Academy of Electrical Contracting's Newest Inductee - Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.

The Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA is proud to announce that the nomination for Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. to be accepted as a Fellow of the Academy of Electrical Contracting has been approved by the Academy. Jerry is to be inducted in the Academy on September 13, 2025 during the NECA Convention in Chicago. Congratulations, Jerry!

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 2025

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago’s (ECA’s) 53rd Annual Spring Conference was held on June 4 - 5, 2025 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  The event had over 100 registrants – the largest ever for this conference!  

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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!

NECA Convention Registration is Open!

The NECA Convention & Trade Show will soon be in Chicago! -- September 12 - 15, 2025

Special Chapter activities are being planned!

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Wage Rates & Allocations:

Principal, "B" Maintenance,

Communication, Residential Agreements,

and Trainee Information

Start Date: Monday, June 2, 2025

Please click on the links below for the Wage Rates & Allocations for the Principal, "B" Maintenance, Communication, Residential Agreements, as well the Trainee information starting Monday, June 2, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026.

PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT INFORMATION

"B" MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT INFORMATION

COMMUNICATION AGREEMENT INFORMATION

RESIDENTIAL AGREEMENT INFORMATION

TRAINEE INFORMATION

Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions.

NECA Recognition of Achievement in Safety Excellence

Zero Injury / Small Contractor Safety Excellence

Congratulations to the 2025 NECA Safety Award Winners!

CLICK HERE for the Chapter winners.

CLICK HERE for the overall winners.

EVENTS

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

ECA Young Professionals

7th Annual Leadership Conference

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025

Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort -- Oak Brook, IL

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago’s (ECA’s) Young Professionals 7th Annual Spring Conference will be held on August 14 - 15, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center.  The resort and conference center is surrounded by a serene 150-acre estate that includes the Audubon-certified 18-hole Willow Crest Golf Club, just 25 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. It has a lakefront outdoor pool, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a spa, two golf simulators, and two restaurants.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION / SCHEDULE

Alex Willis, Leadership Surge will be the Conference Moderator.

The presenters are being finalized!

Thursday, August 14, 2025

OPTIONAL GOLF OUTING

10:30 A.M. Tee Times Start

Willow Crest Golf Club

Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

Hotel Registration -- 4:00 P.M.

Conference Opening -- 5:00 P.M

Reception -- Drinks / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres -- 6:00 P.M.

Friday, August 15, 2025

Breakfast / Leadership Sessions -- 8:00 A.M.

Hotel Checkout -- 11:00 A.M.

Lunch / Final Leadership Session(s) -- 12:00 P.M.

Conference Concludes -- 3:00 P.M.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

 EA Women's Division

Northwestern Site Tour and Happy Hour

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Join your fellow women of the electrical industry for a site tour and happy hour!

3:30 pm check-In, 4:00 pm tour begins

Join us to tour the Norris University Center at Northwestern University, 1999 Campus Drive Evanston, IL.  Full PPE required.  

5:30 pm Happy Hour at Stacked and Folded Evanston

824 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201

Join us after the tour for the happy hour. We will have a reserved area and do one our networking games to mingle with everyone.  Drinks and any food purchases will be individual pay.

Sponsorships needed! To provide this tour at no cost to our attendees, we are looking for sponsors to off set the administrative costs. Event sponsorships are $250 each.

Don't forget to invite your colleagues in the industry!  Thank you Kelso– Burnett, Norcon Construction, and SmithGroup for making this event happen.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you want to process bulk registration or have any questions, please contact Ali Novinger at anovinger@eachicago.org.

EDUCATION

2025 ECA Research and Education Committee Update

The 2025 Education Programming Schedule is confirmed for 2025. Please click the link below for a full listing with links for registration!

CLICK HERE FOR LISTING

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

Culture of Collaboration Workshop

Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

The ECA is continuing its exciting journey to shape our future with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at its core. We've partnered with Leadership Surge to bring a specially designed DEI program to the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago, and you’re invited to be a part of this transformative experience.

