2011 NECA Women's Peer Group Summit 

Are you a woman involved in NECA? Or, do you know someone who is? Because we want ALL of NECA's women to learn how they can succeed in the industry by attending the second annual NECA Women's Peer Group Summit! We need to hear from ALL women across the electrical construction industry, whether you're a company owner, recent graduate, project manager, or NECA chapter manager. The NWPG can't work without your participation.

What are your concerns? What are your ideas? What are obstacles that you face as a woman in the industry? How can the NECA Women Peer Group help you? Join us for the NWPG Summit in Pittsburgh, May 12 and have your issues addressed among peers.  Plan to attend roundtable discussions, learn key strategies to keep your business thriving, and make connections with other women in the industry!

Like last year, NWPG members suggested the sessions and speakers they wanted included on the Summit agenda. We've had several wonderful ideas for the NECA Women's Peer Group Summit, May 12, and have put  together the agenda based on your suggestions and feedback. View the Agenda! or Learn More Now! 

We’ve had several wonderful ideas for the NECA Women’s Peer Group Summit, May 12, and our four awesome co-chairs are putting together the agenda based on your suggestions and feedback. Here’s how things are shaping up so far:

11:30AM 12:45PM -- Lunch with Writing Effective Communication Workshop: how-tos for writing succinct and useful correspondence - Maria Granone, Chapter Executive, New Mexico Chapter, NECA

1 PM -- Welcome to the NWPG 2011 Summit: Taking an Initiative

Status of Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Small Businesses -- Dennis Quebe, NECA President-elect

1:15-2PM -- Energy Economic Modeling: What is an Energy Audit and How Can It Get You New Business?
Shelley Keltner, Chief Executive Officer, LEED AP
PDE Total Energy Solutions – Developer of NECA’s new Energy Economic Modeling energy audit software

2-3PM  Financing for the New Energy Economy -- The New Financing Model for Your Customers -- Local Graybar Financial Services Representative

Rebates and Incentives for Financing Solar Projects
Melinda Kershaw, National Sales Manager, Uptown Solar Chicago

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3:15-4:15 PM -- NECA FAQs
We answer your questions about NECA's national and chapter resources for members, plus getting involved and having a voice in your industry. Rachel Barber, VEC Inc. & Marilyn Oppedisano, Chapter Executive, Finger Lakes Chapter, NECA

4:20-5:15 PM -- Bringing Your Best to HR
The top request from NWPG members this year was a session on the issues faced by human resource managers and staff who function as their company’s HR contact. Topics will include what skills you need to sharpen to successfully handle HR duties and resources you can tap into. -- Tricia Ferry, VEC Inc. & Rose Haensly, Manager, Buffalo Chapter, NECA

5:15-5:30 PM Wrap-up discussion; any action items; plans for NECA 2011 San Diego; "Dream Lab" brainstorming for NWPG initiative

The NWPG Summit is YOUR meeting. Click on the link below to register!Register Now

NOTE: Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and hotel arrangements. See below for room block information:

For those attendees planning to arrive in Pittsburgh May 11, hotel reservations will need to be made at the Spring Hill Suites, Pittsburgh hotel. NOTE: THIS ROOM BLOCK ENDS TODAY Friday April 15, 2011The Renaissance is completely booked for this date.  Getting to the NWPG Summit: There is a free shuttle service, provided by the hotel, that departs every 10 minutes. The shuttle will take you across the bridge to Pittsburgh Renaissance, allow for approx. 5-10 minutes of additional travel time. The NWPG Summit does not begin until 11:30AM May 12. , For those arriving early and staying for the Future Leaders Conference, the SpringHill Suites has guaranteed the room rates for the additional dates if you do not wish to transfer hotels.

To make reservations:
Call: 412-323-9005 – Ask for the NECA room block
NOTE: THIS ROOM BLOCK ENDS TODAY April 15, 2011
Address: SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
223 Federal Street · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212 USA
Room rate: $149/night

For those attendees planning to arrive in Pittsburgh May 12, hotel reservations should be made at the Pittsburgh Renaissance.

To make reservations:
Call: 412-562-1200 – Ask for the NECA room block
Address: Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 6th Street · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 USA
Room rate: $169/night