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NECA Convention & Trade Show - VIRTUAL Event-October 5 - 8, 2020
Registration Opens, Today!
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The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced the 2020 Convention and Trade Show will take place entirely online October 5 – 8, featuring brand-new virtual experiences.
The ECA will cover the cost of convention registration for NECA 2020 Live ($200 per individual) for up to ten individuals per ECA member firm.
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NECA 2020 LIVE!
Check out the live broadcasts on Facebook and LinkedIn each Monday to learn more about NECA's first ever virtual convention.
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You can view the events each Monday at 1pm, by searching @NECANET on Facebook or LinkedIn.
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City of Chicago Disparity Study
-- Assistance Requested --
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The City of Chicago is conducting a Disparity Study of its construction program for Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprises ("M/WBEs"). The City is conducting this research to ensure that M/WBEs have equal access to construction contracting opportunities and that the City's current construction program remains legally defensible and administratively successful.
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NECA - IIT Student Chapter
Green Energy Challenge Video --Finalist for NECA 2020 LIVE!
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The ECA Student Chapter at the Illinois Institute of Technology participated in the 2020 NECA Green Energy Challenge with their net-zero energy proposal concerning the Near South Health Center of Cook County, along with a video about their energy audit findings and their experiences with the project.
Continued ........
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The Post-COVID-19 Workplace: Safety and Productivity in a New Normal
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On Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 pm CT, Powering Chicago Executive Director John Donahue will join other experts from the Chicago area for a Crain’s Chicago Business webcast to discuss the answers to these questions and share advice for business leaders making decisions for their own company’s return to work and the future.
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Employee Resource Services Upcoming Webinars
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August 6th: Unconscious Bias
August 12th: Self Care
August 26th: Self Reflection & Awareness
Employee Resource Services is now a division of AllOne Health Company. These services are a benefit of your ECA membership.
Learn more....
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2023 NEC Edition Open for Input /
NEIS Updates Available
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Please click on the link below for various updates from NECA regarding the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Industry Standards (NEIS) publications, among other areas.
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"Strategic Planning Basics: Where are We Now & Where are We Headed?" - MEP Program
August 27, 2020
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The ECA in conjunction with a number of industry area trade associations, is pleased to present a webinar called, "Strategic Planning Basics: Where are We Now & Where are We Headed?" The session is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am.
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"Managing Field Productivity" August 27, 2020
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "Managing Field Productivity" has been scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.
THIS IS A SPECIAL ADDITIONAL SESSION!
The minimum number of registrants must be reached to be able to hold the program.
Currently, there is no registration limit per company.
*The Drake Oak Brook Hotel will be in keeping with current safety measures. All guests will be required to wear a face mask upon entering.
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"Renewable Energy for Electrical Contractors" Training Program -
Friday, August 28, 2020 and Saturday, August 29, 2020 at
INTECH
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The Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund (IBEW REF), which has received funding for renewable energy training throughout Illinois, is pleased to present a complimentary two-day training program regarding work in the solar industry in Illinois. The coursework has been developed to inform the union electrical contractor to become an effective union solar contractor.
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ECA Membership Meeting September 9, 2020
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Please join us for our September evening Membership Meeting!
The program will feature industry updates, and guest
presentation / keynote address from Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D., CPA on
"White Collar" Crime, Fraud & Internal Control Issues
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Mastro's Steakhouse, Chicago
The event is limited to 50 attendees. Please register ahead of time due to space availability. Mastro's will be in keeping with current safety measures. All guests will be required to wear a face mask upon entering the restaurant.
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IMSCA PAC Raffle -
Tickets Available!
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IMSCA is excited to announce the IMSCA-PAC 2020 fundraiser has resumed!
The winning tickets will now be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 11, 2020. Please click on the link below for a copy of the Raffle Ticket Order Form.
SEVEN 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. The winners do not need to be present to win. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at: (217) 523-4361.
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Stand-Down to Save Lives -
2020 National Safety Stand-Down September 14-18, 2020
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Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.
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OSHA’s Stand-Down
webpage
offers information on conducting a successful event, and educational resources. Employers are encouraged to provide feedback after their events, and to obtain a personalized certificate of participation.
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"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction"
September 16 & 17, 2020
Session is Full!
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Registration for the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" has been reached. Again, the session for Wednesday, September 16 & Thursday, September 17, 2020 is full.
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Joint Safety Forum - "Excavation Hazards in Construction" - 9/24/2020
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA are proud to present the next
Safety Forum featuring the seminar, "Excavation Hazards in Construction."
"Excavation Hazards in Construction" is a FREE 4-hour safety training program designed to educate workers about the risks and liabilities associated with trench-related work.
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ECA Membership Meeting
October 14, 2020
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Please join us for our October luncheon
Membership Meeting!
The program will feature industry updates, and guest
presentation from Shannon Andrews, City of Chicago Chief Procurement Officer.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Maggiano's Banquets, Oak Brook
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"Succession Planning"
October 21, 2020
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Succession Planning" has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The program is to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.
If you're interested in attending the "Succession Planning" workshop,
please click the link below.
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ECA Membership Meeting
November 11, 2020
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Please join us for our November luncheon
Membership Meeting!
The program will feature industry updates, and guest
presentation from Jamie Rhee, Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Gibsons Steakhouse, Oakbrook
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"Top Habits of High Performing Foremen"
November 18, 2020
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Top Habits of High Performing Foremen" has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The program is to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.
If you're interested in attending the "Top Habits of High Performing Foremen" workshop, please
click the link below.
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NECA's Legal Webinar 3 Update -
PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules & Procedures (Q & A)
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Please click on the link below for an update to the third NECA Legal Webinar: PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules & Procedures -- Question and Answers.
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As the country and our NECA contractors get back to work in stops and starts (or continue along as essential), there are a number of novel issues that need to be addressed by employers. A few areas of concern are the sick leave and testing issues associated with the pandemic.
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Access ECA's COVID Webpage
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Visit our COVID19 webpage to learn about the latest safety guidelines, ECA/IBEW information, EIT announcements, legal resources and more.
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Additional "MANAGING FIELD PRODUCTIVITY" Session
Arranged For August 27, 2020
(Registration is now Open!)
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
"SUCCESSION PLANNING" SEMINAR
October 21, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
"THE TOP HABITS OF HIGH-PERFORMING FOREMEN" SEMINAR
November 18, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
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