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2023 Leadership Conference
Registration Deadline: August 14th
The Young Professionals committee is thrilled to announce that registration is now live for our 2023 Leadership Conference!
Mark your calendars for September 14-15, 2023, as we have a jam-packed 2-day conference filled with great speakers, food & drink, and networking opportunities!
Program Highlights:
- Tour of Milwaukee Tool
- Off-Campus Activity at MobCraft Beer
- Education and Break-Out Sessions
The cost for the event is $250.00 per person. This event is open to all ECA Member Firms and their Employees.
The fee covers lodging, conference programs and events, and food and beverage.
Register Now
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2023 ECA Summer Social
Registration Deadline: August 10th
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 18, 2023, as we have a wonderful day planned at the Navy Pier Offshore Rooftop Bar!
Located at the far East end of Chicago’s Navy Pier, Offshore Rooftop offers unencumbered views of Lake Michigan and the city’s famed skyline not found anywhere else.
*Spouses and guests are welcome to attend!
Program highlights include:
- Chicago Air & Water Show practice
- Food, Beverages, & Networking
- Tremendous Views of the City Skyline
Register Now
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NECA Convention & Trade Show - Philadelphia
September 29, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Registration for the NECA Convention & Trade Show has begun! Room Reservation for the Chicago Chapter Block ends on August 10, 2023. It is based on availability. Please register, as soon as you can.
Registration
Please visit www.necaconvention.org to register for the NECA Convention/Accommodations. The Convention Center is located at the Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Those who register early (on or before August 10, 2023) will receive the “early” price of $1,725 for members and $1,100 for the member’s spouse / guest. Those who register beginning on August 2, 2023 will receive the "regular" NECA Convention registration fee of $1,975 per NECA member, and $1,300 for the member’s spouse / guest.
After you have registered, please e-mail a copy of your completed registration transaction to the Association office at registration@ecachicago.com. This will allow us to have a record of your registration information, should you need any assistance after registering.
Hotel Reservations
The Hotel for the Chicago & Cook County Chapter is the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center located at 1 N 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA. The room type and rate that is available is the Standard Room (1 King Bed or Two Double Beds) at $505.00 Single / Double.
Convention Stipend
The ECA Executive Committee approved the stipend of the Registration Fee for up to two representatives and their guests from each ECA member firm that registers for the Convention. The registrations will be reimbursed to the applicable companies after the Convention. The Executive Committee also approved an additional stipend of $1,000.00 per applicable attendee’s room block utilization for the NECA Convention & Trade Show to offset the room night cost increase with the Four Seasons Philadelphia Hotel.
CLICK HERE FOR CONVENTION BROCHURE WITH FULL SCHEDULE
CLICK HERE FOR CHAPTER EVENTS INFORMATION / CONVENTION REGISTRATION
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Third Annual Electric Association (EA) Golf Outing
12:00 pm Shotgun Start, Scramble
Monday, August 14, 2023
Kemper Lakes Golf Club
The Electric Association is a forum to support and strengthen the relationships that grow the electrical industry of Chicagoland. Don't miss the opportunity to build relationships with professionals and decision-makers in all segments of the industry.
- Golf, Prizes, Dinner, and Networking
- Attendee List shared with attendees before the event to support your relationship building
- Join us to support the Electric Association!
Registration fee includes lunch, golf, and dinner with prizes.
- $225 per person for EA member attendees and
- $275 for non-member attendees.
Register on your own or as a foursome.
Not a golfer? Join EA at 5:00 pm for dinner, prizes, and networking. Register for Dinner Only.
Some Sponsorships Still Available!
Promote your company and support the educational and networking programs of the Electric Association. Promote your organization at this premiere industry event! Review sponsorship levels here and contact anovinger@eachicago.org to confirm your sponsorship.
REGISTER FOR The Electric Association Golf Outing
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 20, 2023
The membership will be reconvening our regular membership meetings this September 20, 2023, for a luncheon meeting.
