Congratulations to ECA member, Kelso-Burnett Co., as the firm was recognized by the Chicago Chapter of the of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) at their "Build Chicago Awards Celebration" held on November 16, 2023. Kelso-Burnett Co. was honored as "Contractor of the Year!" Again, congratulations to Kelso-Burnett Co. on the award! |  | |
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.
The Room Reservation cut-off date has been extended!
REGISTER NOW
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"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.
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Pictured above from left to right are:
Corrie Krula, Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. and Vince DiFiore, Candor Electric, Inc.
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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.
REGISTER NOW
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DOB "The Express Permit Program"
As part of Mayor Johnson’s commitment to making the building permit process quicker and more user friendly for all Chicagoans, the Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) launched their new Express Permit Program on Monday, November 6. Click below for some important things for you to know.
Click here for more information.
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Please click the link below for Department of Procurement Services (DPS) upcoming activities.
Upcoming DPS Events
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Annual Children's Christmas Party
IBEW 134 Hall
2722 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Join your industry colleagues to support this day of joy for Chicago area children in need.
Three ways to show your support:
1. Make a monetary donation
2. Donate toys
3. Volunteer to wrap gifts 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm, December 7 at Steiner Electric
4. Volunteer at the December 9 event
The Chicagoland Electric Association Education Foundation (CEAEF) is sponsoring their 32nd Annual Christmas luncheon for Chicago area children in need.
On Saturday, December 9, 2023 children from seven area shelters will enjoy a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. As the children walk into the decorated IBEW 134 Hall they are greeted by lively music played by a DJ and a performance from the Jesse White Tumblers! After lunch has been served, Santa arrives with a special gift just for them.
This event could not take place without the company toy drives and volunteers, but we still have direct expenses that require financial contributions to pay for the bus transportation for the children, supplies, entertainment (excluding the DJ) and a large gift for each shelter. Together we do make a difference!
Company Toy Drives:
If you are organizing a company toy drive, please follow these procedures: • All presents must be wrapped and marked with the appropriate ages and gender • Please make the value of the gift a minimum of $25 • Deliver the gifts by Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to Steiner Electric Company in Elk Grove • Non-gender gifts preferred • Please, no used or second hand gifts and in the event your gift requires batteries please make sure to include them in the box. All remaining gifts will be donated to other shelters or organizations in need of gifts for children.
AGE GROUPS Infant - * Infant - 1 year * 2 - 4 years * 5 - 7 years * 8 - 10 years *11 - 13 years *14 years+
Contact Brenda Kwit at bkwit@stnr.com to confirm.
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IMSCA Update: November 10, 2023
HB 2878 - Retention Reduction Passed!
Both the Illinois House and Senate voted to accept Governor Pritzker’s Amendatory Veto on HB 2878. The bill will be sent back to the Governor for his review and approval. HB 2878 has an effective date of January 1, 2024.
HB 2878 includes IMSCA’s Retainage Reduction language; which is our top 2023 legislative priority. The provision amends the Public Construction Bond Act to provide that retainage may be withheld at a rate of 10% for the first half of a public construction project but reduced to 5% upon 50% completion. This provision will apply to every county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, school board, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, and all other local governmental units.
Retainage reform would not have been possible without your ongoing support and assistance.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton,Executive Director,
Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) - P: 217.523.4361.
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The Power of Better Episode 7!
In the latest episode of The Power of Better, A state-of-the-art restaurant and brewery is under construction in Chicago’s south suburb of Homewood.
Subscribe to Powering Chicago's YouTube channel to keep up with the upcoming episodes of "The Power of Better!"
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You can find and subscribe to The Power of Better
newsletter through the link below.
Powering Chicago's Newsletter
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Website Update / Webinars / Member News
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As you are aware, all 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. EAP solutions are available via on demand telephonic support and through video counseling, mobile app, work/life web portal and chat functionality.
Please review the updated information for access to the EAP.
Please click here for portal update information, as well.
New Member Landing Pages
Your new member support landing page is designed as an all-in-one place for accessing care, learning about your benefits, and logging into your member portal.
Visit www.ers-eap.com for:
- Access to support via phone and online forms
- Resources like the Insights newsletter and webinars
- Instant login to your personalized member portal
Enhanced Member Portal
We've given our member portal a complete makeover to improve the user experience, everything is reorganized and easier to find.
Access benefits at www.ers-eap.com using your email and company code: ecaeap
- Explore live chat, phone support, and online requests.
- Use the financial wellness center, self-assessments, and courses.
- Access 1,000+ articles, podcasts, and well-being resources.
- Discover exclusive marketplace discounts.
Updated ERS
Promotional Toolkit: https://allonehealth.com/toolkit-ers/ for easier access to flyers, Insights Newsletters and much more.
With real-time reports, you can track key metrics, monitor program effectiveness, and gain valuable insights at any given moment.
What’s more: The web address stays the same, so you don't have to change any promotional materials you have. The new landing page is live and accessible for your employees!
Please promote these enhancements within your organization. We've created the attached pdf flyer for easy distribution. After members sign in to the member portal with an email address, they will receive a validation email originating from support@mylifeexpert.com. Since some company firewalls may prevent the validation email from arriving in their inbox, we recommend adding *@mylifeexpert.com to the email domain safelist. While we do not control when an email system pushes an email to junk or spam, we are available to partner to help resolve these issues as quickly as possible.
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