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 2019 programs. Upcoming events are listed below.
March 2023
Mon
20
2023
March 20-22, 2023
NECA Labor Relations Conference
March 20 - 22, 2023
Nashville, TN
NECA Labor Relations Conference March 20 - 22, 2023 Nashville, TN
Mon
27
2023
March 27-29, 2023
NECA Legislative Conference
March 27 - 29, 2023
Washington, DC
NECA Legislative Conference March 27 - 29, 2023 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC
Thu
30
2023
March 30, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM
"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 3 of Six Sessions - March 30, 2023!
All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)
April 2023
Wed
12
2023
April 12, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - April 12, 2023
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Shaw's Crab House 1900 East Higgins Road Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-2722
Thu
13
2023
April 13, 2023
8:00AM - 12:00PM
"Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators" - Thursday, April 13, 2023
The event to be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 will be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.
The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000.
Thursday, April 13, 2023 "Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators" Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Group 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun
16
2023
April 16-17, 2023
WIN / FL Conference
April 16 - 17, 2023
San Antonio, TX
Women in NECA / Future Leaders (WIN / FL) Conference April 16 - 17, 2023 J.W. Marriott Hill Country San Antonio, TX
Mon
17
2023
April 17-19, 2023
NECA NOW Executive Leadership Conference
April 17 - 19, 2023
San Antonio, TX
NECA NOW Executive Leadership Conference April 17 - 19, 2023 J.W. Marriott Hill Country San Antonio, TX
Wed
26
2023
April 26, 2023
IMSCA Lobby Day - April 26, 2023
Register Soon!
Sangamo Club - 227 E. Adams Street - Springfield, IL
IMSCA’s 2023 Lobby Day event will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at the Sangamo Club located at 227 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL.
Thu
27
2023
April 27, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM
"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 4 of Six Sessions - April 27, 2023!
All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)
Fri
28
2023
April 28, 2023
8:00AM - 10:30AM
ECA / NECA Safety Forum -- “Fall Protection & Prevention for the Electrical Worker” -- NECA Safety Meeting App Update Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023 at DuPage / Local 701 JATC
28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville, IL (630) 393-1701
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA and Power Forward DuPage is proud to sponsor a special program, “Fall Protection & Prevention for the Electrical Worker” -- NECA Safety Meeting App Update as follows: DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: DuPage / Local 701 JATC 28600 Bella Vista Parkway Warrenville, Illinois (630) 393-1701
May 2023
Mon
8
2023
May 8-10, 2023
"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - Workshop is scheduled for May 8 - 10, 2023.
The event to be held on Monday through Wednesday, May 8 - 10, 2023 will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Monday through Wednesday, May 8 - 10, 2023 "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" Presented by Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All three days)
Wed
10
2023
May 10, 2023
5:30PM - 8:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 10, 2023
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Union League Club of Chicago - 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-7800
Tue
16
2023
May 16, 2023
3:00PM
ECA's DEI Workshop Series: Session 4 - Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Continue to learn how to put a DEI plan in action & create a culture of belonging at your Company
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
The ultimate goal of Diversity Equity and Inclusion is to create belonging environments where all employees feel accepted, included and can bring their authentic self to work. This workshop will continue to give company executives, division managers and team leaders action items to implement their DEI strategy.
Sun
21
2023
May 21-23, 2023
NECA 2023 DEI & B Task Force Summit
May 21 - 23, 2023
Nashville, TN
NECA 2023 DEI & B Task Force Summit May 21 - 23, 2023 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN
Sun
21
2023
May 21-23, 2023
2023 NECA Business Development Conference
May 21 - 23, 2023
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
2023 NECA Business Development Conference May 21 - 23, 2023 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN SAVE THE DATES!
Wed
24
2023
May 24-26, 2023
2023 Safety Professionals Conference
May 24 - 26, 2023
Nashville, TN
2023 Safety Professionals Conference May 24-26, 2023 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN
Wed
31
2023
May 31, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM
"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 5 of Six Sessions - May 31, 2023
All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)
June 2023
Wed
7
2023
June 7-8, 2023
ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Abbey Resort - Fontana, WI
ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023 The Abbey Resort 269 Fontana Blvd. Fontana, WI 53125 (262) 275-9000
Mon
26
2023
June 26-28, 2023
2023 NECA - BICSI Summit
June 26 - 28, 2023
Denver, CO
2023 NECA - BICSI Summit June 26 - 28, 2023 Denver, CO SAVE THE DATES!
Wed
28
2023
June 28-29, 2023
2023 NECA Service & Maintenance Conference
June 28 - 29, 2023
Denver, CO
2023 NECA Service & Maintenance Conference June 28 - 29, 2023 Denver, CO SAVE THE DATES!
July 2023
Thu
27
2023
July 27, 2023
8:00AM - 4:00PM
"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" - Program 6 of Six Sessions - July 27, 2023
All six sessions will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Six Sessions: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Thursday, July 27, 2023 "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" Presented by Sean Samson Training, Ltd. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All six days)
September 2023
Wed
20
2023
September 20, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 20, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Chicago Firehouse - 1401 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 2023 The Chicago Firehouse 1401 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 786-1401
Fri
29
2023
September 29 - October 2, 2023
NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show
September 29, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Philadelphia, PA
NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show September 29, 2023 - October 2, 2023 Philadelphia, PA
October 2023
Wed
18
2023
October 18, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 18, 2023
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 18, 2023 IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340
November 2023
Wed
8
2023
November 8, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 8, 2023
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Ctr. - Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Maggiano's Banquets 240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-0300
