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Welcome to the Electrical Contractors´ Association

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is a construction trade association that provides business and labor relations services to nearly 600 electrical contractors in Cook County, Illinois.  ECA is also known as the Chicago and Cook County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).  The Association works with its industry partner, Local Union #134 IBEW, to negotiate and administer labor agreements, coordinate apprentice and journeyman level training, as well as promote the industry on behalf of these employers.  Since 1903, ECA has provided educational opportunities and business services to not only to assist the electrical contractor by improving the business climate and bringing increased profitability, but to enrich future generations. ECA and IBEW Local 134 work hand in hand to provide a highly skilled, efficient and safe workforce for the City of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. 

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NECA Safety Professionals Conference  5/19/25 - 5/21/25
05/21/2025

NECA Safety Professionals Conference 5/19/25 - 5/21/25

IOWA Events Center

The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is open to all NECA Members, IBEW, and the electrical training Alliance! The conference was held at the IOWA Events Center in Des Moines, IA. from May 19 – 21, 2025.

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"  5/20/25 - 5/22/25
05/21/2025

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" 5/20/25 - 5/22/25

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research & Education Committee was proud to have presented the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar. The program was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL. Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member was the Facilitator.

Apprentice Graduation Ceremony -  May17, 2025
05/18/2025

Apprentice Graduation Ceremony - May17, 2025

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Apprentice Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL with over 200 graduates of the “A” Program and nearly 20 graduates for the “C” Program. The event featured a number of industry speakers and special recognitions.

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Wed
4
2025
June 4 - 5, 2025

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 2025

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, WI

ECA 53rd Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 2025 The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147

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Wed
6
2025
August 6, 2025
6:00PM - 9:30PM CST

2025 ECA Summer Social

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

First Lady Tours (112 E. Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601)

Located on the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, First Lady Tours boasts Chicago’s finest fleet of cruising vessels that offer breathtaking views and tours of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline. Established in 1934, First Lady has been providing memorable cruises of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan for 90 years.

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