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NECA Convention & Trade Show

-Austin, TX  10/15/22 - 10/18/22

Registration is OPEN!

The NECA Convention & Trade Show is coming! Please visit www.necaconvention.org to register. Please be aware that the Austin City Limits (ACL), Texas home football and Formula One will be occurring near the Convention time-frame.  The Chapter Block is Filling Up!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ECA Chicago Summer Social Event @ Streeterville Social

Thursday, August 11, 2022, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us at Streeterville Social, Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, on August 11th for the ECA Summer Social Event! As the city’s largest outdoor rooftop terrace with sweeping skyline views, Streeterville Social offers a sprawling 9,000 square foot, park-like setting to enjoy a summer afternoon with fellow members. Enjoy great food, live music, beautiful views and great camaraderie at this free social event open to all ECA Members!


CLICK HERE for Registration!

NECA This Week

(7/4/22)

Please click on the link for the NECA This Week - 7/4/22 editon.

7/4/22 - NECA This Week

NECA Government Affairs Update

(7/4/22)

Please click on the link for the NECA Government Affairs "Week in Review" - 7/4/22.

7/4/22 Week in Review
RAFFLE FLYER

IMSCA-PAC 2022 Fundraiser Raffle is Now Open!

IMSCA-PAC’s 2022 fundraiser is underway! 

 

NINE 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. Your choices include:

 

·   FOUR tickets to cheer on the Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders at Soldier Field (October 13 2022, 7:20 p.m.). This prize also includes parking passes (Value: $1,100.00). Donated by Tom Morton, LLD Electric Company.

·   FOUR tickets to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center (Date TBA). These are 200 Club Level seats with parking passes (Value: $750.00). Donated by Jim McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company.

·   $1,000 Travel Package that includes a $500 American Airlines gift card and a $500 Hotels.com gift card. Donated by Bloomington/Normal PHCC.

·   $750 Bass Pro gift card. Donated by Underground Contractors Association of Illinois.

·   $500 Amazon gift card. Donated by Illinois Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association.

·   $500 Best Buy gift card. Donated by PCA of Greater Chicago.

·   $500 Cabela’s gift card. Donated by Electrical Contractors Association of Chicago.

·   $500 Top Golf gift card. Donated by SMACNA Greater Chicago.

·   $500 Cooper’s Hawk gift card. Donated by Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago and Bold New Strategies.

 

The winning tickets will be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 16, 2022. The winners do not need to be present to win.

Pictured above is Bob Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor

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"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" 

(9/12/22 & 9/13 /22)

As a REMINDER, the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" is being conducted by Bob Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor.


The program will be held on Monday & Tuesday, September 12 & 13, 2022 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (both days) at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000.


Breakfast and lunch are to be provided.

Pictured above is DOB Commissioner, Matthew Beaudet

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ECA Regular Membership Meeting

September 14, 2022

DOB Commissioner Guest Speaker

Please join us for our September Membership Meeting!

 

The evening event is scheduled as follows:

 

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Union League Club

65 W. Jackson

Chicago, IL

(312) 427-7800

 

Registration / Networking: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:00 pm

Business Session: 7:00 pm

Event Concludes: 8:00 pm

 

The dinner program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Matthew Beaudet, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB). We look forward to seeing you, there!

Dubs Dread at Cog Hill Golf Course.

Save the Date!

ECA / NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing

September 21, 2022

The 2nd Annual ECA NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Dubs Dread at Cog Hill Golf Course. We hope that you will attend! CLICK HERE for Registration.

Pictured above is Mark Federle,

Ph.D., P.E., CPC; Marquette University

"Preplanning Beyond the Basics" 

(9/28/2022)

As a REMINDER, the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "Preplanning - Beyond the Basics" is being conducted by Mark Federle, Ph.D., P.E., CPC; Marquette University. 


The program will be held on a NEW DATE! - Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at Gibsons Steakhouse, 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 954-0000.


Breakfast and lunch are to be provided. Breakfast is to be made available at 7:45 am.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Mental Health Sessions, Life Coaching, Financial Consultation, Legal Consultation, Work-Life Resources and Referrals, Medical Advocacy and more.

It's Mental Health Awareness Month: Utilize these free services included in your Membership!  


ECA Members have free access to the Employee Assistance Program included in membership, that is free for your Employees and their families. 

VIEW THE UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR SCHEDULE, AND ACCESS THE MEMBER PORTAL ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW.  Please contact ECA with questions: (708) 531-0022


LEARN MORE
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.

SAVE THE DATES


July 18 - 20, 2022

ELECTRI Council Meeting

Washington, D.C.


July 20 - 22, 2022

NECA Business Development Conference

Washington, D.C.


August 11, 2022

ECA Summer Social Event

Streeterville Social Club, Chicago


August 18-19, 2022

Young Professionals of ECA Chicago: 2022 Leadership Conference

Lake Lawn Resort & Conference Center, Lake Delavan Wisconsin



September 12 - 13, 2022

Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction

Drake Oak Brook Hotel -- Oak Brook, IL



September 14, 2022

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Union League Club of Chicago



September 21, 2022

ECA Chicago - NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing and Fundraiser

Cog Hill Golf Club, Lemont IL


October 12, 2022

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Erie Cafe -- Chicago, IL


October 15 - 18, 2022

NECA Convention & Trade Show

Austin, TX



November 3, 2022

Managing Construction Delay Claims

Maggiano's Banquets -- Oak Brook, IL



November 16, 2022

Transform Your Organization for the Future

Drake Oak Brook Hotel - Oak Brook, IL 



Saturday, December 17, 2022

Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago Annual President's Party & Holiday Celebration

Offshore, Navy Pier Chicago



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