Tag: Branch impact
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“Sounds pretty fun to me”: Granting Everett’s wish at CES Connect 2026
Since 1980, Make-A-Wish® has been giving sparks of strength and hope to children with critical illnesses. Through the support of volunteers, donors, and partners like City Electric Supply (CES), a wish is granted somewhere in the United States and its territories every 33 minutes. At CES Connect…
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Developing tomorrow’s workforce: How Travis Electrical Service builds career pathways
The current electrical workforce shortage is a challenge in the industry, with less young people entering the trades than those approaching retirement. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the industry will need more than 800,000 electricians over the next 10 years — and is…
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Continuing the mission with St. Jude
For nearly a decade, City Electric Supply (CES) District Manager Shawn Odom has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, providing essential supplies for brand-new homes to help raise money for children with cancer and other life-threatening…
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Inside CES Young Harris’ one-day electrical license renewal event
Most Continuing Education (CE) courses come with a catch of long timelines, attending night classes after a long workday, or weeks of scheduling challenges. For the past 10 years, City Electric Supply (CES) Young Harris has offered a different approach. Led by Branch Manager Ken Booe, and with…
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Rincon, Georgia community shows up to rebuild elderly woman’s home
From the moment Shanna Smith, deputy director of Effingham Emergency Management Agency (EEMA) stepped into Peggy Rouse’s home, she knew the situation was serious. A tree was entering the house from the roof, water was seeping inside, and the walls were covered in black mold. “I was in complete…
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CES Simpsonville’s new industrial focus
For nearly 25 years, City Electric Supply (CES) Simpsonville has been a trusted stop for contractors working throughout Greenville County, South Carolina. It’s always had the same mission: deliver great service, support customers, and make it easier to get the job done. That hasn’t changed — but…
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Supporting children entering foster care with Isaiah 117 House
For a child entering foster care, everything changes in an instant. According to the Associated Press (AP), when traditional placements are unavailable — such as licensed foster homes, kinship care with relatives, or residential group homes — children in the foster care system can be housed in…
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Sending care to soldiers overseas
“People show that they care when they support others who are in need,” said CES Cares Social Impact Manager Karen Gray. City Electric Supply (CES) is committed to inspiring positive change in local communities, which includes giving back to the people who serve our country. CES Cares, the impact…
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The ripple effect of giving: Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
When Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024, neighbors didn’t wait to be asked for help — they simply showed up. Then, when a Facebook video capturing early acts of kindness spread online, people from across the country joined in. From Michigan to North Carolina and beyond, hundreds of people…
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Powered by people for 25 years: three journeys, one branch legacy
Every once in a while, anniversaries at City Electric Supply (CES) overlap in serendipitous ways. That’s exactly what happened when the CES Live Oak branch and District Manager Stephen Mathis Jr. celebrated 25 years together — alongside two longtime customers whose businesses grew with the branch…
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Celebrating Founder’s Day at City Electric Supply
Each year, City Electric Supply (CES) celebrates Founder’s Day — a time to honor Tom Mackie and everything he built. We remember where we started, celebrate the people and culture that carry us forward, and continue building on the values Tom Mackie laid as our foundation. Our Founder In 1951…
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When local businesses connect, communities thrive
Communities thrive on connection and trust — especially when those values are shared by the local businesses that serve them. In the Yorktown/Muncie area of Indiana, Reids Electrical Service has embodied these principles and helped keep community growth local for 25 years. A family business with…
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