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Building Connections
Bimonthly Newsletter of Chicago CFMA
August, 2016
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President's Letter
Have you heard the news? CFMA Chicago members have a lot to celebrate! The Chapter was awarded the
2016 Chairman's Excellence Award by CFMA National during the Annual Conference in San Antonio. The Chairman's Excellence Award is the highest level award presented to a chapter in the achievement category of CFMA's annual Recognition Program. This award is the result of tireless efforts of our all-volunteer committees; members and colleagues who are committed to the industry and to CFMA.
Speaking of our members, I am excited to share that our membership has grown to 242 - an all-time high for the Chicago Chapter! More importantly, our members are active. This year's Summer Social sold out in record time with 110 registrants and the Golf Outing is on course to do the same. Registrations for the Midwest Regional Conference are also trending higher than previous years.
As we enter the fall months, we plan to keep this momentum going with a full calendar of educational opportunities, social and other networking events. I invite you to join the celebration, be a part of the conversation, get involved and maximize your CFMA membership - good things are happening!
Mary Davolt
Chapter President
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Thank You 2016 Platinum Sponsors
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Christopher Watkins
Peak Construction Co.
Kimberly Reome
The Kenrich Group LLC
Julie Brumund Andrew Streit Jennifer Lindau Margaret Tansey Colleen King
The Walsh Group
Christopher VanTassel
Wintrust Financial
John Doherty Continuum Advisory Group
Teri Kaskin Davisware
Ashley Smith Crowe Horwath LLP
Javier Gonzalez BMO Harris Bank
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CFMA
has a
Career Center
that provides
job
seekers and employers alike with the focused audience and relevant opportunities in construction.
Job
seekers can get
job alerts
sent to their inboxes and confidentially
post their resumes
to employers. Employers can
post jobs
online quickly and easily,
search resumes
or set up e-mail resume alerts, manage applications, and get valuable reporting information.
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The Summer Social - Crosstown Classic was a big success as more than 100 CFMA Chicago members and colleagues gathered at Wrigley Field on July 28th for some food, drink and hometown baseball.
Here are just a few photos from the event:
View these and more CFMA Chicago Event Photos on our website and on facebook.
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Featured Platinum Sponsor
You can have your cake and eat it too!
Or how moving your office infrastructure to the cloud can save money and increase productivity.
By: Dom Pernai, President, Cornerstone Solutions
As I write this article, I think back to the Ground Hog Day blizzard of 2011. Not because it is another hot summer day and I am looking for relief. No, I think of that day because like most Chicagoans I was stuck in my home, however, I was able to be as productive as ever. I had my office phone by my side and my computer hooked up to a docking station and I could complete anything that I would complete if I had been in the office. All of the data that I would access in my office from email to our customer database to our accounting system was all available to me. How is that possible you ask? It was possible because of a cost saving decision I made a year earlier.
Read the Complete Article
"Security is always something that makes people get very nervous about using cloud technology. The reality is that the right data center provider has much better security than any of us could afford."
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Annual Golf Outing
September 1, 2016
Bowes Creek C.C.
3511 Tournament Dr., Elgin
The 2016 Golf Outing is almost sold out! Don't delay, register to golf today! Click Here for foursome and individual golf pricing.
Not Golfing? There are other ways to get involved:
Join Us for Dinner and Networking!
Only $50 per person
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Beverage Cart Sponsor: $750 (2 Available)
Hole Sponsorship: $200
Volunteer!
Volunteers are needed to help staff game holes. It's a great way to meet new people and network. Interested? Email Deb Hypke for details.
Did You Know? Proceeds from the Golf Outing directly benefit CFMA Chicago's Annual Intern Program. The Intern Program provides resources to construction industry employers to help prepare students to be responsible, competent, and ethical financial leaders in the construction industry.
Thank You for your support!
Learn More and Register Here
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2016 Midwest
Regional Conference
September 27th
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus Oak Brook, IL
Knowledge | Resource | Opportunity
The 2016 Midwest Regional Conference Committee is pleased to present another outstanding array
of educational sessions that offer something for all levels of Construction Financial Professionals.
In addition to five breakout sessions, each with three tracks to choose from, the conference will feature a
Luncheon Keynote Presentation by Paul Green:
Politics of the Absurd
Paul Green is Director of the Institute for Politics and Arthur Rubloff Professor of Policy Studies at Roosevelt University in Chicago. He is the Political Analyst for WGN Radio, guest columnist for Daily Herald, the author of several books and articles on Illinois and Chicago politics.
Read Paul Green's complete bio
Price: $245 Members / $270 Non-Members
Participating chapters include:
Chicago, Fox Valley, Madison, Milwaukee, Southwest Michigan and Western Michigan.
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Participate in the Midwest Regional Conference Vendor Showcase
$300 per Table Top Exhibit Includes:
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Basics of Construction Accounting Class at Midwest Regional Conference
The 8 hour CPE Basics of Construction Accounting will be offered at the 2016 Midwest Regional Conference. This course will coincide with the regular conference sessions, so attendance at both is not possible. Basics course attendees are also invited to attend the Conference Lunch and Keynote, Cocktail Networking Reception and the Exhibitor Showcase.
Price: $245 Members / $270 Non-Members Register Today!
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Another component of this year's conference will be the opportunity to sit for the
CCIFP Exam.
The exam will be offered on September 26th
at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook.
CCIFP Review Course Offered:
CFMA Chicago is offering a
CCIFP Review Course
on August 17, 2016 for those planning to sit for the exam. This half-day, session provides an overview of knowledge that every
CCIFP should know. In addition to preparing for the
CCIFP exam, this course provides 2 CPE credits in the field of Accounting & 2 CPE credits in the field of Management Advisory Services, for a total of 4 CPE credits.
Instructor:
Michae
l Griffin, CPA,
CCIFP
, Crowe Horwath
When: August 17, 2016 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Crowe Horwath, One MidAmerica Plaza,
Suite 700, Oak Brook, IL
Cost: $200 CFMA Members / $250 Non-Members
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We want to hear from you!
Beginning with the October issue of the chapter newsletter, we will have a new section dedicated to sharing Member News.
What Qualifies as Member News?
- News is specifically about the member and/or the member company
- News should not be promotional in nature
- News is professional in nature (not personal)
Examples of Member News:
- Promotion
- Publication or published article
- Media Feature
- Award
- Speaking Engagement
Member News will also be featured on the chapter website as it is submitted. We want to share your good news! Send your updates to Deb Hypke, Chapter Admin.
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Interested in getting more involved in CFMA? Consider joining a committee! The "Build Chicago" Awards Committee is currently seeking new members to help plan the annual awards luncheon. The awards program started in 2009
to annually recognize a Construction Contractor, a General Member, and an Associate Member in the construction finance industry who exemplifies the highest level of leadership and support for CFMA, their community, and the industry. The committee meets as needed but typically begins its planning after the holiday season. If you are interested in serving on the Awards Committee, please email committee chair,
James Preuss for more information.
Click here for information on all CFMA Chicago committees and involvement opportunities.
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