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NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 12 - 15, 2025
The NECA Convention & Trade Show will soon be in Chicago! -- September 12 - 15, 2025
Early-Bird pricing ends on July 25th!
Among the many other NECA Convention events, education, general sessions, a special NECA activity is highlighted below:
Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. is to be acknowledged as an Academy of Electrical Contracting Inductee during the September 13 General Session.
Chicago Chapter Events
For those Chapter members that attend the NECA Convention, the Chicago and Cook County Chapter functions are listed below. For each event, transportation is on own.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Open Night – 7:00 pm
However, the Chapter has a number of reservations available for dinner at a number of area restaurants.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 (Joint Chapter Reception / Dinner with Northeastern IL NECA)
7:00 pm: Reception
8:00 pm: Dinner
The Planetarium
1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive - Chicago, IL 60605
Monday, September 15, 2025 (Pre-Closing Event Reception)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Reception (cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres) Navy Pier (TBD) - 1000 E. Grand Avenue - Chicago, IL
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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2025 ECA Summer Social
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
First Lady Tours -- 112 E. Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, as we have a wonderful evening planned aboard the Classic Lady!
6:00 pm: Arrive Dockside
6:15 pm: Boarding Begins/ Open Bar Service
6:30 pm: Cruise Commences/ Appetizers and Dinner Buffet
9:30 pm: Disembarkation
Program highlights include:
- Skyline Commentary Architecture Tour aboard the Classic Lady
- Food, Beverages, & Networking
- Fireworks
- Tremendous Views of the City Skyline
All ECA Members, their spouses, and guests are welcome to attend this end-of-summer event!
*For parking information please click here!
**Recommended dress attire is business casual / summer attire.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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NECA Project Excellence Awards Application Process
Deadline to Apply: July 3, 2025
The 2025 NECA Project Excellence Awards applications are officially open! This is your chance to showcase the innovation, expertise, and dedication that went into your 2024 projects! Winning this prestigious award means national recognition, industry prestige, and the chance to inspire the next generation of electrical contractors!
APPLY NOW!
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ECA Educational and Conference Stipends for 2025
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has approved a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2025. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) and applicable receipts forwarded to ECA.
CLICK HERE FOR LISTING
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NECA SAFETY PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE
Oct. 28 - 30, 2025
Washington, DC
Designed for new safety professionals in the industry, this program provides participants with the “must know” topics for those responsible for keeping our workers safe.
LEARN MORE!
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New Publications in the NECA Store
NECA has collected, analyzed and interpreted hundreds of data points, so our members can use these crucial reports to develop strategies, optimize processes, and improve decision-making, leading to better outcomes and a competitive advantage in the market.
CLICK HERE for the latest additions to thestore.
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NECA Business Development Information
NECA is updating its Business Development contact list for 2025! This list will be notified about Business Development resources, events and exclusive sessions. Please complete this short form and let NECA know the Business Development contact person(s) for your company.
Complete Business Development Contact List Form >>
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Join us on Thursday, July 10 at 12pm CT for Document Crunch Office Hours.
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NECA Government Affairs
Please click the link for a recent update from NECA Government Affairs.
NECA Government Affairs 6/6/25 Update.
If you have any questions regarding the update, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs at: (202) 449-8418
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The June Council Room will focus on the variation of CBA language for Offsite Manufacturing, ideas for CBA language to better help with Service work, and Workforce joint hiring initiatives. We've discussed our asks for contract language with GCs, our asks of owners for the ideal project, and now we will discuss alignment of potential CBA for our labor partners through NECA Chapters and local negotiations. Leading the discussion will be Ian Andrews (Vice President of Labor Relations and Large Contractors at NECA), Luke Kuhl (Twin Cities Chapter NECA) and Keith Colvard (Hunt Electric). They will discuss their own success in negotiating wins in their area, the importance of consistent industry terms, and creating flexibility to meet market and customer demands. This session will not be recorded so be sure to attend live on June 26 at 3PM Eastern.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86758765293?pwd=Vam0zv3L1vVLX1Tz4hCbnbbJbFagaR.1
Meeting ID: 867 5876 5293
Passcode: 042460
As a reminder, members can also access the recordings of each session here:
https://www.electri.org/electri-council-room-sessions/
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ECIC Judges Needed:
Ten NECA Student Chapters are competing in ELECTRI’s 2025 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC), and now it's time for our industry leaders to get involved. We’re looking for volunteers to serve on the ECIC jury — reviewing student proposals and helping select the top three teams who will present live at the NECA Convention in Chicago.
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to participate, feel free to share this opportunity with a colleague.
To learn more or volunteer, contact Laura Holmes at Laura.Holmes@electri.org
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NECA/ELECTRI PM Apprenticeship Update:
The NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship is officially halfway through its first year—and we hosted a live webinar earlier this week to share what we’ve learned so far. This one-hour session gave a real look at how NECA members are training project managers from within. Be sure to watch the webinar to learn how you can take advantage of this program or click here to find out about the apprenticeship.
Project Manager Apprenticeship Update: Watch the recording here.
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Big news! Registration is officially open for the ELECTRI Summer Council Meeting, happening July 14–16, 2025, at the iconic Fairmont Royal York in Toronto!
Event Details
Dates: July 14–16, 2025
Location: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
Registration Fee: $250 per adult (including guests)
Registration Link: Register here
Secure your spot now! Once registered, don’t forget to visit the "Complete Your Payment" tab to finalize your payment. Make sure you're logged into the website to complete the process! You must register to receive the hotel reservation link.
Important Travel Reminders
🔹 Passports Required: All travelers to Canada must have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of your trip. If you need to apply for or renew your passport, you can do so here
🔹 Check Your Eligibility: Canada has specific entry requirements. Under Canada’s immigration law, if you have committed or been convicted of a crime (including some minor crimes such as DUI), you may not be allowed into Canada. Please review the official travel requirements here to ensure a smooth trip.
Toronto is calling, and this is one meeting you won’t want to miss! Get registered today and get ready for an unforgettable summer with ELECTRI!
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We’re excited to share two newly released ELECTRI research publications, each designed to help electrical contractors address pressing challenges and plan for the future:
🔹 Understanding, Identifying, and Measuring Rework: Rework can be costly, time-consuming, and difficult to quantify. This new interactive report — led by ELECTRI Researcher Hala Nassereddine — helps contractors identify the root causes of rework, establish processes to measure its true impact, and implement practices to minimize it on future projects.
📘 Explore the full interactive report
🔹 Artificial Intelligence Implementation Roadmap for Electrical Contractors:
AI is no longer a distant concept — it’s a practical tool ready to be integrated into construction workflows. This roadmap outlines a step-by-step strategy to evaluate, adopt, and scale AI technologies specific to electrical contracting.
📘 Read the full roadmap
Both studies are based on contractor interviews, real-world case studies, and practical tools to apply in your business today. We encourage you to review and share these resources with your teams.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
ELECTRI International and American Apprenticeships Work have partnered to offer a national Project Management Apprenticeship program! The NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship provides aspiring electrical project managers with the technical expertise, leadership abilities, and business acumen needed to work on large-scale electrical projects successfully. Click Here for more information.
ELECTRI appreciates your assistance with this research. If you have any questions about the research, please contact Amanda Harbison, ELECTRI’s Director of Research, at Amanda@electri.org.
ELECTRI International Quick Links
ELECTRI Meetings ELECTRI Research Business Coaching
Council Room Sessions Research Engagement Hub PM Apprenticeship Program
ConTech & Coffee/IT & Coffee Think Like A Leader AI Toolkit
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