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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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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.

ECA Student Committee Update - NECA Convention / ECA Member Special Presentation (10/2/25) / ECIC for 2026
10/03/2025

ECA Student Committee Update - NECA Convention / ECA Member Special Presentation (10/2/25) / ECIC for 2026

Updates highlighting the NECA-IIT Student Chapter recent activities.

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.

“Getting to Zero Tech Forum” and “Limelight & Emerald Award Ceremony” -- Thursday, September 25, 2025
09/26/2025

“Getting to Zero Tech Forum” and “Limelight & Emerald Award Ceremony” -- Thursday, September 25, 2025

The program was held at the mHub in Chicago.

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.

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Wed
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October 8, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 8, 2025

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.

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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2025
October 23, 2025

"Project Planning for Small Projects " - October 23, 2025 -

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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