Please use the scheduling form below to secure a date and register your companies for the live 2-hr DEI Training session:

Scheduling Form

The goal is to have each company choose their preferred training and capture their contact information and preferred training location.

Here’s what's in store for us:

• Tailored Training Sessions: From senior leadership to our valued front-line employees, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to dive into interactive sessions that will empower us to lead and participate in a more inclusive workplace.

• Engaging Learning Formats: Whether it's live workshops or on-the-go learning through a mobile app, this program offers flexible ways to engage with DEI principles. Plus, Toolbox Talks will bring DEI conversations right into our daily routines.

• A United Effort: This isn't just training; it's a movement towards building a workplace where every voice is heard and every contribution valued. We're not just aiming for compliance; we're striving for commitment and change.

Program Intro

Document Crunch

Contractors who sign up for the service will have exclusive access to an ELECTRI-specific solution through Document Crunch’s innovative platform.

Watch Demo Video



If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nancy Sheehy at nsheehy@documentcrunch.com.

Sign Up for Access

AllOne Health - 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

As a valued AllOne Health EAP partner, you already have access to essential mental health and employee assistance services. But did you know your relationship with us also provides access to Whole Health Solutions that support both employee well-being and leadership success? 

Through AllOne Consulting, our 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders program equips organizations with proven leadership strategies that drive engagement, retention, and business success. Participants gain hands-on experience applying these principles to strengthen accountability, trust, and vision within their teams. 

Key Benefits: 

• Develop leaders who inspire and align teams 

• Enhance productivity and profitability 

• Create a thriving organizational culture 

Schedule a No-Obligation Consultation to explore how leadership transformation can elevate your workforce. 

P.S. A healthy leader fosters a healthy workplace. Pair leadership development with Wellness Coaching or any of our Stress Management Programs to support holistic well-being. 

Schedule a Meeting

AllOne Health Organizational Consulting and Wellness solutions has numerous programs available, including these 5 most popular and impactful programs right now: 

Organizational Consulting--

Communication Boundaries—Staying Unified in Polarizing Times

Help your team navigate tense conversations and stay connected. 

Designing Teamwork—How We Work, Together

A multi-part framework to align purpose, values, and roles, to improve collaboration and effectiveness.

Cultures of Belonging—Leading Through Tough Times

A 4-part series that helps leaders build authentic connections and inclusive environments, even during tough times. 

Wellness--

Shift Happens

A 1-hour session on navigating change and building resilience.  

Zone In—Developing Body and Mind Awareness

A 1-hour session to help your teams understand stress and respond with intention. 

These specialized services are available at an additional investment beyond your EAP — and are designed to help teams reset, realign, and rebuild when it matters most. 

Ready to learn more? 

REQUEST A CONSULTATION

EP 15: Chicagoland's Electrical Industry in Action

In Episode 15 of The Power of Better, Powering Chicago takes you inside some of the region’s most forward-thinking electrical projects, delivered by IBEW Local 134 electricians and Powering Chicago member contractors.

From cutting-edge energy systems to public sector innovation and hands-on workforce development, Episode 15 shows what’s possible when expertise and collaboration drive the work forward.

Watch Now

Suicide Rate Among Construction Workers Hits Crisis Levels

Kevin O’Shea, president of Shamrock Electric Co., Inc., has one vital message to construction workers who are struggling with their mental health: call him. 

It's a message he shares as much as possible, given the growing number of suicides among workers in the industry. 

Click Here to Read the Full Article

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

It is an unfortunate fact that construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in America. We lose about 53 out of every 100,000 members of our industry EVERY YEAR to suicide. We are four times the average of other industries. We have a crisis in construction and we need to do something about it. You can visit the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention website and learn more. We urge all to take the pledge to STAND UP for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority.

CLICK HERE FOR A "Stand Up for Suicide Prevention" Information Sheet.