Pictured above is Eileen Rochford, CEO, 
The Harbinger Group 
  
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"How to Use LinkedIn for 
 
Business Development and Marketing" (Webinar) 
 
January 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm 
  
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "How to Use LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing." The seminar is being conducted by Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group. The program will be a virtual event held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm. 
 
  
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ECA MEMBERS. 
  
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Pictured above is Eileen Rochford, CEO, 
The Harbinger Group 
  
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"Certified Transcript of Payroll"  
Proper Implementation / IDOL Portal Ease of Use - Webinar
 
February 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm 
  
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Certified Transcript of Payroll." The seminar is being conducted by Ron Ward and Robert Parrilli, Illinois Department of Labor. The program will be a virtual event held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm. The session will detail how contractors can submit their prevailing wage information easily through the IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal. 
 
  
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ECA MEMBERS. 
  
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COVID-19 Updates:  
NECA PPP Legal Alert, Borrower Application, and Second Draw Form 
  
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Please click on the links for the following COVID-19 updates regarding a NECA Legal Alert concerning a PPP Loan update and Second Draw Process, as well as copies of the revised PPP Borrower Application Form and a copy of the PPP Second Draw Borrower Application Form.  
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2021 ECA  
Meeting Calendar /  
Educational Programs / 
Stipend Availability 
  
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Please click on the links for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule and the ECA Educational Program Schedule. Please click on the link for the ECA Educational / Conference Stipends listing for 2021. 
 
  
Please visit the ECA website for Registration / information regarding the above programs.
 
  
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ECA Membership Meeting  
Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing - Guest Speaker 
February 10, 2021 - 1:00 PM 
  
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Please join us for our February Membership Meeting! The VIRTUAL program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from 
 
Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing. She will be presenting, "How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You." 
 
  
The event is scheduled as follows: 
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 
1:00 pm - Business Session / Guest Presentation 
2:30 pm - Event Concludes 
  
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Respirator Fit Tester Training -  
Joint Safety Forum 
February 12, 2021 at INTECH 
  
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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, "Respirator Fit Tester Training." 
 
  
"Respirator Fit Tester Training" is a FREE 4-hour safety training program to be held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, February 12, 2021.
 
  
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Pictured above is Stephane McShane, 
Maxim Consulting Group 
  
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“KPI Performance Indicators: Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators”  
(Virtual Classroom) 
 
February 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm 
  
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "KPI - Key Performance Indicators: Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 1:00 pm. - 3:00 pm. 
 
  
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS! 
(Coupon Code is Required.) 
  
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(Virtual Classroom) 
 
February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm 
  
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Inequitable Payment Practices." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm. to 3:00 pm. 
 
  
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS! 
(Coupon Code is Required.) 
  
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(Virtual Classroom) 
 
March 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm 
  
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Change Order Management." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 
 
  
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS! 
(Coupon Code is Required.) 
  
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Webinars & Member News  
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EAP solutions are available via on demand telephonic support and through video counseling, mobile app, work/life web portal and chat functionality. 
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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COVID-19 Update –  
Don’t Let Your Guard Down 
  
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Now that the holidays are over, the CDC has published guidelines to stay diligent in efforts to prevent future exposures to COVID-19. The recent surge in cases due to family gatherings and crowds celebrating the holidays have kept the pandemic in the forefront of daily activities. Staying vigilant and aware is the best defense against this worldwide pandemic.  
  
Please review the recent NECA Alert. 
  
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NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs Available in 2021 
 
NECA has resumed charging for online training licensed from third party providers, but will continue to provide free webinars and their own on-demand online training courses with code NECA2021. All courses included in this promotion can be found here. 
 
  
  
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CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference (Virtual) 
-March 2 - 3, 2021 
  
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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. 
 
  
Stipend Available 
The ECA Executive Committee has approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives of participating ECA member firms for the CSC Virtual Safety Conference on March 2 – 3, 2021. 
  
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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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SAVE THE DATES 
  
  
January 27, 2021 
Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group 
  
  
February 4, 2021 
IDOL Webinar 
  
  
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 
February 10, 2021 
TBD 
  
  
  
February 12, 2021 
INTECH - 8 am - 12 pm 
  
  
February 18, 2021 
Maxim Consulting Group 
  
  
February 24, 2021 
Maxim Consulting Group 
  
  
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 
March 17, 2021 
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline 
  
  
March 24, 2021 
Maxim Consulting Group 
  
  
March 31, 2021 
Top Golf, Schaumburg 
  
  
  
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