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ECA Chicago Elects First Black Female President In Organization’s History
ECA Chicago Elects First Black Female President in Organization’s History March 12, 2026 Taylor Electric Company CEO and President Kendra Dinkins Assumes Historic Leadership Role as the first female and first Black President of ECA Chicago BURR RIDGE – The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago and Cook County (ECA) elected Kendra Dinkins as
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Become a CISCO Luncheon Sponsor
Become a CISCO Luncheon Sponsor March 9, 2026
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Mindset Readiness Is A Call To Action For Construction Safety Leaders
Mindset Readiness is a call to Action for Construction Safety Leaders March 9, 2026 BURR RIDGE – At the 2026 Construction Expo & Safety Conference, hosted by the Associated Subcontractors Alliance (ASA) Chicago and the Construction Safety Council, keynote speaker Justin Azbill delivered a deeply personal call to action for the construction industry’s safety professionals.
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Tickets Available for CISCO’s 2026 Annual Luncheon
Tickets Available for CISCO’s 2026 Annual Luncheon February 26, 2026 Friday, May 1, 2026 11 a.m. Registration Program/Lunch at noon The Westin Hotel at Harry Caray’s, Lombard 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard Reserve your tickets today by emailing CISCO Office Manager Julia Mulvey at julia@cisco.org with attendee names/titles. Tickets are $85 for individual; $800 for table
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Celebrating Craftsmanship, Community Impact and Innovation, CISCO Recognizes 2025 Project Award Winners
Celebrating Craftsmanship, Community Impact and Innovation: CISCO Recognizes 2025 Project Award Winners February 16, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO brought together Union contractors, public officials, Labor leaders, and community partners to celebrate the very best in Union construction at its Feb. 6, 2026 Annual Meeting. From transformative infrastructure projects and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, to affordable
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Champions of Construction: CISCO Celebrates Construction Advocate, Educator, and Public Body of the Year
Champions of Construction: CISCO Celebrates Construction Advocate, Educator, and Public Body of the Year February 16, 2026 BURR RIDGE – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, CISCO proudly recognized three outstanding leaders whose dedication and partnership continue to strengthen the Union construction industry across northern Illinois. Honored as Construction Advocate of the Year, Educator of the Year,