September 6: IAEI Canadian Section Convention and Tradeshow

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan welcomes the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Conference on September 5-7, 2018. The IAEI Prairie Chapter has teamed up with the Electrical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan to provide training and networking opportunities. There will also be a tradeshow for product displays from sponsors, wholesalers, approval agencies and distributers.

Saskatoon is #18 on The New York Times’ travel list of “52 Places to Go in 2018,” and the only Canadian destination on the list.

Visit the web site to register or to purchase a booth: http://iaei.org/prairie

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