Affiliated Distributors (AD) is a prominent wholesale buying and marketing group in North America that offers services oriented to help promote and maintain the high quality of service offered by the best contributors in six areas of the electrical distributor industry. To employ Affiliated Distributors and further succeed in your market, contact Bill Weisberg at bweisberg@adhq.com.

AD contacts at Werner Electric: Kevin Powell, President, Cottage Grove, MN or Angela Whitman, Purchasing Manager, Cottage Grove, MN.

Enterprise Minnesota is a competition and growth tool for small to medium sized manufacturers that creates custom services to connect the products and services of manufacturers with clients. To utilize Enterprise Minnesota’s creative solutions to further your enterprise, contact them via web-based e-mail.

Leadership Minnesota is an educational program affiliated with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce that represents over 2,400 businesses as the premier business advocacy organization in the state. Leadership MN seeks to provide a voice for businesses in the legislative community. Contact Leadership MN via e-mail at mail@mnchamber.com.

Leadership Minnesota contacts at Werner Electric: Deb Ricci, Marketing, Cottage Grove, MN.

The Minnesota Association of School Maintenance Providers (MASMS) also known as Minnesota Educational Facility Manager Professionals is a member-oriented, professional growth association committed to the problem solving necessary to maintain high standards in the operation and care of both public and private educational facilities. Contact Ruth Bielejeski at (320) 685-4585 to learn more about the capabilities of MASMS.

MASMS contact at Werner Electric: Randy Moberg, Sr. Product Manager, Cottage Grove, MN.

The Minnesota Council for Quality (MCQ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to continuous improvement for individuals, organizations, and communities. To ensure performance excellence, MCQ partners with businesses to help them recognize current strengths and opportunities for improvement. MCQ combines information and resources companies can use to help grow business. Contact the Minnesota Council for Quality at info@councilforquality.org.

Werner Electric contact: Deb Ricci, Marketing, Cottage Grove, MN.

MN Electrical Association (MEA) is the nation’s largest state electrical association. Working as a non-profit, MN Electrical Association seeks to be a “partner in success” for contractors and their stakeholders by providing information, government representation, education, and literature. Contact the MN Electrical Association via e-mail at mea@electricalassociation.com.

MEA contact at Werner Electric: Deb Ricci, Marketing, Cottage Grove, MN or Rob Olson, Cottage Grove, MN.

The Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (MNCEME) led by Minnesota State University, Mankato is a group of academic institutions that furthers the industry by connecting students interested in engineering, math, science, and technology fields with the educational resources they need to seek career opportunities. Contact mnceme@mnsu.edu.

MNCEME contact at Werner Electric: Bob Ricci, VP, Cottage Grove, MN.

Minnesota Safety Council, formed in 1928, actively works with Minnesota companies to bring safety to the workplace. With an emphasis on informed prevention, the MN Safety Council seeks not only to reduce work-related injuries and improve company safety but also to ensure safe communities. Contact the MN Safety Council via e-mail at msc@minnesotasafetycouncil.org.

MN Safety Council contact at Werner Electric: Ben Granley, Director of Operations, Cottage Grove, MN.

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote renewable energy in the Midwest. Through demonstration and education activities like their Energy Fair, Workshops, and Solar Tour, MREA emphasizes efficiency and sustainability in business and lifestyle. Contact info@the-mrea.org.

MREA contact at Werner Electric: Randy Moberg, Product Line Manager, Cottage Grove, MN.

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) strives to centralize information and create public relations opportunities to aid members of the electrical distributors industry. NAED orchestrates industry-wide meetings and promotes programs like Industry Initiative and LEAD to maintain a standard of excellence through participation, growth, and leadership. Contact customerservice@naed.org to access the advantages of NAED.

NAED contact at Werner Electric: Deb Ricci, Marketing, Cottage Grove, MN.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) makes available property, casualty, and health insurance created to address the needs of wholesaler-distributors. To explore the benefits of affiliation with NAW, contact George Valiga of Business Services at gvaliga@naw.org.

