Spark’n Conversations

The GAP School is one of the newest workforce partnerships with the association. Mike sits down with Tony to learn about the school, the participants, and much more. Take a listen! 

After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the GAP School website to learn more: 

https://www.thechangeinc.org/gap-school.html

MN DLI Investigation Supervisor, Sean O'Neil, joins our host, Mike Miller, on our latest podcast episode. Sean and Mike discuss many things including how people act when they learn they are being investigated, what it is like during an investigation and the top violation complaints that Sean and his team receive. 

The newest service available through the Electrical Association is Project 2 Payment. Vice President of Sales, Ryan Beck, discusses with Mike Miller how this service can help make the customer experience easier and more efficient during your projects. 

After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Project 2 Payment website to learn more: 

https://project2payment.com/electrical-association/

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. Katie Jones from CEE talks with our host, Mike Miller, about how this law will help you both personally and professionally. 

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

https://www.mncee.org/ 

Polly has been working in the electrical industry for decades. She went from working on the jobsite to now being the Dean of Construction Sciences & Building Technology at Dunwoody College. Polly talks with our host Mike Miller as to what it is like being a woman in the industry. 

Kate Bischoff stopped by the office to talk to Mike Miller about employee handbooks for the electrical industry. Kate and Mike discuss what should be in your handbook, how long it should be, how Kate can help your business, and so much more! 

Chad Kurdi joins Mike Miller to talk about electrical charging stations and how the BKV Group uses them in their projects. 

Former President of the Electrical Association, Judi Rubin, and past Chair and owner of Norman's Electric Service Inc, Tom Kopperud, stopped by the office to talk with  Executive Director, Clara Albert, to talk about the history of the Electrical Association. 

Chief Electrical Inspector with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Dean Hunter, stops by the office to talk with Mike Miller about the upcoming changes in the 2023 code book. 

Mike chats with Ron Wirtz of the Federal Reserve about Inflation, factors affecting high supply costs, and Ron's work in the banking system.