Pictured representing the ECA YP Committee

from left to right are:

Sam Lacher, ECA Assistant Manager,

Jack O'Connell, Linear Electric, Inc.,

Dan Fahey, Super Electric Construction Company,

Mallory Gurtz, ECA YP Committee Chair,

Gurtz Electric Company, and

Thomas Pedergnana, Malko Communication Services, LLC.

ECA YP "Game of Irons" Networking Event -

March 1, 2023

The Young Professionals of ECA Chicago held a networking session on March 1, 2023 at the Game of Irons in Oak Brook, IL. Game of Irons is the Chicago area's largest indoor golf facility with 16 simulator bays totaling 18,000 sq. feet of fun! Over 40 members registered for this event and enjoyed a fun, laid back experience. As always, all Young Professionals working for ECA member companies are welcome to attend the YP events.

The evening began with a short program led by YP Committee Chair, Mallory Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Company. She reviewed the history / activities of the Committee over the years. Over 20 programs and four conferences have been coordinated by the group. In addition to the attendees learning about previous content, all were able to briefly discuss insight into upcoming events, as well as the 5th Annual Leadership Conference. It is anticipated that the Conference will be held in late Summer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A tour of Milwaukee Tool is a top agenda item.

If you have any topic suggestions and/or special venues the Young Professionals of ECA should try, please contact the ECA. “Thank you!” to the many attendees at the Game of Irons session!

Abbey Resort

Abbey Springs Golf Course

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The tentative schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Golf Outing - Shotgun Start

11:00 A.M. -

Abbey Springs Golf Course

1 Country Club Dr, Fontana, WI 53125

(262) 275-6113

Hotel Registration 

Abbey Resort - 269 Fontana Blvd, Fontana, WI 53125

(262) 275-9000

4:00 P.M.

Reception

7:00 P.M. - Abbey Resort

Harbor Patio

Membership Dinner Meeting

7:45 P.M. - Abbey Resort

Sand Bar

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Breakfast

8:30 A.M. - Abbey Resort

Wisconsin Ballroom

Business Session:

9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - Abbey Resort

Wisconsin Ballroom

Hotel Checkout

11:00 A.M.

ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference - June 7 - 8, 2023 -

Registration is Open!

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) 51st Annual Spring Conference will be held on June 7 - 8, 2023 at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin. The Abbey Resort is ninety acres of unending lakeside experiences, as it is the only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva, The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin offers unique activities from lakeside dining to make and take events, along with resort amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, family activities, live music, and of course, their full-service Avani Spa. We’re sure that this is reason enough to attend this Conference. 

The Membership Golf Outing is at Abbey Springs on Wednesday morning with an 11:00 am Shotgun Start. Wednesday night’s reception/dinner meeting will provide you with the latest information regarding industry events. The Thursday morning Business Session is being defined. This conference is a great opportunity to catch up with what’s going on in this constantly changing industry.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Please plan to attend the Electrical Contractors’ Association 51st Annual Spring Conference. The tentative schedule of events is listed, as well as a link to Register. You may also visit the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com to register.

ECA 51st Annual Spring Conference

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 -

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Abbey Resort

269 Fontana Blvd.

Fontana, WI 53125

(262) 275-9000



In order to ensure room availability, please Register no later than

April 28, 2023.



CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TICKET OR TABLE

 $100 per seat, $1,000 for a table of 10

Complete tables of 10 people will have a reserved table for their company. Groups and seats of less than 10 will be open seating.

Registrations, cancellations and changes are due no later than March 3, 2023. Cancellation refunds cannot be guaranteed after March 3, 2023. Contact Ali Novinger at [email protected] with any questions or changes regarding your registration. This event will be compliant with the safety policies of the Hilton Chicago. Current policy will be emailed to attendees the week of the event.  

67th Annual Paddy's Day Luncheon

Start Time 11:00 a.m.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Chicago Hilton and Towers

THE INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM

720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL

Don't Miss:

-Shannon Rovers

-Door Prize Drawing

-Francis P. Cummins Award Presentation

-2024 Big Shillelagh Announcement

The Paddy's Day Lunch is THE opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with hundreds of colleagues in the electrical industry of Chicago.

