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ECA President's Party & Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Joint Safety Directors' Forum
December 9, 2025
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA were proud to have sponsored a special Joint Safety Directors' Forum. The event was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 11:30 am – 4:00 pm at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
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| | 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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ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
University Club of Chicago
76 E. Monroe Street
Michigan / Monroe Room - Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-2840
12:00 pm: Registration / Networking
12:30 am: Lunch
1:15 pm: Business Session / Guest Speaker
2:30 pm: Concludes
Complimentary Valet Parking available.
This program will feature industry updates and a guest presentation by Jerry Lewis, 1901 Project.
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.
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
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Midwestern Region Conference
March 10 - 13, 2026
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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!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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ECA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR 2026
The ECA Research and Education Committee has six programs already scheduled with registration availability. Three additional programs are pending. Please review and register, soon!
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February 19
“Leadership for the Field and Office”
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Presented by Mark Federle, Marquette University
INTECH – 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
March 26
“Effective Client Communication”
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
By David Ashcraft, Advantage Learning Systems
Maggiano’s Banquets - Oak Brook, IL
April 2
"AI in Electrical Construction"
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presented by Carl Britton, Iron Thread Consulting
INTECH – 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
April 23, 2025
Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presented by Bill Heffernan, ScreenSafe, Inc.
Maggiano’s Banquets - Oak Brook, IL
April 27 - 29
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (all three dates)
“Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction”
Presented by Michael Bill, NECA Education
INTECH – 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
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May 28
“Crew Level Production and Execution: Set Goals and Win"
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Presented by Walead Atiyeh
INTECH – 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
September 21 – September 22 (2-day Seminar)
“Advanced Estimating Strategies”
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (both dates)
Presented by Michael Bill, NECA Education
INTECH – 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
October 15
“Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction”
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Presented by Mark Federle, Marquette University
INTECH – 6201 W. 115th Street - Alsip, IL
November 12
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Managing Work in Progress”
Facilitated by Doug Reitz, Maxim Consulting Group
Maggiano’s Banquets – 240 Oakbrook Center - Oak Brook, IL
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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 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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