ECA Regular Membership Meeting
February 18, 2026 | | |
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago's (ECA's) February Regular Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the University Club of Chicago. It was the first time ECA has been to this venue. Mr. Jerry Lewis, 1901 Project discussed the contracting opportunities of the 1901 Project.
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Electric Golf Club Electrical Industry Dance
February 21, 2026
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The Electric Golf Club Electrical Industry Dinner Dance was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL. The ECA congratulates ECA member, Steve Mulligan, Gibson Electric An Emcor Company, as he received the JP Simons Award. The ECA also congratulates the CEAEF Scholarship winners which includes a number of ECA member firms, including Malko Communication Services, LLC, Rocha Electric Company and Connelly Electric.
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"Leadership for the Field and Office"
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to sponsor the workshop called, "Leadership for the Field and Office" that was conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University. The program was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. There were 25 registered for the session.
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ECA Young Professionals Winter Leadership Event
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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The ECA Young Professionals Committee held its Winter Leadership event called, "Take Control of Your Material” that was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Top Golf in Schaumburg, IL.
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Navigating the Skilled Labor Shortage: Mega Projects, Incentive Pay, and the Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Navigating the Skilled Labor Shortage: Mega Projects, Incentive Pay, and the Department of Labor" seminar that was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. The session was presented by Ted Uppole, Vice President NECA Labor Relations, Brendan Coakley, Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Department at California State University, Chico, and Dr. Anthony Perrenoud, Department Chair for the Construction Management Department in the College of Engineering at Boise State University.
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CISCO Annual Meeting
Friday, February 6, 2026
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The CISCO Annual Meeting was held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Harry Caray's at the Westin in Lombard, IL. The meeting featured the Project of the Year Awards (2025 Pride in Construction Awards), as well as a number of other special awards, including: Educator of the Year, Public Body of the Year, Construction Advocate of the Year, and the CISCO Hall of Fame Award was awarded to Jim McGlynn, Sr., McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. The ECA congratulates all of the awardees!
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New AllOne Health Member Portal
--Launching March 2—
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ECA's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) partner, AllOne Health, is launching a new Member Portal on March 2, 2026. The updated portal is easier to use and aligned with the AllOne Health App, making it simple to access counseling, mental health resources, and well-being support.
What’s new:
- A refreshed, user-friendly portal
- Easier access to EAP and well-being services
- One login for both the app and the portal
Starting March 2, you can access services at AllOneHealth.com/portal.
You may notice that new materials reference updated landing pages. If employees use an existing or bookmarked link, it will automatically redirect to AllOneHealth.com/portal beginning March 2—no action needed.
If you already use the AllOne Health App, log in with the same credentials. If not, create an account—your login will work for both the app and the portal.
Please review the attached flyer for sign-up instructions and watch the short orientation video here:
👉 Orientation Video
Confidential support remains available 24/7 for employees and their household members.
Check out the new AOH App!
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INTECH - Tool Show and Open House
Friday, March 6, 2026 & Saturday, March 7, 2026
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The IBEW-NECA Technical Institute is holding a Tool Show and Open House as follows:
Friday, March 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389-1340
www.ejatt.com
The program will feature:
- Leading Industry Vendors will be on-site.
- New Tool Demonstrations
- School Tours
Please contact the school and let them know you are participating.
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This BREAKFAST event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gibsons Steakhouse
2105 Spring Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 954-0000
8:00 am: Registration / Networking
8:30 am: Breakfast / Business Session / Guest Speaker(s)
10:00 am: Event Concludes
This program will feature industry updates and a guest presentation(s) by Chris Nybo, ECA State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo LLC and Daniel Flynn, Neil Flynn, Sean Flynn, IMSCA Administrator, Neil F. Flynn & Associates. Due to the fluid nature of the Illinois General Assembly, our presenter(s) may offer a virtual legislative update of issues affecting union electrical construction in Illinois, including current Prevailing Wage concerns, Paid Leave issue, IMSCA Lobby Day events, among other pressing issues.
We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry!
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IMSCA Lobby Day
March 24, 2026
The 2026 IMSCA Lobby Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Springfield, IL.
IMSCA will discuss issues important to the Illinois Construction Industry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to talk to your legislator(s) about your business needs. Please make your voice heard and attend this important event.
Schedule of Events for March 24, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM LUNCH at IRTA Office
1:00PM - 2:00PM LOBBY DAY PRESENTATION at IRTA Office
2:00PM - 3:00PM BOARD MEETING at IRTA Office
3:00PM - 5:00PM LEGISLATOR APPOINTMENTS at State Capitol Building
5:00PM - 7:00PM LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION at Vinegar Hill Mall
We hope that you will be able to join us for Lobby Day. If you are planning to attend, please register using the Google Form linked HERE, or fill out the PDF notice of the event HERE and e-mail back to: emailtosarah@ccepil.com
ECA Providing Bus Transportation to/from IMSCA Lobby Day activities.
Bus departing from 5 Westbrook Corp. Center on 3/24/26.
Schedule being finalized.
If you are unable to join us in Springfield on March 24, 2026, we will be offering a virtual attendance option for the Presentation and Board Meeting. If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Flynn at: dflynn@neilflynnlaw.com.
Please Join Us in Springfield on March 24th!
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NECA Emerge Conference
April 13 - 15, 2026
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NECA EMERGE is back and registration is officially open! After a highly successful debut in 2024, NECA EMERGE returns April 13–15, 2026, in Atlanta, GA, marking the second time this groundbreaking conference will take place. Designed to happen every other year, EMERGE was created to address the evolving ways NECA contractors do business and the response to the inaugural event made one thing clear: this conference fills a critical need!
NECA EMERGE brings together multiple industry-favorite meetings into one power-packed, three-day experience.
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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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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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"Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training" Seminar -- April 23, 2026
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets, 240 Oakbrook Center - Barbarossa Room in Oak Brook, IL (630) 368-0300.
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Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar on Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803 - (708) 389-1340. Breakfast & Lunch are to be served. (A Continental Breakfast is to be available at 7:45 am). The session is to be facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.
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| NECA 2026 Legislative Conference is Open for Registration!
May 4 - 6, 2026 | |
The 2026 NECA Legislative Conference will be taking place on Monday, May 4, 2026 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC. This conference is the premier event for electrical contractors to hear about the top legislative issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who are working to provide real solutions. Registration is officially open for the NECA Legislative Conference — the premier event for electrical contractors to hear directly about the legislative issues shaping our industry and to engage with the leaders working to deliver real solutions. Over three impactful days, attendees will participate in high-level interactions with policymakers at the highest levels of government, including members of Congress who will speak directly to conference participants. This conference allows NECA members to advocate on the issues that matter most to contractors!
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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. This session will show you how to take advantage of this no-cost resource and put it to work for your team. Join Miah Veselinovic, Partnership Manager at Document Crunch supporting NECA and ELECTRI chapters, for a practical walkthrough of the platform and how contractors are using it in their daily workflow.
During this session, you will:
• See the platform in action through a live demonstration
• Learn how to quickly identify risks, key clauses, and critical requirements
• Understand how contractors use it to protect margins and avoid surprises
• Get step-by-step guidance on signing up and getting started
• Ask questions and connect with the Document Crunch support team
Whether you’re exploring the benefit for the first time or looking to use it more effectively, this session will help you get started with confidence — at no cost and no risk to your business.
We hope to see you there!
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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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NECA Safety Professionals Conference
May 18 – 20, 2026
In a rapidly evolving regulatory and risk landscape, safety leaders need more than updates, they need strategy. The 2026 NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is designed exclusively for safety experts who are committed to strengthening their company’s safety culture, improving compliance, and driving measurable results in the field. If you’re ready to enhance your company’s safety standards and lead with confidence, NSPC is where you need to be on May 18-20 in Atlanta, GA!
CLICK THE LINK: Registration is open!
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