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ECA Chicago is pleased to announce the 2024 Presidents Party & Holiday Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Art Institute of Chicago. We welcome all ECA member companies and their employees to attend this highly-anticipated event.
ECA Chicago’s 2024 President’s Party & Holiday Celebration:
Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60603
Please note that the dress code for the evening is formal / cocktail attire. However, this is not a black tie / tuxedo event. Sportcoat / suit is fine for the occasion.
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City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 22, 2024
The City of Chicago held its 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 22, 2024. Powering Chicago was again proud to sponsor the event. Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) member, Taylor Electric Company was the coordinating electrical contractor for this year’s event. Thank you, Kendra Dinkins and all the Taylor Electric Company crew for doing a spectacular job in illuminating the tree!
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Joint Safety Directors' Forum
(For Safety Directors, Only)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Rich Harvest Farms (7S771 Dugan Road Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554)
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA is proud to sponsor this special Joint Safety Directors' Forum, scheduled as follows:
Schedule:
11:30 am - 12 pm
Arrival & Check-in
12 pm - 1 pm
Lunch & Car Museum Tour
1 pm - 2 pm
Meeting
2 pm - 4 pm
Indoor Area
This program is complimentary to ECA/NECA Safety members (invitation only).
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting - January 16, 2025 (THURSDAY!)
The event is being held in conjunction with the Electric Association's Annual Conference.
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, January 16, 2025
Drury Lane Conference Center
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(630) 530-8300
Registration / Networking: 11:30 am
Lunch begins: 11:45 am
Business Session: 12:00 pm
Event Concludes: 1:00 pm
The luncheon program will feature industry updates and guest presentation by Ryan James Boyle, VP and Senior Economist - Global Risk Management Division - Northern Trust regarding a Midwest Economic Forecast.
We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry!
You can register on the ECA website/link below or give the office a call at: (708) 531-0022.
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The Chicago Electrical Industry
Annual Children’s Christmas Party
December 7, 2024
IBEW 134 Hall
2722 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Join your industry colleagues to support this day of joy for Chicago area children in need.
The Chicagoland Electric Association Education Foundation (CEAEF) is sponsoring their 32nd Annual Christmas luncheon for Chicago area children in need.
On Saturday, December 7, 2024 children from seven area shelters will enjoy a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. As the children walk into the decorated IBEW 134 Hall they are greeted by lively music played by a DJ and a performance from the Jesse White Tumblers! After lunch has been served, Santa arrives with a special gift just for them.
This event could not take place without the company toy drives and volunteers, but we still have direct expenses that require financial contributions to pay for the bus transportation for the children, supplies, entertainment (excluding the DJ) and a large gift for each shelter. Together we do make a difference!
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CISCO is excited to announce that nominations are officially open for its Project of the Year Awards.
This prestigious program, now in its 19th year, celebrates the outstanding achievements of Union contractors, skilled Tradespeople, and their teams who are shaping the future of Union construction. Whether it's groundbreaking infrastructure, sustainable development, or a showcase of craftsmanship, CISCO wants to hear about YOUR project!
CISCO’s Award Program gives general contractors, owners, engineers, and architects a chance to submit projects in six (6) different categories for recognition as those categories’ Project of the Year. (See 2023 winners here).
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2025 Merit Awards Project Submissions NOW OPEN
ENTRY DEADLINE: December 31, 2024
The Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards Committee invites CBC members and non-members to submit entries for CBC's 2025 Merit Awards competition. This program recognizes the most outstanding construction projects from the past three years in the Chicagoland area and surrounding counties.
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Reasonable Suspicion/Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training Seminar
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maggiano's Banquets (240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL 60523)
Presentation facilitated by Bill Heffernan, Screensafe, Inc.
Participants will learn signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse and abuse, the importance of objective and factual documentation, strategies and approaches to successful interventions and procedures and protocols regarding reasonable suspicion testing. The presentations are to include discussion of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act concerning employer obligations for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Reasonable Suspicion implementation.
This program is complimentary for ECA members!
REGISTER NOW
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"Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow"
Thursday, February 13, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group
Maggiano’s Banquets - Oak Brook, IL
Cash flow is one of the most important issues facing contractors today. As the market continues to stay strong, companies are faced with starting new projects, hiring staff, and investing in assets to support the business. More companies go bankrupt due to cash flow issues than due to profitability. Many things can and should be done to improve cash management practices. We will explore a range of tools and techniques, from simple to complex, that allow firms to manage and control cash flow. Examples include contractual negotiation strategies, pricing and bidding practices, development of cost and resource-loaded schedules that tie to billing activities in the schedule of values, use of 12-week cash flow forecasts, project closeout procedures, and managing the billings and collection cycle. An interactive cash flow simulation provides hands-on experience that enhances the learning outcomes.
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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
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Culture of Collaboration Workshop
Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago
We're embarking on an 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
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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
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Beginning January 1, 2025, Employees Resource Systems, Inc. (ERS) will be doing business under the name, “AllOne Health.” While it is simply a name change, it also represents the commitment to improve the customer experience and innovate services to best meet your needs. Further updates will soon be available. In the meantime, please click here to review an updated promotional flyer that features the new logo.
Updated ERS
Promotional Toolkit: https://allonehealth.com/toolkit-ers/ for easier access to flyers, Insights Newsletters and much more.
How to Register for a Drug Screening
2024 Core Service Flyer
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EP 12: Essential Tech Maintaining Illinois' Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Step into Algonquin's state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility, where science and technology combine to process 3-4 million gallons of wastewater daily, ensuring clean water returns to the nearby Fox River.
Watch Now
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IMSCA Update
The Illinois Mechanical & Special Contractors Association (IMSCA) has selected the firm of Neil F. Flynn & Associates to take over their management role effective November 15, 2024.
CLICK HERE for background information regarding search and Neil F. Flynn & Associates.
CLICK HERE for 11/21/24 Legislative Update.
The next IMSCA meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. at the Plumbing Contractors Association (PCA) 's new office, 900 Jorie Blvd., in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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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.
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CSC Safety Update
The Construction Safety Council offers it Quarterly update called "Real Hot is Really Dangerous" by
Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council.
CLICK HERE for the New Report.
This FREE half-day training program informs workers about hazards associated with trenching and excavation operations. www.buildsafe.org. CLICK HERE for the flyer. Contact the CSC at: (708) 449-8604 for details.
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Get ready for the annual Construction Expo & Safety Conference on March 3-4, 2025 at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. Registration is now open, with a $100 DISCOUNT available on purchases of the All-Access Pass until January 31.
This two-day event features 24 safety training sessions, a business-to-business tradeshow on March 4, a Keynote Speaker, and unparalleled opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals.
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