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 700 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
11/15/2019
ECA November 2019 Membership Meeting Highlights
Chicago Department of Buildings Code Updates
The ECA Young Professionals (YP) Committee presented a YP of ECA Fall 2019 Event at the Kaiser Tiger in Chicago. Representatives from the Chicago Department of Buildings discussed the new code changes and their applicability to contractors, among other areas.
10/23/2019
"Are You a Project Manager or a Project Witness" Seminar Highlights
Mr. Norb Slowikowski, Slowikowski & Associates presented the program.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee held a seminar called, “Are You a Project Manager or a Project Witness?” The event was held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, Illinois.
10/18/2019
ECA Member Receives "Hall of Fame" Award
Robert Fimbianti received the Electric Association's
The Electric Association held its annual Membership Awards dinner on October 17,2019 at the Carlisle in Lombard, Illinois. Congratulations to Robert Fimbianti, ECA Executive Committee member, Linear Electric, Inc. as he was a “Hall of Fame” award recipient!
Upcoming Events
Wed
20
2019
November 20, 2019
8:00AM-4:00PM
Next Level: 'Are You a Project Manager or a Project Witness?'
Presented by Norb Slowikowski, Slowikowski & Associates, Inc.
The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
The ECA Education Research Committee is pleased to present their November education program, "Next Level: Are You a Project Manager or a Project Witness?"
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11
2019
December 11, 2019
3:00-6:00PM
ECA Chicago Holiday Party
Reception at The ROOF at the Wit Hotel
The Wit Hotel, 201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Join us for an afternoon reception to celebrate the season! Save the date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
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