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IMSCA Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum a Success!
The virtual session was held on Friday, March 19, 2021.
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The Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association’s (IMSCA’s) Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum was held on Friday, March 19, 2021 via Zoom. IMSCA had an exciting panel of legislators who provided IMSCA members with an overview of important issues facing our state that the Illinois General Assembly will tackle during the spring 2021 legislative session. This event was designed to provide IMSCA members with a unique opportunity to receive an “insider’s view” from key Illinois State Senators, which included: Senate President Don Harmon, Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes and Senator Ram Villivalam. Each panelist provided a brief presentation, and a Q & A period followed. |
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(Virtual Classroom)
March 24, 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, "Change Order Management." The program is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
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Get More Work: Biden's Energy Plan & Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Projects
Learn about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program and Certification that you may need for future projects. Join us for an informational webinar on
March 31st @ 2pm
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About 9.6 million charge ports will be required to support 18.7 million EVs in 2030. This represents a significant investment in EV charging infrastructure. President Biden's new Energy Plan calls for 500,000 new EV Charging Stations in the US. His Energy Plan specifically calls for "EVITP" Certified Contractors on these projects. |
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Join the Young Professionals of ECA Chicago at Top Golf,
Space is Limited!
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
5pm Arrival and Reception in the "Champions Suite" with short program, Golf, Drinks, Food & Games from 6-8pm
There is no charge to participate. All ECA Chicago Members are welcome! *Covid capacity regulations limit this event to the first 50 registrants.
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NECA Capitol Hill Update: WHAT NEW COVID-19 BILL MEANS FOR NECA CONTRACTORS
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Pictured above is Stephane McShane,
Maxim Consulting Group
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(Virtual Classroom)
April 7, 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, “Contract Administration: Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's.” The program is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
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Pictured above is Anna Maria Kowalik,
SVP-Director of Business Development for
Inland Green Capital LLC (IGC).
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Pictured above is Ryan Keller, member of the ComEd Industrial Outreach Service Provider team.
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) will hold its April Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Maggiano's Banquets in Chicago.
The luncheon program will feature industry updates, as well as presentations from Anna Maria Kowalik, SVP Dir. Business Development, Inland Green Capital regarding C-PACE program and Ryan Keller is a team member of the ComEd Industrial Outreach Service Provider team.
We welcome back our members to the first "in-person" Membership meeting of 2021!
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Pictured above is Matt Firestone,
Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest
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“Driving Success with a Remote Workforce"
(Virtual Classroom)
April 22, 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, “Driving Success with a Remote Workforce.” The program is being conducted by Matt Firestone, Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
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Pictured above is Robert Mooty,
former NECA Education Instructor
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“Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"
May 10 - 12, 2021 (Revised Dates)
-- Drake Oak Brook Hotel
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The program is being conducted by Robert Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor. The program will be held May 10 - 12, 2021 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.
The Drake Oak Brook Hotel is to follow all applicable COVID-19 Protocols.
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Pictured above is Matthew, Beaudet, Chicago Department of Buildings Commissioner.
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) will hold its May Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Union League Club of Chicago.
The evening program will feature industry updates, as well as a presentation from Matthew, Beaudet, Chicago Department of Buildings Commissioner.
We welcome back our members to the first evening Membership meeting of 2021!
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Pictured above is Bruce Boger,
Bruce Boger Company
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“Transformational Leadership: Creating High Performance Work Teams"
May 27, 2021
-- Drake Oak Brook Hotel
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a workshop called, “Transformational Leadership: Creating High Performance Work Teams.”
The program is being conducted by Bruce Boger, Bruce Boger Company. The program will be held May 27 2021 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.
The Drake Oak Brook Hotel is to follow all applicable COVID-19 Protocols.
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Registration is now open for the ECA 49th Annual Spring Conference - June 9 - 10, 2021!
Available to all ECA accredited representatives, Registration is now open for the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) 49th Annual Spring Conference, which will be held on June 9-10, 2021 at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin.
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OSHA Releases Response on
Protecting Worker Health and Safety
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On March 12th, 2021, OSHA released a much-anticipated response to protect workers from COVID-19 as directed by the President Biden Executive Order on protecting worker health and safety. A COVID-19 National Emphasis Program, (NEP) has been developed, focusing on companies with the largest percentage of workers exposed to serious risk in addition to prioritizing employers that retaliate against workers who file complaints or exercise their rights as protected by federal law and regulations.
The new National Emphasis Program, while highlighting many General Industry examples and exposures, provides guidance in Inspection Procedures that will be initiated immediately as of the effective date with targeted inspections beginning two weeks later. Construction is listed in the secondary targeted industries for this COVID-19 NEP under “Appendix B, Table 1. Supplemental Industries for Non-Healthcare in Essential Critical Infrastructure” of the document.
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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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2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
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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NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs Available in 2021
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.
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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
March 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
March 31, 2021
Virtual Event
March 31, 2021
Top Golf, Schaumburg
April 7, 2021
Virtual Event
April 13 - 14, 2021
Virtual Event
April 15, 2021
Maggiano's Banquets - Chicago
April 22, 2021
Virtual Event
Solar & Energy Storage Design & Estimating Course
Anticipated: May 6 - 7, 2021
Location: TBD
May 10 - 12, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
May 19, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
May 27, 2021
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
June 9 - 10, 2021
The American Club - Kohler, WI
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