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.
Chicago and Cook County: Chapter of NECA
Latest News
05/15/2025
ECA Regular Membership Meeting (5/14/25)
The program was held at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held is May Regular Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. The luncheon event featured industry updates and a guest presentation from Anna (Trapane) Jochim, Director of Future Workforce Development, ELECTRI International.
05/02/2025
NECA Legislative Conference -- April 28 - 30, 2025 -- Washington, D.C.
The program was held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The 2025 NECA Legislative Conference was held on Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. This conference is the premier event for electrical contractors to hear about the top legislative issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who are working to provide real solutions. This year’s event had a large contingency (9) from the Chapter, as well as the state (23). Illinois had the largest contingent; there were over180 conference attendees.
04/25/2025
ECA Young Professionals Spring Leadership Event Thursday, April 24, 2025
The program was held at King's Entertainment in Rosemont, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Young Professionals Committee was proud to sponsor a Young Professionals session that featured Lt. General Ronald Bailey, NECA Senior Vice President Industry Development, as the guest presenter. The event was held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Kings in Rosemont, IL.
Upcoming Events
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May 19 - 21, 2025
NECA Safety Professionals Conference
May 19 - 21, 2025
Des Moines, IA
NECA Safety Professionals Conference May 19 - 21, 2025 Des Moines, IA
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May 20 - 22, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSED -- "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction " - DATE CHANGE!!! May 20 - 22, 2025
The event to be held on Tuesday, May 20 - 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Tuesday, May 20 - 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction " 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days) IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. Multi-Purpose Room Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - Facilitator
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