ECA News & Events Update
NECA Legislative Update
(2/19/21)
Please click on the link below for a NECA Legislative Update (2/19/21).
IMSCA Legislative Update
(2/19/21)
Please click on the link below for an IMSCA Legislative Update (2/19/21). This report includes an overview of the proposed FY 22 spending plan unveiled by Governor Pritzker.
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.)
Register today for the
Women in NECA / Future Leaders Conference
March 9-10, 2021 - Learn more
Electrical Contractor Magazine's "Safety Leader" issue is now Available
Please click on the link for a copy of the Electrical Contractor Magazine's "Safety Leader" issue is now available.
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 NEEDS YOUR HELP: Participate in the Membership Survey & the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Today! Learn more
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!
IMSCA Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum
SAVE the DATE for IMSCA’s Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum! The event will be held Friday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.  IMSCA is excited to announce the confirmed panelists will include:

  • Senate President Don Harmon (D-39)
  • Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-42: Chair Senate Labor Committee) 
  • Senator Ram Villivalam (D-8: Chair Senate Transportation Committee)

Each panelist will provide a 10-15 minute presentation on important issues facing our state that the Illinois General Assembly will tackle during the spring 2021 legislative session. A brief Q & A period will follow their presentations. This event will provide IMSCA members a unique opportunity to receive an “insider’s view” from key Illinois State Senators. I

More event details and Registration information to follow, soon.
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.

NEXT WEBINAR: Thursday, February 25th @11AM
Navigating Loneliness and Isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a plethora of obstacles to manage and has exacerbated an already-existing “loneliness epidemic”. Among them is our ability to connect and maintain healthy relationships in the world in which we are forced to be a part. In this presentation, attendees will gain insight into the concept of loneliness, learn about the impact of loneliness on individual health and workplace productivity, and discover ways to increase connectedness in the short- and long-term to help us come out of the pandemic stronger.
 
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 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group

 
March 9-10 2021
Virtual Event

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


IMSCA Virtual Town Hall Legislative Forum
March 19, 2021
Virtual Event


March 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group


March 31, 2021
Top Golf, Schaumburg


Contract Management
April 7, 2021
Virtual Event


April 13 - 14, 2021
Virtual Event


April 15, 2021
Maggiano's Banquets - Chicago