Spark’n Conversations

Workforce Program Manager, Sarah Northrup, joins Mike to talk about the workforce training program CEE implements. 

To learn more  you can go directly to CEE's website: 

https://www.mncee.org

Don’t miss your chance to advance your skills—visit our website now to register for one of our upcoming code classes and secure your spot today: 

https://www.electricalassociation.com/Online/Online/Education/Continuing_Education_Landing_Page.aspx?hkey=fa23b0ac-5ed9-4b43-8b58-d93cac1f1a2b 

Attorney Martin Kappenman at Peters & Kappenman sits down with Mike to give him an update on the Earned Sick and Safe Time mandates that went into effect earlier this year. 

To get in touch with Martin you can go to his website: 

https://www.pklaborlaw.com/

Don’t miss your chance to advance your skills—visit our website now to register for one of our upcoming code classes and secure your spot today: 

https://www.electricalassociation.com/Online/Online/Education/Continuing_Education_Landing_Page.aspx?hkey=fa23b0ac-5ed9-4b43-8b58-d93cac1f1a2b 

Our very own Michelle Dreier, Director of Member Engagement & Government Affairs, sits down with Mike to talk about all the amazing benefits that the Electrical Association has to offer to our members. 

You can learn more about the Electrical Association's membership benefits on our website: 

https://www.electricalassociation.com/Online/Online/Membership/Member_Benefits_Tab.aspx?hkey=60938c16-be05-4d10-872f-7796edac71b4 

On this episode, Mike Miller talks with Cody Larsen, Program Manager for Employee Benefits at North Risk Partners, about the Association Healthcare Plan, Health Spark, and the 2025 changes to the plan.

You can find more information about Health Spark on our website: https://www.electricalassociation.com/Online/Membership/Health_Plan.aspx

If you are interested in receiving a quote from North Risk, please contact Eveline Meidt at [email protected]. 

Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Dean Hunter and Mike Miller as they discuss the significant changes coming to the 2026 NEC and how you can still influence its outcome. Do not miss this timely and informative presentation!

August 28th, 2024 is the final day the NEC will accept public comment on the proposals to change the NEC for the 2026 Cycle.

Click the link to submit your input: 

https://www.nfpa.org/en/For-Professionals/Codes-and-Standards/Standards-Development/Step-1-Input-Stage 

Clean Energy Resource Teams is an organization that is helping individuals, businesses, and communities all over the state of Minnesota with their clean energy projects. 

After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Clean Energy Resource Teams website to learn more: 

With increasing awareness of environmental issues, solar energy is gaining prominence as a vital part of the energy conversation. The Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) is committed to advocating and supporting the growth of solar and energy sectors in Minnesota. 

unCommon Construction is a nonprofit organization that provides students with opportunities to build houses together, enhancing their technical, professional, and personal skill sets. In this episode, Minneapolis Site Director Spence Grant joins Mike to discuss the program’s purpose, eligibility requirements, and additional details

After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the unCommon Construction website to learn more: 

https://uncommonconstruction.org/ 

Dean Hunter, the Chief Electrical Inspector with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, is making a return appearance on our podcast to tackle questions about the 2023 electrical code.

The Electrical Association and Federated Insurance have been partnering for over 60 years. In our latest podcast, Mike sits down with Regional Marketing Manager, Jordy Christian, to discuss everything you need to know about insurance.  

After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Federated Insurance website: 

https://www.federatedinsurance.com/