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Welcome to the Electrical Contractors´ Association

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is a construction trade association that provides business and labor relations services to nearly 600 electrical contractors in Cook County, Illinois.  ECA is also known as the Chicago and Cook County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).  The Association works with its industry partner, Local Union #134 IBEW, to negotiate and administer labor agreements, coordinate apprentice and journeyman level training, as well as promote the industry on behalf of these employers.  Since 1903, ECA has provided educational opportunities and business services to not only to assist the electrical contractor by improving the business climate and bringing increased profitability, but to enrich future generations. ECA and IBEW Local 134 work hand in hand to provide a highly skilled, efficient and safe workforce for the City of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. 

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NLEI 54th Annual Fundraiser & Awards Event - June 39, 2026
06/09/2026

NLEI 54th Annual Fundraiser & Awards Event - June 39, 2026

National Latino Education Institute’s (NLEI’s) special event was held at the University Club in Chicago.

Powering Chicago was a Gold Sponsor of the National Latino Education Institute’s (NLEI’s) 54th Annual Fundraiser & Awards Event that was held on June 9, 2026 at the University Club in Chicago. ECA member firms: Rocha Electric Company and Staylitt Electric, LLC were acknowledged during the program.

ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference - June 3 - 4, 2026
06/05/2026

ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference - June 3 - 4, 2026

The Conference was held at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its 54th Annual Spring Conference on June 3 - 4, 2026 at the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI.

Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro - 5/27/26
05/28/2026

Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro - 5/27/26

The reception was held at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held a Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro.  The Reception was  held  on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

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June 11, 2026

"AI in Electrical Construction" - 3rd Session! - 6/11/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The event to be held on Thursday, June11, 2026. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "AI in Electrical Construction" seminar on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 368-0300.

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June 15 - 17, 2026

NECA 2026 Future Leaders Conference

June 15 - 17, 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel - Pittsburgh, PA

NECA 2026 Future Leaders Conference June 15 - 17, 2026 Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, PA

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