Chicago is striving to be the greenest city in America. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is quoted as saying “A sustainable Chicago is a city that spends less on energy use with each passing year, creates good-paying jobs in up-and-coming industries, responsibly maintains and upgrades its infrastructure, and ensures every Chicagoan has the opportunity to live a […]
New from Based on simplicity, flexibility, and scalability, WattStopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) platform continues to revolutionize lighting controls projects across North America. Today we’re excited to announce the availability of new DLM fixture-integrated controls — products that add granularity to our already-proven suite of room and area controls. This new solution gives your […]
When you own your own business you are in it for the long haul. There’s no such thing as working 9-5, you are automatically, by default, on the clock 24X7X365. The feeling of responsibility that comes with being the one to sign the paychecks for employees, knowing that many are sole breadwinners for their own […]
Summer is in full swing with hot summer days and warm evenings filled with lots of fun. However, summer electrical safety must be kept in mind. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) there are approximately 400 instances of individuals being electrocuted annually in the United States. Approximately 15 percent of these electrocutions […]
Summer 2007. Exactly 8 years before this blog entry. Steve Jobs introduced the world to his latest gadget, the iPhone. Tech Geeks saw the potential immediately but the electrical supply houses… not so much. It was cool and all but how would my industry use a smart phone to make money? Sure with its internet […]
Saving money is important to our customers and at Paramont EO, we maximize applicable incentive and rebate programs for every project. Rebates can offer our clients significant savings. For example, according to the Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), more than 30,700 northern Illinois businesses have participated in Smart Ideas for Your Business programs, earning $244.3 million […]
Dallas Market is a huge show and this year there are pictures of our very own Crest Lighting showroom veteran Lynn Hibbs scattered throughout the massive convention center. That’s because Lynn was awarded the “LightStar” honor by the Internation Dallas Market Center, identifying her as one of the top salesmen in the country, and affording her […]