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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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RE Journal Forecast - ECA member on "Industry Sector Updates" Panel
01/06/2026

RE Journal Forecast - ECA member on "Industry Sector Updates" Panel

January 15, 2026

Through Powering Chicago's partnership with Real Estate Journals, an industry representative, Gary Shamasko, is to participate in the 24th Annual RE Journal Chicago Forecast. The program is on January 15th at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago (9300 Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, IL).

Brian Karlow – Gurtz Electric Co. Highlighted - Crain's Chicago – Quick Take
01/06/2026

Brian Karlow – Gurtz Electric Co. Highlighted - Crain's Chicago – Quick Take

"How Power Reliability Drives Chicago's Economy" - discussion

Congratulations to ECA member, Brian Karlow, Gurtz Electric Co., as he is highlighted in December 15, 2025’s Crain's Chicago Business "Quick Take" article / video, "How Power Reliability Drives Chicago’s Economy.”

ECA / NECA Safety Directors' Forum - 12/9/2025
12/10/2025

ECA / NECA Safety Directors' Forum - 12/9/2025

The event was held at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA were proud to have sponsored a special Joint Safety Directors' Forum. The event was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 11:30 am – 4:00 pm at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

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January 15, 2026

RE Journal - ECA member on "Industry Sector Updates" Panel

January 15, 2025

Hyatt Regency O'Hare - Rosemont, IL

Gary Shamasko, President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., will participate in the panel, "Industry Sector Updates: Property Management session, focusing on Property Management and Tools for 2026."

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January 22, 2026

Electric Association Annual Conference

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) 530-8300

Electric Association Annual Conference Thursday, January 22, 2026 Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) 530-8300

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