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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IT & COFFEE IS PERFECT FOR YOUR STAFF - ELECTRI will launch its new learning series on Tuesday, October 25 @ 11:00 AM Eastern. “IT & Coffee” will be hosted by Matt Lamb, Rosendin’s Chief Information Officer. These casual interactive conversations are ideal for your IT staff to get a better feel for IT issues and opportunities that come across their desks every day. Please use this link to register for the for this very important education session. All registrants will receive the zoom link by Tuesday morning. Contact Laura Holmes at laura.holmes@electri.org is you have any issues registering. | | | |
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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. | | |
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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Pictured above is Dr. Awad Hanna,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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"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 Sean Madix,
Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) Benefit Funds Executive Director
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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
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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.
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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. | | |
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Pictured above is Stephane McShane
Maxim Consulting Group
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"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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More Registrants are needed to have the
Minimum Required for the Program!
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UPCOMING NECA COURSES & EVENTS
27 OCT ●2PM-3PM
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
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 NOV●12PM-3PM
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 NOV●12PM-1PM
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 16, 2022
Transform Your Organization for the Future
Drake Oak Brook Hotel - Oak Brook, I
November 17, 2022
IN PERSON: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP
Location TBD
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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