Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Oregon

What Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Oregon does

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Oregon is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, that represents the open-shop (merit shop) electrical contracting industry in Oregon. The organization serves two primary constituencies: independent electrical contractor member companies and individual electrical trade apprentices, with secondary service to journey-level electricians seeking continuing education. Its core mission is to strengthen the competitive environment for Oregon's independent electrical contractors through workforce development, government advocacy, and business support services.

The organization operates three primary product lines. First, registered apprenticeship programs spanning Inside Electrical, Limited Energy, and Limited Residential specialties across multiple Oregon regions (Areas I, II, IV, and VII), combining 8,000 on-the-job hours with 576-600 classroom hours over four years and currently serving over 700 apprentices. Second, state-approved continuing education courses including NEC code changes, NFPA 70E electrical safety, motor controls, grounding and bonding, Oregon Rule & Law, and CPR/First Aid, delivered through the Flashpoint platform with both in-person and online options. Third, government affairs advocacy through a dedicated committee aided by lobbyist Shawn Miller of Miller Public Affairs, covering city, county, state, and federal legislative and regulatory issues including prevailing wage, prompt payment, apprenticeship ratios, and e-permitting. Membership benefits also include discounted insurance programs (health, workers compensation, property/casualty) through platinum sponsors Federated Insurance, SAIF, and Hub International.

IEC of Oregon generates revenue through recurring membership dues from contractor members, apprenticeship-related tuition (approximately $1,800-$2,000 per apprentice per year for related training and books), and continuing education course fees. The organization employs 17 staff and operates two physical locations: an administrative office in Tigard and the Independent Electrical Training Center (IETC) in Salem, which opened in 2024. The organization is affiliated with the national Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) association and represents Oregon's interests on 18 NFPA code-making panels for the National Electrical Code, alongside partnerships with NEMA, UL, IAEI, and the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI). The board of directors comprises elected representatives from member contracting companies serving two-year terms.

Name

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Oregon

Legal name

Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon

Website

https://iecoregon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Oregon is a 1978-founded nonprofit trade association representing merit-shop electrical contractors in Oregon, delivering state-approved apprenticeship programs serving 700+ apprentices, continuing education courses, government affairs advocacy, and member business services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Trade Association & Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional Organizations (81392), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Permitting, Inspection Preparation & Compliance Services (HSAOADAL)

Keywords

• Electrical apprenticeship training
• Trade association services
• Continuing education courses
• Government affairs advocacy
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tigard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Professional and business resource membership for independent electrical and systems professionals. Provides access to apprenticeship programs, continuing education, discounted insurance programs, workers compensation insurance, property and casualty insurance, and HR resources.
2. Continuing Education Tuition: State-approved continuing education credits for license renewal, safety training, and professional development courses. Related training tuition and books cost approximately $1,800-$2,000 per year for apprentices.
3. Course Fees: Various courses offered including 2023 NEC Code Change (8CC), Oregon Rule & Law (4CC), Electrical Safety NFPA 70E (8CR), Motor Controls (4CR), Grounding & Bonding (8CR), CPR & First Aid (4CR).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IEC of Oregon is a nonprofit trade association that delivers membership services, BOLI-sanctioned four-year apprenticeship programs (Inside Electrical, Limited Energy, Limited Residential), and state-approved continuing education for independent electrical contractors across Oregon. It also conducts government affairs advocacy at city, county, state, and federal levels and operates the Independent Electrical Training Center (IETC) in Salem.

Product overview

IEC of Oregon is a trade association for independent electrical contractors offering a unified portfolio of membership services, apprenticeship training programs, and continuing education. The organization operates multiple apprenticeship programs (Inside Electrical, Limited Energy, Limited Residential) across various Oregon regions, combined with continuing education courses approved by the state of Oregon. Core offerings include membership benefits, government affairs advocacy, and professional development through webinars, seminars, and specialized code/safety training courses.

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Products and services

• Membership Professional and business resource membership for independent electrical and systems professionals, providing access to apprenticeship programs, continuing education, government affairs advocacy, discounted insurance programs (health, workers' compensation, property/casualty), HR support, and networking events.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship training combining supervised on-the-job training with classroom instruction for Inside Electrical, Limited Energy, and Limited Residential programs serving more than 700 apprentices in Oregon.
• Government Affairs Advocacy Advocacy services monitoring legislative, regulatory, and legal issues at city, county, state, and federal levels to represent open shop electrical industry interests, including work on prevailing wage, prompt payment, apprenticeship ratios, e-permitting, and representation on 18 NFPA NEC code-making panels.
• Anti-Harassment Online Training 20-minute online training providing an overview of workplace harassment issues, including identification, reporting procedures, and prevention strategies, for electrical contractors and members.
• Continuing Education Courses State-approved continuing education courses for journey-level personnel including 2023 NEC Code Change (8CC), Oregon Rule & Law (4CC), Electrical Safety NFPA 70E (8CR), Motor Controls (4CR), Grounding & Bonding (8CR), and CPR & First Aid (4CR). Available in-class and online, with custom on-site employer courses available.
• Webinars and Seminars Educational webinars and seminars on industry topics including AI in security, code changes, and professional development, delivered to electrical professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Journey Workers earn $50+ per hour in Area VII; licensed inside electricians earn around $42/hour ($87,360/year)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

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• REACH Community DevelopmentcoreOthersREACH is a non-profit affordable home provider in Oregon and SW Washington developing and managing over 2,800 homes and apartments serving over 3,500 people annually. Provides services to seniors, people impacted by disability, and people previously unhoused.
• IEC FoundationcoreOthersFor over 25 years the IEC Foundation has provided grant funding and state-of-the-art equipment to IEC training centers across the country. The 501c(3) charitable organization supports education and training initiatives that prepare students for successful careers in the electrical systems contracting industry.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEC is directly involved in developing codes and standards for the electrical industry through representation on 18 code-making panels of NFPA's 70 National Electrical Code (NEC). Works closely with NFPA to develop the NEC.
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEC works closely with NEMA to develop the National Electrical Code (NEC) and participate in industry standards development.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEC participates in reviewing standards created by UL as part of their involvement in electrical industry codes and standards development.
• International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEC works closely with IAEI to develop the National Electrical Code (NEC) as part of their industry outreach and standards development activities.
• Shawn Miller, Miller Public AffairscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEsteemed lobbyist providing government affairs advocacy. The Government Affairs Committee is aided by Shawn Miller who allocates time and resources, sets legislative priorities, and devises strategies for IEC's position on public policy.
• Federated InsurancecoreOthersPlatinum sponsor providing association member benefits including discounted health insurance programs, workers compensation insurance, and property and casualty insurance.
• PlattcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum sponsor providing electrical supplies and equipment distribution services to members.
• SAIFcoreOthersPlatinum sponsor - Oregon's not-for-profit workers compensation insurance carrier providing safety and health resources to members.
• Milwaukee ToolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold sponsor providing power tools and equipment for electrical professionals.
• JATC (Northwest Electrical Training)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold sponsor - Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee providing electrical training resources.
• Home Depot ProminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold sponsor providing building materials and supplies distribution to members.
• Hub InternationalminorOthersGold sponsor - insurance brokerage providing commercial insurance services to members.
• Laporte InsuranceminorOthersGold sponsor providing insurance services to electrical contractors.
• EMGWminorOthersGold sponsor serving the electrical industry.
• National IECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Electrical Contractors national organization providing advocacy, codes and standards development, national legislative affairs, and workforce development programs including Veteran Outreach, Explore The Trades, Hire A Hero, and National Guard Employment Programs.
• Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)coreOthersOregon state agency that approves training agents for apprenticeship programs and regulates apprenticeship training standards. IEC works with BOLI to establish state-sanctioned open shop apprenticeship training programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) National: IEC National is the parent federation of which IEC of Oregon is a chartered chapter. It provides advocacy, codes and standards development, national legislative affairs, and shared workforce development programs like Veteran Outreach and Explore The Trades.
• IEC Chesapeake: IEC Chesapeake is a sister IEC chapter operating the same membership, apprenticeship training, and continuing education model in the Mid-Atlantic region, providing a directly comparable chapter-level peer for benchmarking operations and program design.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): NECA is the direct counterpart trade association representing union electrical contractors, while IEC represents independent/merit shop contractors. Both provide apprenticeship training, continuing education, government advocacy, and member services to electrical contractors with nearly identical program structures.
• Oregon Building and Construction Trades Council: The Oregon Building Trades Council is the statewide coalition of union construction trade associations and the direct labor-side counterpart to IEC of Oregon's merit shop advocacy efforts in Salem.
• IEC Florida: IEC Florida is another sister IEC chapter delivering the same four-year apprenticeship programs, continuing education, and member benefits to independent electrical contractors in a different regional market.
• Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) - Pacific Northwest: JATC Northwest is the union-affiliated counterpart that runs Inside Wireman apprenticeship programs for IBEW/NECA in Oregon. It is a Gold sponsor of IEC of Oregon while simultaneously competing for apprentices and contractor loyalty.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is the broader merit shop construction trade association that competes with union building trades councils. While it covers all construction trades (not just electrical), it serves the same open-shop contractor constituency as IEC of Oregon with overlapping apprenticeship and advocacy offerings.

Others

• Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) - Apprenticeship Division: BOLI is the Oregon state agency that approves training agents and regulates apprenticeship standards. It is a regulatory partner and enabler rather than competitor, but its framework defines how IEC of Oregon's apprenticeship programs operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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