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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 53rd Annual Spring Conference  6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025
06/06/2025

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference 6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa - Lake Geneva, WI

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago’s (ECA’s) 53rd Annual Spring Conference was held on June 4 - 5, 2025 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The event had over 100 registrants – the largest ever for this conference!

NECA Safety Professionals Conference  5/19/25 - 5/21/25
05/21/2025

NECA Safety Professionals Conference 5/19/25 - 5/21/25

IOWA Events Center

The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is open to all NECA Members, IBEW, and the electrical training Alliance! The conference was held at the IOWA Events Center in Des Moines, IA. from May 19 – 21, 2025.

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"  5/20/25 - 5/22/25
05/21/2025

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" 5/20/25 - 5/22/25

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research & Education Committee was proud to have presented the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar. The program was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member was the Facilitator.

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    First Lady Tours (112 E. Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601)

    August 6, 2025
    6:00PM - 9:30PM CST

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August 18, 2025

Electric Association Annual Golf Outing

Monday, August 18, 2025

Kemper Lakes

Electric Association Annual Golf Outing Monday, August 18, 2025 Kemper Lakes

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September 3, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM

NEW DATE!!! ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 3, 2025

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 -

Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL - Normandie Room (2nd Floor) The ECA welcomes State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo & Mike Alvarez, Chicago Lobbyist as the guest speakers. NEW DATE!!!!

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