Make It American: Empowering Electrical Contractors Through Domestic Manufacturing Compliance
Dates & Times:
Session Type:
Convention Education
Location
MPW
Description
NEMA’s Make It American™ Program offers a structured approach to help electrical manufacturers and contractors navigate and comply with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions. This panel will delve into how the program’s standards and tools can assist contractors in ensuring that their projects meet federal requirements, thereby opening doors to new opportunities and markets.
Speaker
Alexa Burr
NEMA
Alexa Burr is Vice President of Strategic Growth & Market Development at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), where she drives non-dues revenue growth through market expansion, strategic partnerships, and initiatives like the Make It American™ certification program.
Previously, she was Vice President at the American Petroleum Institute, leading global standards development, safety programs, and international engagement. She also spent nearly a decade at the American Chemistry Council, advancing regulatory policy, sustainability, and international advocacy.
Ms. Burr holds two science degrees from Georgetown University and serves as a volunteer EMT in Washington, DC.