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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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Hard Hats for Heart Program
10/10/2025

Hard Hats for Heart Program

The program was held at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL (10/9/25).

The Hard Hats with Heart annual fundraising event was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL.

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - October 8, 2025
10/09/2025

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - October 8, 2025

The program was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its October Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. The luncheon program featured industry updates, and a guest presentation from Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager. This session was open to all signatory contractors. There were nearly 100 registrants who took the opportunity to meet and network with their peers in the industry.

March of Dimes 2025 Construction & Transportation Awards Program
10/03/2025

March of Dimes 2025 Construction & Transportation Awards Program

The program was held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago (10/3/25).

The March of Dimes 2025 Construction & Transportation Awards Luncheon that was held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago was the 31st Anniversary of this unique event. Powering Chicago and ECA member, John Burns were among the sponsors of this special program.

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October 15, 2025

Honor Flight 2025 (Powering Chicago Sponsorship)

October 15, 2025

Midway Airport in Chicago, IL

WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION FOR WWII, KOREAN WAR and VIETNAM WAR VETERANS WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2025, 8:30 P.M. Baggage Claim (Lower Level), South End

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October 23, 2025

"Project Planning for Small Projects " - October 23, 2025 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

The event to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel - Oak Brook, IL.

Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL

Thursday, October 23, 2025 "Project Planning for Small Projects" Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL Q Room (seminar) / Piazza area (breakfast / lunch) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mark, Federle, Marquette University - Facilitator

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