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ECA News & Events Update

2024 Leadership Conference

Recap

ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Gibsons Steakhouse

2105 Spring Road

Oak Brook, IL

(630) 954-0000


Registration / Networking: 8:00 am

Breakfast Start: 8:30 am

Business Session: 8:45 am

Event Concludes: 10:00 am


The breakfast program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Dr. Vincent Windrow, Lead Executive of Cornucopia Consulting Group. His presentation is called " Aspirational Leadership: A Key to Advancement."


We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry!


REGISTER NOW!

A popular national keynote speaker and conference presenter, Dr. Vincent Windrow was a featured speaker at the annual gatherings of the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA) and the National Organization of Student Success. He was also one of six experts chosen out of 113 applicants to present at the Education Advisory Board’s ConnectED Conference. Additionally, he has keynoted opening day events for numerous school systems and university convocations.


Two years ago, he collaborated with the Mayor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on a series of televised conversations on race and community matters. He is uniquely gifted in the areas of leadership development, customer service, harnessing the power of teams, and motivating staff.

Express Permit Program is Expanding


As part of Mayor Johnson’s commitment to making the building permit process quicker and more user-friendly for all Chicagoans, the Department of Buildings is excited to announce the expansion of our year-old Express Permit Program to cover additional types of work beginning Monday, September 16.


Express Permit Program Info


If you are a Chicago-licensed electrical contractor, general contractor, mason contractor, or plumbing contractor, or an Illinois-licensed architect or engineer with an email address on file in our existing electronic permitting system but haven’t yet created an account in the new website used for the Express Permit Program (ipi.cityofchicago.org), you will receive an email from donotreply@cityofchicago.org inviting you to create a new account for this website, linked to your existing license. Please look out for this invitation email, which will be sent the week of September 9.


Licensed contractors who need to update their official email should contact Continental Testing Services, the City of Chicago's trade license support partner. 

EVENTS

Fourth Annual

Electric Association Golf Outing


REGISTER FOR The Electric Association Golf Outing at Kemper Lakes Golf Club

 

Hole Sponsors have the opportunity to meet and tee off with 100+ industry business owners and decision-makers!

 

Contact anovinger@eachicago.org by Monday, October 7 to secure your hole sponsorship!


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 us at 5:00 pm for dinner, prizes and networking. Register for Dinner Only.

“Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction"

ECA / NECA Safety Forum

DATE: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.


LOCATION: IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

Blue Room

6201 W. 115th Street

Alsip, IL 60803


Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction:

  • Falls,
  • Struck-By,
  • Caught-In or -Between, and
  • Electrocution

Tim Janis, Chicago Safety Council (CSC) is the Instructor.


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

This program is complimentary to ECA / NECA members.


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


REGISTER NOW!

EDUCATION

Managing Work in Progress (formerly, “Cracking the ‘WIP’ – Driving Predictable Cost Projections”)


Tuesday, October 17, 2024

8:00 am - 11:00 am

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803)



THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $100.00 PER ECA MEMBER.


Many project managers lack a clear handle on how their projects are performing financially. Most commonly it is because they have not been trained on how to forecast properly. We find many contractors struggle with how to build a robust cost projection process that provides for consistency and predictability. Profit fade at 90% complete is no longer an option in today’s market. Teach project manager how to properly set up job budgets, track progress and forecast accurately. Moreover, learn critical financial indicators that point to problems on projects early so they can be rectified.


To be facilitated by David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group

  

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

Industry Partners

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Join AllOne Health’s, “Effective Mental Health Conversations”

Wednesday, September 25

9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST

Register Today: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6166181495816613984


Updated ERS

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


How to Register for a Drug Screening


2024 Core Service Flyer

Suicide Rate Among Construction Workers Hits Crisis Levels


Kevin O’Shea, president of Shamrock Electric Co., Inc., has one vital message to construction workers who are struggling with their mental health: call him. 


It's a message he shares as much as possible, given the growing number of suicides among workers in the industry. 


Click Here to Read the Full Article 

IMSCA Update - 8/14/24

 

Please click the link below for a link to an Illinois General Assembly recap / IMSCA update:


IMSCA SUMMER UPDATE

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.


Nominate Now

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:


Watch Now

Document Crunch


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


Watch Demo Video



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


Sign Up for Access

CSC Safety Update


The Construction Safety Council offers it Quarterly update called, "Real Hot is Really Dangerous," by

Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council.


CLICK HERE for the New Report.


"Essentials in Excavation Safety"


This FREE half-day training program informs workers about hazards associated with trenching and excavation operations. Instruction is available in English or Spanish and delivered privately on demand or via open enrollment at CSC website: www.buildsafe.org. CLICK HERE for flyer. Contact the CSC at: (708) 449-8604 for details.

NECA Safety


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


OH&S Webinar: The State of Electrical Safety


NECA SAFETY ROUNDUP!

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

September



September 18, 2024

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Gibsons Steakhouse

Oak Brook, IL

October



October 16, 2024

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

INTECH

Alsip, IL

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