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Please join us at the 2021 ECA Summer Social Event on Friday, August 13th at Theater on the Lake! |
This year's summer social event, at Theater on the Lake in Chicago, will feature plenty of epicurean cuisine, boat drinks, a pig roast, lawn games (bocce ball and bags), and musical entertainment island style by the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band "Gone 2 Paradise". Visit our event page online to learn more!
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ECA NECAPAC Golf Outing -- 8/23/21 |
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.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY! JULY 23, 2021
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ECA 2021 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
AUGUST 26-27, 2021 - MILWAUKEE
Education Programs focused on what you need to succeed today!
Adaptive Leadership and Communication
Project Management Best Practices
Strategic Thinking and Industry Innovation
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Roundtrip Luxury Motor Coach transportation Included.
- Experience the Milwaukee Tool Innovation Center.
- Enjoy lavish style and unparalleled amenities at The Journeyman Hotel, a new downtown Milwaukee hotel in the historic Third Ward district.
- An outstanding line-up of Speakers and Leadership workshops.
- Rooftop Social Event to Network and Meet your Peers.
- Take-Aways you can put into action Monday morning!
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NECA CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
October 9 - 12, 2021 -- NASHVILLE
Registration is Open!
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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. Registration begins July 14, 2021! More information can be found at: www.necaconvention.org, as well as the link below. |
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"How to Prepare for a Safe Return to Work Post COVID-19" Webinar -- 7/27/2022 -- DATE CHANGE! |
You are invited to a “Trio of Subject Matter Experts” Webinar!
"How to Prepare for a Safe Return to Work Post COVID-19!
Our Approach to Educating and Preparing you to Make your Workplace Safe."
Limited Seats Reserved for Presidents, Owners, CFO’s, and People Officers--Invitation only, please
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:30 AM -- 12:30 PM / Post Session Networking until 1 PM
(NEW DATE!)
Featured Speakers
Cindi Elstien | Bill Heffernan | Gina Ruffin
Please click the link below for more information / Registration.
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NECA Government Affairs Update (7/16/2021) |
Please review the most recent NECA Government Affairs Update!
The update includes information regarding:
- BUDGET RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK RELEASED BY SENATE
- EDUCATION ASSISTANCE BILLS INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
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The Illinois Mechanical Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) is now holding the IMSCA-PAC Raffle for 2021! IMSCA is the lobbying group the ECA utilizes in regard to Illinois General Assembly issues.
The winning tickets will be drawn on September 10, 2021. You do not need to be present to win. Under State Law, IMSCA-PAC can accept both corporate and personal checks.
If you have additional questions regarding the IMSCA-PAC, please contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton at jnewbold@boldnewstrat.com or (217) 523-4361.
Your support is appreciated.
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting - 9/9/2021 |
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
The event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting (In conjunction with EA Annual Conference)
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Drury Lane Conf. Ctr.
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(630) 530-0111
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm - Registration / Networking
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Business Session / Guest Presentations
1:30 pm - Event Concludes
The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and guest presentations from representatives of:
Electric Association (EA) -- (Ali Novinger),
Construction Safety Council (CSC) -- (Bob Lahey) and the
Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) --
(Dan Allen).
The program is to re-familiarize you with these groups, as well as learn of upcoming events. If you're not active with any of these groups, we hope that this will encourage you and those in your company to participate!
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Michael McLin is a Managing Director at Maxim Consulting Group. |
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"Ownership Transition Management Succession" - 9/15/2021 |
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.
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FIRST HALF OF PROGRAM
A focus on compliance with Workers Compensation issues, OSHA Logs and documents, and Incident investigations presented by Anthony J. Cacchillo, Esq., Cacchillo Law Group LLC.
SECOND HALF OF PROGRAM
This session will feature a discussion regarding work after COVID issues presented by an John Dimos, an Industrial Hygienist and a Construction Safety Council Instructor.
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ECA Safety Committee Seminar -
"Worker Comp Issues / Work after COVID" - 9/30/2021
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee is proud to sponsor a special two-part program that is complimentary to ECA members, as follows:
DATE: Thursday, September 30, 2021
TIME: 8:00 am - 10:00 am (Breakfast begins at 7:45 am)
LOCATION: Drake Oak Brook Hotel - 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL.
Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions.
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NECA Video Update (7/19/21) / NECA Learning Center: Programs Available in 2021 / On-Demand Programming
The NEAC Video update for 7/19/21 includes an ELECTRI update, as well as an eSafetyLine update. NECA has resumed charging for online training licensed from third party providers, but will continue to provide free webinars and their own on-demand online training courses with code NECA2021. All courses included in this promotion can be found here (NECA Learning Center Home Page) .
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2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
"In-Person" Educational Programs /
Stipend Availability
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Please click on the links for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule and the ECA Educational Program Schedule. Please click on the link for the ECA Educational / Conference Stipends listing for 2021.
Please visit the ECA website for Registration / information regarding the above programs.
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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 DATE!
NECA Safety Leadership Summit
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Save the Dates!
NECA Safety Leadership Summit is scheduled for
November 1 - 3, 2021 at the Loews Hotel in Chicago.
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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
Theater on the Lake
Friday, August 13, 2021
August 23, 2021
Olympia Fields Country Club
August 26-27, 2021
The Journeyman Hotel, Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Drury Lane Conference Center
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(In conjunction with Electric Association Annual Conference)
September 14, 2021
Presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge
Zoom Webinar - 1:00-2:00PM
September 15, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
September 30, 2021
"Workers Comp Issues / Work after COVID"
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
October 9 - 12, 2021
Nashville, TN
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