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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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Electric Association Centennial Celebration  -- August 13, 2026
08/16/2026

Electric Association Centennial Celebration -- August 13, 2026

Spirit of Chicago - Dinner Cruise

The Electric Association (EA) is celebrating a century! On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the EA held its Centennial Celebration on the Spirit of Chicago at Navy Pier.

Electrical Contractors' Association Summer Social -- August 14, 2026
08/16/2026

Electrical Contractors' Association Summer Social -- August 14, 2026

Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier in Chicago

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its Summer Social at Navy Pier's Offshore Rooftop on August 14, 2026. The event had 110 registrants! Attendees were able to view the Chicago Air & Water Show practice from the rooftop! Located at the far East

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Wed
9
2026
September 9, 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 9, 2026 (BREAKFAST)

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 -

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

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (BREAKFAST). Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL Barbarossa Room

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Mon
21
2026
September 21 - 22, 2026

"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The event to be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day)

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Advanced Estimating Strategies" seminar on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803 - (708) 389-1340. Breakfast & Lunch are to be served. (A Continental Breakfast is to be available at 7:45 am).

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