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.
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the workshop called, "Leadership for the Field and Office" that was conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University.
The ECA Young Professionals Committee held its Winter Leadership event called, "Take Control of Your Material” that was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Top Golf in Schaumburg, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Navigating the Skilled Labor Shortage: Mega Projects, Incentive Pay, and the Department of Labor" seminar that was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Gibsons Steakhouse at 2105 Spring Road in Oak Brook, IL.
The Westin Chicago Northwest - Itasca, IL
Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance Saturday, February 21, 2026 The Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143
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CSC / ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference March 2 -3, 2026 Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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