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Member News
Holiday Awards Nominations - Our annual awards nominations are open. All nominations/applications must be received by November 10, 2023. There are four awards available: Betty Lou Education Relief Award - recognizes an individual who has worked in our industry for a minimum of 3 years, has made an impact within their organization, and has volunteered time to the association or the industry. The award can be used towards upcoming education costs or student loans that have yet to be paid. Project Excellence - recognizes projects that have demonstrated design and/or construction excellence, energy-efficient buildings, or new uses of technology. Outstanding Individual Award - recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and noteworthy achievement in their community and has demonstrated professional contributions to the electrical industry. Community Contribution - recognizes a company or individual who has given back to the community, whether it’s financial or time volunteered. Gescan Opens New Squamish Branch
Member company Gescan is growing again! They are delighted to announce that Gescan is expanding and will open a new branch location in early 2024. The new branch will be located at Unit 130 – 39465 Discovery Way, Squamish, BC. At Gescan, they believe that successfully providing full-service solutions for their clients' needs requires more than just knowledge. Their commitment to excellence, combined with their mission to deliver outstanding customer service, has earned their company the excellent reputation it enjoys today. It will be their pleasure to stock and merchandise your product at their new location with the same quality and service their customers have come to expect of them.
 FLO and Mac’s II Agencies are pleased to announce that they have entered a strategic partnership, combining FLO’s leading EV charging products with Mac’s II Agencies electrical consulting services.This pivotal partnership signifies the upcoming growth within the commercial electrical vehicle (EV) charging landscape across the entire province of British Columbia. FLO, a leading Canadian manufacturer of EV charging network operators, unites with Mac’s II Agencies, a prominent full-service electrical, lighting and power transformation solution provider for consultants throughout BC. This new alliance strengthens the available resources and support for both existing and future customers. Download the full press release below.
Events
Lighting Controls Seminar
Just under a month left until our seminar with tabletop exhibits sponsored by the BCEA and IES on the topic of lighting controls! The event will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 7:30am-2:30 pm at the Sandman Hotel in Vancouver.
There will be two seminars to start the event, followed by some time to explore the exhibitor tables. Breakfast and lunch are included in ticket costs. Current exhibitors include Adanac Sales, BL Lighting, Cooper Lighting Solutions, EB Horsman & Son, Inter-Lite, KM Roberts & Associates, Lutron, Mac's II Agencies, Valmont Engineering, and Wesco. To register, purchase an exhibitor table, or sponsor this event, check out our website. Victoria Year End Wrap Up
Registration is now open for our year-end wrap-up event for the Vancouver Island community. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of adrenaline-packed fun. This event combines the thrill of axe throwing, the precision of a golf simulator, and the immersive experience of a virtual reality room, all under one roof at the Axe & Grind venue in Victoria, BC. Tickets will be $55/ea.
For more info, or to register, visit our website. Annual Holiday Awards & Luncheon
We are just one month away from celebrating our 99th Anniversary! Join us on Friday, December 1 for our annual holiday awards & luncheon at Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby, Conference Centre. Our speaker this year is Joe Roberts (aka the Skidrow CEO), author of "The Push for Change." Come network with industry friends and colleagues, kick off the holiday season, and recognize the BCEA’s Award winners and new Alumni inductees. Member tickets are $105+GST/ea, or $800+GST for a table of 8. Non-Member price is $150+GST/person. Registration will start at 11:00 am and lunch will be served at noon.
Education
Basic Electricity Course - Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299+GST for members and $399+GST for non-members. Once you register you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses
Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
Member Benefits
Mark Your Calendars
In the Media
November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in British Columbia
Technical Safety BC has teamed up with a corporate partner to raise awareness of the importance of CO safety at home. (From Technical Safety BC)
Arc Flash Rated Clothing Designed To Protect Workers
Arc flash rated clothing is personal protective equipment designed to protect workers. It is made of special materials that resist ignition, melting, and dripping and provides a barrier between the worker's skin and the heat. (From The Electricity Forum)
Manitoba Hydro can't service new 'energy intensive' customers
The Crown corporation warns in a confidential briefing note that Manitoba Hydro lacks the capacity to provide electricity to any new "energy intensive" industrial customers. (From The Electricity Forum)
Ontario study to look at how e-trucks might supply future electricity
A University of Windsor project will study whether an electrified trucking industry might not only deliver the goods, but help keep the lights on with the timely off-loading of excess electrons from their powerful batteries. (From The Electricity Forum)
B.C.-based Helijet says it's the first to order electric, vertical-takeoff aircraft in Canada
Helijet International, a Vancouver-based helicopter airline and charter service, has placed what it says is Canada's first order for an electric, vertical-takeoff aircraft to add to its fleet of passenger and cargo helicopters. (From CBC News)
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