ECA News & Events Update
Thank you to everyone who shared their holiday lights this month!
The Ronald McDonald house charities in Chicago are proudly displaying each photo in area in their facility to brighten the spirits of their residents this holiday season.

Today is the last day to participate! Post a photo of your lights display, and type in these hashtags:

#poweringchicago #holidaylightschi

COVID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) ANNOUNCED
CAP Announcement
As we are all well aware, 2020 has been a very trying year for everyone, contractors and employees alike. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) and Local #134 (#134) have worked together along with the Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) to provide relief to those employees that have needed it, in the way of relaxed eligibility rules and a temporary increase for the supplemental unemployment benefit fund (SUB).

Pictured above is Alex Willis, Leadership Surge
ECA January Regular Membership Meeting (Virtual)
1/13/2021 at 1:00 pm
ECA is pleased to announce the launch of a "Diversity & Inclusive Training Program" designed to help Electrical Contractor’s foster a climate of inclusion, sensitivity, and respect in the workplace. Alex Willis, President of Leadership Surge, has designed a training program that will help business leaders create a culture of inclusiveness and respect within their company. Join us on January 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM, as ECA’s Diversity Committee, and Alex Willis, introduce this new training series for ECA members and their employees. 
Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group
"How to Use LinkedIn for
Business Development and Marketing" (Webinar)
1/27/2021 at 1:00 pm
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "How to Use LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing." The seminar is being conducted by Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group. The program will be a virtual event held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm.
 
THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ALL ECA MEMBERS.
Electric Association CEAEF Scholarships Available
The Electric Association scholarship is awarded annually to a lineal descendant of an EA member, and is based on academic and personal achievements. Preference may be given to a student enrolling in a degree program that will lead to a career in the electrical industry. All ECA member firms are EA members.



Please visit the Electric Association website at www.eachicago.org for application information.
POWERING CHICAGO is sponsoring the Illinois Real Estate Journal's 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference.

January 7th, 2020 - FREE REGISTRATION
"Certified Transcript of Payroll" Webinar
Proper Implementation /
IDOL Portal Ease of Use
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a webinar called, "Certified Transcript of Payroll." The seminar is being conducted by Ron Ward and Robert Parrilli, Illinois Department of Labor. The program will be a virtual event held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm. The session will detail how contractors can submit their prevailing wage information easily through the IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal. 

THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ALL ECA MEMBERS.

Registration information to follow soon.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Must Be Completed By the End of the Year!
As you are aware, Senate Bill 75, Public Act 101-0221 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker in August 2019. Under this Act, Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention by December 31, 2020, and on an annual basis thereafter. Please click on the link below for more information.
NECA 2020 LIVE: On-Demand Content for Education and
General Sessions

Watch this video to learn how to access education, general sessions and more from NECA 2020 LIVE (Until December 31!).
NECA Learning Center:
Upcoming Programs

NECA has also opened more Basic Estimating programs. Classes will run January 5-22 with morning and afternoon sessions.  Space is limited so act fast!

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. 
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

ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
January 13, 2021
Alex Willis, Leadership Surge


"How to Use LinkedIn for Business Development and Marketing"
January 27, 2021
Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group


IDOL Certified Transcript of Payroll Portal
-- Proper Implementation / Ease of Use--
February 4, 2021
IDOL Webinar

ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
February 10, 2021
TBD

ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline