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LiveWire - December 2025
| | 112th Annual City of Chicago
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 21, 2025 | | |
Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree, the 112th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, shines brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. The tree was illuminated on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ECA congratulates McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. for facilitating this year’s tree lighting. Also, the ECA congratulates Taylor Electric Company for completing the holiday lighting on Michigan Avenue.
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"Increasing Engagement, Retention, and Development for Employees"
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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The ECA Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored a seminar called, "Increasing Engagement, Retention, and Development for Employees." The program was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group was the Facilitator.
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ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago's (ECA's) November Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2025 at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL. This breakfast session had nearly 50 in attendance.
A highlight of the program was the unanimous acceptance of Meany Inc. into the membership! Nick Dominy, Vice President, Meany Inc., was at the meeting.
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ECA President's Party & Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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The ECA President's Party & Holiday Celebration is scheduled as follows:
Saturday, December 6, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Morgan Manufacturing
401 N. Morgan
Chicago, IL
Complimentary Valet Parking is Available.
Cocktail Attire is recommended for
the event. We hope you enjoy great company, good food and dancing to
the Maggie Speaks Band. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Joint Safety Directors' Forum -- Tuesday, December 9, 2025
(For Safety Directors, Only)
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA is proud to sponsor this special Joint Safety Directors' Forum, scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Rich Harvest Farms
Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554
This program is complimentary to ECA / NECA (Safety) members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
| | ECA Regular Membership Meeting - January 22, 2026 (THURSDAY!)
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Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Drury Lane Conference Center - Crystal Room
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(630) 530-8300
Registration / Networking: 11:30 am
Lunch begins: 12:00 pm
Business Session: 12:30 pm
Event Concludes: 1:30 pm
The times above are approximate as full agenda of EA Conference is being finalized.
This luncheon program is being held in conjunction with the Electric Association's Annual Conference on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The ECA Membership meeting will feature industry updates and a guest presentation by Brian Witt, Rivet VP of Revenue and Gary Fuchs, Sr., Rivet Workforce Management Advisor, called "Work -- Partnerships & Special Projects." Their presentation is a Labor Operations Master Class.
We look forward to seeing you, there!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
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Women in NECA (WIN) Conference
February 2 - 4, 2026
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Register today to join NECA in Dallas, TX February 2-4, 2026! The Women in NECA (WIN) Leadership Conference provides a platform to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of our field. Come to WIN and experience a dynamic community of forward-thinking professionals committed to empowering women and advancing leadership across the electrical contracting industry.
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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!
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2026 ECA Research and Education Committee Update
The 2026 Education Programming Schedule is being developed for 2026.
Listed below are the anticipated sessions:
· Managing Work in Progress (formerly, Cracking the “WIP”)
· Crew Level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win
· Leadership for the Field and Office
· Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
· Advanced Estimating
· Effective Client Communication
· AI in Electrical Construction
· Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction
· Principal Agreement review -- Membership Meeting(s)
· OCIP / CCIP Insurance Panel (pre-Membership meeting)
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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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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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