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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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ECA Women in NECA Inaugural Session  - November 12, 2026
11/13/2026

ECA Women in NECA Inaugural Session - November 12, 2026

The program was held at NAIA Restaurant in Chicago.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) recently initiated a new Committee, the ECA Women in NECA Committee. An inaugural session was held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 to launch the Chapter’s own Women in NECA peer group. Kendra Dinkins, ECA President, Taylor Electric Company was the facilitator for that night of collaboration, cocktails, and delicious food at one of Chicago’s most exciting new restaurants, NAIA.

ECA Membership Meeting -- November 11, 2026
11/12/2026

ECA Membership Meeting -- November 11, 2026

The program was held at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

Special Retirement Event for Mark Thomas -- November 10, 2026
11/12/2026

Special Retirement Event for Mark Thomas -- November 10, 2026

The program was held at Pella Signature Restaurant in Burr Ridge, IL.

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    Platform Conference Center - 320 South Canal Street - Chicago, IL

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November 13, 2026

CBC AEC Career Social

November 13, 2026

Platform Conference Center - 320 South Canal Street - Chicago, IL

CBC AEC Career Social November 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Platform Conference Center 320 South Canal Street Chicago, IL

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November 18, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM

ECA Young Professionals Trivia Night

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

The Irish Legend - 8933 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL 60480

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