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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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NECA Legislative Conference --  April 28 - 30, 2025 --  Washington, D.C.
05/02/2025

NECA Legislative Conference -- April 28 - 30, 2025 -- Washington, D.C.

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

The 2025 NECA Legislative Conference was held on Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. This conference is the premier event for electrical contractors to hear about the top legislative issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who are working to provide real solutions.  This year’s event had a large contingency (9) from the Chapter, as well as the state (23).  Illinois had the largest contingent; there were over180 conference attendees.

ECA Young Professionals Spring Leadership Event Thursday, April 24, 2025
04/25/2025

ECA Young Professionals Spring Leadership Event Thursday, April 24, 2025

The program was held at King's Entertainment in Rosemont, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Young Professionals Committee was proud to sponsor a Young Professionals session that featured Lt. General Ronald Bailey, NECA Senior Vice President Industry Development, as the guest presenter. The event was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Kings in Rosemont, IL.

ECA Regular Membership Meeting (4/16/25)
04/22/2025

ECA Regular Membership Meeting (4/16/25)

The program was held at Truluck's in Rosemont, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its April Regular Membership meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Truluck's in Rosemont, IL. The luncheon program featured industry updates and a guest presentation by Matt Blair, CEO & Co-Founder of Well Resource Center, NFP.

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May 14, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 14, 2025

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Guest presentation from ELECTRI International.

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May 19 - 21, 2025

NECA Safety Professionals Conference

May 19 - 21, 2025

Des Moines, IA

NECA Safety Professionals Conference May 19 - 21, 2025 Des Moines, IA

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