The Electrical Connection offers the largest data base of the most proficient electrical contractors and highly skilled and safe electricians and communication technicians serving commercial and residential needs. The Electrical Connection unites the 100-plus members of the St Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) with the 5,000-plus-member International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1. IBEW/NECA has consistently delivered more than more 110 years of quality and reliability to its customers in St. Louis, Eastern Missouri and nationwide. More than 90 IBEW/NECA projects have been honored for excellence in the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri's Construction Keystone Awards since 1999. The Electrical Connection is also engaged in a number of economic development and education partnerships to meet future energy and technology needs and advance the nation’s goals for STEM education.