2026 Winter Meeting

Join us for the Wisconsin Chapter of NECA’s 2026 Winter Meeting and training at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Baraboo, WI, on January 23-25, 2026. Our featured speaker Thomas Santos will be presenting “Organizational Assessment for Growth”. Following sessions will be built upon this knowledge and make it implementable for both large and small contractors in their businesses.

VENUE
EVERYTHING IS UNDER ONE ROOF at the authentic African-themed Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells! Home to Wisconsin’s largest indoor waterpark at 125,000 sq. ft. and massive Indoor Theme Park at over 100,000 sq. ft., Kalahari Resorts, and Conventions offers an unprecedented array of fun for the whole family! Kalahari also features 760 guestrooms, the full-service Spa Kalahari and Salon, a fully equipped fitness center, on-site restaurants including Kalahari’s signature dining experience, Double Cut Charcoal Grill & Liquor Bar, unique retail shops, and a 212,000-square-foot convention center. There are also an on-site 15-screen movie theater.

AGENDA
Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026

General Session
Organizational Assessment for Growth Thomas Santos – Maxim Consulting Group
https://youtu.be/thP3toYXOM4?si=CxQfN20f6ytRPSel

Take a deep dive into assessing your electrical contracting business to uncover gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for growth. This session will guide you through a holistic evaluation process, helping you prioritize improvements, align company goals, and develop a strategic plan to strengthen your business from the inside out. You will walk away with a structured framework and actionable steps to implement a comprehensive organizational assessment within their own companies.

Panel: Growth Strategies (speakers to be announced)

GUEST EVENT
The Art of Succulents
Hosted by Amy Burbach

Participants of the workshop will be provided with a series of 3 coordinated containers. Each set of containers is unique, in keeping with the one-of-a-kind philosophy of The Art of Succulents. The workshop will be 2 hours in duration and will include design concepts, arranging, and maintenance tips for your succulent plants.

Includes a lunch buffet.

CLOSING BANQUET
Our Closing Banquet theme is “Winter Wonderland.” Formal attire is requested but not required.  Entertainment will be provided by Cycropia Aerial Dance. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Cycropia was formed in 1989 and is one of the oldest continuously operating aerial dance troupes within the United States. Using single-point trapeze, bungee, lyra, aerial fabric and custom steel apparatus, Cycropia combines modern dance, athleticism and the magic of defying gravity.

Music and dancing will follow the performers.

A couple of special guests will welcome and share in the fun with our youngest guests.

FOR THE FAMILY
Discounted Tom Foolery’s Indoor Adventure Park tickets can be pre-purchased through the Chapter. Add these tickets when you are registering for the event.

Unlimited Ride Wristband (with tax)

• 42” and taller – $30.00 (save $10.00)
• Under 42” – $18.00

$50 Arcade Action Cards (with tax)

• $38.00 – (save $12.00)

The Wisconsin Chapter will be providing members with complimentary use of two private whirlpool cabanas at the Kalahari Indoor Waterpark. They will be reserved for use up to 19 of our guests each on both Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, 2026.

When purchasing the Tom Foolery’s ticket and Action Cards, it will populate an additional guest for the ticket. Enter who the ticket is for.

EVENT REGISTRATION
Event registration for Wisconsin Chapter NECA events is all through TicketSource.com. Please have ALL guests register at the same time. It easier for our tracking to register each family in attendance individually.

The last day for event registration is December 30, 2025.

Refunds for the Winter Meeting and Guest Event will only be accepted through December 30, 2025. After this date, refunds WILL NOT be processed. If a refund is needed, it can be processed by Maureen Anderson maureen@wisneca.com your confirmation number.

If your company has a credit you would like to apply a division level credit or as a gift certificate winner, please submit the documentation to info@wisneca.com. You will be reimbursed after the event.

HOTEL REGISTRATION
Hotel reservations are booked SEPARATELY from the event registration.

Book your Kalahari Resort room here: https://book.passkey.com/e/51088356

Room rates:

To make your reservation via phone, call 877-525-2427 and mention” WI Chapter NECA Winter Meeting”.

If you are experiencing any issues with registration, please call the Chapter office at 608-221-4650. 

MEETINGS CODE OF CONDUCT
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment at its meetings and conferences. Persons who attend Chapter meetings and conferences are expected to comply with this Meetings Code of Conduct. Expected Behavior: All attendees are expected to behave in a professional manner and treat other attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and Chapter staff with respect.
Unacceptable Behavior: Inappropriate behavior at Chapter meetings and conferences will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Offensive jokes, slurs, comments, or other communications related to sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, physical appearance, race, national origin, or religion
• Inappropriate use of sexual language or profanity
• Harassment or intimidation of any person
• Unwelcome touching, grabbing, or pinching
• Rude or boorish behavior
• Intoxication/excessive alcohol consumption
• Disruption of presentations or other events

Violation of this Meetings Code of Conduct may result in being asked to leave the meeting or conference and being barred from attending future Chapter events. The Board of Directors Executive Committee is authorized to enforce this Meetings Code of Conduct.

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