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Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship winners! In order to receive the $1,500 scholarship, applicants were required to submit a letter stating their goals and why the scholarship should be awarded to them as well as the scholarship application with their…

This annual conference highlights the latest trends in DuPage County and will be held Wednesday, October 12th at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. The event kicks off at 1:30pm with registration and networking, followed by 3 discussion panels and…

Our 25th Annual PowerForward DuPage Golf Outing was held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. Even though it was a hot and humid day, a great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who…

  PowerForward DuPage will be hosting the 2022 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Thursday, November 10th from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. The event features interactive, hands-on demonstrations by the county’s building trade organizations as well as opportunities to meet with…

If you’ve been considering purchasing an electric vehicle, there are many factors to consider, like what type of electric vehicle may be best for you and your needs. Will you need/prefer a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle…

Warrenville held its Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 3, 2022 and once again, the IBEW Local 701 along with PowerForward DuPage had a float entered in this event. Given the 6PM starting time along with an outside temperature of…

In partnership with The George Sollitt Construction Company, Volt Electric Inc. started work in 2021 on the Illinois Tollway’s M-5 Maintenance Facility in Hoffman Estates. The new facility is 95,797 square feet on 12 acres of land located at Central…

The NECA & IBEW Local 701 Safety Committee would like to invite Local 701 members and DuPage Electrical Contractors to nominate a deserving member for this award. Nominations will be accepted at the monthly union meetings or via email to…

  Universal Power & Control, Inc. (Universal) specializes in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutions temperature control installations. Our staff of highly-qualified personnel is thoroughly experienced in the installation of all types of temperature-controlled systems. Experienced technicians install temperature control systems to…

To commemorate National Electrical Safety Month each May, The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), spearheads an annual campaign to educate key audiences about the steps that can be taken to reduce the number of electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and…