ECA Industry Update
POWERING CHICAGO is sponsoring the Illinois Real Estate Journal's 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference.
 
January 7th, 2020 - FREE REGISTRATION
POWERING CHICAGO'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
As the presenting sponsor for the City of Chicago’s Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, we know well the potential of a stunning holiday lights display to brighten the spirits of all who see it. That’s why this holiday season, Powering Chicago launched a campaign asking for Chicagoans to submit photos of their own holiday lights displays that we’ll be sharing with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) throughout the month of December to brighten the holiday season for families with hospitalized children. Learn more.......
POST YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND ADD THESE HASHTAGS:
#poweringchicago #holidaylightschi

Last Day to Enter is December 21, 2020!
NECA 2020 LIVE: On-Demand Content for Education and General Sessions
Closes on 12/31/2020!
We hope that you enjoyed NECA 2020 LIVE! The Convention webinars are available until December 31st, as well as the virtual exhibit hall. Please click on the link below for a wrap-up of the Convention!
SAVE THE DATES for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule!
Please click on the link below for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule. Please Save the Dates, as we finalize the speakers, formats and locations of the meetings. Thank you for your support of ECA programs.
NECA Announces Procore to Become a NECA Premier Partner
NECA has entered into a three-year agreement with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to join NECA’s Premier Partner program, effective January 1, 2021. This industry-leading program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. Please click on the link for more information.
NECA's Josh Bone talks about
Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) with David Meade
NECA Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Initiative 
The construction industry is changing and the value of good data is invaluable. NECA has entered a strategic alliance with GoCanvas to meet NECA contractor's data tracking needs and ultimately help mitigate risk. Check out the video below to learn about what the KPI Initiative has to offer and fill out the form linked below to get started!
CBC Merit Awards
-Entry Deadline is 1/15/21
The Chicago Building Conference (CBC) has opened up their Merit Awards application process for 2021 for both CBC members and non-CBC members. The CBC 2021 Merit Awards competition recognizes the most outstanding construction projects from the past three years in the Chicagoland area. Entry deadline is January 21, 2021. Project Details deadline is February 9, 2021 (projects must be completed by December 31, 2020. 
CISCO Scholarships
CISCO Scholarship information is available on the CISCO website at: www.cisco.org. Application materials are due by February 19, 2021! For more information on the Awards and the Scholarships, contact Gary Karafiat, Director of Communications & Public Affairs at 630.472.9411 or via email: [email protected].
CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference
-March 2 - 3, 2021
The Construction Expo & Safety Conference, co-hosted by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASA Chicago) and the Construction Safety Council, is going VIRTUAL in 2021 (March 2 – 3)! While presented in a new format, these two days will serve construction industry professionals by providing valuable opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking. Register now as an Attendee or Exhibitor or Sponsor. Click here for details.
NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs
Please click on the links below for the current listing of available NECA webinars / Virtual Classroom programs.
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

ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
January 13, 2021
Alex Willis, Leadership Surge

IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal
-- Proper Implementation / Ease of Use--
February 4, 2021
IDOL Webinar

ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
February 10, 2021
TBD

ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline