Pictured above is Alex Willis, Leadership Surge |
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ECA January Regular Membership Meeting (Virtual)
January 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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ECA is pleased to announce the launch of a "Diversity & Inclusive Training Program" designed to help Electrical Contractor’s foster a climate of inclusion, sensitivity, and respect in the workplace. Alex Willis, President of Leadership Surge, has designed a training program that will help business leaders create a culture of inclusiveness and respect within their company. Join us on January 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM, as ECA’s Diversity Committee, and Alex Willis, introduce this new training series for ECA members and their employees.
Q & A Options
For the Q & A portion of Alex's presentation,
prior to the program. This will help facilitate the Q & A session if there are many questions asked at the end of the presentation.
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2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
Educational Programs
SAVE THE DATES
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Please click on the links for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule and the ECA Educational Program Schedule. |
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ECA
Educational / Conference Stipends for 2021
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has approved a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2021. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) forwarded to ECA.
Please click on the link for the ECA Educational / Conference Stipends listing for 2021.
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Join Powering Chicago's Elbert Walters III at the
BISNOW Digital Summit this Thursday!
Chicago 2021 Economic & Political Forecast
Road To Recovery & Joe Biden's Playbook
What You’ll Learn
- How will the incoming Biden administration affect CRE and certain programs
- How Chicago can start to bring back residents and office tenants who fled at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic
- When to expect conferences to return and how business travel will look beyond the vaccine
How You’ll Do More Business: Actionable strategies to help renew, regain and retain tenants, how to plan for continued uncertainty in the industry, and the 2021 trends you need to incorporate to evolve with the market.
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COVID-19 Update –
Don’t Let Your Guard Down
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Now that the holidays are over, the CDC has published guidelines to stay diligent in efforts to prevent future exposures to COVID-19. The recent surge in cases due to family gatherings and crowds celebrating the holidays have kept the pandemic in the forefront of daily activities. Staying vigilant and aware is the best defense against this worldwide pandemic.
Please review the recent NECA Alert.
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NECA Government Affairs Year-End Review |
NECA’s Government Affairs team spent the majority of 2020 communicating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the electrical construction industry to Members of Congress and ensuring that coronavirus response legislation would grant our members the resources necessary to help their businesses remain viable while not unnecessarily burdening them during these trying times.
Please review the NECA Government Affairs Year-End Review.
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The president signed the new COVID-19 Stimulus Bill into law on 12.27.2020. Prior to the new Stimulus Bill, the FFCRA paid leave program was set to expire on 12.31.2020. Of particular importance to NECA members, the new statute amends the FFCRA allowing employers to receive payroll tax credits for payments made under the FFCRA on or before March 31, 2021.....read more
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IMSCA Legislative Update
Lame Duck Session
1/8/2021 - 1/12/2021
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The Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield on January 8, 2021 to begin their 5-day lame duck session. Below is a link to a legislative update outlining issues that are expected to be debated in the coming days. In this update, you will find an overview of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus agenda that was introduced this week. For your convenience, this report has also been added to IMSCA’s website, www.imsca.org. If you have any questions about this information, please contact IMSCA staff by calling 217-523-4361 or by email at jnewbold@boldnewstrat.com.
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Pictured above is Dave O'Brien,
Mosley, Pfundt & Glick Inc.
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"Fire Your Accountant"
(Virtual Classroom)
January 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a virtual classroom program called, "Fire Your Accountant." The session is being conducted by Dave O'Brien, Mosley, Pfundt & Glick Inc. The program will be a virtual event held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm.
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ECA MEMBERS.
Registration / Program Fee information to follow soon.
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Pictured above is Eileen Rochford, CEO,
The Harbinger Group
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"How to Use LinkedIn for
Business Development and Marketing" (Webinar)
January 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "How to Use LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing." The seminar is being conducted by Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group. The program will be a virtual event held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm.
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ECA MEMBERS.
Registration information to follow soon.
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Pictured above is Eileen Rochford, CEO,
The Harbinger Group
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"Certified Transcript of Payroll" Webinar
Proper Implementation / IDOL Portal Ease of Use
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Certified Transcript of Payroll." The seminar is being conducted by Ron Ward and Robert Parrilli, Illinois Department of Labor. The program will be a virtual event held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm. The session will detail how contractors can submit their prevailing wage information easily through the IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal.
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ECA MEMBERS.
Registration information to follow soon.
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NECA Learning Center:
Upcoming Programs
NECA has also opened more Basic Estimating programs. Classes will run January 5-22 with morning and afternoon sessions. Space is limited so act fast!
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Electric Association CEAEF Scholarships Available |
The Electric Association scholarship is awarded annually to a lineal descendant of an EA member, and is based on academic and personal achievements. Preference may be given to a student enrolling in a degree program that will lead to a career in the electrical industry. All ECA member firms are EA members.
Please visit the Electric Association website at www.eachicago.org for application information.
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CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference (Virtual)
-March 2 - 3, 2021
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The Construction Expo & Safety Conference, co-hosted by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASA Chicago) and the Construction Safety Council, is going VIRTUAL in 2021 (March 2 – 3)! While presented in a new format, these two days will serve construction industry professionals by providing valuable opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking. Register now as an Attendee or Exhibitor or Sponsor. Click here for details.
Stipend Available
The ECA Executive Committee has approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives of participating ECA member firms for the CSC Virtual Safety Conference on March 2 – 3, 2021.
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COVID-19 Resources for ECA members: |
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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.
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SAVE THE DATES
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
January 13, 2021
Alex Willis, Leadership Surge
"Fire Your Accountant"
January 20, 2021
Dave O'Brien, Mosley, Pfundt & Glick Inc.
"How to Use LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing"
January 27, 2021
Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group
IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal
-- Proper Implementation / Ease of Use--
February 4, 2021
IDOL Webinar
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
February 10, 2021
TBD
KPI - Key Performance Indicators:
Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators
February 18, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
Inequitable Payment Practices
February 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline
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