Pictured from left to right are:

WC Schult, Super Electric Construction Company,

Rick Jamerson, NECA Governor, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., and

James McGlynn, Sr., ECA Legislative Committee Chair,

McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.

NECA Legislative Conference

March 27 - 29, 2023

The NECA 2023 Legislative Conference was held March 27 – 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The sessions were held at the Hotel Salamander. The conference built up to its final day that was filled with Congressional visits – either with the legislator or their aide(s) and a Reception that was host to a number of Congressional representatives. 

The Chapter would like to thank Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company for his ten years in the NECA Political Leadership Council (NECA PLC) and James McGlynn, Sr., McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. for his 20 years in the NECA PLC, as they were both recognized for their PLC participation over the years.

We thank all that continue to support NECA’s legislative activity to better the industry. We also thank those that were able to attend and represent the Chapter during the Conference and legislative visits!

The Joint Office provides technical assistance, analysis, and support to states and localities to help modernize the nation’s transportation system and give Americans the option to choose electric vehicles and save money fueling their vehicles. Learn more at DriveElectric.gov.

Sign up to receive regular communications about Joint Office vacancy announcements, webinars, news, funding opportunities, and thought leadership pieces on creating a future where everyone can ride and drive electric.

Webinar Agenda

·   Welcome and Introduction: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

·   EV Charging Station Design Approaches and Best Practices

·   Facilitated Q&A.

Steve Lommele, interim communications and stakeholder engagement lead for the Joint Office, will moderate the webinar and take audience questions. You can ask questions ahead of time by placing them in the "Questions & Comments" field on the Zoom webinar registration form.

Webinar Discussing the State of the Practice in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Site Design (April 4, 2023)

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will host a webinar on April 4, 2023, 2–3 p.m. ET discussing the State of the Practice in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Site Design. National experts will discuss key considerations in the design of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, such as:

·   Accessibility

·   Security

·   Parking

·   Operations

·   Maintenance.

The purpose is to inform state and local agencies, site hosts, utilities, and other stakeholders on approaching the design of EV charging stations that conform to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program requirements.

Participants will leave the webinar with a better understanding of best practices around EV charging site design. This is the second of four webinars related to EV charging station site design. Download a recording of the March 23, 2023 webinar on site evaluation.

Register now.

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.



Elbert “Bert” Walters, III,

Executive Director of Powering Chicago

Rob Johnson,

Founder, Rob Johnson Comnunications

ECA Regular Membership Meeting -

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

"How a Firm Can Benefit from Participation with Powering Chicago"

Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.

This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Shaw's Crab House

1900 East Higgins Road

Schaumburg, IL

(847) 517-2722

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Business Session: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) March Membership Meeting is to be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Shaw's Crab House in Schaumburg, IL.

The session will feature Industry updates, as well as presentations from Rob Johnson, Rob Johnson Communications and Elbert Walters, III, Powering Chicago Executive Director. Their focus for this session is , "How your firm can benefit from participation with Powering Chicago!"

We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry! You can register on the ECA website / link or give the office a call at: (708) 531-0022.

Register Soon!

CISCO Annual Meeting

April 21, 2023

The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) Annual Luncheon is scheduled as follows:

Friday, April 21, 2023

11:00 am - Registration

12:00 pm - Program / Lunch

Maggiano's

Schaumburg, IL

Guest Presenter:

Dan Seals, CEO of Intersect Illinois.

Intersect Illinois: Public Private Partnership Focused on Global Business Development for Illinois.

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!

You are invited to attend a Joint Safety Forum hosted by the Safety Committee's of the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter of NECA , as well as by PowerForward DuPage. The Forum is to focus on "Fall Protection and Prevention for the Electrical Worker" and a NECA Safety Meeting App update.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

There is no cost to attend this event, but advance registration is required. This program is complimentary to ECA members..

To register, please click on the link below.

You need to use the COMP CODE: ECA MEMBER when registering (ECA MEMBER is all uppercase).

You can also visit the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com (Event Calendar area) and register on-line for this complimentary program. 

Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you, there!

SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM

8:00AM - Dave Carl, President of Safety Meeting App will give a 30-minute presentation on the Safety Meeting App founded in 2012 when most companies were still completing safety meetings by pen and paper. The Safety Meeting App has been partnering with NECA Chapters since 2014 and has over 1,400 safety topics including Lockout Tagout, Energized Electrical Work Permit and Shock and Arc-Flash Risk Assessment. It is an OSHA-compliant safety tool for documenting safety meetings, completing checklists and logging accidents.

8:30AM – The Construction Safety Council will deliver an informative 2-hour presentation that addresses workplace hazards presented by ladders, overhead platforms, scaffolding, and holes in floors, walls, and ceilings.

Our presenter, Timothy E. Janis, MBA, CHST is a safety professional with 30 years of experience in the construction industry. As a trainer for the Construction Safety Council, he supports employers and employees by developing and delivering safety training programs that reduce the incidence of occupational injuries. He is a subject matter expert on local and federal regulations, as well as field-based best practices. 

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 5 SPOTS LEFT!

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.

IMSCA Legislative Update

March 17, 2023

Please click the link for MSCA’s March 17^th Legislative Update. This report includes a status update on IMSCA’s legislative initiative, SB 133. A summary of additional legislative items that remain active is also included. The House and Senate return to Springfield next week (March 21 – 24) for legislative session. 

If you have any questions, please contact: Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at: (217) 523-4361.

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

May 16, 2023!