ECA Young Professionals

7th Annual Leadership Conference

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.  Registration deadline was July 8, 2025. However, you can contact the ECA office for availability.

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2025 ECA Summer Social

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, as we have a wonderful evening planned aboard the Classic Lady! First Lady Tours -- 112 E. Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL



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. 

Registration has closed. However, you can contact the ECA office for availability.

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ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Shaw's Crab House - Schaumburg, IL 

September 3, 2025

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.

This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:

NEW DATE!!!!

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Shaw's Crab House

1900 East Higgins Road

Schaumburg, IL 60173

(847) 517-2722

12:00 pm: Registration / Networking

12:30 am: Lunch  

1:15 pm:  Business Session / Guest Speakers

2:30 pm: Concludes

This program will feature industry updates and guest presentations by Chris Nybo, ECA State Lobbyist & Michael Alvarez, ECA Chicago Lobbyist.

You can register on the ECA website/link below or give the office a call at: (708) 531-0022.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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 ended on July 25th!

This means that room availability and pricing cannot be guaranteed.

Please contact the ECA office if any difficulty securing accommodations.

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 de oeuvres) Navy Pier (TBD) - 1000 E. Grand Avenue - Chicago, IL

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TRADE SHOW ONLY PASSES AVAILABLE!

The Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA has available for distribution "Trade Show Only" passes for the NECA Convention Trade Show. This complimentary Trade Show Only coupon is a $150 value. Please contact the ECA office at: (708) 531-0022 to order your passes for your employees and customers. What's available on the Trade Show floor from Education, new products, among other areas are highlighted on the coupon. The special Invitation Code, "25EXH" must be used when registering. Call soon to have the coupons/Trade Show Passes mailed to your office!

NECA Convention - Apprentice Appreciation Day

The Apprentice Appreciation Day is Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the NECA Convention. Please click the link below for Apprentice Registration information, as well as highlights of the special event: guest speakers, special activities, as well as the new High-Voltage Village!

For apprentices to register, have them visit: https://corereg.cmrus.com/necaannual/attendee/authenticate. Enter code, "JATCHI" in the Invitation Code" field prior to starting the registration.

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPRENTICE APPRECIATION DAY INFORMATION.

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 / 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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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. As you're aware, 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.

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Joint Safety Forum - September 25, 2025

"Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" Seminar

Registration is now open for a joint seminar sponsored by the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA Safety Committee. The Committees are proud to present this special program offered for NECA members, only.

The "Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" seminar is scheduled as follows:

DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025

TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration / check-in: 7:30 am (Continental Breakfast)

LOCATION: IBEW-NECA Technical Institute 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803

Matt Blair, CEO & Co-Founder of The Well Resource Center, NFP is the guest presenter.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

CSC Update



For a listing of coursework available through the Construction Safety Council (CSC) for the month of April 2025, please visit www.buildsafe.org.

Stay on top of monthly data for our industry: number of contractors active, quantity of people employed, and total hours worked.

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