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Labor Operations Master Class — Louisville

Take control of your most unpredictable, impactful asset — your labor. A free, hands-on master class with Louisville NECA, built on research from hundreds of electrical contractors.

September 17, 2026 4:00 PM

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1501 Durrett Lane, Suite 100 · Louisville, KY

A free, in-person Labor Operations Master Class hosted by Louisville NECA and RIVET. Take control of your most unpredictable and impactful asset — your labor — with a practical framework built on research from hundreds of electrical contractors.

This hands-on session covers manpower forecasting, early warning signs of project risk, preventing profit fade, and building labor plans your field teams will actually follow — a structured presentation plus live discussion with your peers.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET · 1501 Durrett Lane, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40213. Free to attend. Seats are limited.

Ryan Meitl
President and CEO
Former electrical engineer turned entrepreneur. Ryan combines deep industry knowledge with product vision, leading RIVET's mission to transform how specialty contractors manage their workforce.
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Cedric Kennedy
Senior Account Executive, RIVET
Cedric drives growth by connecting specialty contractors with the workforce management tools they need to scale. With a deep understanding of the industry's challenges, he builds lasting partnerships that help clients transform how they manage their teams.
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What to expect

  • Manpower forecasting & schedulingAlign your manpower forecasts with project schedules to stay ahead of labor demand.
  • Early warning signs of project riskSpot leading indicators of labor risk before they become costly problems in the field.
  • Preventing labor profit fadeUnderstand and prevent profit fade and project saturation before they erode your margins.
  • Project & manpower team coordinationAlign project and manpower leaders to deliver consistent, profitable results across every project.
  • Defining effective labor plansA clear framework for defining, communicating, and deploying labor plans your field teams will actually follow.
  • Interactive discussionA structured presentation plus live Q&A — bring your real challenges and get input from peers in the room.

Frequently asked questions

Is this really free?

Yes — completely free. Hosted by Louisville NECA and RIVET as a resource for the Kentucky electrical contracting community. There's no cost to register or attend.

How long is the session?

One hour — 4:00 to 5:00 PM ET. A structured presentation plus live discussion. We start right at 4:00pm.

Where is it and where do I park?

1501 Durrett Lane, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40213. On-site parking is available. After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email with directions. Questions? Email matt.moline@rivet.work.

Who is this event for?

Hosted specifically for Louisville NECA member contractors — electrical contractors in the Louisville metro area and throughout Kentucky.

Is this a sales pitch for RIVET?

No. It's a content-first session built on research from hundreds of contractors. You'll leave with a practical framework you can use whether or not you use RIVET.

Can I bring my whole team?

Absolutely — we encourage it. It's most impactful when project managers, superintendents, and ops leaders attend together. Have each person register individually so we can plan for seating.

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