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ECA News & Events Update

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.

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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We are close; but, more Registrants are needed to have the Minimum Required for the Program!

ECA Chicago's DEI Workshop Series kicks off November 17th!

Learn how to put a DEI plan in action & create a culture of belonging at your Company

 

In our November workshop we will begin by focusing with the end in mind. The ultimate goal of Diversity Equity and Inclusion is to create belonging environments where all employees feel accepted, included and can bring their authentic self to work. 


Who Should Attend: Company Executives, Senior leadership, Division Managers, and anyone leading a team within your Company


This workshop series is free and open to all ECA Members and their Employees! Your participation in greatly encouraged. Please contact ECA with any questions.


November 17th @ 3pm:  Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

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Join the Young Professionals of ECA Chicago at the ORACLE Construction & Engineering Innovation Lab on November 15th -  check out the jobsite of the future!

 

Oracle's new 30,000-square-foot Innovation Lab just outside of Chicago, in Deerfield, is a working lab providing customers a hands-on environment to develop new ideas and create solutions leveraging technology from Oracle and more than 30 industry partners. Supported by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, the lab will first focus on the energy and water, construction and engineering, communications, and manufacturing industries.

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2022 Electric Association (EA) Awards

The Electric Association held its Membership Awards program on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, Illinois. The program recognizes leadership and excellence in the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. This year’s Hall of Fame Inductees were ECA member - Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company, ECA member - Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company, and Brad Selby, CED. The 2022 Gold Medal Award Winner was Michael Wall, WESCO.

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NECA 2022 Convention & Trade Show -- Austin, TX

(10/15/22 - 10/18/22)

The 2022 NECA National Convention was held October 15 – 18 in Austin, TX. Nearly 60 registrants from the Chicago & Cook County Chapter were able to participate. Highlights of the Convention included several Chapter activities, numerous National NECA events, premier educational programs, top notch guest speakers, a fun town to explore, networking opportunities, among so much more. 

"Transform Your Organization for the Future" Seminar --

November 16, 2022-- CANCELLED!

 

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee regrets to inform you that the seminar called, "Transform Your Organization for the Future" has been cancelled.


The program was to be presented by Stephane McShane (Maxim Consulting) and was to be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.

 UPCOMING NECA COURSES & EVENTS

27 OCT 2PM-3PM

HOW CONTRACTORS CAN TAP TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR WORKFORCE WEBINAR

Nathan Tockerman


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.


2-6 NOV

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Washington, DC


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.


7 NOV12PM-3PM

PERFORM LIKE THE BOSS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Nic Bittle


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.


10 NOV12PM-1PM

RIGHT SIZES SERVICES & AREAS OF INTEGRATION WEBINAR  

Jeff Beavers, Chuck Fairchild, Jim Thiele & Robert Dagostino


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.

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.

SAVE THE DATES

 

 

November 3, 2022

Managing Construction Delay Claims

Maggiano's Banquets -- Oak Brook, IL

 

 

November 9, 2022

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Maggiano's Banquets

Chicago, IL


November 15, 2022

Young Professionals of ECA Chicago Tour

ORACLE Innovation Lab, Deerfield


 

November 17, 2022

IN PERSON: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

 

 

Saturday, December 17, 2022

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

Offshore, Navy Pier Chicago plus Overnight accommodations



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