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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 Summer Social was a most enjoyable event!
08/17/2025

ECA Summer Social was a most enjoyable event!

The event was held on August 6, 2025.

The ECA held its Summer Social on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.  The over 100 guests enjoyed the evening, as the ECA had a fantastic time celebrating the end of Summer aboard the Classic Lady!

ECA 7th Annual Young Professionals Leadership Conference
08/17/2025

ECA 7th Annual Young Professionals Leadership Conference

The event was held August 14 – 15, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Young Professionals Committee was pleased to have sponsored its 7th Annual Young Professionals Leadership Conference. The event was held August 14 – 15, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, IL.

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference  6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025
06/06/2025

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference 6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa - Lake Geneva, WI

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago’s (ECA’s) 53rd Annual Spring Conference was held on June 4 - 5, 2025 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The event had over 100 registrants – the largest ever for this conference!

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September 12 - 15, 2025

NECA Convention & Trade Show 2025

September 12 - 15, 2025

Chicago, IL

NECA Convention & Trade Show September 12 - 15, 2025 Chicago, IL

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September 25, 2025
8:00AM - 10:00AM

“Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" -- Thursday, September 25, 2025 (8:00 am - 10:00 am)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at IBEW-NECA Technical Institute - 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL

INTECH – Alsip, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA is proud to sponsor a special program offered for NECA members, only, "Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" scheduled as follows: DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025 TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration / check-in: 7:30 am LOCATION: IBEW-NECA Technical Institute 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340

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