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General Membership

General Members are Minnesota licensed and bonded electrical contractors that range in size from one-person shops to businesses with over a million in gross sales volume.

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MEA General Members get these great benefits:

Government Affairs -- MEA gives you a Voice in Government - Protecting Your Rights!

  • MEA fights unfair legislation and regulation for you. MEA’s Lobbyists and staff work hard for you and your business.
  • MEA works closely with the Board of Electricity and other regulatory groups to maintain a high level of professionalism, safety, and quality for contractors, businesses and consumers.

The MEA News

  • A bi-monthly publication that provides the latest information on legislation, safety, code, education, business, management, industry events and other issues that affect you, your business, and your bottom line.

The MEA ALERT

  • A bi-monthly bulletin that provides members with updates on issues when the legislature is in session and keeps members current on electrical industry topics and business matters.

Government Action and Business Alerts

  • Weekly e-mail alerts on breaking legislative and business news.

Safety Program Materials

  • Free Toolbox Talks Series: MEA's custom-designed set of Safety Training Talks in ready-made format for your on-the-job safety training.
  • Annual Excellence in Safety Awards: Participate in the MEA Safety Committee's yearly safety award activity and submit your company safety program for recognition
  • AWAIR safety program available at discounted price to members

Contractor License Bond Program from MEA and Federated Insurance Company

  • Saves you paperwork and costly delays when renewing your Contractor License Bond with the Department of Labor and Industry

Leverage your business resources

  • Knowledgeable MEA staff available to answer business and regulatory questions or put you in touch with the right people.
  • MEA conferences and meetings give you access to other MEA members with years of experience in the electrical industry.

Education you need at member discount prices for you and your employees -- Stay Current and Save Money

  • Prep Class - Preparation for master and journeyman exams.
  • Code update Classes
  • Safety Training
  • Estimating Classes
  • Design Build
  • AutoCad Classes
  • Business Seminars—MEA's New Connections Seminar Series brings you topics on trucking rules, prevailing wage, collections, customer service, and more
  • High/Low Voltage Classes
  • PLC Classes
  • Motor Controls
  • Apprentice Training – 4 year course available
  • Continuing Education Credits available on many classes
  • Private classes tailor made to you company’s needs (minimum class sizes may apply)

Products and Services from dozens of companies, many with member discount programs, at your fingertips including:

  • Equipment
  • Distributors and Supply Houses
  • Manufacturing Reps
  • Attorneys
  • Collections
  • Fuel discount programs
  • Software
  • Business services
  • Accounting
  • Insurance
  • Banking

Increase your company visibility

  • Link your company website to MEA website
  • Listing of your company by location and specialties in MEA online and book directory
  • Use MEA logo, letterhead, and name for greater industry and customer recognition

Industry Books and Manuals

  • Free -- All-Industry Directory, with current information on contractors, REA’s, Co-op’s, inspectors, etc, published biennially
  • Free -- MEA Annual Safety, Education and Business Calendar
  • Free - Wage and Benefit Survey when you return an individual survey
  • Free -- Pocket Formula Guide with the current code edition published by MEA
  • Free - Classified Advertising in the MEA News

MEA Video, Audiocassette and Book Reference Library

  • Free -- Members can use these valuable resources to train their employees (charge for shipping/handling only). Topics included safety, electrical installation, customer service, and more.
  • Free - On line archived articles and information on business and electrical topics.
  • Access to the Grandy and Associates Small Business University (a $299.40 value) for $59.95 a year.

NEC and Industry Related Books at Member Prices

  • Discount on National Electric Code (NEC) Books
  • One stop shopping for other electrical and safety books you need for your business

Right to vote at association meetings and to serve on the MEA Board of Directors.

Note: Discounts and benefit programs are available to all employees of the contractor member company.

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