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NECA Returning to Boston for 2010 Convention and Trade Show
12/28/2009

In 2010, NECA will host its annual Convention and Trade Show in Boston, Oct. 2-5. NECA’s convention and trade show are the leading events for the electrical construction industry.

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NECA 2009 Seattle Delivers Results for Electrical Contractors
09/21/2009

More than 6,900 industry professionals at NECA 2009 Seattle took part in the exposition, technical workshops, management seminars and special guest speakers during the three-day event.

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PHILIPS EARNS THE ENERGY STAR FOR eW DOWNLIGHT POWERCORE
09/10/2009

Also introduces eW Cove QLX Powercore – award-winning white LED light for everyday applications

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Maxwell Systems Releases Estimating Touch Screen Monitor
09/10/2009

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – September 10, 2009 – Maxwell Systems, Inc., a leading provider of integrated construction business management software solutions, announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ Estimating Touch Screen Monitor. This new product from Maxwell Systems allows contractors to use a monitor as an interactive tool.

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Rhino™ 5200: NEW Industrial Grade Professional Labeling Tool Features Innovative and Timesaving Upgrades
09/10/2009

Upgraded Features and Functionality of New Rhino 5200 Meet Key End-User Needs in the Current Professional Environment

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Technical Workshop Attendee to Win Digital Image Recognition Software from ConEst
09/10/2009

MANCHESTER, NH – (September 10, 2009) ConEst Software Systems, an acclaimed technology innovator of estimating, design build, project management and billing software for the electrical, low voltage and structured cabling industries, has announced that it will raffle a copy of its SureCount Symbol Recognition Software at the 2009 NECA Convention.

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WennSoft to Attend the 2009 NECA Convention and Demonstrate How Software Can Control Costs and Increase Profitability
09/10/2009

NEW BERLIN, Wis. (September 1, 2009) – WennSoft, a proven leader of construction software solutions, will participate as an exhibitor in the 2009 NECA Convention, September 12 – 15 in Seattle. During the conference, WennSoft representatives will meet with electrical contractors to show them how software solutions can help control costs, create efficiencies and lead to greater profitability.

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Molex Announces Rebuilding America Together Program
09/10/2009

Program designed to offer contractors specially priced Woodhead® bundled packages

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HYPERLINE INTRODUCES NEW INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS
09/10/2009

 Hyperline to participate at the 2009 NECA Tradeshow and Convention in Seattle

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Singletouch Corp inks deal with Chemco for data capture platform
09/10/2009

Enterprise-wide deal secured after successful pilot project proves value; software expected to save millions annually.

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ConEst Software Systems to Participate at 2009 NECA Convention
08/26/2009

MANCHESTER, NH – (August 25, 2009) ConEst Software Systems, an acclaimed technology innovator of estimating, design build, project management and billing software for the electrical, low voltage and structured cabling industries, today announced multiple levels of participation at the 2009 NECA Convention.

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BlueVolt Announces Winner of One Million $BlueBucks Promotion
08/26/2009

Portland, ORE. — August 2009 — BlueVolt® announces the winner of its “One Million $BlueBucks” promotion is Richard Kidder, 51, of Bellevue, Ohio.

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BLUEVOLT RELEASES "SWINE FLU AND YOU" – FREE H1N1 TRAINING FOR THE WORKPLACE
08/26/2009

PORTLAND, ORE. – May 18, 2009 – Responding to the need for a credible, single source of workplace flu prevention information, BlueVolt today announced the release of “Swine Flu and You,” a free online course that helps employees and employers reduce their exposure to the H1N1 virus.

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Suniva Raises $75M in Series C Funding Round
08/25/2009

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus leads investment in Georgia-based solar cell manufacturer

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Suniva and Oneworld Sustainable Partner on Solar Schools Project Georgia-manufactured solar technology to be installed in participating schools
08/25/2009

(ATLANTA – August 19, 2009) Suniva, a Norcross, Georgia manufacturer of high-efficiency, low-cost silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells, and OneWorld Sustainable, a Georgia-based renewable energy company, are partnering to install solar panels powered by Suniva PV cells in schools across the state.

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COMPUTEREASE TO ATTEND NECA CONVENTION 2009
08/13/2009

Leading Construction Software Company will exhibit new products and features at show

Cincinnati, OH
(August 10, 2009)– ComputerEase, the leader in Construction Software, will participate in the National Electrical Contractors Association Convention at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle Washington. Occupying booth # 201/202, with company partner ProEst, ComputerEase will be exhibiting from September 12-15 at the nationally recognized show.

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Jonas eRouting is here!
08/13/2009

Toronto – August 12, 2009: Jonas Software is pleased to announce the latest addition to Jonas' Web Based Portal Solutions, eRouting.

Jonas eRouting is an easy-to-use live mapping tool that lets service contractors track the location of their technicians, trucks and work orders in real time. eRouting uses the proven technology of Google Maps™ to display the location of your work orders. It can also be integrated with your GPS tracking system to display the location of your vehicles. With eRouting you can select the closest qualified technician to the job simply by plotting positions on a map. With the map in view, you can click on a work order to see its location. You can also click on a truck to find its location, and view what work is being performed at that site.

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SunWize Launches New Grid-Tie System Product Line Incorporating SANYO N-Series Solar Modules
08/11/2009

SunWize Technologies, Inc. has incorporated the new SANYO N Series 215 W solar module into 58 new configurations of its popular Grid-Tie System packages. Shipments have commenced from SunWize facilities in Kingston, NY and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

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ConEst Announces Latest Release of JobTracTM Project Management Software
08/10/2009

MANCHESTER, NH – (August 4, 2009) ConEst Software Systems, an acclaimed technology innovator of estimating, design build, project management and billing software for the electrical, low voltage and structured cabling industries, today announced the latest product release of JobTrac, its project management software solution.

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Finalists Announced in Green Energy Challenge Student Competition
08/06/2009

Student teams from Oregon State University, The Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Washington will be competing for the top prize in the first Green Energy Challenge student design competition. The three finalists will present their entries at NECA 2009 Seattle on Sept. 12. 

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McGraw-Hill Construction's Stimulus Edge Equips Small Companies to Compete for Government-Funded Projects
07/25/2009

NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ — McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) , has launched Stimulus Edge, a market intelligence product aimed at helping the construction industry's smaller manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers win their share of government stimulus project dollars.

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Dexter + Chaney Launches Resource Scheduling Module for its Spectrum Construction Software
07/23/2009

Helps construction companies efficiently utilize employees and equipment.

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Dexter + Chaney's Spectrum Document Imaging Helps Electrical Contractors 'Breeze' Through IRS Audit
07/22/2009

"It saved us a lot of time, and made us look good to the IRS"

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Dexter + Chaney Will Exhibit Spectrum's New Service Management Capabilities at NECA Show 2009
07/14/2009

Also will display new Resource Scheduling module.

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Dexter + Chaney Enhance Spectrum's Service Management Capabilities
07/14/2009

Updated Work Order, Service Contract Modules Give Electrical Contractors Fully Integrated Construction and Service Management Systems

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Foundation Software Introduces Green Technology at NECA 2009
06/22/2009

See attached PDF and graphic for full release.

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Ultra Shot 4.09 Release
06/22/2009

See attached PDF and graphic for full release.

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Oregon Columbia Chapter of NECA & IBEW Local 48 Training Center is Portland, Ore. is now an approved institution offering (NABCEP) certificate
06/22/2009
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