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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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NECA EMERGE Conference Highlights - April 13-15, 2026
04/15/2026

NECA EMERGE Conference Highlights - April 13-15, 2026

Session was held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta, GA.

The NECA EMERGE Conference was held April 13–15, 2026 in Atlanta, GA. This marked the second time this groundbreaking conference took place. Nearly a dozen Chicago Chapter members were able to attend the Conference, as well as a special Chapter Dinner event.

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - April 8, 2026
04/10/2026

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - April 8, 2026

Session was held at Maggiano's Little Italy - Chicago, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its April Membership meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Chicago.

"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."

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16
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April 16, 2026

"AI in Electrical Construction" - 2nd Session IS FULL! - 4/16/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The event to be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "AI in Electrical Construction" seminar on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523 (630) 850-5555.

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Thu
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2026
April 23, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM

Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar (4/23/26)

The event is to be held at Maggiano's Banquets - Oak Brook, IL.

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center - Barbarossa Room, Oak Brook, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Seminar on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL (Barbarossa Room). This seminar fulfills City & State requirement for Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

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