LiveWire - December 2023

Industry Events

ECA November Membership Meeting

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its November Membership meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The guest speaker was Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, Security Fanatics. His presentation called, "The 5 Laws of Cyber Security" was most informative. Additionally, ECA welcomed four new members to the Association: Rocha Electric Company, Simply E and C Corp., Skitch Electric Company, and Staylitt Electric LLC.

Pictured from left to right are the new members joining ECA:

Tim Stratton, Brenton McCuen, Mike Katzenbach, Skitch Electric;

Alberto Rocha, Rocha Electric Company;

Christopher Garza, Kristina Mosieiko, Staylitt Electric;

Calvin Payne, Simply E and C Corporation.

Chicago Women in Trades 40th Anniversary Gala:

Build Together

On November 10, 2023, the Chicago Women in Trades hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala: Build Together. ECA would like to congratulate CWIT for putting on a fantastic event that showcased inspiring stories of women who have made their mark in the industry.

Chicago Women in Trades:

Chicago Women in Trades is driven by our mission to ensure that all women who want to work with their hands and earn a good living have equal access to information, training, and employment opportunities in the industry.

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Upcoming Events

President's Party & Holiday Celebration

ECA Chicago is pleased to announce the 2023 Presidents Party & Holiday Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Union League Club of Chicago (ULC)

65 W. Jackson

Chicago, IL

(312) 427-7800

Reception / Dinner / Entertainment and more:

Cocktail Hour – Desiree Irwin, Soloist
Dinner – Thomas Linsk Trio
Photographer on-hand throughout
Other surprises

*Dress Code: Formal / Cocktail Attire

**Complimentary Valet Parking is Available

Hotel Accommodations:

Hotel Block Available at the Union League Club at a discounted rate for ECA members:

Based on availability, there are Standard Guestrooms at $199.00 per room plus a 20% per night surcharge.

Reservations must be made by calling the ULC at: (312) 427-7800 or (800) 443-0578 by November 11, 2023.

ECA Membership Meeting - January 24, 2024

Registration is Open!

Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting!

This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Maggiano's Banquets

240 Oakbrook Ctr.

Oak Brook, IL 60523

(630) 368-0300

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Business Session: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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.

2024 WIN+FL Leadership Conference - Atlanta, GA

February 5 - 7, 2024

The Women in NECA and Future Leaders (WIN+FL) Leadership Conference is a one-of-a-kind event with three full days of education, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. With featured speakers, group discussions, and a focus on the most relevant issues in the industry, this conference promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow as a professional and be part of this community!

Midwest Regional Conference

March 11 - 14, 2024

Mark your calendars for next year’s Regional Conference in the Bahamas! Midwest Region NECA is planning an exciting event and hope to see everyone there for great education, networking, and fun activities.

Passports are required, so make sure yours is up to date!

Please Note:

Midwest Region NECA invites Council Members and their spouses to attend the Vice President's reception on March 10, a day before the conference begins. Council members, please take this into consideration when making travel plans.

At the end of the registration process, you can link directly to the hotel’s website to reserve your hotel room at the Atlantis Resort.

Room rates are as follows:

The Royal Tower Run of House - $399 (Single & Double Rate)
The Royal Tower Run of House - $449 (Triple Rate)
The Royal Tower Run of House - $499 (Quad Rate)

The last day to book housing is February 9, 2024.

Education

"Auditing Your Tech Stack" - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored the program, “Auditing Your Tech Stack.” The morning session was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and facilitated by Denise Devine, Partner and Operations Expert, SteelToe Consulting LLC. The seminar was held at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center in Oak Brook, IL.

Denise Devine, Partner and Operations Expert, SteelToe Consulting LLC

"Succession Planning For Contractors"

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) in conjunction with other area Construction Trade organizations, including: Plumbing Contractors Association, Mechanical Contractors Association, Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, Northern Illinois Sprinkler Advisory Board, Eastern Illinois Chapter, NECA was proud to have helped sponsor the Seminar / Panel Discussion called, "Succession Planning For Contractors: Following the Leader." The program was held on November 16, 2023 at the Marriott Delta Hotel in Willowbrook, IL. We thank two ECA members who were on a special Contractor's Panel for the session: Corrie Krula, Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. and Vince DiFiore, Candor Electric, Inc.