NAW contact at Werner Electric: Kevin Powell, President, Cottage Grove, MN.

Midwest North Central Electrical League (NCEL) unifies the electrical industry in the Midwest region of the country. NCEL is a nonprofit electrical industry trade association that helps businesses maximize customer service through networking activities such as: inter-industry commerce venues, educational discussion, forums, training. Contact NCEL via web-based e-mail.

NCEL contact at Werner Electric: Marty Hedlund, VP or Steve Hassler, RCSM, Central Region, Cottage Grove, MN.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) provides educational research, advocacy, and the development of standards to serve the management interests of the electrical contracting industry. To find out more about the NECA, contact at member of the NECA staff via the NECA website contact page.

NECA contact at Werner Electric: Rob Olson, Director of Contractor Services, Cottage Grove, MN.

The Wisconsin Electrical Trades Council (WETC) provides a forum for electrical contractors, electricians, inspectors and suppliers to share, discuss, and educate others about industry innovations and opportunities. The Wisconsin Electrical Trades Council has provided members with news since 1956. Contact the Wisconsin Electrical Trades Association via e-mail at wetcinc@gmail.com.

WETC contact at Werner Electric: Brad Windjue, Regional VP, Eau Claire, WI.

The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses and community leaders that seek to further the economic well-being of surrounding businesses. Through local leadership the Chamber works to promote a positive-growth climate in the Cottage Grove, Newport, and St. Paul Park communities of Minnesota. Contact the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at office@cottagegrovechamber.org.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Deb Ricci, Marketing, Cottage Grove, MN.

The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce strives to enhance and protect the business environment of Eau Claire, WI to benefit its over 1,145 members. As a not-for-profit business membership organization, the public relations and networking opportunities offered by the Chamber benefit businesses both large and small. Contact the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at information@eauclairechamber.org.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Brad Windjue, Regional VP, Eau Claire, WI.

The La Crescent Chamber of Commerce works to actively maintain the thriving business community in the Apple Capital of Minnesota. Contact the La Crescent Chamber of Commerce at LaCrescent.Chamber@acegroup.cc to benefit from community integration efforts.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Bob Beckman, Branch Supervisor, La Crescent, MN.

Greater Mankato Growth, an integrated Chamber of Commerce in Southern Minnesota, helps to develop the regional marketplace and ensure the vitality of surrounding businesses through innovation and collaboration. Contact Greater Mankato Growth via e-mail at info@greatermankato.com.

Greater Mankato Growth contact at Werner Electric: Mark Stelter, Regional Customer Service Manager, Mankato, MN.

The Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce has over 13,000 member employees and steadily drives the local economic growth and prosperity in Southern Minnesota. Contact the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at oacct@owatonna.org to benefit from regional marketing assistance and information.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Mark Stelter, Regional Customer Service Manager, Mankato, MN.

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce represents the surrounding business community in matters of finance and government. Through networking, marketing, public advocacy, and educational opportunities, the Chamber advances the business interests of members to promote a thriving community and economy. Contact the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Tim Geise, Rochester, MN.

The Saint Cloud Area Chamber is a five star accredited chamber of commerce that strives to be the voice of business in the local community through membership services, resources in workforce readiness, and public policy support. Contact the Saint Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at information@stcloudareachamber.com.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Mark Stelter, Regional Customer Service Manager, Mankato, MN.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce commits to a proactive agenda to develop business and protect the interests of its 2,400 member companies. With over 900 personal site visits with industry leaders in the past year, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce demonstrates the involvement and support of a premier business advocacy organization. Contact the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at mail@mnchamber.com.

Chamber of Commerce contact at Werner Electric: Kevin Powell, President, Cottage Grove, MN.

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) is a merger of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, the State Chamber of Commerce, and the Wisconsin Council of Safety, dedicates its resources to empowering Wisconsin enterprise. With over 4,000 members working to enable economic competition on a national scale, the WMC provides businesses with a powerful ally. Contact the WMC via web-based e-mail.

WMC contact at Werner Electric: Brad Windjue, Regional VP, Eau Claire, WI.