Groundbreaking at the new Naperville Jaycees Park
PowerForward DuPage and other major donors of the new Naperville Jaycees Park recently took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on the site at the Naperville Municipal Center. The park, which will serve as an outdoor office space, will be built…
2018 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2018 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 official…
22nd Annual PowerForward DuPage Golf Outing 2018 Photos
The photos from the day of the golf outing are below and may be downloaded by simply right clicking on the picture.
Congressman Bill Foster to Host Apprenticeship Discussion
On Thursday, August 9th, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL 11th District) will host a panel discussion about the impact of apprenticeship programs on America’s future economy. The panel will address the opportunities and challenges we can expect in the coming years…
2018 City of Warrenville Parade Recap
Warrenville held its Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 and once again, the IBEW Local 701 along with PowerForward DuPage had a float entered in this event. Even though the temperature outside was at least 90 degrees, the…
Preferred Electric Completes Work at AAP’s New Itasca Headquarters
Preferred Electric collaborated with The Opus Group to build the new headquarters for the American Academy of Pediatrics, located in Itasca, IL. The new five-story, 183,000-square-foot office building features a reflective roof, extensive day lighting, and a colorful, light-filled…
In Case You Missed The 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo…
Over 200 students, parents, and area residents attended the 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. The event was co-sponsored by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council and CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation)…
May is National Electrical Safety Month!
Recently, our Executive Director Karyn Charvat had the opportunity to speak with Jerry McGlynn, Vice President of Field Operations & Safety at McWilliams Electric about the importance of homeowners testing their GFCI receptacles. The spot is being featured on Naperville…
PowerForward DuPage Hosts Attainable Futures Session
As host for Session Two in a 4-part career exploration series, PowerForward DuPage welcomed 68 high school sophomores and juniors today. The students, attending from Downers Grove North and South High Schools, are part of Chamber630’s Attainable Futures Program. The…
Connelly Electric Completes Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Private Room Bed Tower
Connelly Electric partnered with Power Construction to construct the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital new Private Patient Bed Tower, located in Downers Grove, IL. The new Bed Tower renovation contains 96 private patient rooms spread over three stories with 114,900 SF…