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Join us at the Electric Association Awards Dinner, honoring the 2022 Gold Medal and Hall of Fame Award Winners

Thursday, October 20, 2022 - The Carlisle, Lombard


2022 Gold Medal Award Winner:

Michael Wall, WESCO

 

Hall of Fame Inductions: 

ECA member - Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company 

ECA member - Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company

Brad Selby, CED


If you have not already done so,

CLICK HERE TO RSVP by October 13, 2022


The Electric Association Awards program recognizes leadership and excellence in the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. 


Congratulations ECA Members Kendra Dinkins & Eric Nixon!


Both have exemplified the nomination qualifications for the "Hall of Fame" Award:  "Hall of Fame inductions are designed to honor outstanding individuals who have played a key role in the development and nurturing of the electrical industry and who have played a creative role in Chicagoland. This award recognizes individuals whose innovation, hard work, dedication, and vision have fostered industrial growth and social progress."

Learn More and Make your Reservation
SPONSORSHIP & TICKET SALES ONLINE HERE

Support the 10th Annual IBEW 134 Helping Hand Fundraiser - October 8th @ Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park!

The Helping Hand Fund was created with one goal, to help IBEW Local 134 members who are in distress. The Fund provides assistance to members who are in need due to lack of employment, financial emergencies, personnel tragedies, sickness, and other issues that may occur in a member’s life.


The Helping Hands Fund is a 501c3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible.  Learn more and donate online at www.helpinghand134.org


2023 MEP Innovation Conference 

January 11 -13, 2023 

Austin, TX

Built by MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA leaders, the MEP Innovation Conference is the place to share and learn about the latest tools, software, technology, and processes aimed at improving contractors’ productivity and profitability. Don't miss this pivotal event that brings together experts across the specialty MEP trades to learn from the industry’s best and brightest.

Interested in attending?


Complete the form below.



INTEREST FORM

NECA Safety Annual Survey

(7/27/22)

Please click on the link for the NECA Safety Annual Survey.

7/27/22 - NECA Safety Annual Survey

IMSCA-PAC’s 2022 fundraiser is underway! 


NINE RAFFLE WINNERS will be drawn this year! Tickets are $50 each. Each ticket purchased buys you a chance to win the prize of your choice. Your choices include:

 

·   FOUR tickets to cheer on the Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders at Soldier Field (October 13 2022, 7:20 p.m.). This prize also includes parking passes (Value: $1,100.00). Donated by Tom Morton, LLD Electric Company.

·   FOUR tickets to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center (Date TBA). These are 200 Club Level seats with parking passes (Value: $750.00). Donated by Jim McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company.

·   $1,000 Travel Package that includes a $500 American Airlines gift card and a $500 Hotels.com gift card. Donated by Bloomington/Normal PHCC.

·   $750 Bass Pro gift card. Donated by Underground Contractors Association of Illinois.

·   $500 Amazon gift card. Donated by Illinois Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association.

·   $500 Best Buy gift card. Donated by PCA of Greater Chicago.

·   $500 Cabela’s gift card. Donated by Electrical Contractors Association of Chicago.

·   $500 Top Golf gift card. Donated by SMACNA Greater Chicago.

·   $500 Cooper’s Hawk gift card. Donated by Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago and Bold New Strategies.

 

The winning tickets will be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 16, 2022. The winners do not need to be present to win.

RAFFLE FLYER

NECA EV Update

Please click the link below for documents NECA submitted individually and with the IBEW (jointly) to the Federal Highway Administration on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs Director, Jared Karbowsky at (443) 975-2932.

8/23/22 - EV Update

City of Chicago --

Sexual Harassment Policy / Preventive Training Adjustment(s)  - Update

Please be aware that the City of Chicago has recently updated (July 1, 2022 its Sexual Harassment Policy / Training Requirements for those firms who do work with the City.

 

Section 8. 2-160-040 was expanded in regard to definition of sexual harassment and additional time needed for actual training.

 

Please click on the link for the training modules for the city’s new sexual harassment policy.  

City of Chicago Training Modules

SAVE THE DATES!

2022 Safety Leadership Summit is Open For Registration!

November 14 - 16, 2022 in Louisville, KY


The NECA Safety Leadership Summit is a unique conference for expanding leadership skills to persons responsible for safety throughout the electrical industry, in addition to providing an avenue to create new safety leaders within an organization. Networking opportunities to interact with peers, other professionals, and executives are integral and key tenets to this Safety Leadership Summit.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION 

NECA Convention & Trade Show - October 15 - 18, 2022

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

CHAPTER ROOMING BLOCK IS FILLED!

Please contact the ECA office in regard to availability options! 

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The NECA Convention & Trade Show is coming! Please visit www.necaconvention.org for registration.  Please be aware that the Austin City Limits (ACL), Texas home football and Formula One will be occurring near the Convention time-frame. 


Again, Registration is open for the Convention; but, the Chapter Block is Filled! If you're registering and the Four Seasons is listed as not available, another hotel would be utilized. Please contact the ECA office in regard to availability options for the Four Seasons and/or the other hotels in the overall NECA block.   Also, "Early-Bird" rate closed on August 3, 2022.

Click Here for More Information

NECA This Week (8/29/22)

Please click on the link for the current edition of "NECA THIS WEEK."
CLICK HERE FOR "NECA THIS WEEK"  (8/29/22)
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NECA Government Affairs Update  (8/26/22) --

Week in Review

Please click the link for a recent update from NECA Government Affairs. If you have any questions regarding the update, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs to: Jared Karbowsky, Director, Government Affairs, National Electrical Contractors Association at: 443-975-2932 

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE 

New NECAPAC Website!

NECA Government Affairs is excited to announce the launch of the new NECAPAC website! Their new website for online contributions can be found on the Government Affairs homepage and also here: https://necapac.necanet.org


On this new website you can find information on:


NECA will be updating this content frequently and we hope this new website becomes a resource for the membership. Please click on the link for more information.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR NEW NECAPAC WEBSITE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR LISTING OF AVAILABLE STIPENDS!
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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Free 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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In Case you Missed It...
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.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ECA MEMBERS:
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.
 

SAVE THE DATES



September 12 - 13, 2022

Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction

Drake Oak Brook Hotel -- Oak Brook, IL



September 14, 2022

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Union League Club of Chicago



September 21, 2022

ECA Chicago - NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing and Fundraiser

Cog Hill Golf Club, Lemont IL



September 28, 2022

Pre-Planning Beyond the Basics

Gibsons Steakhouse

Oak Brook, IL



October 12, 2022

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Erie Cafe -- Chicago, IL



October 15 - 18, 2022

NECA Convention & Trade Show

Austin, TX



November 3, 2022

Managing Construction Delay Claims

Maggiano's Banquets -- Oak Brook, IL



November 9, 2022

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Maggiano's Banquets

Chicago, IL



November 16, 2022

Transform Your Organization for the Future

Drake Oak Brook Hotel - Oak Brook, IL 



Saturday, December 17, 2022

Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago Annual President's Party & Holiday Celebration

Offshore, Navy Pier Chicago




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