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"Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023"

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a six-session series called, "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" facilitated by Sean Samsom Training, Ltd. at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 568-1234. Breakfast and lunch are to be provided for each session.

 

The program dates are as follows:

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Thursday, July 27, 2023


 

THE FEE FOR THE PROGRAM SERIES IS $1,200.00 ($200.00 PER SESSION) AND IS ONLY FOR ECA MEMBERS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND EACH SESSION, AS IT IS A PROGRESSIVE SERIES.

 

If you're interested in attending the "Empower Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2023" program, please click on the link below to register or go on-line at the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com (Event Calendar portion). Again, Total cost is $1,200 for the entire series. Single session option based on availability - there is a Registration link for each Calendar Date listing on website.


If you unable to attend all six sessions and still wish to participate in a select number, register for those particular dates from their Calendar listing on the ECA website. You would use the "Guest/Spouse" category for the individual session charge. Please see below:

 

WHEN REGISTERING...

CLICK MEMBER (REGISTRANT TYPE) FOR $1,200.00 FEE CHARGE

 

CLICK GUEST/SPOUSE (REGISTRANT TYPE) FOR $200.00 INIDIVIDUAL PROGRAM CHARGE


(Please register soon as there are only 35 spots available for this program!)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Pictured above is Jared Christman, ELECTRI

Director of Construction Technology

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - Thursday, January 26, 2023

Jared Christman, ELECTRI Director of Construction Technology - Guest Speaker

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) January Membership Meeting is to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The ECA is proud to announce that the guest speaker is Jared Christman, ELECTRI Director of Construction Technology. Mr. Christman's will be discussing, "Bridging the Gap Using Your Digital Toolbelt."


This luncheon event is in conjunction with the Electric Association's Annual Conference, and is scheduled as follows:


Thursday, January 26, 2023

Drury Lane Conference Center

100 Drury Lane

Oakbrook Terrace, IL -- (630) 530-0111


Registration / Networking: 11:30 am

Lunch: 11:45 am

Business Session: 12:30 pm

Event Concludes: 1:00 pm


Please register, soon!

NECA Education - Basic Estimating and Advanced Estimating Strategies Virtual Classroom Programs

NECA Education has announce a number of Basic Estimating and Advanced Estimating Strategies Virtual Classroom programs!

 

Registration is still very limited, so don’t delay!


Below are the registration links:

·        Basic Estimating: Monday, January 9 - Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

·        Advanced Estimating Strategies: Monday, January 9 - Thursday January 12, 2023 | 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

·        Advanced Estimating Strategies: Tuesday, January 17- Friday, January 20, 2023 | 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM


Registration for these programs is on a first come, first served basis.

In the event a program sells out and you wish to be added to the wait list for that instance,

please email [email protected].

Pictured above is Dave Morton, Maxim Consulting Group

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

"Crew Level Production Planning and Execution:

Set Goals and Win" (2/2/23)

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "Crew Level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" is being conducted by David Morton, Maxim Consulting Company. 


The program will be held on a Thursday, February 2, 2023 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. Breakfast is to be made available at 7:45 am.

Pictured above is Josh Bone,

ELECTRI Executive Director

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ECA Regular Membership Meeting -

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Josh Bone, ELECTRI Executive Director - Guest Speaker

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) February Membership Meeting is to be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Trulucks in Rosemont, IL. The ECA is proud to announce that the guest speaker is Josh Bone, ELECTRI Executive Director. He will be discussing, "Mega-Trends Transforming Electrical Contracting."


This is a dinner event and is scheduled as follows:


Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Truluck's

9860 Berwyn Avenue

(847) 233-9404

 

Registration / Networking: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:00 pm

Business Session: 7:00 pm

Event Concludes: 8:00 pm


Please register, soon!

CISCO Launches 2023 Scholarship Program

Seven scholarships available.

Deadline for applications Feb. 17, 2023

The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) is accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarship Program. Their three different program categories enable a wider range of applicants for both building trade Union members and Union contractor employees to apply. CISCO offers (3), four-year scholarships ($2,000/year) to high school seniors; (2), two-year awards ($1,000/year) for seniors planning to attend community college; and (2), two-year continuing education awards ($1,000/year) to adult Union members or contractor employees.


CISCO’s three (3) scholarship program categories are:

– Three (3) four-year scholarships ($2,000/year). DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

– Two (2) two-year awards ($1,000/year) for seniors planning on attending a community college. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

– Two (2) two-year continuing education awards ($1,000/year) to Union members or contractor employees. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

Applications for each of the three categories of scholarships are available at cisco.org/ scholarships, visit CISCO's Facebook page, or by calling CISCO at 630-472-9411. The program was established in 1994 in order to provide educational support for CISCO members and their families.

All applications and accompanying documents must be postmarked by February 17, 2023 to be eligible for consideration, and can also be sent via email. Winners will be notified in mid-March and awards will be presented at CISCO's Annual Luncheon in late April/early May, 2023. For judging criteria, application information, and eligibility requirements, please refer to the application forms.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Julia Mulvey at 630-472-9411 or email [email protected]

"C" Program Registration

(Jan. 9 - 13, 2023)

Registration for the Communications Program will take place at the

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, Illinois

on the following dates and times:

Monday, January 9, 2023 through Friday, January 13, 2023

9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.

Click Here for Registration Information

NECA EC Essentials

February 21 - 22, 2023

NECA "Electrical Contractor Essentials" Program

The event is to be held on Tuesday through Wednesday,

February 21 - 22, 2023.


Please join us for this unique two-day program!



Topics to be covered include the following:

Finance

Insurance / Bonding / Risk Management

Legal Issues

Productivity

Material Management

Construction Technology


More information to come!

 

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WIN / FL 2023 Conference

(April 16 - 17, 2023)

The Women in NECA and Future Leaders (WINFL) Leadership Conference features two full days of education and breakout sessions including featured speakers, group discussions and networking opportunities for both groups.


The Women in NECA and Future Leaders (WINFL) conference will precede NECA Now 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Both NECA Now and WINFL will be held at the J.W. Marriott Hill Country. For more information on NECA Now, please click here. Please note, the registration link will lead you to the NECA Now landing page but you will have the option to choose which event(s) you would like to attend.


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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

NECA NOW Executive Leadership Conference

(April 17 - 20, 2023)

Please join us in San Antonio, TX!


Far from your typical meeting, NECA NOW 2023 is a three-day Executive Leadership Conference focused on your professional and personal growth.


This Executive Leadership Conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to gain insights on leadership development with presentation by top business experts.


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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.

SAVE THE DATES

 


January 11 - 13, 2023

MEP Innovation Conference

Austin, TX


January 17 - 19, 2023

ELECTRI Council

Scottsdale, AZ


January 19, 2023

ECA DEI Committee Program

Hyatt Lodge

Oak Brook, IL 


January 22 - 25, 2023

NECA-IBEW Employee Benefit Conference

St. Pete Beach, FL

 

January 26, 2023

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Drury Lane Conference Center

Oakbrook Terrace, IL


February 2, 2023

"Crew Level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win"

Drake Oak Brook Hotel

Oak Brook, IL


February 15, 2023

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Truluck's

Rosemont, IL

(Dinner Meeting) 




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