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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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"Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle" - May 11, 2026
05/11/2026

"Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle" - May 11, 2026

Session was held at Local 701 Training Facility in Warrenville, IL.

The Joint Safety Forum sponsored by the NECA/IBEW 701 Safety Committee, PowerForward DuPage, as well as participation from the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA Safety Committee, featured a seminar called, “Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle.”

NECA Legislative Conference - Highlights -  May 4 - 6, 2026
05/06/2026

NECA Legislative Conference - Highlights - May 4 - 6, 2026

Conference was held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC.

The NECA Legislative Conference was held May 4 – 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.  The Chapter had the most representatives from the overall Illinois contingent.  Eight ECA members and two ECA staff members participated with the numerous meetings with the Aides / Chiefs of Staff of the Illinois Representatives and Senators.

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - April 27 - 29, 2026
04/27/2026

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - April 27 - 29, 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 have sponsored the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. The session was facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.

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Thu
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May 14, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM

ECA Young Professionals Spring Leadership Event

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Axeclusive Axe Throwing - Schiller Park, IL

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Fri
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2026
May 15, 2026

2026 Cowboy Shootout - Well Resource Benefit

May 15, 2026

Halter Wildlife, Inc. - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Powering Chicago is a sponsor of this event. 2026 Cowboy Shootout - Well Resource Benefit Halter Wildlife Inc 9626 113th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

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