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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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CISCO Annual Meeting -   Feb. 6, 2026
02/06/2026

CISCO Annual Meeting - Feb. 6, 2026

Session was held at Harry Caray's at the Westin in Lombard, IL.

Women in NECA (WIN) Conference  Feb 2 - 4, 2026
02/04/2026

Women in NECA (WIN) Conference Feb 2 - 4, 2026

Session was held in Dallas, TX.

ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting - January 21 - 23, 2026
01/23/2026

ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting - January 21 - 23, 2026

Session was held in San Antonio, TX.

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Upcoming Events

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    Harry Caray's at the Westin - Lombard, IL

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February 12, 2026
4:00PM - 8:00PM

ECA Young Professionals Winter Leadership Event

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Top Golf - Schaumburg, IL

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February 18, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - University Club of Chicago - February 18, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

University Club of Chicago

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026. University Club of Chicago - 76 E. Monroe Street Michigan / Monroe Room - Second Floor Chicago, IL 60603 The ECA welcomes Jerry Lewis, 1901 Project, as the guest speaker.

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