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 Member News
Member company Mac's II Agencies, a prominent full-service electrical, lighting, and power transformation solution provider throughout British Columbia, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Finder Components and Pizzato Elettrica, two esteemed European manufacturers renowned for their excellence in the electromechanical and electronic components. Finder Components will maintain an exclusive partnership with E.B. Horsman & Son, a long-term distribution partner, while the collaboration with Mac's II Agencies will enhance Finder's reach within the region, opening new opportunities for promoting Pizzato Elettrica's innovative solutions. Read the full press release at the link below.
Amplify Your Presence in the BCEA Annual Membership Directory – In Partnership with Naylor Association Solutions!
Take your business to new heights through a unique partnership with Naylor Association Solutions, the dedicated publisher working with BCEA to produce the Annual Membership Directory. This collaboration ensures that your advertising space in the directory becomes a powerful tool to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience within the electrical community. To learn more about advertising opportunities and book your space, please contact Angela McDougall at amcdougall@naylor.com or visit our media guide via the link below.
100 Year Anniversary – Call for Stories
BCEA turns 100 next year! Help us celebrate by sharing a short video or letter of your favourite BCEA memories, stories, or photos that we will compile to immortalize 100 years of BCEA. Please send all content to beth@bcea.bc.ca Events
Kickstart your Health and Fitness Goals Part II
Registration is now open for the Jan. 23 at 12:00 p.m. health and wellness webinar, led by Marlo van den Brink from Aerotek. This will be similar to last year's webinar with a round table discussion on all things health and fitness and how it can affect your mental health. There is no cost to attend this webinar, but we ask that you register so we can send you the zoom link.
Roaring 20s Gala – Feb. 23, 2024
Join us on Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate 100 years of BCEA in your best 1920s formal style! We will have trivia, a 360 Photobooth, and dueling pianos! We want to focus not only on what BCEA has done in the past 100 years, but also where we're going in the future. Whether you're new to the association or you've been with us for a while, this will be a great event to catch up with peers and toast the success of our association. Ticket price ($250+GST/ea) includes a welcome cocktail, dinner, and entertainment. Current sponsors include Cascadia Sales, National Cable Supply, and ICBA Benefits. For more info on sponsorship opportunities, visit the link below.
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. Upon registration 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
In the Media
Energy Regulator Rejects FortisBC's $327M Application for Natural Gas Pipeline
"We are disappointed that our application to develop this important piece of infrastructure has been denied," FortisBC stated. (Source: CBC News)
Study Forecasts Challenges of Electric Vehicle Chargers on Northern Power Grids
A new Yukon University study highlights some of the challenges electric vehicles (EVs) will pose to northern power grids. (Source: CBC News)
Indigenous Leaders Seek To Speed Up BC Hydro's Expansion Plans
Non-profit K’uul Power is encouraging collaboration between First Nations and BC Hydro in a project that would decarbonize the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
(Source: The Globe and Mail)
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Mental Health and Wellness Webinar
