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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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“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.

“Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" seminar -   Thursday, September 25, 2025
09/25/2025

“Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" seminar - Thursday, September 25, 2025

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter of NECA co-sponsored a seminar called, "Mental Health / Suicide Prevention." The session was held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the NECA-IBEW Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

NECA Convention & Trade Show
09/16/2025

NECA Convention & Trade Show

The event was held on September 12 - 15, 2025

The NECA Convention & Trade Show was held in Chicago on September 12 - 15, 2025. The Chapter had over 90 registrants for the Convention, along with numerous Trade Show only attendees. This was the largest NECA Convention with over 10,000 registrants. The Chapter had numerous activities.

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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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