Oregon Pacific Cascade Chapter of NECA

10/02/2026

🏌️ Over $15,000 Raised. One Big Win for Our Trades.

What a day. Our 4th Annual Golf Tournament raised over $15,000 for Lines for Life and the 988 Construction CareLine, a 24/7 crisis line built for construction workers and their families.

Construction has the second-highest su***de rate of any industry in America. Every dollar keeps an Oregon counselor on the line for someone in our trades.

Huge thank you to the sponsors, players, and partners who showed up. See you September 10, 2027.

09/29/2026

⚡ Sharpen your team this October.

NECA's virtual classroom is running four sessions built to help contractors bid smarter, plan tighter, and protect margins:

🛠️ Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction (Oct 13–23)
🛠️ Project Planning: From Preconstruction to Closeout (Oct 13)
🛠️ Advanced Estimating Strategies (Oct 13–16)
🛠️ Change Order Management (Oct 16)

Education funds can be used. Register at courses.necanet.org, or contact the office for help getting signed up.

09/24/2026

Three new sales tools just dropped in the NECA Member Resource Portal, built to help members communicate the full value of NECA membership to owners and decision-makers.

Inside:

- Customer's Guide (commercial and industrial)
- What Sets a NECA Contractor Apart (pitch leave-behind)
- Utility Contractor Guide (with a drop-in comparison table)

Attach to bids. Hand out at pre-bids. Win more work.

Download: https://www.necanet.org/member-portal

09/17/2026

🚀 2027 MEP Innovation Conference Opens for Registration

Registration is open for the 2027 MEP Innovation Conference, taking place January 25–27 in Tampa, Florida. Hosted by NECA, MCAA, and SMACNA, the event brings together contractors, technology leaders, and industry professionals from the mechanical, electrical, and sheet metal trades to explore the tools, processes, and strategies shaping productivity and profitability.

With 56 expert speakers, 39 breakout sessions, 7 roundtable discussions, and 3 days of networking, this is the MEP industry's biggest event of the year!

Register at www.mepconference.com

09/14/2026

⚡ Accounting Essentials kicks off today with Dave O'Brien, running all three divisions this week.

Built for electrical contractors: owners, PMs, controllers, and bookkeepers.

📅 Mon 9/14 – Cascade (Local 280), CETC
📅 Tue 9/15 – Sunset (Local 932), IBEW 932
📅 Wed 9/16 – Crater Lake (Local 659), CLETC

See you out there!

09/10/2026

The invitation for our Salishan Winter Meeting has arrived.

ORPAC NECA presents LICENSE TO CELEBRATE: A James Bond Affair. Two days.

Three acts. December 4 & 5.
Casino Royale.
Skyfall.
Diamonds Are Forever.

Shaken. Stirred. Unforgettable.

Details to follow!!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at ORPAC NECA. Today we celebrate the workforce that powers our communities. To our contractors, IBEW brothers and sisters, apprentices, and journeymen across Oregon, thank you for the skill, pride, and hard work you bring to every jobsite. Enjoy the day with your families.

09/02/2026

⛳ Last Chance to get Involved! September 11 at Emerald Valley Golf & Resort.

Our 4th Annual ORPAC NECA Golf Tournament is coming up, and this year, we're playing for a cause that hits home.

💚 Construction has the second-highest su***de rate of any industry in America. Proceeds benefit Lines for Life, the Oregon nonprofit that answers 988 statewide and runs the Construction CareLine, a free, 24/7 crisis line built for construction workers and their families.

Sponsor spots and team registrations are open. Deadline to sponsor is Sept 4th.

🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for Our 4th Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳️ Sign up today to secure your spot on the green. Enjoy a day filled with fun and gain valuable exposure to a diverse group of industry professionals attending the event. Contribute to Lines for Life, the Oregon nonprofit that answers...

08/31/2026

The ORPAC NECA office will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 8. Enjoy the long weekend!