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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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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.

"Managing Work in Progress" - November 12, 2026
11/12/2026

"Managing Work in Progress" - November 12, 2026

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

"Managing Work in Progress" Thursday, November 12, 2026. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  - Barbarossa Room Maggiano's Banquets 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL

Electric Association Awards Dinner - Nov. 5, 2026
11/06/2026

Electric Association Awards Dinner - Nov. 5, 2026

The event was held at The Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL.

Electric Association Awards Dinner Thursday, November 5, 2026 The Carlisle Banquets Lombard, IL 60148 The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) wishes to congratulate Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company for being the Gold Medal Award Winner for 2026! The ECA also wishes to congratulate Srgian Paitich, Kelso-Burnett Co. for being inducted into the EA Hall of Fame.

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Upcoming Events

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

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12
2026
November 12, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM

"Managing Work in Progress" - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - 11/12/2026

The event to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

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

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Managing Work in Progress" seminar on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL - Barbarossa Room) (630) 368-0300. (Breakfast to be available at 7:45 am).

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Thu
12
2026
November 12, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM

ECA Women in NECA Kick-off Event

NAIA - 300 N La Salle Dr., Chicago, IL 60654

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