BCEA Professional Development Webinar with Guest Speaker Tim Horsman

Oct 5, 2020

BCEA’s first installment of their Professional Development Series focused on Mental Health. In their next virtual event will be on October 22nd with guest speaker Tim Horsman, President of EB Horsman & Son.

Here is what you will hear about: What vetting processes does he consider when analyzing new ideas, products, customers: Tips on creating staff buy-in from the top down; and what advice has he been given along the way that has helped him professionally and help build his company.

You will also have the opportunity to ask Tim questions as we encourage the round table section following his presentation.

Upcoming sessions include:
• Electrical Code Update — Ted Gilbert on November 19
• Construction Forecast 2021 — January 2021

Go HERE for more information

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