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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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"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - 2/19/2026
02/19/2026

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - 2/19/2026

Session was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the workshop called, "Leadership for the Field and Office" that was conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University.

ECA Young Professionals Winter Leadership Event  -   Feb.12, 2026
02/15/2026

ECA Young Professionals Winter Leadership Event - Feb.12, 2026

Session was held at Top Golf in Schaumburg, IL.

The ECA Young Professionals Committee held its Winter Leadership event called, "Take Control of Your Material” that was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Top Golf in Schaumburg, IL.

"Navigating the Skilled Labor Shortage: Mega Projects, Incentive Pay, and the Department of Labor" seminar -   Feb. 11, 2026
02/15/2026

"Navigating the Skilled Labor Shortage: Mega Projects, Incentive Pay, and the Department of Labor" seminar - Feb. 11, 2026

Session was held at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Navigating the Skilled Labor Shortage: Mega Projects, Incentive Pay, and the Department of Labor" seminar that was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Gibsons Steakhouse at 2105 Spring Road in Oak Brook, IL.

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    Harry Caray's at the Westin - Lombard, IL

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February 19, 2026

"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - 2/19/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The event to be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026. -- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Leadership for the Field and Office" is being conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University, and the program will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street in Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340. Breakfast & Lunch are to be served. (A Continental Breakfast is to be available at 7:45 am.)

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February 21, 2026

Electric Golf Dinner Dance

Saturday, February 21, 2026

The Westin Chicago Northwest - Itasca, IL

Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance Saturday, February 21, 2026 The Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143

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