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ECA February Membership Meeting
February 12, 2025
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its February Membership Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The breakfast session was held at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The program featured industry updates and a guest presentation by Jef Fagan, NECA SVP Labor Relations & Risk Management.
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"Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow" Seminar
February 13, 2025
The ECA Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the "Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow" seminar. The session was held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The half-day program was facilitated by Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group.
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Illinois Green Alliance Annual Meeting February 6, 2025
The Illinois Green Alliance (formerly the Illinois Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) held their Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event was held on the Willis Tower’s Skydeck (99th Floor).
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Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 22, 2025
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!
Support the CEAEF Scholarship Program and Electric Association Education Programs!
The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143
Cocktails: 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Awards Ceremony
Auction Open 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC from Jonny Lyons and the Pride
JP Simons Award Winner:
Steven Witz
Four Gen Holdings, Inc. and Continental Electrical Construction Company
The J.P. Simons, Sr. Award is presented annually to a member of the Electrical Industry selected by the Annual Committee as outstanding in their personal contribution to the purpose of the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. The Committee, Officers and Members of the Club are proud to announce this year's J.P. Simons Award honoree, Steven Witz.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP for the EGC Dinner Dance by February 22, 2025
Complete tables purchased by a company will have their Company's name displayed on the table. Tables 10, 11, and 12 Seats can be accommodated. Seats of less than 10 will be open seating.
AGAIN, AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!
Support the CEAEF Scholarship Program and Electric Association Education Programs!
This year's auction will accessible on a mobile app for easy bidding at the Dinner Dance. Each donation item/package must carry a minimum value of $200.
Each donor will be recognized for their contribution with a sign displayed in front of their donation at the auction. They will also be recognized on the bidding app and after the event in promotions.
If you would like to make a donation, please complete the linked donation form here. All donations need to be mailed or dropped off at the EA office by February 16, 2024.
Contact Ali Novinger at anovinger@eachicago.org with any questions.
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NEIB Update
Please click the link below for an NEIB Update regarding the allocation and submission process.
CLICK HERE FOR NEIB UPDATE
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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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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.
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N .Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 521-5100
12:00 pm: Registration / Networking
12:30 am: Lunch
1:15 pm: Business Session / Guest Speaker
2:30 pm: Concludes
Complimentary Valet Parking
This program will feature industry updates and a guest presentation by Marlene Hopkins, Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Buildings.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
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69th Annual Paddy's Day Luncheon
Friday, March 14, 2025
Chicago Hilton and Towers
THE INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL
Don't Miss:
Big Shillelagh 2025 David Witz
Shannon Rovers
Door Prize Drawing
Francis P. Cummins Award Presentation
2026 Big Shillelagh Announcement
The Paddy's Day Lunch is THE opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with hundreds of colleagues in the electrical industry of Chicago.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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NECA Online Basic Estimating /
Online Advanced Estimating Strategies
Below are the registration links from NECA Education:
Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
Advanced Estimating Strategies
Registration for these programs is on a first come, first served basis. In the event a program sells out and you wish to be added to the wait list for that instance, please email education@necanet.org
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"Labor Cost - Convert Your Biggest Risk To Your Biggest Advantage."
Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presented by Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Case studies demonstrate common myths of field productivity due to a fundamental misunderstanding of what productivity really is. Case studies provide step by step illustration for participants to simply and clearly define productivity and production. Case studies illustrate methodologies for measuring and managing jobsite productivity for sustainable, breakthrough performance gains.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Define and appropriately measure productivity
- Define and understand the mechanics of production
- Understand blind spots existing project management approaches have to productivity improvement and what to do about it
- Gain an introductory understanding, based on case studies, of how to measure cost of lost production and how to implement effective improvement routines
REGISTER NOW.
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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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The Independent Alliance for the Electrical Industry (IAEI) is excited to invite you to an exclusive, free, in-person electrical educational seminar designed to equip professionals like you with essential updates and insights for 2025. Organized by the IBEW Local 134 Codes and Standards Committee and Powering Chicago, this event also serves as the IAEI Illinois Chapter Winter Meeting.
Event Details
- Date: February 28th, 2025
- Duration: 8-hour comprehensive training session
- CEUs: Continuing Education Units will be awarded to all attendees
CLICK HERE FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION / EVENT DETAILS
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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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Have you wondered how Document Crunch works and how it can benefit your company? Join us on Thursday, March 6th, at 12:00 PM CT for Document Crunch Office Hours, where we’ll answer these questions and more!
Register Here!
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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 13: An Icon Reinvented: Inside Abt Electronics’ Renewable Revolution
Since opening its doors in 1933, the iconic, family-owned Abt Electronics campus has evolved into a one-million-square-foot testament to innovation in Glenview, Illinois. Today, this historic retailer has transformed its storied grounds into a beacon of clean energy — one that will continue to harness renewable resources, deliver cleaner power, and generate thousands of megawatt-hours of electricity for generations to come.
Watch Now
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IMSCA Lobby Day
May 6, 2025
The Illinois Mechanical Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) will be hosting its 2025 Lobby Day on May 6, 2025. Registration closes on April 25, 2025.
The session will feature the following:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm -- Lunch (IRTA Office) – Illinois Retired Teachers’ Association
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm -- Lobby Day Presentation (IRTA Office)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Board Meeting (IRTA Office)
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Legislator Appointments (State Capitol and Stratton Building)
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm -- Legislative Reception (Vinegar Hill Mall
You can submit your registration in one of two ways:
Option 1: Please feel free to complete this form; or
Option 2: Please feel free to complete this fillable PDF and email it to sarah@ccepil.com.
If you have any questions regarding 2025 Lobby Day, please do not hesitate to contact IMSCA at: (217) 523-4361.
We hope that you will be able to participate.
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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, "Workplace Stretching for Construction Workers" by Herbert Post, Tradesafe publication / Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council.
CLICK HERE for the New Report.
A 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.
REGISTER HERE
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OSHA New Arch Flash Information (December 2024)
Click the link below to the ECA website for member's only content - "Safety News and Resources" / "NECA / ECA Safety Resources" for a brief introduction regarding the new OSHA Arc Flash information, as well as new OSHA publications concerning Arc Flash.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK FOR NEW OSHA ARC FLASH INFORMATION / NEW OSHA ARC FLASH PUBLICATIONS.
You can also access this member only content directly through the ECA website by visiting the Industry Resources section - then NECA Safety Resources. Either way, you will need your username and password to visit the area(s).
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Applications Open + New Criteria for 2025
Join NECA’s elite Recognition of Safety Achievement Program and showcase your excellence in safety and health. Apply by March 7, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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NECA Safety Professionals Conference
The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is the premier event for safety leaders in the electrical industry!
Join NECA on May 19-21 at the IOWA Events Center in Des Moines, IA, for three dynamic days filled with powerful keynotes, expert-led breakout sessions, and cutting-edge safety solutions tailored for electrical professionals.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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Trainee Application Process
The next Trainee application registration will be held as follows:
Monday, February 24, 2025 9:00 am
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389-1340
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