Spark’n Conversations

Episode 14 - Inflation Reduction Act w/ Katie Jones, Community Program & Policy Manager, Center for Energy & Environment

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/ 

Episode 13 - Women in the Electrical Industry w/ Polly Friendshuh, Dean of Construction Sciences & Building Technology at Dunwoody

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. 

Episode 12 - Employee Handbooks in the Electrical Industry w/ Kate Bischoff, Employment Law Attorney

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! 

Episode 11 - EV Charging Stations w/ Chad Kurdi, BKV Group

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

Episode 10 - Electrical Association History w/ Judy Rubin and Tom Kopperud

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. 

Episode 9 - 2023 Code Update w/ Dean Hunter, MN Dept of Labor and Industry

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. 

Episode 8 - Inflation with Ron Wirtz, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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

Episode 7 – Project Labor Agreements w/ Tom Revnew of Peters, Revnew, Kappenman, and Anderson

Tom Revnew joins Mike Miller to discuss recent developments concerning the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal projects and their impacts on merit-shop contractors.

Episode 6 – Association Health Plan w/ Gary Helm, North Risk Partners

Mike Miller visits with Gary Helm, Association Health Plan Consultant with North Risk Partners in Mendota Heights, MN on the ins-and-outs of the Health Spark healthcare plan now available to members of the Electrical Association.

Episode 5 - Electrical Apprenticeship w/ Jeff Kunkel, Kunkel Electric, Inc.

The Association's newly elected President, Jeff Kunkel, joins Mike Miller to discuss the importance of electrical apprenticeships and how the Electrical Association can help apprentices get the training they need to succeed in the electrical industry.