ECA Industry Update
Don't miss your Opportunity to Experience one of the Greatest Golf Courses in America at the ECA Chicago NECA PAC Golf Outing!
Olympia Fields Country Club
Monday, August 23, 2021
There are a number of spots left!
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is pleased to present a special event called, “ECA NECAPAC Golf Outing.” This is an opportunity for Chapter members to not only participate in a golf outing which includes lunch, food and beverages on the course, cocktails and reception, networking and fun giveaways; but, an opportunity to contribute to the NECAPAC!
NECA PLC Video / Peer Group Initiative
Please click on the links for the "Peer Group Initiative" and "The Benefits of Joining the NECA PLC" link. The PLC link also includes information concerning the most recent Government Affairs updates and participation with the NECA Convention.
NECA 2021: Nashville
Convention Registration now open!
NECA Convention & Trade Show in Nashville
October 9 - 12, 2021
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON AUGUST 23!
Please be aware that MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 is the FINAL DAY for NECA members to book rooms within their designated Chapter room blocks! The Chicago Chapter rooming block is with the Westin Nashville Hotel. If you do not register on or before August 23, 2021, we do not know what rooms/hotels will be available.
Links to Powering Chicago's Social Media Sites:
 
 
 
 
 
Remember to add hashtags:
#PoweringChicagoProud
#UnionEssentialWorker
ECA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Series offers Summer Activities for Electrical Contractors
Please CLICK HERE for the summer DEI training activities for you and your team! These activities can be done in small group sessions, over lunch, a staff meeting or toolbox talk. They are focused as a follow-up to the first DEI Training Session held in May.

In case you missed it, just log-in to the ECA website and you can watch the DEI Session 1 online here.

REGISTER NOW FOR SESSION 2: SEPTEMBER 14TH

Our second quarterly webinar looks at trust, respect and tackling bias. This workshop will take on implicit and unconscious bias by outlining a practical organizational framework that helps participants on their journey "beyond bias." By participating in this training, you will:
● Understand the various biases that people exhibit
● Explore social identities and how those interact with bias
● Learn how to go beyond simple awareness of unconscious bias and discover specific actions to break the habit of biases and their negative consequences
● Leverage talent and cultivate equity, diversity and inclusion in a diverse and global workforce
● Create an individual plan of action to overcome their specific bias challenges and contribute to a culture of greater authenticity and psychological safety at your organization
NECA Education Updates /
NECA This Week (8/16/2021)
Please click on the "NECA Education" link for the most recent updates regarding available professional development programming from NECA.

Please click on the "NECA This Week" link for updates concerning: the NECA Convention, among other articles.
IMSCA-PAC Raffle 2021
The Illinois Mechanical Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) is now holding the IMSCA-PAC Raffle for 2021! IMSCA is the lobbying group the ECA utilizes in regard to Illinois General Assembly issues.
 
The winning tickets will be drawn on September 10, 2021. You do not need to be present to win. Under State Law, IMSCA-PAC can accept both corporate and personal checks.
 
If you have additional questions regarding the IMSCA-PAC, please contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton at [email protected] or (217) 523-4361.
 
Your support is appreciated. 
NECA Government Affairs Update (8/13/2021)
Please click on the link for a NECA Government Affairs update (8/13/2021). Highlights include the following:
 
·      NECA THANKS SENATE FOR PASSING
INFRASTRUCTURE BILL; MONITORING
NEXT STEPS
 
·      NECA SUPPORTS INTRODUCTION OF
POST ACT --
(Promoting Opportunities in Skilled Trades) 
CSC Updates (8/18/2021)
Please click on the "CSC Update" link for the latest information from the Construction Safety Council (CSC).
SAVE THE DATE!
NECA Safety Leadership Summit
Save the Dates!
NECA Safety Leadership Summit is scheduled for
November 1 - 3, 2021 at the Loews Hotel in Chicago.
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In Case you Missed It...
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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.
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

 
August 23, 2021
Olympia Fields Country Club
 
August 26-27, 2021
The Journeyman Hotel, Milwaukee, WI
 
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Drury Lane Conference Center
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(In conjunction with Electric Association Annual Conference)
 
 
September 14, 2021
Presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge
Zoom Webinar - 1:00-2:00PM
 
 
September 15, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
 
 
September 30, 2021
"Workers Comp Issues / Work after COVID"
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
 
 
October 9 - 12, 2021
Nashville, TN