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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 53rd Annual Spring Conference  6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025
06/06/2025

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference 6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa - Lake Geneva, WI

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago’s (ECA’s) 53rd Annual Spring Conference was held on June 4 - 5, 2025 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The event had over 100 registrants – the largest ever for this conference!

NECA Safety Professionals Conference  5/19/25 - 5/21/25
05/21/2025

NECA Safety Professionals Conference 5/19/25 - 5/21/25

IOWA Events Center

The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is open to all NECA Members, IBEW, and the electrical training Alliance! The conference was held at the IOWA Events Center in Des Moines, IA. from May 19 – 21, 2025.

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"  5/20/25 - 5/22/25
05/21/2025

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" 5/20/25 - 5/22/25

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

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research & Education Committee was proud to have presented the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar. The program was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member was the Facilitator.

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Wed
6
2025
August 6, 2025
6:00PM - 9:30PM CST

2025 ECA Summer Social

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

First Lady Tours (112 E. Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601)

Located on the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, First Lady Tours boasts Chicago’s finest fleet of cruising vessels that offer breathtaking views and tours of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline. Established in 1934, First Lady has been providing memorable cruises of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan for 90 years.

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Thu
14
2025
August 14 - 15, 2025

ECA Young Professionals 7th Annual Leadership Conference

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025

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

ECA Young Professionals 7th Annual Leadership Conference Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523

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