Industry and IBEW News

First CT Wegmans Announces Official Norwalk Opening

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/norwalk-ct-wegmans-opening-date-summer-20151543.php

Wegmans Food Markets confirms summer opening date for its first Connecticut location in Norwalk. The store is expected to create hundreds of local jobs, with recruitment and training programs already underway. Source: nhregister.com

With 50-Acre Property For Sale, Newington Eyes Downtown Revitalization

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/with-50-acre-property-for-sale-newington-eyes-downtown-revitalization

Newington officials are exploring development opportunities for a 50-acre property, aiming to revitalize the downtown area. The project could potentially create significant construction and permanent jobs through mixed-use development. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Pres Cooper : A Great Achievement (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officers-cooper.html

President Cooper reflects on the IBEW's recent achievements and outlines strategic initiatives for strengthening the union's position in the electrical industry. | Source: ibew.org

The Apprenticeship Revolution (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-the-apprenticeship-revolution.html

An in-depth look at how IBEW's apprenticeship programs are evolving to meet the demands of modern electrical work and clean energy technologies. | Source: ibew.org

Sec-Treas Noble : Celebrating Black History (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officers-noble.html

Secretary-Treasurer Noble commemorates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of African American electrical workers to the IBEW and the labor movement. | Source: ibew.org