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CarolinaPower Project Manager Helps High School Students Learn Real-World Construction Skills

by Joan Krause on April 23, 2024

As part of an ongoing partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber, ABC Carolinas once again held its Build a SHED competition — an ABC Carolinas “Students Hands-On Experience Day” program intended to promote interest in construction-related careers through experiential learning.  The one-day Lowcountry competition was held in March at the Exchange Park in Ladson, S.C.  The student teams…

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ABC Carolinas, CarolinaPower

GroundBreak Carolinas Presents Inaugural Episode of Let’s Talk Construction Video Talk Show & Podcast

by GroundBreak Carolinas on March 4, 2024

We are excited to announce the rollout of a new construction industry video talk show and podcast, Let’s Talk Construction®, hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins in partnership with GroundBreak Carolinas. Guests include construction industry C-level executives, community leaders and government officials. Each episode is recorded and archived on the show’s YouTube channel and available for download on popular…

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C, CarolinaPower, Construction Workforce, Let's Talk Construction, Workforce development

CarolinaPower Promotes David Farmer to Branch Manager in North Augusta

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on February 27, 2024

Greenville-based CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, has promoted David Farmer to Branch Manager for the firm’s operation in North Augusta, S.C. – one of four offices in South Carolina. Farmer has more than 25 years of project management experience in electrical contracting – the past five with CarolinaPower. In his new role as…

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For Love of Country and Construction

by Joan Krause on November 27, 2023

Each November, CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, salutes all veterans who have served this great country – including those who now serve their customers. “We are proud to be a military friendly employer,” said Amy Jenkins, Human Resources Manager. “Construction can be an ideal career fit for veterans on many levels. At CarolinaPower,…

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2023 GroundBreaker: Chris Moore, President, CarolinaPower

by Joan Krause on October 10, 2023

GroundBreak Carolinas congratulates Chris Moore, President of CarolinaPower and 2023 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas, for being named to the 2023 Class of GroundBreakers – an exclusive group of individuals recognized for going above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. CarolinaPower is a leading employee-owned electrical contractor operating…

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CarolinaPower, GroundBreaker Awards, GroundBreakers

CarolinaPower Achieves Major Safety Milestone

by GroundBreak Carolinas on August 21, 2023

CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable incident.  Over the past 24 months, CarolinaPower crews from the company’s offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta have safely performed more than 650,000 labor hours collectively. The company, which…

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CarolinaPower Named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for Sixth Year in a Row

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff Report on August 11, 2023

CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth consecutive year. CarolinaPower ranked among the Medium-Size Employers.  “As a truly employee-owned company, we operate under the philosophy that engaged employees create satisfied customers and drive our…

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Best Places to Work, CarolinaPower

CarolinaPower’s Derek Sligh Elected 2023 President of Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA)

by Joan Krause, Senior Editor, GroundBreak Carolinas on April 3, 2023

Derek Sligh, project manager in CarolinaPower’s Charleston office, has been elected President of the Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) for the 2023 term. Sligh most recently served as Vice President. He was Secretary the previous year. CECA is a non-profit association comprised of more than 75 local electrical contractors and vendors with a common goal…

Topics: Business, People
CarolinaPower, Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA)

CarolinaPower Introduces Next Generation to Construction through Middle School Job-Shadowing Program

by Joan Krause, Senior Editor, GroundBreak Carolinas on January 6, 2023

To say that 12-year-old Trinton Durham was enthusiastic about spending an entire school day at CarolinaPower’s Greenville office would be an understatement. Trinton, son of CarolinaPower electrician Matt Durham, recently participated in his school’s career exploration program for sixth graders, which offered students the opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of a profession…

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CarolinaPower, Workforce development

CarolinaPower Donates 75 Turkeys to Help Feed Upstate South Carolina’s Homeless

by Joan Krause, Senior Editor, GroundBreak Carolinas on November 23, 2022

CarolinaPower, together with its sister companies in the PPC Partners family, set a lofty goal early in the year to collectively perform at least “75 acts of kindness” in 2022 – part of a companywide, year-long celebration marking 75 years in business. Chris Moore, president of CarolinaPower, is quick to point out that the company’s…

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