ECA News & Events Update
ECA January Membership Meeting
HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!
The program WILL NOT be held on 1/12/22
at Gibsons Steakhouse.
We regret to inform you that the
ECA Membership Meeting that was
scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at
Gibsons Steakhouse has been cancelled due to
COVID-related concerns.

An alternate date and/or virtual setting has not been decided upon, yet.

NECA Requests your participation in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Survey.
In July 2020, NECA and the IBEW reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating growth in the electrical construction industry with a focus on a culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as an integral factor for ensuring the future of the industry.
 
In September 2020, NECA formed their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force with a goal of empowering a cultural shift in diversity, equity and inclusion through education, opportunity, awareness and open dialogue by developing an awareness and education platform to foster a work environment within the electrical industry that supports each person’s unique differences. The Task Force will strive to create a long-term cultural shift, on national and local levels, where each person can thrive and be empowered to contribute to the overall success of our industry.
 
In order to understand where the electrical construction industry is going and where it needs to be, the first step is understanding where we are at, as an organization. NECA is asking your participation in this important survey. As industry leaders, participating in this survey will give NECA the ability to collect critical data and act on it.
 
Of course, your participation in these survey is completely voluntary and all of your responses will be kept confidential. No personal information will be associated with your responses.
 
The deadline to complete this survey is April 1, 2022.
The ECA Research and Education Programs for 2022
are "in-person" seminars.
Pictured above is David Ashcraft,
Advantage Learning Systems
"Effective Client Communication"
Thursday, January 13, 2022
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a seminar called, "Effective Client Communication." The seminar is being conducted by David Ashcraft, Advantage Learning Systems. The program will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022 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 provided.
Pictured above is Nic Bittle, Workforce Pro
"Mentorship, Quit Talking About It and Do It"
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a seminar called, "Mentorship, Quit Talking About It and Do It." The seminar is being conducted by Nic Bittle, Workforce Pros. The program will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000. Breakfast and lunch are to be provided.
Pictured above is Dave O'Brien -
Mosley, Pfundt & Glick, Inc.
"Understanding Construction Accounting"
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a seminar called, "Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction. "The seminar is being presented by Mosley, Pfundt & Glick, Inc. - Dave O'Brien. The program will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. at Maggiano's Banquets, 240 Oakbrook Ctr., Oak Brook, IL 60523,(630) 368-0300. Breakfast is to be provided.
Pictured above is Stephane McShane -
Maxim Consulting Group.
"Supply Chain Management"
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a seminar called, "Supply Chain Management." The seminar is being presented by Stephane McShane - Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 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 provided.

Powering Chicago Seeks Electrical Contractors to feature in upcoming Marketing and News Activities
Powering Chicago would like to feature your Company in upcoming news and marketing initiatives!
Utilize this FREE opportunity to showcase your work and grow your business.
Stories can be about your Company, a project you are working on, a charitable activity you participate in, a new technology you are using, and much more.

Visit the Powering Chicago website to see what our team has done to highlight union electrical contractors in Chicago. Contact Carrie Spaeth at ECA to learn more.

DOB Self-Certification Class
The Chicago Department of Buildings is pleased to announce that their next Self-Certification Training Class will be held January 18-20, 2022 and they are now accepting applications. The Training Class is for both first time and renewing self-certification professionals (details below). If there are available seats, other industry professionals may apply to audit the training class. Please click the link for registration information.
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.

Chicago Building Congress 2022 Merit Awards
Enter Your Construction Project!

The Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards Committee invites CBC members and non-members to submit entries for the CBC's 2022 Merit Awards competition. This program recognizes the most outstanding construction projects from the past three years in the Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. Learn more...
CISCO Annual Scholarships Available
CISCO has begun to accept applications for its long-standing Annual Scholarship Awards Program. The applications for these different categories can be found on CISCO’s website/homepage at www.cisco.org. The three scholarship program categories are: 1) Four-year college scholarships for high school seniors; 2) Two-year awards for seniors planning on attending a community college; and 3) Two-year continuing education awards to union members or contractor employees.
The deadline to submit the applications is Friday, February 18, 2022. Interested students may email the completed applications, or send in the mail. For more information, call CISCO at (630) 472-9411.
NECA Government Affairs Update (12/31/21)
Please click on the link below for the most recent legislative update from NECA.
CSC 2022 Training Calendar Update
Please click on the link below for the most recent Construction Safety Council (CSC) 2022 Training Calendar update.
COVID-19 Resources for ECA members:
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.
 
SAVE THE DATES


Gibsons Steakhouse
Oak Brook, IL


Thursday, January 13, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
 

Tampa, FL


Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL


February 11, 2022
Maggiano's Little Italy
Schaumburg, IL


Carmine's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL
 

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!


Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL
 
March 13 - 16, 2022
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
 
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL


March 28 - 31, 2022
Oriental Hotel
Washington, D.C.


April 4 - 9, 2022
Hotel Pullman Eiffel Tower
Paris, France


April 12, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL


April 20, 2022
Truluck's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL