ECA September Membership Meeting

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its September Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Chicago Firehouse at 1401 S. Michigan Avenue. The luncheon session featured a number of industry updates and was highlighted by a presentation by Kyle Krueger, Director, NECA Codes and Standards.

Mr. Krueger provided 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, Recommended Practices for Prefabrication of Electrical Installations for Construction and NECA 91-2023, Recommended Practice for Maintaining Electrical Equipment. His presentation also focused on the benefits of implementing performance workmanship standards into engineering, design, and installation processes.

We thank Kyle for his assistance with the meeting!

Pictured above from left to right are Pat Thornton, Gurtz Electric Company, Kyle Krueger, NECA Codes & Standards, and Robert Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc.

2023 Leadership Conference

The ECA Young Professionals Committee hosted its 5th Annual Young Professionals Leadership Conference on Thursday, September 14 - 15, 2023, at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.

It was a jam-packed two-day event as the Milwaukee Tool tour kicked off Thursday’s festivities. On Milwaukee's campus, members observed state-of-the-art equipment, innovative strategies, and a sneak peek of new technology coming to the construction industry.

Friday was dedicated to education, covering essential topics in the industry. Delving into discussions on productivity, material management, and strategic planning.

We thank our keynote presenters and attendees for making this conference a success!

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Boy Scouts of America – Pathway to Adventure Council’s Construction Industry Dinner

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago congratulates Mallory Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Company as the 2023 Chair of the Boy Scouts of America – Pathway to Adventure Council’s Construction Industry Dinner event.  This year’s event was held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago. 

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Pictured above from left to right at the Auction Area of the event are:

Sam Lacher, ECA Assistant Manager, Gayle and Mallory Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Company and 

WC Schult, Super Electric Construction Company.

ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 18, 2023

Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager

Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting. The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.

This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)

6201 W. 115th Street

Alsip, IL 60803

(708) 389-1340

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Business Session: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

Mr. Finn will be able to provide an industry update. We invite all signatory contractors to this session. We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet Business Manager Don Finn and network with your peers in the industry! You can register on the ECA website / link below. We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Pictured above is Mr. Don Finn, Business Manager Local #134 IBEW

Electric Association Membership Awardees Announced

Please join us to celebrate the Electric Association Award Recipients...

Two ECA members have been selected!** 

Gold Medal Award Winner

Richard Jamerson, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc**

Hall of Fame Inductions

Kris Fedoruk, Current Lighting

Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.**

Joe Romano, Syska Hennessy

Brian Rooney, Callas Kingsley Electrical Sales

Electric Association Awards Dinner

Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Carlisle Banquets

435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148

Cocktails: 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm

Awards Ceremony to follow

Dress is Business Attire.

The Electric Association Awards program recognizes leadership and excellence in the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. 

If you have not already done so,

CLICK HERE TO RSVP by October 11, 2023

If you need to register for this event or cancel for any reason, please do so by October 11. Space is not guaranteed and no refunds will be given after October 11.

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.

The Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Carlisle Distinct Banquets in Lombard, IL. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ali Novinger at anovinger@eachicago.org.

NECA’s Executive Management Institute (EMI) is an intensive, three-and-a-half-day learning experience designed to enhance the leadership skills of current and up-and-coming executives and managers. Designed for senior executives in the electrical contracting industry, this program provides state-of-the-art management concepts and analytical tools that build on existing knowledge of electrical contracting businesses and the industry to increase the value and effectiveness of electrical contracting firms.

Download the brochure and registration form

For your application to be considered, you must submit the following:

• A completed application form
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting your relevant experience
• A letter of recommendation from a senior leader in your company. If you are the most senior executive in your firm, a notation of this is sufficient.
• Payment must be provided within one week of acceptance. Payment must be made via credit card. A link to make a secure payment will be provided following acceptance.

The Registration Fee of $3950 includes three and a half days of instruction, all course materials, and those meals and receptions/dinners indicated in the Schedule of Events. The Registration Fee does not include lodging, airfare, or other miscellaneous expenses. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for securing ground transportation upon arrival. Upon review, accepted applicants will be notified and provided the information to make their hotel arrangements within NECA’s room block.

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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.

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NECA recognizes that health and safety is a “Shared Responsibility” between employers and employees and provides this training for awareness and to help reduce incidents, injuries, and fatalities through an established Safety Management System, adaptable for all organizations. Designed for new safety professionals in the electrical contracting industry, NECA's Safety Professionals Institute provides participants with the “must know” topics for those responsible for keeping our inside and outside linemen safe.

Download the brochure and registration form 

Format

• Pre-work: Five (5) hours of online, on-demand content
• Core curriculum: 3 days of in-person instruction led by industry professionals
• Capstone project: Create a detailed safety program, reviewed by industry experts, to take back to your company

The Registration Fee of $3200 includes three days of instruction, all course materials, those meals and receptions/dinners indicated in the Schedule of Events, and support from subject matter experts during your Capstone project. The Registration Fee does not include lodging, airfare, or other miscellaneous expenses. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for securing ground transportation upon arrival. Upon review, accepted applicants will be notified and provided the information to make their hotel arrangements within NECA’s room block.

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CSC Update



For a listing of coursework available through the Construction Safety Council (CSC) for the month of August 2023, please visit www.buildsafe.org.

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