Past Events
May 2, 2013
Plug in for Success with Abt Electronics
Presented by: 2013 Leadership Award recipient, Abt Electronics sponsored by Crain’s Chicago Business. Every year the Chicago Family Business Council recognizes one outstanding leader and company, who continues to inspire entrepreneurs and family business owners. This year we would like to honor Abt … Read more here …
Presented by: Chicago Family Business Council
May 2, 2013
The Sweet Spark of Success with Hunter Lovins
Presented by: Hunter Lovins presents The Way Out: Kick-starting Capitalism to Save our Economic Ass, sponsored by Crain’s Chicago Business. A worldwide recognized leader in helping companies and communities profit from more sustainable practices, Hunter Lovins has authored and co-authored numerous books, … Read more here …
Presented by: Chicago Family Business Council
Apr 4, 2013
How to Get the Very, Very Best from People & Better Together: Using Effective Marketing to Turbocharge Sales
Presented by: Please join the Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University for a special, morning workshop. By attending this workshop, you will be receiving a 3-for-1 deal. Topics that will be covered are sales, marketing, and leadership. It’s a leader’s job … Read more here …
Presented by: The Simons Group
Feb 27, 2013
Resonant Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
Presented by: Bestselling business book author and advisor to top global leaders, Dr. Annie McKee, will be joining us to discuss emotional intelligence February 27, 2013 at the University Club. This event will be an experiential learning process that focuses on the … Read more here …
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Nov 14, 2012
Taking Charge of Your Multistate Taxes & ABCs of the Accountable Care Act
Presented by: Taking Charge of Your Multistate Taxes Richard and Karen will share their expertise in the area of multistate taxation. Whether your business is expanding into a new territory or increasingly selling to customers outside of Illinois, being aware of the … Read more here …
Presented by: Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., Cray, Kaiser Ltd., GCG Financial
Oct 3, 2012
The Great Game of Business
Presented by: Part of Crain’s Small Business Week, October 1-5, 2012. The financials are often the only report card in the company that shows the collective contribution of each and every department and individual in the company. So, why not use them to … Read more here …
Presented by: CFBC
Jul 18, 2012
Summer Social – Brookfield Zoo
Presented by: Llamas, and owls, and bears, OH MY! This year’s summer social will blow you away! Opportunities to enjoy the llama and owl encounter and motor safari trip with tour of the Great Bear Wilderness, Brookfield Zoo’s newest naturalistic habitat, the … Read more here …
Presented by: CFBC
Jun 27, 2012
The Passion of Leadership
Presented by: According to President and CEO Henry Givray of SmithBucklin Corporation, the world’s largest association management company, leadership is the uniquely consistent and defining force behind great, enduring companies. But leadership is an elusive concept with no simple formulas. That’s why … Read more here …
Presented by: CFBC
May 8, 2012
CFBC Leadership Award presentation
Presented by: Join CFBC as we present John Hall, founder and president of Goose Island Brewing Co., with our Leadership Award. Hall will share the story of Goose Island and his secrets for business success. The event will also include a panel … Read more here …
Presented by: CFBC
Feb 16, 2012
Talk to Me
Presented by: Close relationships only stay strong if you put in the effort to nurture and strengthen them. Lauren and Michael DelGandio of the PAIRS Foundation (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) shared how to fortify and revamp the dialogue in your most important … Read more here …
Presented by: CFBC
Jan 17, 2012
Legal Issues for Business Owners
Presented by: You deal with business agreements every day, but how complete are your company’s documents? Partner Jonathan Michael of Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella discusses the ins and outs of business agreements family-owned and closely held businesses use regularly. Topics covered … Read more here …
Presented by: Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.
Nov 8, 2011
Maximizing Your Success in High-Stakes Negotiation
Presented by: Even the most seasoned professional can get tongue-tied during negotiations, Join Dr. Victoria Medvec, a professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and renowned expert on negotiations, for an interactive seminar on preparing for and handling real-life negotiating scenarios … Read more here …
Presented by: CFBC
Oct 6, 2011
Hire the Best, Fire the Rest
Presented by: Want to get more bites from your recruiting efforts? Kiara President Mary Deibert facilitates a discussion with a panel of recruitment experts about how to optimize your hiring process. You’ll learn about current hiring trends and how to establish an … Read more here …
Presented by: Kiara
Aug 11, 2011
Give Growing Pains the Boot
Presented by: Strategic mergers and acquisitions are a great way to grow your business – if you know what you’re getting into. Mike Moran of American Chartered Bank and Jim Scherzinger of Cray, Kaiser Ltd. give you a behind-the-scenes look at what … Read more here …
Presented by: American Chartered Bank, Cray, Kaiser Ltd.
Jun 7, 2011
Marketing Boot Camp
Presented by: Tough times call for tough tactics, and an intelligent, targeted marketing program is necessary for any business to survive. Lee Zoldan, president of marketing and communications firm The Simons Group, shares real-world strategies that will boost your bottom line. Topics … Read more here …
Presented by: The Simons Group
Feb 9, 2011
Social Media 101: Strategies and Tips for Your Small Business
Presented by: Social media offers a bounty of benefits, including the ability to engage customers, generate sales leads, solicit customer feedback and launch new products. The Simons Group President Lee Zoldan leads a panel discussion that provides expert insight into the how … Read more here …
Presented by: The Simons Group
Nov 10, 2010
Reviewing Your Business Financial Statements … What Do They Mean?
Presented by: Financial yardsticks rule in business performance. Conducting regular financial checkups will help you treat the causes of business problems and establish a set of metrics you can use to set future operating goals and increase profits. Deanna Salo of certified … Read more here …
Presented by: American Chartered Bank, Cray, Kaiser Ltd.
