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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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ECA Student Committee Update - ECA Member Special Presentation (ECIC)  (4/10/25)
04/10/2025

ECA Student Committee Update - ECA Member Special Presentation (ECIC) (4/10/25)

NECA-IIT Student Chapter is participating with the 2025 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC).

Marty Rogers, Candor Electric, Inc., gave a special presentation regarding Project Scheduling; Greg Rampala, Gibson Electric An Emcor Company, Rene Garcia, Chicago Fire Detection Systems, and Alex Schick, Honeywell Enterprise Fire gave a special presentation concerning Fire Alarm Systems to the NECA-IIT Student Chapter on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

The WIN / NECA NOW  Conferences - April 6 – 9, 2025
04/09/2025

The WIN / NECA NOW Conferences - April 6 – 9, 2025

The programs were held at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida.

The Women in NECA (WIN) Conference was held on April 6 – 7, 2025 at the Diplomat Hotel & Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The program was well-attended; ten Chapter members were able to register for this sold-out conference. Nearly 30 Chapter attendees experienced the premier educational offerings of NECA Now, and attendees from each conference enjoyed the opportunities to explore the Fort Lauderdale area and the fun backdrop of the Diplomat Resort.

ECA Student Committee Update - ECA Member Special Presentation (ECIC)  (4/3/25)
04/03/2025

ECA Student Committee Update - ECA Member Special Presentation (ECIC) (4/3/25)

NECA-IIT Student Chapter is participating with the 2025 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC).

Lenny Weber, Senior Project Manager, Continental Energy Solutions (CES) & Mike Meyer, Director of Construction Operations from Continental Electrical Construction Company, gave a special presentation concerning solar / renewable energy electrical projects to the NECA-IIT Student Chapter on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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April 16, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - April 16, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 -

Truluck's Steakhouse - 9860 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018

ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Truluck's Steakhouse - 9860 Berwyn Avenue - Rosemont, IL 60018 Matt Blair, CEO & Co-Founder of the Well Resource Center, NFP is the guest presenter.

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2025
April 24, 2025

ECA Young Professionals Spring Leadership Event

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Kings - Rosemont, IL

YP Spring Event Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kings 5505 Park Place Rosemont, IL

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