ECA News & Events Update

JOIN POWERING CHICAGO AT THE MIDWEST SOLAR EXPO

MAY 20-22, 2024 in ROSEMONT



We need your participation to protect our market share and help us showcase the experts in Renewable Energy Construction


Free Registration Code: PC134-MEMBER


REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 24, 2024


Benefits of Participation


  • Meet with Developers and collaborate on new opportunities.


  • If you are considering getting into solar or clean energy construction, come learn more about it and make relationships! Soon, as legislators push decarbonization goals, this technology will affect every construction project.


  • Informative education sessions on solar, emerging technology, and clean energy construction.


  • Hear about policy and legislation driving clean energy adoption and how that will affect all construction moving forward.



Powering Chicago is offering a stipend to cover free registration for signatory contractors to participate (Value of $850). Limit 2 Attendees Per Contractor.



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2024 NECA Emerge Conference

The inaugural NECA Emerge Conference was held April 15 – 17, 2024, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.


This groundbreaking conference consolidated specialized contractor areas and key business trends, streamlined efficiency, and reduced travel for NECA contractors and stakeholders. NECA EMERGE 2024 united several industry-favorite meetings—including Service & Maintenance and Business Development and low voltage and systems integration disciplines from the NECA-BICSI Summit—into one power-packed three-day conference. 


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Membership Meeting

May 15, 2024


ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Truluck's

9860 Berwyn Avenue

(847) 233-9404

 

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Business Session: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:30 pm


Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.


The luncheon program will feature industry updates and guest presentations from:


  • Kathy Horton, ERS Account Manager, will discuss the benefits of the Employee Resource Systems


  • Mark Kawolosky, NECA Midwestern Region NECA Field Representative, discussing the "Benefits of NECA"


  • Mark Thomas, ECA Executive Vice President, who will discuss the benefits of ECA membership.


This event is scheduled as follows:


 

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Kathy Horton, ERS

Kathy’s role at Employee Resource Systems, Inc. over the last 20 years has been that of an EAP Counselor, Director of Provider Relations and Account Manager. In her role as Account Manager, Kathy has worked with assigned client companies over the years to help develop strategies that foster employee/member performance and development through organizational consultation and training. Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor (CADC) and Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP).

CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar (CALS)


NECA is proud to announce a new comprehensive program aimed at enhancing your leadership capabilities and driving organizational success. Over the course of five intensive days, you will engage in a transformative journey of learning, growth, and networking.


Led by distinguished university professors and seasoned industry experts, the seminar will feature a rich blend of educational sessions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions.


We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative experience May 6-10, 2024, on the campus of Duke University. Please contact Ron Bailey at ronald.bailey@necanet.org today to sign up!


CALS 2024

EVENTS

Electric Association Conference and Tradeshow 


Drury Lane Conference Center

Oakbrook, IL.


Conference Education Program Hours:

Thursday, May 16, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

 

Tradeshow Hours:

Thursday, May 16, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm


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2024 CISCO's Annual Luncheon


Friday, April 26, 2024.


11 a.m. - Registration

Noon - Program/Lunch

Harry Caray's, inside the Westin

70 Yorktown Center, Lombard


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IMSCA Lobby Day - April 30, 2024



IMSCA Lobby Day is to be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Registration is being done through Eventbrite and is complimentary for all ECA members (see link below). Eventbrite Registration (this is also hyperlinked in a QR Code on the PDF):  Click Here for Link

 

Click Here for Link to pdf.

  

If you have any issues, feel free to contact Ryan Roth at (217) 528-3434 or ryan@frontlineco.com.

Blackwolf Run - River Course

Mark Breslin

ECA 52nd Annual Spring

Conference June 12 - 13, 2024

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!



The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) 52nd Annual Spring Conference will be held on June 12 - 13, 2024 at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. The American Club is one of the premier resort hotels in the country. It is the only AAA Five Diamond Resort in the Midwest. We’re sure that this is reason enough to attend this Conference. Registration closes May 3, 2024!


Wednesday's golf outing will be at the Blackwolf Run River Course and that evening's reception/dinner meeting will provide you with the latest information regarding industry events.


The Thursday morning Business Session will feature a presentation from Mike Breslin called, “People First The Next Evolution of Construction in the Workplace.” This conference is a great opportunity to catch up with what’s going on in this constantly changing industry.


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EDUCATION

2024 ECA/NECA Safety Forum


DATE: Friday, April 26, 2024


TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.


LOCATION: DuPage / Local 701 JATC

28600 Bella Vista Parkway

Warrenville, Illinois

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM


  • John Newquist, CSC is the Instructor concerning the "Workplace Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training.
  • Local 701 MAP representatives will be giving a MAP update 
  • Local 134 MAP / ERS update by Kathleen Horton, ERS
  • Construction Industry Alliance Suicide Prevention update by Kevin O'Shea, Shamrock Electric Company, Inc.


There is no cost to attend this event, but advance registration is required.

This program is complimentary to ECA members.


You need to use the COMP CODE: ECA MEMBER when registering (ECA MEMBER is all uppercase).


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!


Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you, there!

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

Industry Partners

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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NFPA Link


Due to the interest garnered at the 2-Day Master Class— "Advance the Service & Maintenance Your Electrical Contracting Business" (NFPA 70B + 70E), please observe the link below to review available NFPA Link options and pricing.


NFPA Link Information

2024 Project Excellence Awards Now Accepting Submissions:


The NECA Project Excellence Awards were established to honor member companies for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, and creativity in executing electrical projects across 13 diverse market sectors. 



Deadline to submit is July 14, 2024. Applications submitted must be based on projects completed in 2023. View more information and rules here.


Submit Your Project


2023 Winners

Important Improvements to NEBF


Significant improvements have been made by the National Employee Benefit Board (NEBB) and National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) trustees to the NEBF that will alleviate the financial concerns of the NECA contractor while providing an increased benefit to the IBEW electrical worker.


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IMSCA Update - April 5, 2024

  

April 5, 2024 was the deadline for House bills to be voted out of committee. Those bills now have until April 19, 2024, to be voted out of the House and over to the Senate. The Senate has established April 12, 2024, as the deadline for bills introduced in that chamber to be voted on and sent to the House.  

 

Please click the link below for a list of bills that IMSCA is currently tracking along with their positions:


Bills


Spring Newsletter

Labor Relations Bulletin


Navigating Incentive Pay


Independent Contractor Rule Change


CLRC Settlement Reports

NECA Safety


Throughout this monthly series, the NECA Risk Management Executive Directors of Safety will discuss specific topics within electrical construction safety


Safety Stand-Down


NECA SAFETY ROUNDUP!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


ERS helps employees and their household members achieve their personal and professional goals by providing coaching that meets needs in many of life's domains.


Updated ERS

Promotional Toolkit: https://allonehealth.com/toolkit-ers/ for easier access to flyers, Insights Newsletters and much more.


Portal Information

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.



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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.

SAVE THE DATES

April


April 26, 2024

ECA / NECA Safety Forum

Dupage / Local 701 JATC

Warrenville, IL


April 26, 2024

CISCO 2024 Annual Luncheon

Harry Caray's

Lombard, IL


May


May 15, 2024

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Truluck's Restaurant

Rosemont, IL



May 16, 2024

2024 Cowboy Shootout

Halter Wildlife

Kenosha, WI


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