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Author: Jenna Bailey

Founder’s Day at City Electric Supply: A legacy of relationships

Reading Time: 2 minutesEach year, City Electric Supply (CES) celebrates Founder’s Day — a time to honor Tom Mackie and the company he built. We honor…

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“Sounds pretty fun to me”: Granting Everett’s wish at CES Connect 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesSince 1980, Make-A-Wish® has been giving sparks of strength and hope to children with critical illnesses. Through the support of volunteers,…

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Developing tomorrow’s workforce: How Travis Electrical Service builds career pathways

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe current electrical workforce shortage is a challenge in the industry, with less young people entering the trades than those approaching retirement. According…

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CES Connect 2026: A recap of our largest company event

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery two years, City Electric Supply brings together team members, senior leadership, vendor partners, and special guests from across North America…

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Get to know the National Solutions Division at CES: Your coast-to-coast electrical supply partner

Reading Time: 5 minutesProjects that span states, countries, or even seas come with a high level of complexity. Coordinating materials, managing timelines, and keeping…

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Electrical safety: Five keys to going home safe every day

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn recent years, over 5,000 non-fatal electrical injuries have resulted in days away from work in the U.S. The statistics don’t…

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Real results from the field: CES-One Line Service at work

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you’re on a tight deadline, waiting weeks or months for panelboards and switchboards can stall an entire project. CES One-Line…

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Spring clean your toolkit: Tool maintenance guide for safer jobsites

Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter winter, some of the tools you depend on may be a little worse for wear. As we enter a new…

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From new beginnings to district leadership: Yasin Alhomsi’s story

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Yasin Alhomsi arrived in Canada from Syria in 2015, his focus wasn’t on career paths, promotions, or leadership roles. He…

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CES Simpsonville’s new industrial focus

Reading Time: 5 minutesFor nearly 25 years, City Electric Supply (CES) Simpsonville has been a trusted stop for contractors working throughout Greenville County, South…

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Partnering with Wounded Warrior Project to support veterans

Reading Time: 4 minutesVeterans who have served our country are a pivotal part of the population. In 2023, the Census Bureau report included 15.8…

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CES One-Line Service: panelboards and switchboards without the wait

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith our decentralized network of locally operated branches, strong community ties, and commitment to personalized service, City Electric Supply (CES) has…

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Powered by people for 25 years: three journeys, one branch legacy

Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery once in a while, anniversaries at City Electric Supply (CES) overlap in serendipitous ways. That’s exactly what happened when the…

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Celebrating Founder’s Day at City Electric Supply

Reading Time: 3 minutesEach year, City Electric Supply (CES) celebrates Founder’s Day — a time to honor Tom Mackie and everything he built. We…

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When local businesses connect, communities thrive 

Reading Time: 4 minutesCommunities thrive on connection and trust — especially when those values are shared by the local businesses that serve them. In…

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10 tools every electrician needs (2026 edition)

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy every electrician needs the right tools A well-stocked electrician tool kit allows you to accomplish a wide variety of tasks…

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How well do you know the National Electrical Code?

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn honor of Electrical Safety Month, we’re spending May highlighting ways that professional electricians can protect themselves in their line of work….

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Heat illness prevention: Stay safe on hot jobsites

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs the spring season winds down and temperatures steadily rise, outdoor working conditions may feel more intense than usual. According to…

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6 decisions for buying commercial EV charging stations

Reading Time: 5 minutesElectric vehicle (EV) charging is only continuing to grow in demand, with the number of public EV charging stations in the…

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Episode 73 | Building homes for brighter futures

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Indianapolis, Indiana, rising enrollment rates in skilled trade schools like Area 31 Career Center are helping fill a need for…

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Jason Ford: Supporting the next generation of electricians

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere at City Electric Supply (CES), Fort Myers District Manager Jason Ford understands the full potential of today’s students — and…

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Going the extra miles for generator deliveries

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) strives to provide exceptional and personalized customer service, and it’s no secret that our team members consistently…

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Episode 71 | Wishes come true

Reading Time: 3 minutesMake-A-Wish® has been giving sparks of strength and hope to children living with critical illnesses since 1980. Through the support of…

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Supplying the restoration of history with TBA Construction

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat do you get when you cross an old textile mill with a rising demand for housing? The answer: a unique…

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