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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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Kendra Dinkins – ECA President – Taylor Electric Company  Highlighted - Crain's Chicago –“People on the Move”
03/13/2026

Kendra Dinkins – ECA President – Taylor Electric Company Highlighted - Crain's Chicago –“People on the Move”

In conjunction with Powering Chicago, Kendra Dinkins, ECA President, Taylor Electric Company was highlighted in Crain's Chicago Business "People on the Move" section.

Paddy's Day Luncheon 2026
03/13/2026

Paddy's Day Luncheon 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Chicago Hilton & Towers

The 70th Annual Paddy’s Day Luncheon was held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the International Ballroom of the Chicago Hilton and Towers. This unique networking event offered hundreds of colleagues in the Electrical Industry of Chicago the opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

NECA Midwestern Region Spring Conference 2026
03/12/2026

NECA Midwestern Region Spring Conference 2026

March 10 - 13, 2026 in Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort, Waikoloa, HI.

The Midwestern Region Conference was held March 10 - 13, 2026 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa, HI. It was the one of the largest Midwestern Region Conference with over 500 registrants.

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Wed
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March 18, 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - March 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - BREAKFAST SESSION!

Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523

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March 24, 2026

IMSCA Lobby Day

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Springfield, IL

IMSCA Lobby Day Illinois Retired Teacher’s Association (IRTA) 828 S. 2nd Street Suite #4 Springfield, IL 62704

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