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TCN'S VISION STATEMENT
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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 AS PROTEIN GOES MEAT-FREE, INGREDION RIDES THE TREND OF RETHINKING VEGETABLES
Ingredion CEO
Ilene Gordon, was quoted in an article that highlighted Ingredion for being on the front lines of eating trends, which has made people rethink a wide variety of greens, legumes and other plant-based foods.
"One of the biggest trends, besides gluten free and non-GMO are having proteins in one's vegetables and forming that into something like pasta and this could be anything from chickpeas, or fava beans," Ilene Gordon told CNBC in an interview.
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 CHICAGO THEATERS CULTIVATE NIGHT LIFE OFFSTAGE
Anna D. Shapiro, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, was quoted in a
New York Times article about Steppenwolf's new theater and lounge.
"What the bar/cafe offers is unprogrammed interaction with people who care about art as much as we do," Anna D. Shapiro said.
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WORLD OF HYATT WELCOMES NEW ERA WITH "FOR A WORLD OF UNDERSTANDING"
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (
Maryam Banikarim and
Rena Reiss) was featured in
Yahoo Finance for it's launch of World of Hyatt, Hyatt's new global platform grounded in the simple idea that a little understanding goes a long way. This reflects Hyatt's purpose and reaffirms its commitment to building genuine and trusted experiences and engaging its community of loyalists in a way that is meaningful to them.
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The spot aired during the Oscars and it features the voice of GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Andra Day singing, "What the World Needs Now is Love." Click the play button below to watch the spot.
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 JEANNE GANG REVEALS GLIMPSE OF FIRST GROUND-UP PROJECT IN NYC
Jeanne Gang, Founder and Design Principal of Studio Gang Architects, shared that her first ground-up project in NYC - the Solar Carve Tower at 40 Tenth Avenue - has begun construction along the High Line. The jewel-like, glassy structure, which is named for its employment of the firm's strategy that uses the sun's angles to shape a building. The 12-story boutique office building is set to open in 2019.
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 ROBIN KELLY GIVES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AJC RADIO
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (Democrat - Illinois 2nd District) was featured in an exclusive interview on AJC Radio's "Spotlight on Capitol Hill" segment during the February 23, 2017 show, which highlighted her life accomplishments and ongoing legislation.
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 EMILIA DIMENCO ON SURGE IN VOLUNTEER INTEREST AT NONPROFITS
Emilia DiMenco, CEO of the Women's Business Development Center in Chicago, was quoted in a Crain's article about the flood of volunteers that can be overwhelming to some nonprofits.
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 KAPILA ANAND ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Kapila Anand, Travel, Leisure, and Hospitality of KPMG LLP, recently joined the board of trustees of Rush University Medical Center, a not-for-profit health care, education and research enterprise comprising the Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Health. Rush is consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals in
U.S. News and World Report.
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 SMITA SHAH 2016 RECIPIENT OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Smita Shah
, President & CEO SPAAN Tech, Inc.,
was the 2016 recipient of a University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Beth Harris) Distinguished Alumni Award. Smita received the Rising Star Professional Achievement Award, which recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has made an impact in their field and graduated from the Laboratory Schools within the last 30 years. Read more...
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CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN 100 DAY FUND AWARDS 29 RAPID-RESPONSE GRANTS
The Chicago Foundation for Women (
K. Sujata and
Alysia Tate) announced 29 grants totaling in $50,000 from The 100 Day Fund. The 100 Day Fund was created to spur civic engagement and advocacy on behalf of gender equity in the first 100 days of the new presidental administration. Grant funds were awarded on a rolling basis, sponsoring participation in the Women's March on Washington and the Women's March on Chicago, in addition to longer-term projects to promote gender equity in the Chicago region. "We've been proud to see the Chicago region step up and stand together to promote our shared values of diversity and equality," CFW President and CEO K. Sujata said.
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 CHRISTIE HEFNER FEATURED AT ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL
Christie Hefner, Chairman of Hatch Beauty, was featured at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Her talk with Match.com's Chief Scientific Advisor Helen Fisher and Eric Klinenberg, co-author of Modern Romance, focused on technology's toll on intimacy. To listen to the podcast
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click here
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ROBIN KELLY INTRODUCES TODAY'S AMERICAN DREAM ACT AT GOVERNOR'S STATE UNIVERSITY
President
Elaine P. Maimon was pleased to host Congresswoman
Robin
Kelly's February 22 press conference and student forum on the campus
of Governors State University.
Congresswoman Kelly introduced her Today's American Dream Act at the press conference. The legislation "aims to address a continually shifting economic landscape and anemic economic growth in underserved communities by investing in our major drivers of economic growth; workforce investment; community revitalization; new economy and innovation investment; and, expanded access to care."
Elaine seconded the need for well prepared employees in the STEM fields, saying, "The technological advances our society needs won't magically appear. We need more educators and practitioners who will prepare students to solve the complex problems of today's world."
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 CHERRYL THOMAS TO SPEAK AT EXECUTIVES' CLUB PROGRAM
Cherryl Thomas, President, Ardmore Associates LLC, will serve on the panel at the Executives' Club of Chicago (Ana Dutra) program, "Business Women Who Survived, Thrived and Excelled."
Thursday, March 30
Registration & Networking: 7:15 a.m.
Breakfast Program: 8:00 a.m. -9:15 a.m.
Members Only Reception: 9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Regency Ballroom
2233 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
For more information, click here!
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WOMEN EMPLOYED ANNUAL LUNCHEON "THE WORKING LUNCH"
 Don't miss Women Employed's annual event, which brings together supporters, advocates, business leaders, and public officials in support of improved economic opportunities and increased access to education for working women.
Please join Women Employed to support advancement and economic stability for women and honor Anne Ladky's leadership as she retires from Women Employed.
Wednesday, May 10
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Upper Wacker Dr.
Registration opens soon
For more information, click here!
If TCN members are planning to buy a ticket and would like to sit with other TCN members, please contact Marilyn I. Lissner, who is coordinating the TCN table.
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CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE 2017 SUMMIT LUNCHEON - THE COLOR OF BUSINESS
The Chicago Urban League's (
Shari Runner) SUMMIT Luncheon-Centennial Edition will take place on May 24, 2017 at the Hilton Chicago. Themed "the Color of Business," this special event will feature keynote speaker
Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments, and it will honor five local "innovators" for their strides in increasing diversity in the workplace. For ticket sales,
click here!
Wednesday, May 24
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Avenue
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Publication deadline is 9 a.m. on Thursdays.
Thank you for staying connected!
Elizabeth Stigler & Sarah Wallace
Communications Staff
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