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LiveWire - September 2025
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The ECA Young Professionals Committee was pleased to have sponsored its 7th Annual Young Professionals Leadership Conference. The event was held August 14 – 15, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, IL. We thank the nearly 50 registrants who were able to participate with the conference.
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The ECA held its Summer Social on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The over 100 guests enjoyed the evening, as the ECA had a fantastic time celebrating the end of Summer aboard the Classic Lady! "
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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.
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ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting. The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389-1340
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:30 pm
We invite all signatory contractors to this session. We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry! We encourage all NECA members to invite a signatory firm to the session!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 12 - 15, 2025
FINAL REMINDER!
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
LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW!
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Trade Show Passes Available - Online.
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. The special Invitation Code, "25EXH" must be used when registering. You can use the code on-line (look for lower right-hand portion of registration screen that indicates Code use and follow instructions).
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“NECA Adopt-A-School Initiative” Volunteer Day –
Chicago Hope Academy – September 12, 2025
For the upcoming NECA Convention in Chicago, the institution featured for this year’s NECA Adopt-A-School is the Chicago Hope Academy. We hope that contractor members will be able to offer their support to Chicago Hope Academy through this year’s NECA Adopt-A-School Silent Auction to be held during the upcoming NECA Convention September 12 – 15, 2025, as well as the Volunteer Day scheduled for September 12, 2025 at Chicago Hope Academy. The ECA was hoping for at least 50 volunteers for the Volunteer Day. If you or anyone else from your firm is interested in assisting, please click the link below for the Volunteer Registration Form and send it back to the ECA at: ttaylor@ecachicago.com as soon you can. This will help Chicago Hope Academy with their scheduling as well any specifics the volunteers will need.
Background of Chicago Hope Academy
Chicago Hope Academy (2189 W. Bowler Street in Chicago) is taking workforce readiness to a new level for their students. By introducing the trades as a viable career option, the school hopes to see families break the cycle of inter-generational poverty through skill building and home ownership. The school has a 2-Year Trades Pathway program – students will be granted the opportunity to immediately begin an apprenticeship with one of their three union partners: Local 134 IBEW, Local 150 Operating Engineers and the Laborers.
Kevin Walters, Local 134 IBEW electrician, 2025 CISCO Educator of the Year is the Career and Technical Sciences Instructor. Mr. Walters is an experienced union electrician with over 20 years of experience in residential, industrial, and commercial electrical installations, maintenance, and repair. He has a proven track record of successful projects and various infrastructures with a commitment to safety and efficiency. His goal at Hope is to prepare students for a registered apprenticeship program by offering structured pre-apprenticeship training.
Again, please review the varied activities for the Volunteer Day and register, soon!
Thank you in advance for your help!
CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM.
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"Project Planning for Small Projects"
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The ECA Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Project Planning for Small Projects" seminar scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL.
Mark, Federle, Marquette University - Facilitator
Program description:
Successful execution of all projects, regardless of size, requires proper planning to ensure project profitability. There are a variety of tools and techniques that contractors of all sizes can use to successfully plan their projects. This course will review common forms of schedules, the impact of schedule changes and how to use the schedule to manage the project.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify scheduling best practices
- Create and differentiate between several different types of project schedules
- Discuss the relationship between the schedule and project management
- Discuss the importance of preplanning
- Identify planning strategies to improve productivity
- Identify activities at each phase of the construction process to preplan
CLICK HERE FOR EGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction /
Calculating Shop Burden"
Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The ECA Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction & Calculating Shop Burden" program. It will be held on October 27 - 29, 2025 at INTECH in Alsip, IL. Presenters: Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - (Adv. Estimating) and Walead Atiyeh, NECA Training Faculty Member / Consultant -(Shop Burden) (8:00 am - 4:00 pm for the first two days; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on the third day).
Only 21 spots remain!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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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 / 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.
Program Intro
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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!
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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.
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September
September 3, 2025
ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Shaw's Crab House Schaumburg, IL
12:00 pm - Registration
12:30 pm - Lunch & Presentations 2:30 pm - Concludes
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September
September 25, 2025
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