MARYAM BANIKARIM ON FAMILY, PASSION, AND STAYING TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE

In an interview featured in the Huffington Post, Maryam Banikarim, EVP & CMO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, shared where she grew up, how her marketing career began, and the biggest lessons she's learned. "I've learned that no matter where you are, how you got there or whether you think you belong, you have to be willing to "go all in," said Maryam Banikarim. Read more...

CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTNER OF NEW NONPROFIT

NAVY PIER'S GREEN INITIATIVES

In honor of Earth Day - and planned 'March for Science' - Navy Pier's leadership has announced a number of sustainability improvements for the lakefront tourist destination.

Marilynn Gardner, President and CEO of Navy Pier, Inc, discussed Navy Pier's Centennial Vision master plan to reimagine the Pier as a contemporary, more efficient urban park space.

"We are honored to receive SITES certification from such a prestigious and highly regarded organization," said Marilynn Gardner. "Creating a model of sustainability for not only Chicago, but institutions around the world, was at the forefront of our minds as we embarked on the re-imagination of the Pier's public space." Read more...

PROFESSOR MARTHA NUSSBAUM LECTURE, PANEL DISCUSSION AND INTERVIEW

Martha Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, gave a lecture and a panel discussion at King's College London on sexual violence and accountability in a culture of celebrity. Read more...

 

Also, Martha's talk with National Endowment for the Humanities' Chairman William Adams was featured in the Humanities' Spring 2017 edition. Martha and William discussed the advantages of a humanities education, her passion for ancient Greek and Roman literature, her work at the University of Chicago law school, and her contributions to the field of international development. Read more...

CRAIN'S RELEASES LIST OF THE LARGEST PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES

Crain's released its exclusive list of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area based on revenue. These following Chicago Network members made the list:

KYM HUBBARD JOINS PIMCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kym Hubbard has beened appointed to Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO)'s board of directors, serving as an independent director. Kym is the former global head of investments, CIO and treasure for Ernst & Young. In her professional background she has worked for the state of Illinois, including as executive director of the Illinois Finance Authority. She has prior corporate and non-profit board experience. PIMCO is a global investment management firm with a singular focus on preserving and enhancing investors' assets. Read more...

JENNY NIEMANN NOMINATED TO STEELCASE AND ELECTED TO CAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jenny Niemann, President and CEO of Forward Space, an independent Steelcase dealership in Chicago, has been nominated for a seat on the Steelcase Inc. Board of Directors. Steelcase shareholders will vote to approve her election to the board at the annual shareholder meeting on July 12, 2017. In March, Jenny was elected to join the Board of Trustees for The Chicago Architectural Foundation ( Lynn Osmond). Read more...

EVELYN DIAZ TO RECEIVE DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS HONORIS CAUSA

Evelyn Diaz, President of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, will receive the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa at this year's graduation address at Lake Forest College's 139th Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Ravinia Festival Park in Highland Park. Read more...

ROBIN KELLY TO PRESENT BILLS TARGETING UNEMPLOYMENT IN AREAS WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES

Robin Kelly, United States Congress, will introduce two new pieces of legislation to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for at-risk youth. The Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for At-Risk Youth Act and the Creating Pathways for Youth Employment Act will increase federal resources for communities seeking to create or grow employment programs and provide tax incentives to businesses and employers to hire and retain youth from economically distressed areas.

"A few weeks ago, I hosted my 4th annual youth job expo. I saw hundreds of young people hungry for the opportunity to find a job and work. Unfortunately, there just aren't enough opportunities or our young people lack the needed skills to fill the positions. Taken together, these bills will help create jobs, and give young people the opportunity to succeed," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Read more...