ECA News & Events Update
IMSCA / NECA Legislative Updates
Please click on the links for IMSCA and NECA Legislative Updates.

IMSCA's report includes an overview of the recently adopted rules for the Illinois House of Representatives, and a preview of the state’s spending plan Governor Pritzker will unveil next week. This report has also been added to IMSCA’s website, www.imsca.org. If any questions, please contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at: (217) 523-4361.

NECA's report highlights the top news of the week, a look ahead of various issues and a reminder that the NECA Legislative Conference has been canceled.
IBEW Local 134 Urges Gov. Pritzker to Protect Essential Workers with COVID Vaccine -- Despite continuing to serve on front lines, IBEW Local 134 members denied priority access. 
NECA 2021 Task Forces / Committees -- Chicago Chapter Representatives
NECA President, Larry Beltramo, has made appointments to the NECA's National Standing Committees and Task Forces for 2021 that were recently approved by the NECA Executive Committee. Please click on the link for the full listings. We wish to congratulate the following Chicago & Cook County Chapter members for their continued service to not only the Chapter, but to National NECA!
 
Business Development Task Force
Rick Jamerson,
Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Task Force
Kendra Dinkins,
Taylor Electric Company

Government Affairs Committee
Steve Diamond,
Malko Communication Services, LLC

Safety Task Force
Jerry McGlynn,
McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.

Technology Systems Integration Task Force
Scott Rowe,
Gibson Electric& Technology Solutions

Employee Assistance Program Upcoming Webinar:
Helping Students Thrive in the New Normal
Complimentary webinar for ECA Members
Two Dates Available:
Tuesday, February 9th | 12:30pm-1:30pm 
Wednesday February 10th | 12:30pm-1:30pm
The pandemic, as well as other national events, have left university and college students with numerous challenges, and not living the carefree life they may have expected. We will discuss how you can help your student to get the most out of their educational and social experience, despite the challenges.


NECA NEEDS YOUR HELP: Participate in the Membership Survey & the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Today! Learn more
Pictured above is Stephane McShane,
Maxim Consulting Group
“KPI Performance Indicators: Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators” 
(Virtual Classroom)
February 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "KPI - Key Performance Indicators: Using Lagging Information to Create Leading Indicators." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 1:00 pm. - 3:00 pm.
 
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Inequitable Payment Practices." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm. to 3:00 pm.
 
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
ECA Membership Meeting
Guest Presentations from
ERS-EAP, Equifax, eSafetyline,
NECA Safety Meeting App
March 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) will hold its March Membership Meeting as a VIRTUAL program on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. 
 
The program will feature industry updates, as well as presentations from representatives of:
·   Employee Resource Systems – EAP
·   NECA Safety Meeting App
·   Equifax
·   eSafetyline
 
The program is to re-familiarize you with current member benefits. If you're not active with any of these groups, we hope that this will encourage you and those in your company to participate!
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Change Order Management." The seminar is being conducted by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group. The program will be a virtual classroom program held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
 
THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ECA MEMBERS!
(Coupon Code is Required.)
2021 ECA
Meeting Calendar /
Educational Programs /
Stipend Availability
Please click on the links for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule and the ECA Educational Program Schedule. Please click on the link for the ECA Educational / Conference Stipends listing for 2021.

Please visit the ECA website for Registration / information regarding the above programs.
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.

NECA Video Update / NECA Events Update
Please click on the link below for a NECA Video Update highlighting the NECA Project Excellence Awards Submittal Process, eSafetyline February 2021 Safety Minute and an interview with Researcher Dr. Meik Daneshgari regarding "Estimating With and Pricing of Prefabrication."

Also, please visit the NECA website for updates concerning these upcoming events:

Women in NECA / Future Leaders (WIN / FL) - Virtual - March 9 - 10, 2021


NECA Legislative Conference - Canceled
(Please click on link below.)
CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference (Virtual)
-March 2 - 3, 2021
The Construction Expo & Safety Conference, co-hosted by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASA Chicago) and the Construction Safety Council, is going VIRTUAL in 2021 (March 2 – 3)! While presented in a new format, these two days will serve construction industry professionals by providing valuable opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking. Register now as an Attendee or Exhibitor or Sponsor. Click here for details. 

Stipend Available
The ECA Executive Committee has approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives of participating ECA member firms for the CSC Virtual Safety Conference on March 2 – 3, 2021.
NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs Available in 2021

NECA has resumed charging for online training licensed from third party providers, but will continue to provide free webinars and their own on-demand online training courses with code NECA2021. All courses included in this promotion can be found here.
 
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
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
 
February 18, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
 
 
February 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
 
Virtual Event
March 9-10 2021

 
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline


March 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group


March 31, 2021
Top Golf, Schaumburg