ECA Meetings & Events Update
ECA Vision for the Future -
Strategic Planning Project
The ECA has recently begun its ECA Vision for the Future 2020 project. This strategic planning project involves research and feedback from the membership, and a strategic planning session to guide the years to come. 

Fairly soon, you, as well as all key contacts from the ECA membership, will receive this survey designed by our partner in this, The Learning Studio. Please look for this survey link and take a few moments to complete the survey to provide us the valuable member feedback we need.  Also, please forward to others in your office you feel would benefit the ECA from their input.
NECA Call for Proposals for all
Convention Education Sessions
Last year at NECA's Annual Convention and Trade Show, a number of NECA contractors shared their best practices in topics such as prefabrication, project selection and social media strategy. This year, NECA is seeking even more members to speak during NECA 2020 Chicago . 

With presentations both during the NECA Convention and on the Trade Show floor, there are many opportunities to highlight ways NECA member firms have improved processes, created efficiencies and prevented headaches.

NECA requests that you submit proposals to speak on these best practices to benefit the whole industry. The deadline for this opportunity is March 11, 2020.  Proposals can be submitted online.

If you have any questions on the Call for Proposals process please email: 


ECA Membership Meeting -
March 11, 2020
The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and guest presentations from Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) and Gene Kent, IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) Executive Director. The event will be held at Gene & Georgetti's in Rosemont.

ECA Membership Meeting -
April 8, 2020
T he luncheon program will feature industry updates, and guest presentation from Don Finn, Business Manager / Financial Secretary, Local Union #134 IBEW. Mr. Finn will be able to provide an industry update. We invite all signatory contractors to this session.  The event will be held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.

"How To Design Your Company's Internal Processes for Maximizing Profitability" -
April 15, 2020
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a seminar called, "How to Design Your Company's Internal Processes for Maximizing Profitability." The event will be held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.

ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN!

"Electrical Management Essentials: Finance, Insurance & Legal"
April 24, 2020
"Electrical Management Essentials: Finance, Insurance & Legal"

This one-day class, designed specifically for NECA’s small and medium-sized contractors, will bring in three experts to discuss the essential elements of finance, insurance and risk, and legal issues that all contractors need to know. On the financial side, the experts will examine topics such as indirect costs, work in process, financial statements, and profit fade. They will cover key protections for managing your risk and the essential insurance policies you must have. And finally, they will discuss important changes to overtime laws, guidance for drafting and interpreting product and services contracts, and provide you with best practices for workplace investigations. 

The program will be held on April 24, 2020 at the Westin Hotel in Itasca, Illinois. Registration information is to follow soon!
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" -
May 20 - 21, 2020
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction." The event will be held from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 & Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.

ONLY 9 SPOTS REMAIN!

ECA's Annual President's Party
Friday, May 22, 2020
Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier

This year's President's Party will feature an evening under the canopy and twinkling lights of Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens.

Ride the new Centennial Wheel, Dueling Piano's and more!

Save the Dates
ECA GOLF OUTING
June 1, 2020
Kemper Lakes Golf Club

June 14-18, 2020, at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

ECA SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT
August 14, 2020
Air and Water Show Rehearsal
Lakeside Theater
Chicago, IL


WELCOME TO CHICAGO PARTY!
NECA CONVENTION: Welcome event hosted by ECA Chicago
October 2, 2020
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL