ECA April Membership Meeting | | |
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its April Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The luncheon session was held at Truluck's Restaurant in Rosemont, IL. The program featured industry updates and a guest presentation by Matt Blair, CEO & Co-Founder of the Well Resource Center, NFP.
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Women in NECA (WIN) / NECA Now Conferences
April 6 - 9, 2025
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The Women in NECA (WIN) Conference was held on April 6 – 7, 2025 at the Diplomat Hotel & Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The program was well-attended; ten Chapter members were able to register for this sold-out conference.
The NECA Now Conference was held April 7 – 9, 2025, also at the Diplomat Hotel & Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Over 30 Chapter attendees experienced the premier educational offerings of NECA Now. Both Conference attendees were offered opportunities to explore the Fort Lauderdale area and the fun backdrop of the Diplomat Resort.
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ECA Young Professionals Spring Leadership Event
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Young Professionals Committee was proud to sponsor a Young Professionals session that featured Lt. General Ronald Bailey, NECA Senior Vice President Industry Development, as the guest presenter.
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NECA Legislative Conference
April 28 - 30, 2025
| | The 2025 NECA Legislative Conference was held on Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the Salamander 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. Nearly a dozen Chicago Chapter members were able to participate this year! | |
ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Gibson's Steakhouse - Oak Brook, IL
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Gibsons Steakhouse
2105 Spring Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 954-0000
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 from ELECTRI International.
You can register on the ECA website/link below or give the office a call at: (708) 531-0022.
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CISCO's 2025 Annual Luncheon
May 9, 2025
11 a.m. Registration
Program/Lunch at noon
Harry Caray’s, inside the Westin, Lombard
70 Yorktown Center, Lombard
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Reserve your tickets today by emailing CISCO Office Manager Julia Mulvey at julia@cisco.org with attendee names/titles. Tickets are $85 for individual; $800 for table of 10. Please email CISCO Office Manager Julia Mulvey at julia@cisco.org with names of attendees and their lunch choice, which are below.
Choose your lunch (pick 1)
Option 1: Italian sausage and peppers with potatoes
Option 2: Chicken vesuvio with potatoes and sweet peas
Option 3: Rigatoni alla vodka with mascarpone and parmigiano-reggiano
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Local Union #134 IBEW Helping Hand Fund – Fundraiser
May 10, 2025
2 pm - 7 pm
115 Bourbon Street
3359 West 115th Street
Merrionette Park, IL 60803
The fund was created to assist members of Local Union #134 IBEW who are in need of assistance. Through all of the generous donations that the Helping Hands Fund has received, over 500 Local Union #134 IBEW members have received various forms of assistance. Join the Helping Hands Fund by assisting with this upcoming Fundraiser.
There will be food, beer, wine & pop, as well as a 50/50 "Split-the-Pot" raffle and a $1,000 Door Prize! Tickets are $40 in advance. For updates & ticket information, please contact (312) 474-4151 or visit the website at: www.helpinghand134.org.
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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!
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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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NECA Project Excellence Awards Application Process
The 2025 NECA Project Excellence Awards applications are officially open! This is your chance to showcase the innovation, expertise, and dedication that went into your 2024 projects! Winning this prestigious award means national recognition, industry prestige, and the chance to inspire the next generation of electrical contractors!
APPLY NOW!
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NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 12 - 15, 2025
The NECA Convention & Trade Show will soon be in Chicago! Special Chapter activities are being planned! Registration begins the week of May 19, 2025!
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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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NECA Safety Professionals Conference
The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is the premier event for safety leaders in the electrical industry!
Join NECA on May 19-21 at the IOWA Events Center in Des Moines, IA, for three dynamic days filled with powerful keynotes, expert-led breakout sessions, and cutting-edge safety solutions tailored for electrical professionals.
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