ECA News & Events Update
This Week! Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

Young Professionals of ECA:
Tour of IN-TECH's Renewable Energy Training Center & BBQ
The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago are invited to a fall tour of the IBEW NECA Technical Institute's Renewable Energy Training Center with a BBQ to follow, on September 30th.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING: SIGN UP TODAY!
The registration fee for your first 10 employees is free -
don't miss the largest educational event of the year!


NECA Basic Estimating Classes
Virtual Sessions
NECA Education has opened up four more Basic Estimating classes! Classes will run October 14-November 2 and November 3-19 with morning and afternoon sessions.

Registration for all sessions are available here:

All sessions are also available here.
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.
NECA Legal Update Regarding Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) Rule - 9/16/2020
NECA legal update from Jef Fagan, as the U.S. Department of Labor has issued further guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) in the form of a rule that became effective September 16, 2020 in an effort to clear the ambiguities in the current regulations and interpretations.  
Chicago Department of Buildings -
2019 Construction Codes Training
10/15/2020
The Department of Buildings is pleased to announce an opportunity for you to learn more about the transition to the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes in a full-day virtual training program, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2020. Though all are welcome to register, the program will be targeted to architects and other design professionals, with a special focus on small- and mid-sized projects eligible to use the Self-Certification Permit Program. The program is being offered in association with the International Code Council (ICC) and will be taught by DOB Deputy Commissioners, Grant Ullrich and Hal Hutchinson. For more information, including registration details, visit alert on the DOB website
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ECA Membership Meeting: October 14, 2020
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. The event will be a VIRTUAL session.

The event is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Virtual (Zoom) Meeting

1:00 pm 
Business Session / Guest Presentation

2:00 pm 
Conclusion
"Succession Planning"
October 21, 2020
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 at 8:00 am. 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.
ECA Membership Meeting
November 17, 2020
NEW DATE / NEW SPEAKER!
Please join us for our November luncheon Membership Meeting! The program will feature industry updates, and guest presentation from Robert Hoxie, Chief Development Officer, City of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).
 
Wednesday, November 17, 2020
Gibsons Steakhouse, Oakbrook

"Top Habits of High Performing Foremen" - November 18, 2020
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 at 8:00 am. The program is to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.
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Save the Dates

"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