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Georgia Energy & Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC)
In August, Electric Cities of Georgia and MEAG Power were honored to again cohost the Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC). GEICC is a partnership organization with members from all Georgia utilities, the Georgia Department of Labor, the Georgia Department of Education, and the Center for Energy Workforce Development. GEICC members share a passion to engage all utilities to ensure a skilled workforce to meet future industry demands.
“GEICC is a group that we are proud to be involved with. ECG is eager to facilitate our common goals for a well-trained workforce in the field of energy,” said Keith Bass, CEO of Electric Cities of Georgia.
Hometown Connections to Address Growing Shortage of Experienced Public Power Managers
EVERGREEN, Colo.— With public power managers retiring at a faster rate than new managers can be trained and ready, Hometown Connections is joining with utility recruiting firm Mycoff, Fry & Prouse to promote a new temporary employment placement service called “Strategic Power Placements” (SPP) for members of the American Public Power Association (APPA). SPP will consist of contract management services for the interim placement of recently retired industry leaders with the skills necessary to fulfill voids within the executive ranks of a public power organization.
Coats & Clark Distribution Hub in Albany
In July, Albany welcomed the North American distribution hub for Coats & Clark to be a part of their community. This expansion of Coat’s & Clark’s distribution hub is expected to create 25 new jobs. Electric Cities of Georgia is proud to participate in economic development across the State of Georgia.
Congratulations, Jim Smith
Jim will leave big shoes to fill as the Power Director of College Park, and we look forward to working with the strong leader that will maintain that momentum in College Park.
Thanks, Jim, for your support as we grew into the ECG that exists today. Good Luck!
Fresh Start
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is funding FRESH START, a program that provides one-time crisis assistance payment for low-income families to catch up on past due utility expenses.
City of Acworth: All-America City
Acworth, Georgia, is the winner of the 2010 ALL AMERICA CITY AWARD, selected by the National Civic League’s All America City Award Competition. Acworth competed against 25 other cities from across the nation. They were chosen based on their demonstrated success in overcoming community challenges.
Red Flag Rule Deadline Extended
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is further delaying enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule to prevent Identity Theft through December 31, 2010. The delay is to allow more time for Congress to consider legislation that would affect the scope of entities covered by the Rule.