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NECA Webinar: January 10th - Learn about OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID testing & vaccinations,
Plus Q & A with NECA's Legal Team
Monday, January 10, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET (NOON - 1:30p.m. Central Time)
Free webinar for ECA members. Learn more and register HERE.
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The Electric Association Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Scholarship Awards Program |
Each year, ECA Chicago purchases an Electric Association Corporate membership for each Chapter member. This means that all of your employees are considered Electric Association members, and their children are eligible to apply for academic scholarships. There are a number of scholarships available for the 2022 - 2023 Academic year.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 28TH, 2022.
PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:
Ali Novinger, Executive Director
Electric Association
Office: 630-305-3050
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Please participate in our Program Evaluation Survey to review ECA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Electrical Contractors!
Coming to your Inbox today at 11:00a.m.
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All members that complete the survey are eligible for the $100 American Express Gift Card giveaway! |
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We are half way through our year long Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training program, and we conducting a 6 Month review!
Later today you will receive an email with a link to participate in our Survey.
Please help us evaluate this important initiative so we can deliver programs valuable to your Company.
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Projects are Judged by:
- Distinctive, functional or innovative design
- Quality of construction
- Impact of the project on the community
- Safety record
Project Entry Deadline: Jan. 10, 2022
Project Submission Photos Deadline: Feb. 7, 2022
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Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards 2022 |
The Merit Awards have celebrated the building industry since 1956 by singling out the outstanding projects in greater Chicagoland built during the past three years. Merit Awards are presented for construction in the following nine categories:
Education
Healthcare
Residential/Hospitality
Commercial Construction under $50M
Commercial Construction over $50M
Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Under $15M
Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Over $15M
Infrastructure or Industrial Construction
Interior Build-Out
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Powering Chicago Seeks Electrical Contractors to Feature
in Upcoming Marketing Initiatives
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Powering Chicago would like to feature your Company in upcoming news and marketing initiatives!
Utilize this FREE opportunity to showcase your work and grow your business. Stories can be about your Company, a project you are working on, a charitable activity you participate in, a new technology you are using, and much more.
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Free December Webinars through the Employee Assistance Program |
Members are invited to take advantage of the free webinars through the Employee Assistance Program.
ECA Members may log-in to the interactive work/life web portal for information on a variety of topics. Webinars are available at any time of day and our mobile app allows employees to access services such as counseling and work life resources right from the palm of their hand.
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CISCO Annual Scholarships Available |
CISCO has begun to accept applications for its long-standing Annual Scholarship Awards Program. The applications for these different categories can be found on CISCO’s website/homepage at www.cisco.org. The three scholarship program categories are: 1) Four-year college scholarships for high school seniors; 2) Two-year awards for seniors planning on attending a community college; and 3) Two-year continuing education awards to union members or contractor employees. The deadline to submit the applications is Friday, February 18, 2022. Interested students may email the completed applications, or send in the mail. For more information, call CISCO at (630) 472-9411. |
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Please click on the link for the current edition of "NECA THIS WEEK." |
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CSC 2022 Training Calendar Update |
Please click on the link for the Construction Safety Council (CSC) 2022 Training Calendar Update. |
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Winter SubStance Issue --
IMSCA Update
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Below is a link to the Winter 2022 Issue of SubStance Magazine brought to you by the Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA). In this issue you will find a message from IMSCA President, Chad Fricke highlighting the importance of preparing for the challenges 2022 may bring to our industry. In addition, our "Featured Story" provides valuable information to help employers navigate the patchwork of overlapping COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates. Also included in this issue is an article providing insight on the impact the newly approved legislative and congressional maps will have on the 2022 election cycle.
We hope you find this issue useful and informative. If you have questions about this information, please feel free to contact IMSCA staff by calling 217-523-4361 or by email jnewbold@boldnewstrat.com.
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ECA Stipends Available for Upcoming Programs! |
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has approved a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2022. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) and applicable receipts forwarded to ECA. Please click the link for the stipend opportunities. |
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NECA Legislative Conference --
Registration Opens 1/12/2022
Stipend Available!
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For the first time since 2019, the NECA National Legislative Conference is returning in-person this March 28–31 at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. Join fellow contractors from around the country for updates on Congress, electrical industry priorities, NECA’s lobbying and fundraising efforts, and more.
Attendees will also hear from top guest speakers, and get an opportunity to have their voices heard by those on Capitol Hill. The format of these visits will not be the same as in the past due to visitation restrictions.
SPECIAL STIPEND
The ECA Executive Committee has approved for all applicable ECA members that register and attend the Conference, the Registration Fee, Transportation cost and Hotel cost will be reimbursed to the company following applicable receipt(s) submittal after the Conference.
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Follow ECA Chicago on Social Media! |
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Webinar recordings available online for ECA Members!
If you missed a meeting or webinar by ECA, you can now log-in to the website and view the program you missed. Many recordings are now available, and more will be added daily from webinars held over the past year. Go to www.ecachicago.com and under the "Industry Resources" pull down menu, select "Member Education and Webinar Recordings". You will be prompted to log-in, and then you are free to browse webinar recordings you may have missed. Please contact ECA with questions (708)531-0022.
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COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ECA MEMBERS: |
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Stay up to date on the latest changes for our Industry including news releases, legislation and Government mandates, workplace safety and preparation guidelines, OSHA alerts, and more that affect electrical contractors in Chicago and Cook County.
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SAVE THE DATES
Gibsons Steakhouse
Oak Brook, IL
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
Tampa, FL
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
Carmine's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL
March 11, 2022
Maggiano's Little Italy
Schaumburg, IL
March 11, 2022
Paddy's Day Luncheon
Chicago Hilton & Towers
March 13 - 16, 2022
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL
March 28 - 31, 2022
Oriental Hotel
Washington, D.C.
April 4 - 9, 2022
Hotel Pullman Eiffel Tower
Paris, France
April 12, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
April 20, 2022
Truluck's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL
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