming events and pertinent legislation and bills that could impact your business in the upcoming Maryland Legislative Session. The topics presented by Federated Insurance are as follows:
Distracted Driving – What is important to you?
Employment – Related Liability
If you are interested in attending the “Lunch & Learn” hosted by Federated Insurance, please fill out the attached registration form and send back to the chapter by the January 24th deadline.
Limiting Liability w Federated Sign-Up

District II Council Meeting
2025-01-22 08:00 - 2025-01-24 17:00 | Sunseeker Resort, 5500 Sunseeker Way, Charlotte Harbor, FL, 33980, United States
The District II Council Meeting will be held at the Sunseeker Resort. Nestled between Sarasota and Ft. Myers, along the stunning Gulf Coast, the Sunseeker Resort on Charlotte Harbor is the new paradise oasis you have been searching for. Embrace the serene beauty of the waterfront location, perfect for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure alike.
PRESIDENT, GOVERNOR, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ONLY

Chapter Christmas Luncheon
2024-12-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Copper Shark, 921 E. Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Maryland NECA is excited to once again host its Christmas Luncheon at Copper Shark. Conveniently located right off I-95, Copper Shark is nestled in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Locust Point neighborhood. Here you will find craft cocktails, mouthwatering appetizers, and chef inspired meals all in a relaxing atmosphere. The Christmas Luncheon is a way for the Chapter to celebrate the holiday season and show our appreciation to our NECA members and their key employees for everything the do to promote and strengthen the electrical industry.
NECA Christmas Luncheon Sign-Up

IBEW 24 Christmas Party
2024-12-12 11:00 - 14:00 | IBEW Local 24 Hall, 2701 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
IBEW Local 24 will be hosting its annual Christmas Party at the Local Hall on Thursday, December 12th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All contractors are invited to attend. If you have any questions pertaining to the event, please email Carmen Voso at cfvoso@ibewlocal24.org.

Industry Connect
2024-11-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Baltimore JATC, 2699 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
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2024 NECA Convention
2024-09-28 - 2024-10-01 | MD

District II Council Meeting
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-15 | Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, 80 Compromise St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
The District II Council Meeting is a semi annual meeting where all NECA Chapters across the district attend to discuss important industry topics.

Eastern Shore Meeting
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-02 | MD
The Eastern Shore Meeting will be taking place between Thursday, August 1st – Friday, August 2nd at The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island. This event allows for Maryland NECA members to network with one another, including NECA Premier Partners, for two days of fun and camaraderie. There will be dinner and drinks on the evening of August 1st between 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Tavern Bayside located at 500 Marina Club Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666 (on property) which is just a short walk/drive from the hotel with ample parking (1 min drive / 5 min walk).
There will be golfing and fishing excursions on the morning of Friday, August 2nd and lunch will be provided at Harris Crab House afterwards from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For those fishing, our boats will pick everyone up from the docks at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club at 8:00 a.m. For those golfing, we will be playing at Queenstown Golf Course; please note that this is not a shotgun start and we will be teeing off in 10 min intervals starting at 8:00 a.m. on both the Rivers and Lakes course.
The deadline to register for the event is Friday, June 28th.

Western Maryland Meeting
2024-07-17 - 2024-07-19 | Nemacolin, 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington,, PA, 15437, United States
The Western Maryland Meeting will be held at Nemacolin, a luxury four-season adventure resort located in Farmington, PA. To show our appreciation for the continuous work and dedication to our industry, the Chapter is extending invitations to our Board of Directors and all JATC Committee Members.

June Membership Meeting
2024-06-27 13:30 - 16:30 | Nick’s Fish House, 2600 Insulator Dr., Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
The June Membership Meeting which will be taking place at Nick’s Fish House on Thursday, June 27th from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm. The June Membership Meeting will be a casual event where members can enjoy a cold beer, eat good food, and network with your fellow Maryland NECA members. For the meeting, we will have access to a private area with outside and inside seating. This meeting is the perfect opportunity for members to invite their key employees as a show of appreciation for their hard work.

2024 CCF Golf Tournament
2024-05-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Maryland NECA’s 7th Annual CCF Golf Classic which will be taking place on Monday, May 20th at the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City. This golf outing raises money for The Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF), a local nonprofit dedicated towards funding research towards the cure for pediatric cancer. Thanks in part to our incredibly generous donors last year, we were able to raise over $50,000! Let’s work to raising just as much at this year’s tournament!

Power Partnership Industry Night
2024-05-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
The 2024 Power Partnership Industry Night will be taking place on Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. At the event, we will have live music, an open bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening. The Industry Night will provide a great opportunity to network with other NECA members, general contractors, customers, and Maryland legislators throughout the state.

