ECA News & Events Update
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - Thursday, September 9, 2021
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
The event is scheduled as follows:

ECA Membership Meeting
(In conjunction with EA Annual Conference)
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Drury Lane Conf. Ctr.
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(630) 530-0111

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm - Registration / Networking
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Business Session / Guest Presentations
1:30 pm - Event Concludes

The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and guest presentations from representatives of:

Electric Association (EA) -- (Ali Novinger),
Construction Safety Council (CSC) -- (Bob Lahey) and the
Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) --
(Dan Allen).

The program is to re-familiarize you with these groups, as well as learn of upcoming events. If you're not active with any of these groups, we hope that this will encourage you and those in your company to participate!
NECA 2021 Convention in Nashville
August 23rd was the final day to reserve your
Room in ECA's chapter room block!

Early registration rate ends tomorrow!
NECA CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
October 9 - 12, 2021 -- NASHVILLE
Please be aware that MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 was 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 did not register on or before August 23, 2021, we do not know what rooms/hotels will be available.

Early Bird Rate Closes on August 31st!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Electrical Contractors
Register for Session 2: September 14th
Virtual Webinar: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge

ECA Chicago is pleased to continue Leadership Surge’s EMPOWER U diversity, equity and inclusion training program specifically designed for electrical contractors. 

ECA Chicago recognizes that diversity strengthens our workforce, benefits our communities and makes our industry stronger and more competitive. ECA is pleased to partner with Leadership Surge, a training and development firm who works with frontline leaders on developing awareness, understanding and proficiencies in diversity, equity and inclusion. We kicked off our year long program on May 5 with the 4 Lenses Personality Training as our first session.

If you missed Session #1 - you can log-into the ECA website and visit the "Member Education and Webinar Recordings" under the Industry Resources section. The first webinar is available to view, as well as the weekly activities provided for your office over the summer.
September 28th, 2021 @ IBEW NECA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (INTECH) Alsip, IL

8:00am to 4:00pm (Lunch and Course Materials are provided)

This is a free class for employee's of ECA Member Contractors.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Projects: Informational Class for ECA Contractors
ECA Chicago is hosting a one-day course for all Office Employees - Non-Bargained Employees, that may include Project Managers, Project Engineers, Estimators, Superintendents, or Management who need to learn more about the requirements for EV Charging Infrastructure Projects.  This is an informational class only, not the EVITP Certification course.
This class will help educate Electrical Contractors’, so they feel confident in bidding and installing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. President Biden’s Infrastructure Spending Plan calls for 500,000 new EV Charging Stations across the Midwest, and this course will prepare you to go out and get this work!
We have condensed the 18-hour EVITP Certification course into a one day (8 hour) Informational course that will touch on the following content, so the Contractor has a general understanding of what an EV Charging Infrastructure Project will entail.
Michael McLin is a Managing Director at Maxim Consulting Group.
"Ownership Transition Management Succession" Seminar
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Ownership Transition Management Succession." The seminar is being conducted by Michael McLin, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 8:00 am. to 12:00 pm. at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000Breakfast is to be provided starting at 7:45 am.

(Please register soon as we need to reach the minimum number required to hold the session.)
FIRST HALF OF PROGRAM
A focus on compliance with Workers Compensation issues, OSHA Logs and documents, and Incident investigations presented by Anthony J. Cacchillo, Esq., Cacchillo Law Group LLC.

SECOND HALF OF PROGRAM
This session will feature a discussion regarding work after COVID issues presented by an John Dimos, an Industrial Hygienist and a Construction Safety Council Instructor.
ECA Safety Committee Seminar -
"Worker Comp Issues / Work after COVID"
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee is proud to sponsor a special two-part program that is complimentary to ECA members, as follows:
 
DATE: Thursday, September 30, 2021
TIME: 8:00 am - 10:00 am (Breakfast begins at 7:45 am)
LOCATION: Drake Oak Brook Hotel - 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL.

Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions.  
Dr. Awad Hanna,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Managing Field Productivity" Seminar
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Managing Field Productivity." The seminar is being conducted by Dr. Awad Hanna, University of Wisconsin - Madison. The program will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000. Breakfast (begins at 7:45 am) and lunch are to be provided.

(Please register soon as we need to reach the minimum number required to hold the session.)
NECA Safety Leadership Summit
Registration is now OPEN!
Registration is now Open!
NECA Safety Leadership Summit is scheduled for
November 1 - 3, 2021 at the Loews Hotel in Chicago.
Dr. Awad Hanna,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Top Habits of High-Performing Foremen" Seminar
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Top Habits of High-Performing Foremen" The seminar is being conducted by Dr. Awad Hanna, University of Wisconsin - Madison. The program will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000. Breakfast (begins at 7:45 am) and lunch are to be provided.

(Please register soon as we need to reach the minimum number required to hold the session.)
2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
"In-Person" Educational Programs /
Stipend Availability
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.
NECA Government Affairs Update (8/27/2021)
Please click on the link for a NECA Government Affairs update (8/27/2021).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Webinars & Member News
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.

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


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 28, 2021
INTECH, Alsip, IL

September 30, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel

October 5, 2021
Drury Lane Conference Center
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

October 9 - 12, 2021
Nashville, TN

October 14, 2021
Carlisle Banquets
Lombard, IL

October 20, 2021 
Drake Oak Brook Hotel

November 1 -3, 2021
Chicago, IL

November 9, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel

November 10, 2021
INTECH
Alsip, IL
This program will be open to all signatory contractors.
Mr. Don Finn, Local #134 IBEW Business Manager is the guest speaker.