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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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"AI in Electrical Construction" -- Thursday, April 2, 2026.
04/02/2026

"AI in Electrical Construction" -- Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored an all-day seminar called, "AI in Electrical Construction."

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
03/25/2026

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Session was held at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored an all-day seminar called, "Leadership for the Field and Office."

IMSCA Lobby Day Highlights - March 24, 2026
03/25/2026

IMSCA Lobby Day Highlights - March 24, 2026

The event was held in Springfield, IL.

The Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) held its Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is a member of IMSCA and along with the efforts of ECA State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo, was able to meet with numerous legislators to discuss issues impacting the electrical construction industry.

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April 13 - 15, 2026

2026 NECA Emerge Conference

April 13 - 15, 2026

Atlanta Marriott Marquis - Atlanta, GA

2026 NECA Emerge Conference April 13 - 15, 2026 Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atlanta, GA

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Bisnow Chicago CRE Construction and Development Summit

April 14, 2026

The Drake Hotel - Chicago

Bisnow Chicago CRE Construction and Development Summit April 14, 2026 The Drake Hotel 140 E. Walton Place LG Group, ZSD Development, The City of Chicago and more on how they're working together across the project team and financing challenges to transform the skyline Chicago, IL 8:00 am

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