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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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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.

Joint Safety Directors' Forum - December 10, 2024
12/13/2024

Joint Safety Directors' Forum - December 10, 2024

The program was held at Rich Harvest Farm.

Joint Safety Directors' Forum - December 10, 2024 Rich Harvest Farm Sugar Grove, IL

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ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting 2025

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La Quinta Resort & Club - La Qunita, CA

ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting 2025 January 15 - January 17, 2025 La Quinta Resort & Club 49-499 Eisenhower Drive La Quinta, CA 92253

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

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