Registration Ends on COB Wednesday!

Program highlights include:

• Summer Wine Tasting
• Food, Beverages, & Networking
• Taste of Chicago: Rainbow Cone & Garrett's Popcorn
• Yard Games
• Tremendous Views of the City Skyline

All ECA Members, their spouses, and guests are welcome to attend this end-of-summer event!

*Complimentary valet will be available.

**Recommended dress attire is business casual / summer attire. 

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Interested in Joining a NECA Peer Group?

Peer Groups are a group of companies that operate in the same industry sector and are of similar size but different geographical, non-competing markets.

Participants have an opportunity to share experiences and gain perspectives from individuals in the industry who do not operate in the same geographic market, enabling an environment for trust and the open exchange of ideas and information! 

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ECAPAC Voluntary Contribution Through ECA Dues Form

We need your assistance!

The ECAPAC fund was established to assist the Association with contributions to legislators and political fundraising events, among other activities. The ECAPAC enables the association to have a voice in local and state issues affecting electrical construction.

As a reminder, your firm is allowed to contribute to the ECAPAC a maximum of 2% of your dues payment each month. No payment of additional dues are required for this activity.

You can designate that 2%-dollar amount on the ECA Dues Form or any amount you choose as long as it does not exceed the 2% amount for that month.  If your contribution is $150.00 or more, state law requires that ECA submits your company name and mailing address within the ECAPAC Reporting Documents with the Illinois State Board of Elections. Also, the ECA reports a combined amount of member contributions (those whose contribution numbers are under $150.00) each quarter with the State Board of Elections.

All contributions are voluntary. Also, please be aware that a contribution to the ECAPAC will not affect a contractor’s eligibility to bid on State work, in this instance, contractors are not directly contributing to a candidate’s campaign, i.e., the Governor’s race, etc.  

We do hope that you consider designating a contribution amount each month, as the ECAPAC needs funds at a consistent level to have an impact.

Thank you for your consideration.

Attention Electrical Contractors' Association:

As you perform jobs in the City of Chicago, please remember that it is your responsibility to request rough and final inspections of the work you perform in accordance with Chapter 14A-5 of the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions in a timely manner. All requests for inspections of permitted work must be submitted online.

If you do not request and pass Department of Buildings inspections of the work covered by your permit by set deadlines, your permit will be suspended and eventually expire. 

Online Inspection Request Form

Chapter 14A-5: Inspection and Observation of Permitted Work

How do I reinstate a suspended building permit?

EVENTS

25th Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic

September 14, 2024 (10 am - 1 pm)

IBEW - NECA Technical Institute

6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803

We are looking for Volunteers and Donations. The Special Olympic Athletes need financial support again this year. In 2023, we raised over $20,500.00 to assist in their participation in the games, and we hope to exceed that amount this year!

How to Help:

1. Monetary Donations - assist the athletes to be able to participate in the games throughout the year
2. Donations for the goody bags we distribute to all of the athletes that attend - include items such as T-shirts, Sunglasses, Water Bottles, Mugs, Hats, Paper, Pens, Pencils, etc. If your Company provides any type of donation, your Company logo will be printed on the back of the t-shirts that are distributed to everyone.
3. Your Time - We need volunteers from 10 am - 1 pm. Anyone who is able to arrive earlier than 10 am and/or stay later than 1 pm is welcome to help with set and take down. Volunteers are needed for set up, assisting with playing the game s and lunch and clean up.

Any Monetary donations (Corporate or Personal) should be sent directly to:

NOTE: This is a new Address

Patty Welsh

Special Olympics Illinois - Region E

18440 Thompson Ct., Suite 205

Tinley Park, IL 60477

Please contact Maureen Mikulski at 224-754-9179 or via email at maureen@mcwelec.com if you are making a company donation so we can make sure your logo is included on the t-shirts. The deadline for t-shirt logos is September 1st.

EDUCATION

Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction

Monday and Tuesday, September 16 - 17, 2024

8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Both days)

Hyatt Lodge Conference Center - Oak Brook, IL

THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $200.00 PER ECA MEMBER.

Building upon the principles taught in NECA's Basic Estimating course, this course focuses on the strategy and business decisions made during the estimating and bidding processes. The course will assist estimators and managers think strategically in how they find, evaluate, and bid electrical construction projects.

Prerequisite: Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction or similar industry experience. 

If you're interested in attending the "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar, please click on the link below to register or go on-line at the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com (Event Calendar portion).

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

(Please register soon, as we need to reach the minimum number required to hold the session.)

Please contact the ECA with any questions at (708) 531-0022. We look forward to your participation with the program!  Thank you for your continued support of Association activities.

Culture of Collaboration Workshop

Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago

We're embarking on an exciting journey to shape our future with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at its core. 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

Various Event Stipends

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee recently approved a number of educational stipends for various events throughout 2024. Please click on the link for the current listing. The registrations will be reimbursed to the applicable companies after the applicable Conference.

2024 Stipend Listings

NECA 2025 Innovator of the Year

The NECA Innovator of the Year is awarded to an industry pioneer from a NECA member contractor who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the entire NECA community. Winners are recognized at the annual MEP Innovation Conference hosted by NECA, MCAA, and SMACNA. The deadline for consideration is November 15, 2024.

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EP 11: Illinois' Sustainability Leader Pioneering Municipal Green Innovation

Join us in this episode as we see first-hand the future of sustainability in Illinois. This episode features insights from the following industry professionals:

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Document Crunch

Contractors who sign up for the service will have exclusive access to an ELECTRI-specific solution through Document Crunch’s innovative platform.

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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nancy Sheehy at nsheehy@documentcrunch.com.

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Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

It is an unfortunate fact that construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in America. We lose about 53 out of every 100,000 members of our industry EVERY YEAR to suicide. We are four times the average of other industries. We have a crisis in construction and we need to do something about it. You can visit the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention website and learn more. We urge all to take the pledge to STAND UP for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority.

CLICK HERE FOR A "Stand Up for Suicide Prevention" Information Sheet.