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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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2023 DEI&B Task Force Summit - May 21 - 23, 2023
05/26/2023

2023 DEI&B Task Force Summit - May 21 - 23, 2023

The 2023 DEI&B Task Force Summit was held at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, TN.

This three-day conference brought together industry leaders, professionals, and advocates from the construction sector to delve into pressing issues surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

2023 Business Development Conference - May 21, 2023
05/26/2023

2023 Business Development Conference - May 21, 2023

The 2023 Business Development Conference was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, TN.

ECA Participates in the 4th Annual Cowboy Shootout - May 19, 2023
05/24/2023

ECA Participates in the 4th Annual Cowboy Shootout - May 19, 2023

The Cowboy Shootout was held at Halter Wildlife Inc., in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

This annual event supports the Well Resource Center, a vital organization that assists first responders and their families on the Northwest side of Chicago.

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Wed
7
2023
June 7 - 8, 2023

ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Abbey Resort - Fontana, WI

ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023 The Abbey Resort 269 Fontana Blvd. Fontana, WI 53125 (262) 275-9000

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Thu
15
2023
June 15, 2023
5:00PM - 9:00PM CST

Young Professionals of ECA Chicago Summer Event- SAVE THE DATE! - June 15, 2023

The event will be held at the CHICAGO DOGS - IMPACT FIELD, ROSEMONT

Chicago Dogs - Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave. Rosemont, IL 60018

The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago are pleased to announce their next event at the Chicago Dogs in Rosemont, IL. All Young Professionals working for ECA Member Companies are welcome to attend!

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