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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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Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund’s  2026 Summer Solar Training Program Graduation Celebration
07/24/2026

Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund’s 2026 Summer Solar Training Program Graduation Celebration

Friday, July 24, 2026

On Friday, July 24, 2026, the Illinois Renewable Energy Fund (REF) celebrated the completion of their Summer Solar Training Program. This special event was held at the IBEW Local 134 Union Hall at 2722 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Chicago IL 60616. These 81 graduates are also Trainees that will be available for work on August 3, 2026.

2026 NECA Future Leaders Conference - June 15 - 17, 2026
06/17/2026

2026 NECA Future Leaders Conference - June 15 - 17, 2026

The Conference was held at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA.

The NECA Future Leaders Conference was held on June 15 – 17, 2026 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. The Chicago Chapter attendees were able to participate with a Pre-Fab Tour at Lighthouse Electric, presentations from Economist for NECA and ELECTRICAL Contractor Magazine, numerous presenters / expert speakers. The Western Pennsylvania HAPTER, NECA, also sponsored a special reception at Acrisure Stadium (the official home of Pittsburgh Steelers games, University of Pittsburgh Panthers Football games, WPIAL Championships, and legendary concerts).

"AI in Electrical Construction" - 3rd Session! - June 11, 2026
06/11/2026

"AI in Electrical Construction" - 3rd Session! - June 11, 2026

The program was held at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the "AI in Electrical Construction" seminar on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The session was facilitated by Carl Britton, Iron Thread Consulting. This was the third session.

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July 25, 2026

Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic -- July 25, 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic Saturday, July 25th 10:00 am IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) Alsip, IL.

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August 13, 2026

Electric Association Centennial Celebration

August 13, 2026

Spirit of Chicago at Navy Pier

Electric Association Centennial Celebration August 13, 2026 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Spirit of Chicago at Navy Pier

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