Spark’n Conversations

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. 

Episode 4 - Prevailing Wage w/ Michelle Dreier, Electrical Association

Mike is joined by the Electrical Association's own Michelle Dreier for a discussion about the nature of prevailing wage work, how prevailing wage impacts contractors, and the '22 spring wage survey.

Episode 3 - Design Lighting Consortium w/ Mike Verhulst, Center for Energy and Environment

Mike Verhulst joins Mike Miller to discuss the Design Lighting Consortium and the benefits of using DLC approved lighting equipment as a contractor and a building owner, and the work of Center for Energy and Environment in promoting energy efficient products.

Episode 2 - Retirement Plans w/ Dan Gardner, FSC Securities Corporation

Mike Miller discusses retirement planning and the Electrical Association's Multiple Employer Plan with Dan Gardner of FSC Securities Corporation in Eagan, MN. 

Episode 1 - Material Shortages w/ Jeff Anderson, ATEK Distribution

Mike Miller and Jeff Anderson of ATEK Distribution discuss supply shortages, planning with substitute equipment, training, and other topics relating to distributors and contractors.