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.
Chicago and Cook County: Chapter of NECA
Latest News
11/25/2024
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - November 22, 2024
The program was held at Millennium Park in Chicago, IL.
The City of Chicago held its 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 22, 2024. Powering Chicago was again proud to sponsor the event. Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) member, Taylor Electric Company was the coordinating electrical contractor for this year’s event.
11/15/2024
IBEW - NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) Showcase & Open House - November 15 -16, 2024
The program was held at the IBEW - NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.
The IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) coordinated a special Open House on November 15 – 16, 2024. The Showcase & Open House featured industry vendors, tours of the school, and numerous informational sessions that featured new tools, new technology discussions, solar news, safety and code updates.
11/15/2024
NECA-IIT Student Chapter Session - November 14, 2024
The program was held at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).
Patrick Hill, Territory Manager - JSS Electrical, Milwaukee Tool, gave a special presentation during the NECA-IIT Student Chapter session on Thursday, November 14, 2024, regarding Milwaukee Tool's many innovations throughout the years and AI's impact and its impact on Milwaukee Tool and the industry.
Upcoming Events
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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7
2024
December 7, 2024
6:00PM - 10:00PM CST
ECA Chicago's 2024 President's Party & Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Celebrate the holiday season with ECA at the Art Institute of Chicago!
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