ECA News & Events Update
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Pictured is James Farrell,
NECA Government Affairs Director
ECA February Membership Meeting
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
 
The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from James Farrell, NECA Government Affairs Executive Director.

The event is scheduled as follows:
 
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Carmine's Restaurant
9850 Berwyn Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 595-1111
 
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session / Presentation: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

We hope that you will be able to attend and learn more about the activities planned for NECA's Legislative Conference, as well as an update on NECA's Government Affairs efforts.
Supreme Court Reinstitutes a Stay of
OSHA's Vaccinate-or-Test ETS / NECA Government Affairs Update
Please click on the links below for information concerning the the Supreme Court reinstituting the Stay of OSHA's Vaccinate-or-Test ETS and NECA's Government Affairs prior legislative updates.
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CDB Webinar -
January 18, 2022 /
Legislative Update (1/14/2022)
IMSCA, along with their design and construction industry partners, invite you to attend an “Industry Coalition Webinar with the Capital Development Board”

The webinar will feature Capital Development Board Director, Jim Underwood who will provide attendees with an overview of upcoming construction projects and bid opportunities the CDB has planned for 2022. This event will be held via webex on Tuesday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. 

Information to join the webinar is below and on the left-side of this panel. 

Please feel free to share this event information with your colleagues. If you have questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at: (217) 523-4361 and/or
ECA Chicago's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Electrical Contractors: Six Month Member Evaluation Survey
On behalf of ECA's Diversity Committee, please help us evaluate our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Program for Electrical Contractors. We are half way through our year long initiative, and we are conducting a 6 month review so we can make adjustments moving forward so that the program continues to be a valuable tool for your business.

 The survey will take no longer than 5 minutes. It is completely anonymous, so please be feel free to give us your honest feedback.
 
We are asking members to take the survey even if you
have not participated in the Diversity program.
 
Following completion, email Carrie Spaeth at ECA and let her know you filled out the survey. Your name will be included in a drawing for a $100 American Express Gift card.
Deadline is Friday, January 21, 2022.
 

(OR)


Thank you for your participation and feedback!
The upcoming ECA Research and Education Programs described below are "in-person" seminars.
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.
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.

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.
CSC / ASA Construction Expo & Safety Conference - March 7 - 8, 2022
Please click on the link below for registration discount information for the Construction Safety Council (CSC) - Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates (ASA) 2022 Construction Expo & Safety Conference being held on March 7 - 8, 2022 in Oakbrook, Terrace, IL.
Stipend Available:
The ECA Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives of participating ECA member firms for the CSC / ASA Construction Expo. and Safety Conference on March 7 – 8, 2022.
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


Tampa, FL


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


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

February 12, 2022
Westin, Itasca, IL


Carmine's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL
 

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


March 7 - 8, 2022
CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference
Drury Lane Conference Center
Oakbrook Terrace, IL


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