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.
Chicago and Cook County: Chapter of NECA
Latest News
05/28/2026
Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro - 5/27/26
The reception was held at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held a Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro. The Reception was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.
05/28/2026
"Crew Level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" -- 5/28/2026
Session was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the "Crew level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" seminar that was held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. Over 20 members were registered for this session. The program was facilitated by Walead Atiyeh, Associate Director, Maxim Consulting Group.
05/19/2026
NECA Safety Professionals Conference - May 18 - 20, 2026
Session was held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA.
The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) was held May 18 - 20, 2026 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. Over a dozen attendees from the Chicago Chapter were able to participate.
Upcoming Events
Thu
28
2026
May 28, 2026
"Crew Level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" 5/28/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Crew level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" seminar on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803 - (708) 389-1340.
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2026
June 3 - 4, 2026
ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa
ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - Thursday, June 4, 2026 The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa 269 Fontana Blvd. Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125
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