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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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09/16/2024

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction"

The program was held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on September 16 - 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.

The McWilliams Electric Company 2024 Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic
09/16/2024

The McWilliams Electric Company 2024 Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic

The 25th Annual Construction Team Picnic was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute.

09/06/2024

"Industry Day" -- September 6, 2024

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

The inaugural “Industry Day” was held at the IBEW – NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, September 6, 2024.  It was a day that highlighted the great work being done at the school from the recent renovations to the impact of a stellar curriculum. 

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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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Wed
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2024
September 18, 2024
8:00AM - 10:00AM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Breakfast Session!

Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Gibsons Steakhouse Oak Brook, IL. 8:00 am - 10:00 am This is a Breakfast Meeting! Guest Presenter is:  Dr. Vincent Windrow, Lead Executive of Cornucopia Consulting Group -- "Aspirational Leadership: A Key to Advancement"

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