ILENE GORDON, MARY DILLON AND JANET FOUTTY AT FORTUNE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN SUMMIT
Ingredion CEO
Ilene Gordon spoke with Fortune Senior Editor Jennifer Reingold at
Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit to discuss what every boardroom needs in an age of investor activism. "One of the most important things is getting oriented and up to speed quickly. You want to understand the company, the dynamics and economics. I ask for an orientation, even before my first meeting," said Ilene Gordon.
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Mary Dillon, CEO, Ulta Beauty, and
Janet Foutty, Chairman and CEO, Deloitte Consulting LLP, also spoke at the MPW Summit. Mary served on a panel about building a better board and Janet gave an introduction for a panel discussion on the leadership track.
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 STUDIO GANG'S AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IN NEW YORK EXTENSION MOVES FORWARD
A geologically-inspired addition to the Natural History museum in New York by Studio Gang (
Jeanne Gang) has received unanimous approval from the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission. The new 135,000-square-foot wing's undulating facade and cavernous interior designs are based on rock formations. More than half a million students are expected to use the new exhibition areas, labs and classrooms each year. The extension will sit among the various architectural styles of the 142-year-old museum, replacing three buildings currently in the vicinity.
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CYNTHIA HARDIE ON TESTING AND NEW CLASS OF DRUGS FOR BLADDER CANCER
Cynthia Hardie, Fleishman-Hillard Inc. consultant and volunteer and patient advocate for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, was quoted in a Chicago Tribune article about a new class of drugs that retrain the body's immune system to attack cancer cells is bringing hope to people with bladder cancer, a disease for which no new medications have been developed in three decades.
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CAROL ROSS BARNEY CREATES BOLD NEW DESIGN FOR THE BELMONT BLUE LINE STOP
An article published in the Chicago Sun Times announced Carol Ross Barney's design for a "canopy" that will be part of the project to update the Belmont Blue Line stop. The project is expected to get under way next year and be completed by mid-2018. This is the station's first major renovation since it opened in 1970. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called the design "visionary."
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 MARTHA NUSSBAUM ON UNPACKING AMERICA'S RAGE PROBLEM
In an article published by Handelsblatt Global Edition, Martha Nussbaum offered insights into why the feelings of American white men, in particular, have become so virulent. As one of the foremost thinkers on social justice and human emotions, Martha is uniquely positioned to analyze what some consider "America's rage problem." Read more...
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 MICHELLE LARSON ON SPACE EDUCATION AT ALDER PLANETARIUM
Michelle Larson, CEO of the Adler Planetarium, was featured on WGN Radio's "CEO Spotlight," which praised the Planetarium for its successes in space education. To listen click here...
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 EMILIA DIMENCO ON CELEBRATING 30 YEARS FUELING ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
Emilia DiMenco, President and CEO of Women's Business Development Center, wrote an article in Make It Better celebrating 30 years of helping business owners achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, a milestone that the Women's Business Development Center celebrates with pride. "We remain steadfast in our support of underserved populations at all stages of business growth and are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we prepare to serve the next generation of entrepreneurs." Alison Chung is one of three women highlighted in the article for utilizing WBDC's resources to build their successful businesses.
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CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY'S 4TH ANNUAL HIRING EVENT DRAWS 300 JOB-SEEKERS
Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 4th annual job fair featured more than 60 companies and agencies with active job openings. More than 300 job-seekers attended the Hiring Event at South Suburban College on October 14, 2016.
"As always, my goal is to provide hard-working people in my district with the opportunity to connect to quality employers representing a wide variety of trades, services and professions," Robin Kelly said.
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FIRST-EVER STUDY OF CHICAGO-AREA NONPROFIT MERGERS
The Metropolitan Chicago Nonprofit Merger Research Project, a yearlong report released on October 20, was highlighted in a Crain's article this week. The report is the first study of nonprofit mergers in the Chicago area. Research was conducted at Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg School of Management (Sally Blount). Polk Bros. Foundation (Gillian Darlow and Sandra P. Guthman) and Chicago Foundation for Women (K. Sujata) were the main sponsors of the report. Its findings are based on 100 interviews with executives who participated in 25 completed mergers between 2004 and 2014. Mission Plus Strategy Consulting (Jean Butzen), a Chicago consultancy, commissioned the report.
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NETWORK MEMBERS FEATURED IN
CHICAGO WOMAN
Emilia DiMenco wrote an article in
Chicago Woman about the importance of maintaining good cash flow when developing or maintaining a business, as some 90% of business failures are due to cash flow problems. In the article, Emilia offers several steps one can take to deal with these issues before it's too late.
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Jennifer Graves, Vice President and News Director, WLS-TV Chicago, was highlighted in a
Chicago Woman article that featured women in Chicago news media. Jennifer shared her professional background and how she developed her interest in broadcast journalism.
Gail Hasbrouck's daughter, Dawn Hasbrouck, was also featured as a woman in Chicago news media.
