Education & Training
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee plans annual continuing education programs to keep ECA members on top of the latest technology and business practices, workforce development issues, and more so that they can lead the Chicagoland electrical construction industry.
Here is a snapshot of the 2025 programs. Upcoming events are listed below.
November 2026
Mon
2
2026
November 2 - 4, 2026
NECA 2026 Labor Relations Conference
November 2 - 4, 2026
Washington, D.C.
NECA 2026 Safety Professionals Institute November 2 - 4, 2026 Hotel Valley Ho Phoenix, AZ
Thu
5
2026
November 5, 2026
Electric Association - Annual Association Membership Awards & Dinner
November 5, 2026
Electric Association Annual Association Membership Awards & Dinner November 5, 2026
Tue
10
2026
November 10, 2026
4:00PM - 8:00PM CST
Special Retirement Reception for Mark Thomas
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Pella Signature 720 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Pella Signature 720 Village Center Dr. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Open House format)
Wed
11
2026
November 11, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 11, 2026 (LUNCHEON)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 -
Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (LUNCHEON). Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL Oak II Room
Thu
12
2026
November 12, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM
"Managing Work in Progress" - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - 11/12/2026
The event to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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 "Managing Work in Progress" seminar on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL - Barbarossa Room) (630) 368-0300. (Breakfast to be available at 7:45 am).
Thu
12
2026
November 12, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM
ECA Women in NECA Kick-off Event
NAIA - 300 N La Salle Dr., Chicago, IL 60654
Fri
13
2026
November 13, 2026
CBC AEC Career Social
November 13, 2026
Platform Conference Center - 320 South Canal Street - Chicago, IL
CBC AEC Career Social November 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Platform Conference Center 320 South Canal Street Chicago, IL
December 2026
Sat
5
2026
December 5 - 6, 2026
ECA President's Party & Holiday Celebration --
ECA Holiday Party is on December 5, 2026
The Gwen Hotel 521 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL
ECA Holiday Party -- Saturday, December 5, 2026 The Gwen Hotel 521 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL Details Coming Soon!
