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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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"Impacts of AI in Electrical Contracting"
09/19/2024

"Impacts of AI in Electrical Contracting"

This program was held at Gibson's Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

The ECA Research and Education Committee proudly sponsored a complimentary program called "Impacts of AI on Electrical Contracting." This Post-Membership Meeting event was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Gibson's Steakhouse.

ECA  September Membership Meeting
09/19/2024

ECA September Membership Meeting

The program was held at the Gibson's Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of the City of Chicago (ECA) held its September Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

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.

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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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September 28 - October 1, 2024

NECA 2024 Convention & Trade Show

September 28, 2024 - October 1, 2024

San Diego, CA

NECA 2024 Convention & Trade Show September 28, 2024 - October 1, 2024 San Diego, CA

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