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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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Electric Association Centennial Celebration  -- August 13, 2026
08/16/2026

Electric Association Centennial Celebration -- August 13, 2026

Spirit of Chicago - Dinner Cruise

The Electric Association (EA) is celebrating a century! On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the EA held its Centennial Celebration on the Spirit of Chicago at Navy Pier.

Electrical Contractors' Association Summer Social -- August 14, 2026
08/16/2026

Electrical Contractors' Association Summer Social -- August 14, 2026

Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier in Chicago

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its Summer Social at Navy Pier's Offshore Rooftop on August 14, 2026. The event had 110 registrants! Attendees were able to view the Chicago Air & Water Show practice from the rooftop! Located at the far East

Smart Tech Lab and  Lighting, Automation, and Cybersecurity Lab Open House
08/07/2026

Smart Tech Lab and Lighting, Automation, and Cybersecurity Lab Open House

Event was held on August 7, 2026 at Illinois Tech.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) has been working with Illinois Tech, formerly, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), since 2007 when the NECA -Illinois Tech (IIT) Student Chapter was formed. Since 2016, the Illinois Tech Smart Tech Lab has been the home for the NECA-Illinois Tech (IIT) Student Chapter sessions. The Smart Tech Lab has been expanded: the Lighting, Automation, and Cybersecurity Lab along with several adjacent display and storage rooms opened with an Open House event on August 6, 2026. Many companies have contributed money, tools, displays, and equipment. The Open House event recognized the efforts of Gurtz Electric Co. for funding key components of the new lab. Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Elecric Co. received a special recognition award.

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Thu
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August 20 - 21, 2026

ECA Young Professionals 8th Annual Leadership Conference

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Friday, August 21, 2026

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel 310 E Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

ECA Young Professionals 8th Annual Leadership Conference Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Friday, August 21, 2026 Kimpton Journeyman Hotel 310 E Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523

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September 9, 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 9, 2026 (BREAKFAST)

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 -

Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (BREAKFAST). Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL Barbarossa Room

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