Industry Connect
2023-11-17 10:00 - 13:30 | Baltimore JATC, 2699 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Please join the Maryland Chapter NECA, IBEW Local 24, and ELECTRI International on Friday, November 17 for Industry Connect—an event designed to give students, educators, and other community members an opportunity to learn from the industry’s best while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in the electrical construction industry.
Students interested in a career in the electrical construction industry are encouraged to attend the event! Learn about the rewarding opportunities that await in the electrical construction industry. From the competitive pay, family health coverage, and retirement benefits, see why becoming an electrical apprentice with the Baltimore Electrical JATC is the best choice.

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Foreman Training Class
2023-11-15 08:00 - 15:00 | MD
Maryland NECA is pleased to bring you another in-depth Foreman Training Class presented by NECA’s own Steve Allred. In this course, Steve will focus on the knowledge and skills that every foreman/supervisor must master to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment, and materials. Foremen are on the frontline of every company’s success and this training is designed specifically to meet the needs of electrical contractors.

Annual Chapter Dinner
2023-11-10 06:00 - 22:00 | Blackwall Barn & Lodge, 329 Gambrills Rd, Gambrills, MD, 21054, United States
Maryland NECA is excited to host its Annual Chapter Dinner at the Blackwall Barn & Lodge, a local food champion that brings the freshest ingredients from local farmers, watermen, and ranchers to its guests. The Chapter Dinner is for all Maryland NECA members and their significant others. Make sure to invite your key employees and their significant others too! We want to show our appreciation for their hard work as well.

Advanced Estimating Class
2023-11-08 08:00 - 2023-11-09 17:00 | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
Building upon the principles taught in NECA’s Basic Estimating course, this course focuses on the strategy and business decisions made during the estimating and bidding processes. The course will assist estimators and managers think strategically in how they find, evaluate, and bid electrical construction projects.
Following this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the estimator’s role and responsibilities throughout the bidding process
Define estimating terminology
Evaluate bidding opportunities for most desirable projects
Analyze factors have effects on cost and labor productivity
Evaluate the potential risk factors of a project
Discuss the risks and responsibilities identified in the project specifications, labor agreements, scope letters, and standard contracts
Describe the difference between overhead and profit and how they are applied to estimates.

Target audience: Individuals with a firm grasp of basic estimating principles and experience preparing bids.
Prerequisite: Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction or similar industry experience
Course Length: Two-Day
Continuing Education Hours: 12

NECA Convention - Philadelphia
2023-09-29 08:00 - 2023-10-02 17:00 | MD

District II Council Meeting
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-29 | Metropolitan at the 9, 2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The District Council Meeting is a biannual meeting for the Chapter’s Director, President, and Governor only.

Eastern Shore Meeting
2023-08-08 17:00 - 2023-08-09 14:00 | Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, 180 Pier 1 Rd, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
The Eastern Shore Meeting is Maryland NECA’s premier annual event that provides an opportunity for all its members to network with one another while rewarding the hard-working key employees in their company by inviting them to the attend this all inclusive event.

Eastern Region Managers Meeting
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-12 | Spruce Peak Resort, 7412 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
The Eastern Region Managers Meeting is open to all Chapter Executive Directors throughout District 1 and District 2. The purpose of the meeting is the sharing of ideas and best practices when it pertains to running a NECA Chapter.

Power Partnership Industry Night
2023-05-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
The NECA & IBEW Power Partnership is proud to announce its Inaugural Industry Night which will be hosted at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. This will be the first collaborative event between Maryland NECA and IBEW Local 24 where contractors, customers, legislators, and industry partners can gather to network and socialize.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend the industry’s newest networking event that is sure to be one of the biggest of the year! Take in the spectacular views of Baltimore City, the Inner Harbor, and the famous Domino’s Sugar sign all while networking with peers and colleagues. With upwards of 250 attendants from all areas of our industry gathering at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, this is sure to be an event you won’t want to miss.

6th Annual NECA Golf Classic (The Children's Cancer Foundation)
2023-05-22 08:00 - 15:30 | Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
In partnership with The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Maryland NECA is proud to sponsor its 6th Annual Golf Classic at the Turf Valley Resort. Established with the intention of bringing awareness towards pediatric cancer and with the goal of raising funds for the research and treatment of cancers that affect children; to date, Maryland NECA has donated over $250,000 to The Children’s Cancer Foundation! None of which would be possible without the incredible support and generosity of our sponsors.
All proceeds will be donated to The Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF), an independent nonprofit committed to funding locally-based researchers, programs and facilities until every child is assured a healthy future. If you’re interested in participating, sponsoring, or donating to this worthwhile charitable event, please fill out the attached registration form and send to the NECA Office.

May Membership Meeting
2023-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar, 4309 Shore Rd, Sparrows Point, MD, 21219, United States
Come join Maryland NECA for its final Membership Meeting of 2023. The Chapter will be providing food and beverages for all in attendance.

April Membership Meeting
2023-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Maryland NECA Office, 1743 Dorsey Rd, Suite 104, Hanover, MD, United States
The April Membership Meeting will see the return of two guest speakers, Mr. Roy Cohen and Mr. Lane Kelman of Cohen Seglias who will be providing another Legal Update.
