Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF)

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF)

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida ECF Mission Statement • The Electric Council of Florida exists for the betterment of the electrical industry. It consists of representatives from all segments of the Electrical Industry. • The Electrical Council of Florida provides a common arena for the exchange of information and to implement industry standards and construction practices. • The Electrical Council of Florida promotes fairness and equality and represents the highest degree of professionalism.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF was started in 1961. • EVEN TODAY, ECF is the only association that has members from every part of the industry. • ECF offers a ‘safe haven’ for dialogue and works to resolve problems that occur from time to time.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF is a non-profit trade association, owned entirely by its members. • ECF’s primary purpose is to unify and strengthen all segments of Florida’s growing electrical industry.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF local chapters provide monthly opportunities for net- working, education and speakers. • Local chapters host social events and outings and many have annual product showcases to help members keep‘up to speed’ on new developments to improve their business. • Local chapter meetings also give members a place to go for local issue problem solving. Working with others from your industry can save you thousands of dollars.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) ECF has chapters in the following areas Daytona Orlando North Central Florida (Ocala – Gainesville) Pasco-Hernando (New Port Richey - Brooksville ) Tampa St. Petersburg & Pinellas County Ocala Lakeland & Bartow Bradenton/Sarasota Ft. Myers/Naples Palm Beach Broward/Dade Space Coast

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF is committed to providing and supporting education and continuing education for all of its members, large or small. • ECF promotes and encourages members to attend FREE ECF State sponsored continuing education programs

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF promotes and encourages Safety on the Job Site. • ECF is committed to sharing information that help members be better business professionals. • The ECF newsletter is mailed to all members of the association.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF monitors legislative activity and shares information with its members. • When issues develop that are harmful to the industry, ECF is quick to work with elected officials to provide information.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) • ECF has a full time staff to assist members and the local chapters. • ECF has its own Web page and Internet site. Check us out at www.ecf-fl.org

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) ECF offers both individual and corporate membership levels. • Corporate $300 for the first member • $100 for each additional member • Individual members $200 • For an application, please go to www.ecf-fl.org or call The ECF office at 813-885-9605.

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF) ECF is education, information, but most importantly ECF is about people. Just like you and me, people who earn their living in the electrical industry. People who want to learn more, do a better job and take pride in their craft. THANK YOU!!

Introduction to the Electrical Council of Florida (ECF)