The luncheon program will feature industry updates and a guest presentation from Kyle Krueger, Director, NECA Codes and Standards. Providing a high-level overview, exploring the inspiration, history, and development process of NECA’s library of standards, the NEIS®; highlighting the latest additions to the NEIS® library, NECA 5-2023.
This presentation will also focus on the benefits of implementing performance workmanship standards into engineering, design, and installation processes.
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Chicago Firehouse
Kimball & Palmer Room / Veranda
1401 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 786-1401
Complimentary Valet Parking is Available.
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm
Register Now
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Kyle Krueger has worked in the Electrical Industry since 1997 as a Journeyman Wireman, Electrical Inspector, and Educator. Krueger currently serves as Director of Codes and Standards for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Kyle holds a Master Electrician Licenses, Commercial Electrical Inspector License, and Design Engineer of Electrical Systems, he is also certified thru NFPA as a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP).
Kyle currently represents NECA on the National Electrical Code’s® Correlating Committee and Code Making Panel-3, as well as the Correlating Committee for The National Fire Alarm Code® (NFPA 72). Krueger serves on NFPA’s Electrical Section Executive Board and as the Assistant Secretary of NECA’s Codes and Standards Committee.
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Check out Powering Chicago's The Power of Better:
Reach out to Carrie Spaeth to participate in the Power of Better media to increase your company's brand awareness.
The Benefits of Branding:
- Increased visibility.
- Customer recognition.
- Differentiate yourself from competitors.
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CISCO Annual Golf Outing
CISCO's Annual Golf Outing
Monday, September 11, 2023
Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Rd., Glen Ellyn
Bloomingdale IL
7 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. Shotgun Start
1:30 p.m. Cocktails/Lunch
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ECA 2023 Membership Meetings - Educational & Special Events Programming
Please click on the link for a listing of upcoming programs sponsored by the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research & Education Committee, as well as National NECA events, Chapter programs. Registration links provided in pdf.
2023 Programming
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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 2023. Please click on the link for the current listing. The registrations will be reimbursed to the applicable companies after the applicable Conference.
2023 Stipend Listings
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IMSCA Raffle
THANKS to the generosity of our IMSCA members for prize donations, NINE RAFFLE WINNERS will be drawn this year! Tickets are $50 each. Each ticket purchased buys you a chance to win the prize of your choice. Your choices include:
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FOUR tickets to cheer on the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field (November 9, 7:15 p.m.). This prize also includes parking passes (Value: $1,100.00). Donated by Tom Morton, LLD Electric Company.
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FOUR tickets to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in 200 Club Level seats (Date TBA). Donated by Jim McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company.
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$1,500 Travel Package that includes a $500 Southwest Airlines, $500 Delta Airlines and $500 Hotels.com gift cards. Donated by Bloomington-Normal PHCC/IL PHCC.
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$500 Amazon gift card. Donated by Electrical Contractors Association of Chicago.
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$500 Best Buy gift card. Donated by PCA of Greater Chicago.
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$500 Cabela’s gift card. Donated by Underground Contractors Association of Illinois.
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$500 GoPlay Golf gift card good at 5,000+ golf courses nationwide or for use on golf merchandise, golf lessons or golf vacations. Donated by Bloomington-Normal PHCC/IL PHCC.
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$500 Home Depot gift card. Donated by SMACNA Greater Chicago.
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$500 Morton’s Steakhouse gift card. Donated by Bloomington-Normal PHCC/IL PHCC.
This is a great fundraiser package containing something for everyone. The winning tickets will be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 15, 2023. The winners do not need to be present to win. Please click the link below for the Raffle Form!
Click Here for IMSCA Raffle Form
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Webinars & Member News |
EAP solutions are available via on demand telephonic support and through video counseling, mobile app, work/life web portal and chat functionality.
ECA Members may log-in to the interactive work/life web portal for information on a variety of topics. Webinars are available at any time of day and our mobile app allows employees to access services such as counseling and work life resources right from the palm of their hand.
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