Spark’n Conversations

Episode 18 - Cyber Security w/ Marc Miller, Co-Owner Imagine IT

Cyber attacks happen all the time. People and businesses needs to understand the importance of cyber security. Marc Miller and his employees at Imagine IT are here to help. Marc sits down with Mike in our latest episode to discusses the importance of being aware of cyber attacks and what to do if your system is compromised. 
 
After listening to the episode, feel free to learn more about ImagineIT and the Gunnar Project by going to the following websites: 
ImagineIT:
https://imagineiti.com/
 
The Gunnar Project: 
http://www.gunnarproject.org/ 
 

Episode 17 - GAP School w/Tony Zahradka, Director of Employment & Training

The GAP School is one of the newest workforce partnerships with the association. Mike sits down with Tony to learn about the school, the participants, and much more. Take a listen! 
 
After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the GAP School website to learn more: 
https://www.thechangeinc.org/gap-school.html

Episode 16 - Electrical Violations Investigations w/ Sean O’Neil, MN DLI

MN DLI Investigation Supervisor, Sean O'Neil, joins our host, Mike Miller, on our latest podcast episode. Sean and Mike discuss many things including how people act when they learn they are being investigated, what it is like during an investigation and the top violation complaints that Sean and his team receive. 
 
 
 
 

Episode15 - Project 2 Payment w/ Ryan Beck, VP of Sales

The newest service available through the Electrical Association is Project 2 Payment. Vice President of Sales, Ryan Beck, discusses with Mike Miller how this service can help make the customer experience easier and more efficient during your projects. 
 
After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Project 2 Payment website to learn more: 
https://project2payment.com/electrical-association/

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.