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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held a Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro. The Reception was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. The ECA was proud to acknowledge Gina Floro’s efforts over her many years of dedication to serving ECA and its members as Receptionist, NEBF Coordinator, Accounting Manager, Office Manager, and the overall operations of ECA. Those many hats so ably worn have truly served the Association well.
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"Crew Level Production Planning and Execution:
Set Goals and Win"
May 28, 2026
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the "Crew level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" seminar that was held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. Over 20 members were registered for this session. The program was facilitated by Walead Atiyeh, Associate Director, Maxim Consulting Group.
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its May Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the East Bank Club in Chicago. Nearly 40 members were on hand for the industry updates and a guest presentation by Kaitlin DeBlasio, LCPC, Client Relations Manager, AllOne Health.
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NECA Safety Professionals Conference
May 18 - 20, 2026
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The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) was held May 18 - 20, 2026 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. Over a dozen attendees from the Chicago Chapter were able to participate. From the pre-conference sessions, special receptions, the nearly 40 breakout sessions and the General Sessions, outside line expo, and a trade show, the attendees experienced a well-run, informative conference.
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ECA YP Leadership Event
May 14, 2026
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Young Professional (YP) Leadership event was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Axeclusive Axe Throwing & VIP Lounge in Schiller Park, IL. Alex Willis, Leadership Surge, gave a presentation regarding Stress Management. The attendees enjoyed the stress-free activity of the title venue and the event winded down at Shoeless Joes next door.
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"Navigating OCIP / CCIP on Projects"
May 13, 2026
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor a complimentary pre-Membership Meeting seminar called, “Navigating OCIP and CCIP on Projects.” The guest presenters were Patrick Johnson, MarshMcLennan Agency and Rod Dettbarn, Hub International. The program was held on May 13, 2026 at the East Bank Club in Chicago.
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DOCUMENT CRUNCH INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
May 12, 2026
NECA Chicago members have complimentary access to Document Crunch through the NECA/ELECTRI member benefit. An informational webinar session was held on May 12, 2026 to help members to better understand how they can take advantage of this no-cost resource and put it to work for their team. Miah Veselinovic, Partnership Manager at Document Crunch supporting NECA and ELECTRI chapters, gave a practical walkthrough of the platform and how contractors are using it in their daily workflow. We thank all that were able to participate.
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"Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle"
May 11, 2026
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The Joint Safety Forum sponsored by the NECA/IBEW 701 Safety Committee, PowerForward DuPage, as well as participation from the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA Safety Committee, featured a seminar called, “Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle.” The session had 45 registrants and was held on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the IBEW Local 701 Training Facility in Warrenville, IL. Construction Safety Council instructor, Tom King delivered an informative 2-hour presentation addressing the codes and communications necessary to keep workers free from harm.
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NECA Legislative Conference
May 4 - 6, 2026
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The NECA Legislative Conference was held May 4 – 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Chapter had the most representatives from the overall Illinois contingent. Eight ECA members and two ECA staff members participated with the numerous meetings with the Aides / Chiefs of Staff of the Illinois Representatives and Senators. We thank our members for their time at the Conference.
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2026 NECA Project Excellence Awards
Applications Now Open!
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The NECA Project Excellence Awards recognize the most outstanding electrical construction projects completed by NECA contractors across 13 market sectors. Projects must have been completed in 2025 and may be submitted in one of 13 categories. You can submit multiple projects but only one project per category.
Categories include:
Commercial/Institutional
Design-Build
Energy Solutions & Green Building
Health Care
Industrial
Transportation & Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Winners are honored on stage at NECA’s Annual Convention this October, placing your company in front of industry leaders, peers, and future partners!
Submission Deadline: July 13, 2026
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NECA 2026 Future Leaders is Open for Registration!
June 15 - 17, 2026
The 2026 NECA Future Leaders Conference will be taking place on Monday, June 15, 2026 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. This is your opportunity to sharpen your leadership edge, expand your influence, and bring real value back to your company.
Registration is officially open for the NECA Future Leaders Conference — NECA Future Leaders is committed to enhancing leadership skill through education, innovation, and collaboration. With access to Premier Partners and industry-leading companies you can learn from the best!
Stipend Availability
The Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives and their guest and/or spouse, if applicable, of participating ECA member firms for the NECA Future Leaders (FL) Conference on June 15 – 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Benefits of attending:
- Networking with similarly positioned peers within the electrical industry for a broader network across the country.
- Professional and technical skill development opportunities.
- Unrivaled access to tours of Premier Partners and contractor member shops.
- Emotional intelligence development for a stronger skillset during career advancement.
- Collaboration beyond traditional networking to navigate industry evolutions and becoming champions of change.
- The ability to take key education and ideas back to your company for immediate implementation leading to personal and company growth.
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Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic
July 25, 2026
ECA member, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. has been in charge of coordinating all of the activities for the Special Olympics Construction Team picnic each year since 2007. McWilliams not only works on getting monetary donations from our industry partners and friends (which is generally in excess of $20,000 each year) but they also coordinate volunteers to help. They need volunteers the day of the picnic to set up, to run games for the attendees, to cook and serve lunch and to help with clean up. Please click the link below for the information for this year’s Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic which is being held on Saturday, July 25th starting at 10:00 am at the IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. Please let McWilliams know If you are able to volunteer at this year’s picnic!
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Electric Association Centennial Celebration
August 13, 2026
Join the Electric Association (EA) on Thursday, August 13, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the Spirit of Chicago at Navy Pier! Celebrate a century of power, progress, and partnership. The Electrical Association’s Centennial Celebration will honor 100 years of innovation and impact in Chicago’s electrical industry. This is more than just a milestone—it’s a chance to celebrate the accomplishments, relationships, and people who have shaped our industry and will continue to drive it forward for the next 100 years. Reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, and share the experience—spouses and guests are encouraged to attend! Dress attire is festive and formal.
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ECA Educational and Conference Stipends for 2026
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has approved a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2026. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) and applicable receipts forwarded to ECA.
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ECA Educational Programming for 2026
The 2026 Education Programming Schedule is confirmed for 2026. Please click the link below for a full listing with links for registration!
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CSC Update
For a listing of coursework available through the Construction Safety Council (CSC) for the month of January 2026, please visit www.buildsafe.org.
FREE Safety Training - 2026
CSC is offering a series of complimentary programs!
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The Construction Safety Council (CSC) been awarded an OSHA grant to support local delivery of five high-demand training topics:
- Workzone Hazards
- Excavation Dangers
- Harmful Silica
- Fall Protection
- Electrical Safety
Each session includes four hours of in-person instruction, which requires a 4.5 timeline for delivery (e.g., 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). This Awareness-Level training is available to employers and employees, locally or nationwide. Their trainers are subject matter experts, who will engage participants in interactive lectures, demonstrations, and discussions about construction workplace hazards and risk-prevention strategies.
The ECA is proud to join the CSC in sponsoring these training opportunities. Due to the availability of federal grant funding, all materials and instruction are available AT NO COST. The training is FREE OF CHARGE for all ECA members.
- OPEN ENROLLMENT courses hosted by CSC in Hillside, Illinois – 2026 training dates will be available at www.buildsafe.org after December 15.
- PRIVATE courses hosted by ECA members – at any time, on any day, at any location.
If any questions, please contact the CSC at: (708) 449-8604.
We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to participate with these sessions!
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