ECA News & Events Update

Powering Chicago's new YouTube series, THE POWER OF BETTER"

launches today! Subscribe to the YouTube channel to catch all upoming eposides:

Pictured above is Sean Madix,

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) Benefit Funds Executive Director

Pictured above is Erin Keane,

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) Benefit Funds Administrator

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ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 9, 2022

Sean Madix / Erin Keane - EIT - Guest Speakers

Please join us for our November

Membership Meeting!

The event is scheduled as follows:

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Maggiano's Banquets

111 W. Grand

Chicago, IL

Complimentary Valet Parking Available.

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Business Session / Presentation: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and guest presentations from EIT Representatives, including:

Sean Madix,

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) Benefit Funds Executive Director

Mr. Madix will give an EIT update, introduce the new Administrator, discuss information concerning the fully electronic funds collection process, as well as the status of the construction of the new EIT building

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Erin Keane,

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) Benefit Funds Administrator.

Ms. Keane will give her background and insight as to the future activities of EIT.

March of Dimes Construction & Transportation Awards (10/7/22)

The March of Dimes held its 28^th Annual Construction & Transportation Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 7, 2022. The annual Construction and Transportation Awards Luncheon is a unique event that honors industry companies, organizations and individuals. Honoree categories include: Construction, Transportation, Professional Services, Leadership in the Public Sector, Leadership in the Private Sector, Developer, Community Impact and the Rufus Taylor Award.

Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) members Tara Szwabowski, John Burns Construction Company – Event Co-Chair (top photo on left) and Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company – Past Co-Chair were on hand to assist with the program (both in middle photo on left). Powering Chicago was a Gold Sponsor of the program. The ECA congratulates the many awardees. The 2022 Construction Award went to Turner-Clayco JV Willis Tower Redevelopment and the Rufus Taylor Award went to Ernest Brown, Brown & Momen, Inc. (Brown & Dinkins photo below).

Please click the link for the full listing of awardees: https://marchofdimes.org/events/Event.aspx?eventId=22042& .

We thank Tara and Kendra for their efforts and wish continued success to the March of Dimes for the future.

ORACLE INNOVATION LAB TOUR: NOVEMBER 15th

The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago will host it's final event of the year at the ORACLE Construction Innovation Lab on November 15th.

Come see the jobsite of the future!

REGISTRATION IS LIIMITED TO 50 MEMBERS - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT WWW.ECACHICAGO.COM

ECA Chicago kicks off Interactive DEI Workshop Series

TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS & IMPROVE COMPANY CULTURE!

November 17th: 3-5pm workshop with a reception to follow.

Event concludes by 6pm. This workshop will be held at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook.

Registration opens this week at: www.ecachicago.com

Pictured above is Mark Federle,

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

"Preplanning Beyond the Basics"

October 26, 2022 -- NEW DATE!!

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, October 26, 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.

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Pictured above is Dr. Awad Hanna,

University of Wisconsin-Madison

"Managing Construction Delay Claims" Seminar --

November 3, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a seminar called, "Managing Construction Delay Claims." The program is to be presented by Dr. Awad Hanna; University of Wisconsin-Madison. The session will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL.

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Pictured above is Stephane McShane

Maxim Consulting Group

"Transform Your Organization for the Future" Seminar --

November 16, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a seminar called, "Transform Your Organization for the Future." The program is to be presented by Stephane McShane (Maxim Consulting) and will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.

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UPCOMING NECA COURSES & EVENTS

OCTOBER 27: 2 - 3pm: HOW CONTRACTORS CAN TAP TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR WORKFORCE WEBINAR

Advances in technology can now help contractors navigate the labor shortage and make the most of their existing workforce using data driven insights. Attend this webinar to learn how contractors can see how decisions in the office impact the field workforce, what jobs they have the personnel to undertake to maximize profit, how to proactively plan to maximize each individual, and more.

NOVEMBER 2-6th: Executive Management Institute, Washington D.C.

This event is an intensive, three and-a-half day learning experience designed to enhance the leadership skills of current and up-and-coming executives and managers. This program provides state-of-the-art management concepts and analytical tools that build on existing knowledge of electrical contracting businesses and the industry to increase the value and effectiveness of electrical contracting firms. Learn more at www.necanet.org

NOVEMBER 7th, Noon to 3pm: PERFORM LIKE THE BOSS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

This course will walk you through the main difference between the exiting electrical worker and the emerging electrical worker. What smart contractors are doing to develop the next generation electrician that will give them an edge over their competition will be discussed.

NOMVEMBER 10TH: Noon-1PM

RIGHT SIZES SERVICES & AREAS OF INTEGRATION WEBINAR

This panel of experienced technology integrators will discuss challenges, successes, and lessons-learned in right-sizing, or finding their sweet spot of services in the low voltage market.

More information at www.necanet.org

2022 Safety Leadership Summit is Open For Registration!

November 14 - 16, 2022 in Louisville, KY

The NECA Safety Leadership Summit is a unique conference for expanding leadership skills to persons responsible for safety throughout the electrical industry, in addition to providing an avenue to create new safety leaders within an organization. Networking opportunities to interact with peers, other professionals, and executives are integral and key tenets to this Safety Leadership Summit.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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.

View the Upcoming Webinars, and Free Services for Members, and Log-In instructions here.