The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is pleased to present a special event called, “ECA NECAPAC Golf Outing.” This is an opportunity for Chapter members to not only participate in a golf outing on August 23, 2021 at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, (708) 748-0495 which includes lunch, food and beverages on the course, cocktails and reception, networking and fun giveaways; but, an opportunity to contribute to the NECAPAC.

The Capital Development Board (CDB) is hosting a construction outreach event on August 25, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at the University of Illinois-Springfield campus, Student Union Building, 2^nd Floor Ballrooms, 2251 Richard Wright Drive, Springfield, IL 62703.

This event is an in-person networking session to learn more about upcoming project opportunities with the CDB. The CDB will review major project bid opportunities that will be available over the next 18 months in Central Illinois with a total value of over half billion dollars. In addition to learning more about upcoming bid opportunities, attendees will receive information on CDB’s registration and pre-qualification processes, review delivery methods for these upcoming projects, and will have the opportunity to network with BEP/FEP and other partners.

Seating is limited and RSVP’s are required. RSVP to Jesse Martinez by emailing: Jesse.Martinez@Illinois.gov. Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status.

IMSCA is co-hosting this event along with the Central Illinois Builders Association and the Southern Illinois Builders Association. IMSCA encourages its members to attend this productive and informative event. Please click on the link for further details.

TAXES, TAXES EVERYWHERE… ELECRI International is pleased to announce that their August 25^th Council Room will feature a discussion on Tax Strategies to Help Increase Cash Flow. Council member company Moss Adams will lead us through the opportunities for businesses to save money and increase cash flow using tax credits and incentives. We will review tax strategies business leaders can use to their advantage including the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) which came about as a result of the pandemic and older tax credit programs like Research and Development Tax Credits (R&D). We will hear directly from electrical contractors around the country to learn how they are leveraging tax credits and incentives to help bolster their business. 

The NECA Safety App delivers a robust, useful array of functional components that directly address contractors' needs in the field. Just recently, with the knowledge and expertise of NECA's Michael Johnston (NECA, Executive Director, Codes and Standards) and Jim Dollard (IBEW Local 98 Safety Coordinator, Retired), the NECA Safety App was expanded to include three essential components that focus specifically on employer requirements in NFPA 70E. The app will now provide components that provide a required set of procedures for:

The NECA Show will prepare you for the future of the electrical construction industry. You’ll find a wide range of educational opportunities on the trade show floor with sessions on everything from leadership to growing your business to the latest innovations. Learn from the experts, see and touch the newest products and services and plan for tomorrow. This is the place to learn how electrical professional’s work is changing. The Convention is available in a hybrid format so you can get the best of Nashville live and "in person" AND ensure you don’t miss anything by catching up virtually. More information can be found at: www.necaconvention.org, as well as the link below.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Ownership Transition Management Succession." The seminar is being conducted by Michael McLin, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 8:00 am. to 12:00 pm. at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000. Breakfast is to be provided starting at 7:45 am.

Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions.  

Please click on the link for a NECA Government Affairs update (8/13/2021). Highlights include the following:

·      NECA THANKS SENATE FOR PASSING

·      NECA SUPPORTS INTRODUCTION OF

(Promoting Opportunities in Skilled Trades)