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.
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.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / the Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA wishes to thank the ECA Student Committee for their oversight concerning the NECA-IIT Student Chapter. The Committee is instrumental in coordinating potential speakers, topics, among other areas that will aid the students in learning about the industry, as well as offering insight into the varied aspects of the ECIC Challenges.
The Illinois Green Alliance (formerly the Illinois Chapter of the US Green Building Council – USGBC) held their “Getting to Zero Tech Forum” and “Limelight & Emerald Award Ceremony” on Thursday, September 25, 2025 mHub in Chicago. Powering Chicago has been a sustaining sponsor for a number of years.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803
ECA Membership Meeting October 8, 2025 IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340
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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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