The Paddy's Day Lunch Registration Form will prompt you for online payment OR

To pay via check, mail check payable to The Chicagoland Electric Association Education Foundation (CEAEF) to:

CEAEF

17W733 Butterfield Road, Suite B

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Tables of Ten Will Be Given Priority Seating

ECA Regular Membership Meeting -

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Legislative Issues Focus:

NECA Government Affairs Rep. -

Jared Karbowsky

IMSCA -

Jessica Newbold

Chicago / Cook County Lobbyist - Michael Alvarez

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) March Membership Meeting is to be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. The ECA is proud to announce that the focus will be on legislative / governmental updates regarding national, state and local issues.

This event is scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Gibsons Steakhouse

2105 Spring Road

Oak Brook, IL

(630) 954-0000

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Business Session: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

Please register, soon!

Young Electrical Professionals

PANEL DISCUSSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

March 16, 2023, The Ivy Room at Tree Studios, 12 E Ohio St # 100, Chicago, IL 60611

Professional Development in the Electrical Industry

 Join the EA on March 16 and listen to industry leaders share their experience and expertise in professional development. This is the first event of its kind since 2019! The Young Electrical Professionals panel events have been THE MUST ATTEND events for the future leaders of the industry.

4:30 pm Cocktails and Networking

5:30 pm Panel Discussion Program

7:30 pm Event Concludes

Moderators:

Sarah Liberati, Focal Point

Mollie Sholl, ConneXion

Panelists:

Manufacturer- Jimalee Beno, Focal Point

Distributor- Aaron Hughes, Advance Electrical Supply, Border States

Manufacturers’ Rep- Patti Geier – PG Enlighten

Engineer- Joe Romano, Syska Hennessy Group

Contractor- Jeff Weir, Kelso Burnett

Make sure your company is represented at this event.

Open to all young professionals of the electrical construction industry!

Advance Registration Required

Registration is $90.00 per person and includes drinks and hors d' oeuvres.

Sponsorships Available! Support the future of our industry! Event sponsorships available for $500 per company. Sponsors will be recognized in promotions, social media, ElectriCITY magazine, and at the event.

Questions, please contact Ali Novinger at the Electric Association.

[email protected]

Pictured above is Dan Doyon,

Maxim Consulting Company

"Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators -

April 23, 2023

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators" is being conducted by Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Company.  The program will be held on a Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000. Breakfast is to be made available at 7:45 am.

THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $100.00 PER ECA MEMBER.

ONLY 13 SPOTS LEFT!

Pictured above is Jim Johannemann,

NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - May 8 - 10, 2023

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" is being conducted by Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member, and the program will be held on Monday through Wednesday, May 8 - 10, 2023 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (all three days) at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 568-1234. Breakfast and lunch are to be provided.

THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $200.00 PER ECA MEMBER.

ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT!

IAEI South Suburban Division Meeting - March 16, 2023

The IAEI South Suburban Division is back!  Dust off your code books and join them for their first meeting of 2023!

The session is being held as follows:

March 16, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. at I.B.E.W.-N.E.C.A Technical Institute

6201 W. 115th Street

Alsip, IL

Room 121 - Auditorium

CLICK HERE for the Meeting invitation.

If anyone is interested in joining the Board of Directors,

CLICK HERE for the Nomination Application.

If any questions, please contact:

Robert Gisch

President, IAEI South Suburban Division 964

815-469-1918

[email protected]

ECA 2023 Membership Meetings - Educational & Special Events Programming

Please click on the link for a listing of upcoming programs sponsored by the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research & Education Committee, as well as National NECA events, Chapter programs. Registration links provided in pdf.

ECA 2023 Educational / Various Event Stipends

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee recently approved a number of educational stipends for various events throughout 2023. Please click on the link for the current listing. The registrations will be reimbursed to the applicable companies after the applicable Conference.

After you have registered for the applicable event, please e-mail a copy of your completed registration transaction to the Association office at [email protected].  This will allow us to have a record of your registration information, should you need any assistance after registering.

ECA Chicago's DEI Workshop Series Continues on

March 16, 2023!