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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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Young Professionals of ECA: 2023 Leadership Conference
09/18/2023

Young Professionals of ECA: 2023 Leadership Conference

The event was held at the Iron Horse Hotel - Milwaukee, WI.

The Young Professionals of ECA (Electrical Contractors' Association) of Chicago had a fantastic time on September 14-15, 2023 at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.

RECAP: 2023 ECA Summer Social!
08/21/2023

RECAP: 2023 ECA Summer Social!

The event was held at The Offshore Rooftop Bar- Navy Pier - Chicago.

The ECA membership had an amazing time at the Offshore Rooftop Bar at Navy Pier!

Powering Chicago's YouTube Series Episode 6 Coming Soon - August 20, 2023.
08/15/2023

Powering Chicago's YouTube Series Episode 6 Coming Soon - August 20, 2023.

Episode 6 of The Power of Better, drops this Sunday! Subscribe to Powering Chicago's YouTube Channel to catch all the episodes

In the latest episode of The Power of Better, District 230 partners with Powering Chicago signatory electrical contractor Low Voltage Solutions located in Lockport, Illinois.

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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

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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

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