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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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"Project Planning for Small Projects"
10/23/2025

"Project Planning for Small Projects"

The program was held at the Hyatt Lodge - Oak Brook, IL (10/23/25).

The ECA Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the "Project Planning for Small Projects" program!  The all-day seminar was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel  in Oak Brook, IL.  Over 30 registered for the presentation.  Mark, Federle, Marquette University was the Facilitator.

Hard Hats for Heart Program
10/10/2025

Hard Hats for Heart Program

The program was held at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL (10/9/25).

The Hard Hats with Heart annual fundraising event was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL.

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - October 8, 2025
10/09/2025

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - October 8, 2025

The program was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its October Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. The luncheon program featured industry updates, and a guest presentation from Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager. This session was open to all signatory contractors. There were nearly 100 registrants who took the opportunity to meet and network with their peers in the industry.

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October 27 - 29, 2025

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction & Calculating Shop Burden" - NEW DATES!!! - October 27 - 29, 2025 (3-day Seminar)

The event to be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at INTECH.

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.

Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (3-day Seminar) "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction / Calculating Shop Burden" 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for the first two days; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on the third day) IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. Michael Bill, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - Facilitator Walead Atiyeh, NECA Training Faculty Member / Consultant - Facilitator

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November 6, 2025

Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner

Thursday, November 6, 2025

TBA

Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner Thursday, November 6, 2025 TBA

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