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Please take a moment to review the attached packet of information describing our need for Contractor engagement at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. If you would like to participate with Powering Chicago, please use the link in the packet (or provided below) to register and share your availability to volunteer.
2024 Auto Show Packet
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY
Please use this link to register and select the dates you would like to participate:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VVNMVRG
Please register by January 29th so we have sufficient time to prepare the schedule and coordinate enrollment for everyone in advance for your security access/show credentials.
Once we have your registration – we hope to have a quick turnaround to share the event schedule with all involved – our goal would be to send confirmations out no later than Monday February 5th. In addition to your confirmation and schedule – we will provide you with supporting details you need to know before you go (location, parking, what to wear, etc.) so you will feel well-prepared before coming out to the show.
Please reach out with any questions, and thank you in advance for your consideration:
cspaeth@poweringchicago.com, ewalterspoweringchicago.com
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ECA Membership Meeting -
February 14, 2024
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Dr. Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Analyst. | |
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Shaw's Crab House
1900 East Higgins Road
Schaumburg, IL
(847) 517-2722
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm
The program will feature industry updates, as well as guest speaker, Dr. Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Analyst. He will be discussing the upcoming Primaries / Presidential Election / Chicago & State politics, among other areas.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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Mike Meyer, Director of Construction Operations, Continental Electrical Construction Company. | |
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The ECA Student Committee would like to thank Mike Meyer, ECA Student Committee Chair, Director of Construction Operations, Continental Electrical Construction Company, for his special presentation held during the third Student Chapter session on Thursday, January 25, 2024, regarding VDC (Virtual Design & Construction), as this year’s ECIC primarily concerns BIM use, among other areas concerning a project.
He discussed various aspects of VDC throughout the duration of a project, including the following topic areas: Owner requirements, staffing considerations concerning the modeling process, the number of hours dedicated for the modeling, field, PM, PE input throughout the project, BIM Execution Plan, 3D/Clash detection, Benefits and Challenges to Electrical Pre-Fab inclusion, software tools used, site-specific results, and lessons learned.
Again, we thank Mike for his assistance and welcome ECA members for their input as the project progresses! Please contact the ECA office for further information.
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Program Overview:
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Legislative Presentation - Chris Nybo
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Golf, Food, and Networking
“Lobbying 101: An Overview of the Political Process and How to Effectively Advocate Within It.”
The presentation will discuss what lobbying is, what lobbyists do, and why it is important for organizations to be engaged in the policymaking process.
REGISTER NOW
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ELECTRIC GOLF CLUB DINNER DANCE
Electric Golf Club Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 24, 2024
The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, Chicago
2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Cocktails: 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm
Awards Ceremony to follow.
Auction Open 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO RSVP for the EGC Dinner Dance by February 24, 2024
Complete tables purchased by a company will have their Company's name displayed on the table. Tables 10, 11, and 12 Seats can be accommodated. Seats of less than 10 will be open seating.
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!
Support the CEAEF Scholarship Program and Electric Association Education Programs!
This year's auction will be accessible on a mobile app for easy bidding at the Dinner Dance. Each donation item/package must carry a minimum value of $200.
Each donor will be recognized for their contribution with a sign displayed in front of their donation at the auction. They will also be recognized on the bidding app and after the event in ElectriCITY magazine.
If you would like to make a donation, please complete the linked donation form here. All donations need to be mailed or dropped off at the EA office by February 16, 2024.
Contact Ali Novinger at anovinger@eachicago.org with any questions or changes.
If you have any questions, please contact Ali Novinger at anovinger@eachicago.org
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2 Day Master Class:
Advance the Service & Maintenance of Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2024
March 25 & March 26
Please join us for this ECA Research and Education Committee program!
The 2 Day Master Class is scheduled as follows:
"Advance the Service & Maintenance of Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2024" - "Dominate Your Market, Learn the Ins and Outs of Compliancy Utilizing NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B."
Monday, March 25, 2024 & Tuesday, March 26, 2024
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Post-session reception (March 25 only): 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
The Hyatt Lodge Conference Center
2715 Jorie Blvd. - Room 264
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 568-1234.
The fee for this program is $500.00 for ECA members.
There are only 16 slots left for this program!
The Master Class is a 2-Day Program
(30 registrants maximum).
The initial dates are March 25 - 26, 2024
Please register as soon as you can so we can have the proper amount of materials available for the program.
Please note:
The Overflow dates are March 27 - 28, 2024.
When the first time slot fills up, Registration for the overflow dates start.
The program is to be facilitated by Sean Samson, Samson Training, Ltd. & Kylie Taylor, Megawatt Training & Consulting.
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CISCO is providing several scholarships for high school seniors and Union members/contractor employees. If you are an affiliate of CISCO and have a college-bound child, a child attending community college, or you are pursuing your own continuing education, make sure to apply for a CISCO scholarship for MONEY FOR COLLEGE!
Click Here to Download Scholarship Applications
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IMSCA Update - December 27, 2023
Please click below for a synopsis of a couple of new rules that have been adopted recently through the administrative rule process which will be impacting contractors and subs. The rules concern Sprinkler Systems and State Contracts.
CLICK HERE FOR NEW RULES
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NECA Podcast Network
Throughout this monthly series, the NECA Risk Management Executive Directors of Safety will discuss specific topics within electrical construction safety.
NECA SAFETY ROUNDUP!
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Please click the link below for Department of Procurement Services (DPS) upcoming activities.
Upcoming DPS Event
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The Power of Better Episode 9:
In this episode, we journey inside the T5 Data Center in Elk Grove Village. T5 Data Centers designs the data systems that power companies across the country.
Hosted by Powering Chicago’s Executive Director, Elbert Walters III, we’ll highlight new technologies and process improvements affecting architects, developers, end users, and facility managers throughout the electrical construction industry.
Watch Now
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