ECA Industry Update
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago to host virtual "RUN to REBUILD" Fundraiser
October 16-23, 2020

Join the Powering Chicago team!
This virtual event can be run, walked, or biked any time between October 16 and October 23. Participants complete the distance however they like within the 7-day time period and submit their results. A virtual “Finish Line” event will be held on Saturday, October 24 to celebrate all who participated!
ECA Member Poll: Meetings in Person or Virtual?
Member Poll: Do you feel comfortable meeting in person for ECA meetings or virtually?
Prefer to Meet in Person for Member Meetings
Prefer to Meet Virtually
Unsure at this time
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NECA Safety Summit
October 27 - 29, 2020
The NECA Virtual Safety Summit will be composed of 2-half day blocks of general sessions, concurrent breakouts and even an exhibit hall. NECA will also showcase new presentations based on current trends along with important regulatory and code updates. Member Stipend: ECA Chicago will pay for two representatives per Member Company to attend. 
Pictured above is City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS)
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
Shannon Andrews
ECA Membership Meeting
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) October Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. The program was a virtual session and featured industry updates, as well as a presentation from the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Shannon Andrews. Ms. Cathy Kwiatkowski, Director of Public Affairs was also on hand from the Department.  CPO Andrews discussed issues that impact electrical construction throughout Chicago. She gave background information as to current Department of Procurement Services (DPS) programming. Please click on the link below for presentation highlights and resources from the Department.
NECA Convention Wrap-Up
We hope that you enjoyed NECA 2020 LIVE! The Convention webinars available until November 15th as well as the virtual exhibit hall. Please click on the links below for a wrap-up of the Convention!
NECA 2020 LIVE: On-Demand Content for Education and General Sessions
We hope that you enjoyed NECA 2020 LIVE! The Convention webinars available until November 15th as well as the virtual exhibit hall. Please click on the link below for a wrap-up of the Convention!
October Employee Assistance Program News & Webinars
Visit ECA's website to learn about the new programs and services offered by ERS, now a division of AllOne Health. These services are free to ECA members, their employees, and their families. This month's employee newsletter features the following topics:
·   SmartMom App Helps Single Parents
·   Using Anti-Anxiety Medications?
·   Breast Cancer Awareness and Alcohol Use 
·   Protect Against IP Address Hacking
NECA LEGAL ALERT: IRS COVID-19 TAX DEFERRAL GUIDANCE
Early last month, President Trump signed an executive order directing the secretary of the treasury to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit and payment of a certain portion of social security taxes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS has issued guidance implementing the president’s order. However, Notice 2020-26 still leaves employers responsible for collecting the tax from employees and for interest and penalties if the employers are unable to collect the tax after the deferral period.

CISCO Scholarships & Project of the Year Award
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) have just opened two long-standing programs - The Annual Scholarship Awards, as well as its Project of the Year Award.

Program descriptions and application forms are now online at - www.cisco.org. 
TEMPORARY BENEFIT CHANGES
DUE TO IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS
Please click on the link below for an EIT notice on the Temporary Benefit Changes Update due to the impact of the coronavirus.  
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.
 
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"THE TOP HABITS OF HIGH-PERFORMING FOREMEN" SEMINAR
November 18, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL