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Category: People & Culture

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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Get your football fix with the 11th season of CES Picks!

Reading Time: 4 minutesFootball season is here! Are you ready? City Electric Supply (CES) is gearing up for the 11th season of CES Picks,…

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2026 Brighter Future Scholarship: Now accepting applications!

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) is giving 10 future electricians in North America $2,000 and a Milwaukee® Tool starter tool kit! Getting started in school or…

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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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Continuing the mission with St. Jude

Reading Time: 4 minutesFor nearly a decade, City Electric Supply (CES) District Manager Shawn Odom has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the Charlotte,…

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Inside CES Young Harris’ one-day electrical license renewal event

Reading Time: 5 minutesMost Continuing Education (CE) courses come with a catch of long timelines, attending night classes after a long workday, or weeks…

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Rincon, Georgia community shows up to rebuild elderly woman’s home

Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom the moment Shanna Smith, deputy director of Effingham Emergency Management Agency (EEMA) stepped into Peggy Rouse’s home, she knew the…

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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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Supporting children entering foster care with Isaiah 117 House

Reading Time: 6 minutesFor a child entering foster care, everything changes in an instant. According to the Associated Press (AP), when traditional placements are…

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CES Marine Solutions: your partner for maritime electrical supply and logistics

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Marine Solutions is more than an electrical supplier. We are a trusted partner for maritime operations that depend…

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Get in the (end) zone for the return of CES Picks Playoffs!

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2025 regular season of CES Picks, the FREE football app from City Electric Supply, has come to an exciting end….

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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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The ripple effect of giving: Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024, neighbors didn’t wait to be asked for help — they simply showed up. Then,…

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From business owner to branch manager: Brian Schneider’s bold career move

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s not every day that a business owner sells their business, moves across the country to start over, and ends up…

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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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Winners announced: Meet the 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship winners

Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery aspiring electrician’s journey starts with a dream, but it takes dedication, support, and the right tools to bring that dream…

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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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City Electric Supply raises over $2 million for Make-A-Wish®

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe’re proud to share that City Electric Supply (CES) has achieved an incredible milestone in our mission of granting life-changing wishes…

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2025 Brighter Future Scholarship: Now accepting applications!

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) is giving 10 future electricians in North America $2,000 and a Milwaukee® Tool starter tool kit! Getting…