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.
September 2023
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
Tue
10
2023
October 10, 2023
7:30AM - 3:30PM
ECA / NECA Joint Safety Forum - Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at INTECH
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA Safety Committee is proud to sponsor two programs, "NFPA 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance" - 2 hours, and “NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace" - 4 hour Refresher. DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 TIME: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm LOCATION: IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, Illinois (708) 389-1340 INSTRUCTOR: Derek Vigstol, e-Hazard
Tue
17
2023
October 17, 2023
8:00AM - 10:00AM
"Diversifying Your Electrical Contracting Business" - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - Please join us for this ECA Research and Education Committee program!
The event to be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center.
The Hyatt Lodge Convention Center, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 568-1234.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:00 am - 10:00 am "Diversifying Your Electrical Contracting Business" Josh Bone, ELECTRI Director The Hyatt Lodge Convention Center 2715 Jorie Blvd. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Wed
18
2023
October 18, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 18, 2023
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803
ECA Membership Meeting October 18, 2023 IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340
Thu
26
2023
October 26, 2023
6:00PM - 9:00PM CST
Young Professionals of ECA Chicago: Oktoberfest - SAVE THE DATE! - October 26, 2023.
The event will be held at BuckleDown Brewing in Lyons, IL
BuckleDown Brewing - 8700 47th St, Lyons, IL 60534
The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago are pleased to announce their next event at BuckleDown Brewing in Lyons, IL. All Young Professionals working for ECA Member Companies are welcome to attend!
November 2023
Wed
8
2023
November 8, 2023
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 8, 2023
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Nick Espinosa, Security Fanatics - Guest Speaker
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
Wed
15
2023
November 15, 2023
8:00AM - 11:00AM
"Auditing Your Tech Stack" - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Please join us for this ECA Research and Education Committee program!
The event to be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 will be held at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center.
The Hyatt Lodge Convention Center, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 568-1234.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 8:00 am - 11:00 am "Auditing Your Tech Stack" To be facilitated by ELECTI International The Hyatt Lodge Convention Center 2715 Jorie Blvd. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
January 2024
Thu
25
2024
January 25, 2024
11:30AM - 1:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - January 25, 2024
Thursday, January 25, 2024 -
Drury Lane Conference Center - 100 Drury Lane - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2024 Drury Lane Conference Center Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This luncheon event is in conjunction with the Electric Association's Annual Conference.
February 2024
Wed
14
2024
February 14, 2024
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - February 14, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Shaw's Crab House 1900 East Higgins Road Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-2722
March 2024
Tue
5
2024
March 5, 2024
7:00AM - 8:30AM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - March 5, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 -
Drury Lane Conference Center - 100 Drury Lane - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Drury Lane Conference Center Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This is a Breakfast Meeting in conjunction with the CSC-ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference.
April 2024
Wed
10
2024
April 10, 2024
11:45AM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - April 10, 2024
Luncheon Event
Union League Club of Chicago - 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604
April 10, 2024 Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604
May 2024
Wed
15
2024
May 15, 2024
12:00PM - 2:00PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 15, 2024 -
Luncheon Program
Truluck's Restaurant - 9860 Berwyn Avenue - Rosemont, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Truluck's 9860 Berwyn Avenue Rosemont, IL