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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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ECA May Membership Meeting Highlights (May 15, 2024)
05/16/2024

ECA May Membership Meeting Highlights (May 15, 2024)

Program was held at Truluck's Restaurant in Rosemont, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its May Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Truluck’s Restaurant in Rosemont, IL. Over 50 attendees were on hand for the industry updates and special presentations.

Chicago Commons 130th Anniversary Gala
05/13/2024

Chicago Commons 130th Anniversary Gala

The program was held at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Commons held their 130th Anniversary Gala on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago. Powering Chicago was proud to be a Robinson Sponsor for this event.

NECA Legislative Conference (May 6 -8, 2024)
05/10/2024

NECA Legislative Conference (May 6 -8, 2024)

Program was held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The 2024 NECA Legislative Conference was held May 6 – 8, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The conference was held at the Salamander Hotel.

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  • Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

    April 16 - December 31, 2024

  • Luncheon Program - As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus for the session with be Mental Health issues (Construction-focus).

    Truluck's Restaurant - 9860 Berwyn Avenue - Rosemont, IL

    May 15, 2024
    12:00PM - 2:30PM

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Tue
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April 16 - December 31, 2024

Culture of Collaboration Workshop

Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

In a constantly evolving world, the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplaces has never been more critical. It is with great excitement that we introduce a pioneering DEI program tailored specifically for the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago

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May 20 - 22, 2024

2024 Safety Professionals Conference

May 20 - 22, 2024

Denver, CO

2023 Safety Professionals Conference May 20 - 22, 2024 Denver, CO

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