LiveWire
August 2022
Upcoming Events
August 11, 2022
Streeterville Social
(Loews Hotel Rooftop)
Chicago, IL
Greetings!

Please review this month's LiveWire newsletter. We hope you enjoy the local and national industry updates. As a reminder, every Monday we send an e-mail to the membership concerning upcoming events and every Thursday, we send an Industry Update e-mail. Also, we invite you to join us on Facebook and LinkedIn!   
August 23, 2022
INTECH
Alsip, IL

September 12 - 13, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL

September 14, 2022
DOB Commissioner, Matthew Beaudet
Union League Club of Chicago

September 21, 2022
Dubs Dread #4
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club

September 28, 2022
Gibsons Steakhouse
Oak Brook, IL

October 12, 2022
Don Finn, Local 134 Business Manager
Erie Cafe -- Chicago, IL

October 15 - 18, 2022
NECA Convention & Trade Show
Austin, TX
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NECA 2022 Business Development Conference -- ECA & Powering Chicago were well represented in Washington D.C
 
NECA’s Business Development Conference returned to Washington, D.C., July 20th-22nd, after 3-year hiatus, welcoming Electrical Contractors, as well as NECA, IBEW, and LMCC representatives from across the nation. 

Rick Jamerson, ECA Chapter President & NECA Business Development Task Force Committee member, moderated a panel discussion featured LMCC professionals working in markets across the nation. 
Pictured above in the LMCC Business Development professionals panel discussion, featured Moderator: Rick Jamerson, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. and guest speakers (left to right): Kelly Waters, Power Connect (Columbus, Ohio) and Powering Coastal Texas (Houston); Elbert Walters III, Powering Chicago; Karyn Charvat, PowerForward DuPage (Northeastern IL NECA); and Jennifer Mefford, Powering Michigan’s Future.  
Pictured above is the view from the rooftop of
NECA headquarters during the Conference.
Powering Chicago named as an "Apprentice Ambassador" by US Department of Labor
Powering Chicago is proud to be included in the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) initial cohort of 207 Apprenticeship Ambassadors. Each ambassador is expected to share their experiences and to collaborate with the department to champion apprenticeship opportunities.









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ECA Summer Event -
Thursday, August 11, 2022
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
 
SUMMER VIBES AND VIEWS AWAIT AT CHICAGO’S LARGEST ROOFTOP

Please join us for the ECA Summer Event! The program will be held at the Streeterville Social (Loews Hotel Rooftop) in Chicago. Serving neighborhood eats and crafty cocktails, Streeterville Social provides an excellent rooftop terrace to spend a summer afternoon in the City! All ECA Members are welcome to attend this complimentary event. Registration is now open!

ECA / NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing
September 21, 2022
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The 2nd Annual ECA NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Dubs Dread at Cog Hill Golf Course. We hope that you will attend!

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" Workshop -- September 12 - 13, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction." The program is to be conducted by Bob Mooty - former NECA Education Instructor.

Pictured above is Bob Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor.
ECA Regular Membership Meeting
September 14, 2022

Please join us for our September Membership Meeting!
 
The evening event is scheduled as follows:
 
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Union League Club
65 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL
(312) 427-7800
 
Registration / Networking: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Business Session: 7:00 pm
Event Concludes: 8:00 pm
 
The dinner program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Matthew Beaudet, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB). We look forward to seeing you, there!
Pictured above is DOB Commissioner, Matthew Beaudet.
"Preplanning Beyond the Basics" Seminar -- September 28, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a seminar called, "Preplanning Beyond the Basics." The seminar is to be conducted by Mark Federle, Ph.D., P.E., COC; Marquette University.

Pictured above is Mark Federle,
Ph.D., P.E., CPC; Marquette University
Save The Dates!
Safety Update
CSC Update
For a listing of coursework available through the Construction Safety Council (CSC) for the month of August 2022, please visit:  www.buildsafe.org.
ECA / NECA Safety Forum
“Infectious Disease Hazards in Construction”
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA is proud to sponsor a special program, "Infectious Disease Hazards in Construction," as follows:
 
DATE:        
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
 
TIME:         
7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  
LOCATION:
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street
Alsip, Illinois
(708) 389-1340
Capacity: 40 persons
 
INSTRUCTOR: John Dimos, Construction Safety Council
Industry Statistics
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SAVE THE DATES & REGISTER!
Remaining Educational Programs for 2022

The ECA Research and Education Committee is offering this reminder of the Fall 2022 programs. 
Please review, click on the links and register!
  
Location for programs:
Drake Oak Brook Hotel (DRAKE) 2301 York Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 571-0000
Maggiano’s Banquets (MAGGIANO’s) 240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL (630) 368-0300
Gibsons Steakhouse (GIBSONS) 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL (630) 954-0000
 
 
 
Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 & Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
Instructor: Bob Mooty,
former NECA Education Instructor
(DRAKE) 8 am – 4 pm (each day)
 
 
 
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
NEW DATE!
Instructor: Mark Federle, Ph.D., P.E., CPC; Marquette University
(GIBSONS) 8 am – 4 pm
 
 
 
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Instructor: Dr. Awad Hanna;
University of Wisconsin-Madison
(MAGGIANO’s) 8 am – 4 pm
 
 
 
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Instructor: Stephane McShane -
Maxim Consulting
(DRAKE) 8 am – 12 pm
Please contact the Association office at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions regarding this and any other Convention events/registration. Further information on all Convention and Trade Show activities can be found on the NECA Convention website at www.necaconvention.org.