Carol Ross Barney, President of r-barc, was featured in a
Chicago Woman article that highlighted her thoughts about architecture while growing up in the late 60s, starting her own business at a time when many women were not principals at their own offices, and what the discipline of architecture means to her.
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SUSAN WHITING: HOW TO BUILD YOUR STRONGEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susan Whiting - serial Board Member on both startups and publicly traded companies and former Vice Chair of Nielsen - shared her advice on how early-stage entrepreneurs can build the best boards and manage them effectively once they're established. To watch the video,
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 SUNNY FISHER TO BE HONORED BY INSTITUTE OF WOMEN TODAY
Sunny Fischer, President and CEO at United States Artists, Former Executive Director of Richard Driehaus Foundation, will be honored with the Sister Margaret Traxler Award at the Institute of Women Today fall 2016 Gala. The Institute of Women Today is a 42-year-old organization that operates two-50-bed transitional residences: Maria Shelter, for women and their children in Englewood; and Believe, in South Chicago, which offers housing and support for families. IWT also provides services and programs to the Englewood Community through the Vincennes Senior Center. The event is Cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres at the Ignite Glass Studios, 401 N. Armour St.
Thursday, October 27
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ignite Glass Studio
401 N. Armour
Chicago, Illinois
Tickets ($175)
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SOPHIA SHAW RECEIVES 2016 CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Sophia Shaw
, former President & CEO, Chicago Botanic Garden, was recognized as the 2016 Conservation Leadership Award Recipient at the Openlands 2016 Annual Luncheon on October 13, 2016, which aims to unite the conservation community around the goal of inviting people to explore the special natural places throughout our urban region. The Luncheon set a new record and raised more than $360,000 to help support Openlands' mission to connect people with nature.
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 ANGELA OLINTO AT CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK
Angela Olinto, Homer J. Livingston Distinguished Service Professor; Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago, served on a panel at the Chicago Ideas Week's (
Jessica Malkin) "Space Exploration: What's After The Final Frontier?" on Thursday, October 20 at the Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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TCN MEMBERS ON OBAMA FOUNDATION INCLUSION COUNCIL
On October 11, 2016 the Obama Foundation announced the creation of the Obama Foundation Inclusion Council. The mission of the new Council is to ensure that the ongoing work of the Foundation is informed by a diverse set of views and opinions and in line with the values of diversity and inclusion. The Council will bring together a diverse group of Chicagoans who will play a key role in helping to guide and advise the Foundation's strategic goals and ensure a broad range of opinions and experiences are represented as the Foundation's work moves forward. The initial members of the Diversity and Inclusion Council are:
- Marca Bristo: President & CEO of Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago
- Evelyn Diaz: President of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights
- Sidney Dillard: Partner and Head of Corporate Investment Banking, Loop Capital Markets
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 TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT DIGITIZATION OF ARCHIVES' COLLECTIONS
The Chicago-based Terra Foundation for American Art
(Elizabeth Glassman) and the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art and announced a long-term partnership to support the digitization of the Archives' collections. The Terra Foundation has made a $4.5 million commitment to the Archives, $4 million of which is a challenge grant to be matched by the Smithsonian, to seed an endowment for ongoing digitization. The remaining $500,000 provides operating support for the current digitization program.
"The ongoing partnership between the Archives and the Terra Foundation provides scholars across the globe unparalleled access to one of the great repositories of original source documents related to American art," explained Terra Foundation President & CEO Elizabeth Glassman. "Equally important, though, is that together we are cultivating a rich, meaningful, and sustained cross-cultural dialogue in the increasingly globalized field of art history, and diverse voices with exciting new perspectives are joining that conversation." Read more...
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 JULIE SMOLYANSKY TO KEYNOTE SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, will serve as the keynote speaker at the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Small Business Center's Small Business Center on the Road Expo series. The expo is free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 29
10:00 a.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
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 PRIVATE DINING EVENT SPACE AT NAHA
Set within the main dining room or a completely private space, NAHA's (Carrie Nahabedian)warm and comfortable surroundings allow for small intimate gatherings as well as larger group seating up to 64. NAHA accommodates a variety of custom-designed events, including dinners, cocktail parties, luncheons and business meetings.
It would be our pleasure to create a one-of-a kind menu for your event - combining superb wines and spirits with chef Carrie Nahabedian's wonderful creations.
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As the preeminent organization for Chicago's leading professional women, we are compelled to:
- Connect with each other for professional & personal growth
- Advance our civic, business & philanthropic communities
- Inspire & support the next generation of leaders
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TCN YEAR IN REVIEW 2015 - 2016 NOW AVAILABLE!
Highlights of our progress during the 2015-2016 year include:
- A joint survey with Crain's Chicago Business on women and the workplace that received more than 1,400 responses
- More than 120 TCN members and young NextGen guests attending a program featuring some of the world's foremost astrophysicists - all TCN members
- Launching the TCN blog, Walking Through Glass: Women, Work and the World
And you'll find much more to celebrate in The Chicago Network 2015-2016 Year in Review.
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