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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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"Succession Planning For Contractors: Following the Leader."  -- Thursday, November 16, 2023 
11/16/2023

"Succession Planning For Contractors: Following the Leader." -- Thursday, November 16, 2023 

Program was held at the Marriott Delta Hotel in Willowbrook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) in conjunction with other area Construction Trade organizations, including: Plumbing Contractors Association, Mechanical Contractors Association, Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, Northern Illinois Sprinkler Advisory Board, Eastern Illinois Chapter, NECA was proud to have helped sponsor the Seminar / Panel Discussion called, "Succession Planning For Contractors: Following the Leader."

"Auditing Your Tech Stack" -- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 
11/15/2023

"Auditing Your Tech Stack" -- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 

Program was held at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center in Oak Brook, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored the program, “Auditing Your Tech Stack.”  The morning session was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and facilitated by Denise Devine, Partner and Operations Expert, SteelToe Consulting LLC.  The seminar was held at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center in Oak Brook, IL. 

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December 2, 2023
6:00PM - 10:00PM CST

ECA Chicago's 2023 President's Party & Holiday Celebration

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Union League Club of Chicago - 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Celebrate the holiday season with ECA at Union League Club of Chicago!

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January 21 - 24, 2024

NECA-IBEW Employee Benefit Conference

January 21 - 24, 2024

St. Pete Beach, FL

NECA-IBEW Employee Benefit Conference January 21 - 24, 2023 St. Pete Beach, FL

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