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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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Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar - 1/29/25
01/29/2025

Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar - 1/29/25

The program was held at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar that was held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The session was facilitated by Bill Heffernan, ScreenSafe, Inc.

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - January 16, 2025 session
01/17/2025

ECA Membership Meeting Highlights - January 16, 2025 session

The Membership meeting was held in conjunction with the Electric Association's Annual Conference and Trade Show.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its first Membership meeting of 2025 on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The event was held in conjunction with the Electric Association’s Annual Conference and Trade Show. The session was held at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The luncheon program featured industry updates and a guest presentation by Ryan James Boyle, VP and Senior Economist - Global Risk Management Division - Northern Trust regarding a Midwest Economic Forecast.

ECA Student Committee / NECA-IIT Student Chapter update (1/16/25)
01/17/2025

ECA Student Committee / NECA-IIT Student Chapter update (1/16/25)

The Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC) for 2025 has begun.

ECA Student Committee / NECA-IIT Student Chapter update (1/16/25). The Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC) for 2025 has begun.

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January 27 - 30, 2025

2025 MEP Innovation Conference

January 27 - 30, 2025

The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown - Los Angeles, CA

2025 MEP Innovation Conference January 27 - 30, 2025 The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles, CA

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January 31, 2025

CISCO 2025 Annual Meeting

Friday, January 31, 2025

Harry Caray's at the Westin - Lombard, IL

CISCO 2025 Annual Meeting Friday, January 31, 2025 8:00 am - Registration / Breakfast 9:00 am - Program Harry Caray's at the Westin 70 Yorktown Shopping Ct. Lombard, IL

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