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Chicago Transit Authority CISCO CISCO Golf Outing F.H. Paschen Gateway to Learning HIRE360 IBEW Local 134 Leopardo LR Contracting Nourishing Hope Pride in Construction Project of the Year Unions
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Bauwens To Join NECA Academy Of Fellows
Bauwens to Join NECA Academy of Fellows June 29, 2026 BURR RIDGE – The Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA recently announced that Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. CEO and a co-owner Ken Bauwens has been confirmed for induction as a Fellow into the NECA Academy of Electrical Contracting. The Induction Ceremony is scheduled
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Passing the Torch: CISCO Celebrates Dan Allen’s Legacy, Welcomes Stephanie Kifowit as New Executive Director
Passing the Torch: CISCO Celebrates Dan Allen’s Legacy, Welcomes Stephanie Kifowit as New Executive Director June 27, 2026 BURR RIDGE – On June 26, 2026, CISCO celebrated both a legacy of leadership and the beginning of a new chapter during a breakfast Open House at its Burr Ridge office honoring retiring Executive Director Dan Allen
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New IL PHCC Chapter President And Board Recently Installed
New IL PHCC Chapter President and Board Recently Installed June 25, 2026 BURR RIDGE – The next contractor leader and board members were officially sworn in June 18, 2026, during the Illinois Chapter of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (IL PHCC) annual meeting in East Peoria, IL. Tom Mahoney (Little Tommy’s Plumbing Shop) took office as
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Raise a Cup To Wish Dan Allen A Great Retirement And Welcome Stephanie Kifowit As CISCO’s New Executive Director
Raise a Cup To Wish Dan Allen A Great Retirement And Welcome Stephanie Kifowit As CISCO’s New Executive Director June 15, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO is proud to welcome Stephanie Kifowit as its next Executive Director. Kifowit assumes leadership following the retirement of Dan Allen at the end of June. Email CISCO at julia@cisco.org
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CISCO Announces New Executive Director to Replace Dan Allen
CISCO Announces New Executive Director to Replace Dan Allen June 18, 2026 BURR RIDGE – The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) is pleased to announce Stephanie Kifowit as its next executive director. Kifowit takes the lead after the retirement of Dan Allen, who has served as CISCO’s executive director for the past 13 years. CISCO
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Registration Is Open For CISCO’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing
Registration is Open for CISCO’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing June 10, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO is all set for its annual golf outing for Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. Click our flyer below to print and email to CISCO’s Office Manager Julie Mulvey, or mail to CISCO: 999 McClintock Dr.,