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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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2026 Construction & Transportation Awards - October 2, 2026
10/02/2026

2026 Construction & Transportation Awards - October 2, 2026

Session was held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

The 2026 Construction & Transportation Awards were held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.  ECA member firm, John Burns was a Platinum Sponsor, Powering Chicago was a Gold Sponsor and ECA member firm, Taylor Electric Company, was a Silver Sponsor and were acknowledged during the program as they sponsor the “Rufus Taylor” Award.

"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026
09/21/2026

"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026

Session was held at IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating Strategies" seminar that was held on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 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 sessions were facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - September 9, 2026
09/10/2026

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - September 9, 2026

Session was held at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its September Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL.

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October 4 - 7, 2026

NECA Convention & Trade Show 2026

October 4 - 7, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

NECA Convention & Trade Show October 4 - 7, 2026 Las Vegas, NV

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October 8, 2026

CBC Riverfront Exchange

October 8, 2026

Taste 222 - Chicago

CBC Riverfront Exchange Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Taste 222 222 N. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606

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