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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 Legislative Conference (May 6 -8, 2024)
05/10/2024

NECA Legislative Conference (May 6 -8, 2024)

Program was held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The 2024 NECA Legislative Conference was held May 6 – 8, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The conference was held at the Salamander Hotel.

CBC Annual Merit Awards (5/9/24)
05/10/2024

CBC Annual Merit Awards (5/9/24)

Program was held at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago, IL

The Chicago Building Congress (CBC) held their Annual Merit Awards Program on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The evening event was held at Morton Manufacturing in Chicago, IL. Powering Chicago was a Platinum Sponsor for the event. A number of ECA member firms were in the running for the 10 categories of recently completed projects.

IACT Green Drives Conference & Expo
05/10/2024

IACT Green Drives Conference & Expo

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

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Upcoming Events

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  • Culture of Collaboration Workshop

    Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

    April 16 - December 31, 2024

  • ECA Regular Membership Meeting - May 15, 2024 -

    Luncheon Program - As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus for the session with be Mental Health issues (Construction-focus).

    Truluck's Restaurant - 9860 Berwyn Avenue - Rosemont, IL

    May 15, 2024
    12:00PM - 2:30PM

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Tue
16
2024
April 16 - December 31, 2024

Culture of Collaboration Workshop

Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

In a constantly evolving world, the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplaces has never been more critical. It is with great excitement that we introduce a pioneering DEI program tailored specifically for the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago

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2024
May 5 - 10, 2024

CALS – CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar

May 5, 2024 - May 10, 2024

Duke University

CALS – CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar May 5, 2024 - May 10, 2024 Duke University North Carolina

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