EKLUND’S HIRES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES
Eklund's has hired Geoff Connus and Mack Pence as business development representatives. Based in Chicago, Connus will cover the Midwest. Connus most recently worked in sales and project management for a Chicago-based elevator cab company and has 14 years' experience in the construction industry. Janel Durko will continue to serve existing Midwest clients as she transitions to an expanded role that includes national promotion of the StreamLine cab-design line. Pence has joined the Northwest team and will share the region with Jacqueline Beruete. Pence will play a key role in managing recently awarded major projects.
CEA NIGHT AT THE RACES FUNDRAISER COMING UP
The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) is planning its second annual Night at the Races CEA scholarship fundraiser at Maywood Park Racetrack in Melrose Park, Illinois, on May 14 at 6 p.m. The cost is US$60 per person, and all proceeds go toward providing funds to high-school seniors pursuing further education. CEA offers a minimum of four US$500 scholarships to any daughter, son, stepchild or grandchild of a CEA member in good standing.
ZIMBABWE ELEVATORS AILING
Zimbabwe Public Service Minister Prisca Mupfumira included information about the country's elevators during a recent report, and the news was not good, Newsday reports. There are 1,387 registered elevators in Zimbabwe, and 707 are out of service. Inspections found that only 521, or 38%, comply with safety standards. In 2015, three major elevator accidents occurred with two fatalities. Mupfumira stated the condition of the country's elevators is a direct result of its struggling economy.
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