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NECA: 125 Years, Spotlighting Acts of Service
As NECA prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, they are looking to honor the remarkable service projects by NECA members.
From organizing drives to volunteering at shelters to beautification projects, these acts exemplify the spirit of giving back. The ECA encourages members to share their story of service, regardless of the year of completion.
Complete the form linked below to submit your content for a chance to be featured before a NECA 2026 Las Vegas General Session.
CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM.
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NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 12 - 15, 2025 in Chicago!
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The NECA Convention & Trade Show was held in Chicago on September 12 - 15, 2025. The Chapter had over 90 registrants for the Convention, along with numerous Trade Show only attendees. This was the largest NECA Convention with over 10,000 registrants. The Chapter had numerous activities. Please click the link below for highlights of the local and national programming.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
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2026 MEP Innovation Conference
January 26 - 28, 2026
Austin, TX
MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA are joining forces to deliver a conference brimming with educational opportunities, led by industry professionals for industry professionals. This event will foster collaboration, facilitate the sharing of best practices, and drive collective progress towards the future of the industry.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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Midwestern Region Conference
March 10 - 13, 2026
Join us in paradise for NECA's Midwestern Region Conference at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Hawaii on March 10 -13, 2026. This unforgettable event is your chance to network with industry leaders, learn from top experts, and gain insights from inspiring speakers—all while enjoying the beauty of Hawaii!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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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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Contractors who sign up for the service will have exclusive access to an ELECTRI-specific solution through Document Crunch’s innovative platform.
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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nancy Sheehy at nsheehy@documentcrunch.com.
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NECA Government Affairs
Please click the link for a recent update from NECA Government Affairs.
NECA Government Affairs 9/29/25
If you have any questions regarding the update, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs at: (202) 449-8418
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ELECTRI welcomes two new companies to the Council!
We’re pleased to welcome The Newtron Group, represented by Tim LaCoste, and Eckard Supply, represented by President Philip Bennett. Both organizations have joined at the Governor Level, and we’re excited to have them as part of the ELECTRI community.
We look forward to their participation and the valuable insights they’ll bring to our future meetings and research initiatives.
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ELECTRI Council Member Spotlight – Shawver & Son, Inc.
Discover why NFPA 70B maintenance is now mandatory for electrical systems and how this shift is transforming risk management across industries. In this episode, John Sloan of Shawver & Son, Inc. breaks down the three-tiered maintenance conditions, explains how NFPA 70B differs from NFPA 70 and 70E, and shares real-world examples of predictive maintenance leading to lower insurance premiums.
Shawver & Son is an active member of the ELECTRI Council, with President Kyle Williamson and CFO Ben Hangsleben serving on ELECTRI’s Service and Maintenance Research Task Force—helping guide industry research that supports electrical contractors nationwide.
Learn HERE why proactive electrical maintenance pays off in safety, reliability, and cost savings—and how insurance carriers are driving this change.
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Get Involved: Join a Task Force
We invite you to help shape the direction of these projects. Volunteer to serve on a research task force: Sign up here!
Lend Your Expertise: Participate in Surveys
ELECTRI needs contractor input to ensure our research is grounded in meaningful, real-world data. Take the surveys
Share Your Tools
PCA Researcher Deniz Besiktepe is developing resources to support onboarding and project planning. If you have sample onboarding guides or project checklists, please send them to denizb@purdue.edu.
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