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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)
02/28/2025

ECA Student Committee Update - ECA Member Special Presentation (ECIC)

NECA-IIT Student Chapter Begins 2025 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC)

Tim Moylan, Design Development Director, Gurtz Electric Co. gave a special presentation on Thursday, February 27, 2025 during the Student Chapter session.  Mr. Moylan spoke on Cost-effective lighting options (Building Automation / lighting controls). 

Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance - Saturday, February 22, 2025
02/24/2025

Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance - Saturday, February 22, 2025

The program was held at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL.

The Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL.  The event was highlighted by a special Awards Ceremony for Scholarship winners from the Electric Association (EA) and affiliated scholarship programs, as well as the awarding of the JP Simons Award to Steven Witz, Four Gen Holdings, Inc. and Continental Electrical Construction Company. 

The NECA Future Leaders Conference - February 19 - 21, 2025
02/21/2025

The NECA Future Leaders Conference - February 19 - 21, 2025

The program was held at the Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center - Nashville, TN.

The NECA Future Leaders Conference was held on February 19 – 21, 2025 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The program was moderated by Aaron Kelley, Director of Government Affairs, Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA and introduced by Lt. General Ronald Bailey. 15 members were able to participate with the program.

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Fri
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February 28, 2025
8:00AM - 4:00PM

Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) Illinois Chapter with Local 134 IBEW Codes and Standards Committee and Powering Chicago offer a FREE Seminar!

February 28, 2025 - Complimentary Seminar!

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.

Complimentary Seminar presented by Local 134 IBEW Codes and Standards Committee and Powering Chicago! February 28, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL

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March 3 - 4, 2025

CSC / ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference

March 3 - 4, 2025

Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

CSC / ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference March 3 - 4, 2025 Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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