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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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09/06/2024

"Industry Day" -- September 6, 2024

The program was held at the IBEW - NECA Technical Institute in Alsip, IL

The inaugural “Industry Day” was held at the IBEW – NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, September 6, 2024.  It was a day that highlighted the great work being done at the school from the recent renovations to the impact of a stellar curriculum. 

IBEW DNC Event: Powering Progress
08/26/2024

IBEW DNC Event: Powering Progress

The program was held at the IBEW - NECA Technical Institute in Alsip, IL

The IBEW DNC Event occurred on August 21, 2024, at the IBEW - NECA Technical Institute in Alsip, IL.

2024 ECA Summer Social
08/19/2024

2024 ECA Summer Social

The event was held at the Theatre on the Lake in Chicago, IL.

The ECA membership had a perfect afternoon for the end-of-summer social at the Theatre on the Lake!

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Upcoming Events

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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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September 16 - 17, 2024

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" - September 16 - 17, 2024

The event to be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 & Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center

Hyatt Lodge Conference Center, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.

Monday, September 16, 2024 & Tuesday, September 17, 2024 "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" Hyatt Lodge 2815 Jorie Blvd. - Fullersburg Room Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234 Presented by Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Both days)

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