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o empower women to lead.
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Chicago Network Members in the News
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GAIL MENELEY ON WOMEN UNDERMINING OTHER WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Gail R. Meneley
, co-founder of Shields Meneley Partners, a career-transition firm for top executives, was quoted in an article about the ways in which women can cope with mistreatment from female colleagues.
"You must forge close enough ties that those allies can judge you and your work themselves," said Gail Meneley.
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FORTUNE'S CHANGE THE WORLD LIST
More companies than ever are using the profit motive to help the planet and tackle social problems.
Fortune has released its fourth annual "Change the World" list. The following Chicago Network member companies were featured:
- Alphabet (Karen Sauder)
- JPMorgan Chase (Melissa Bean, Liz Connelly)
- Allstate (Mary Jane Fortin, Kathy Mabe, Stephanie Neely)
- Tyson Foods (Sally Grimes)
- McDonald's Corporation (Francesca DeBiase)
- Deloitte (Deborah DeHaas, Janet Foutty, Stacy Janiak)
- Abbott (Elaine Leavenworth)
To view the full list, click
here!
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ABBVIE DONATES $100 MILLION TO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
AbbVie (
Laura Schumacher and
Azita Saleki-Gerhardt) recently announced a donation of $100 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities. The donation will be used to build family-centered spaces and more than 600 new guest sleeping rooms in at least 26 states and at 32 Ronald McDonald Houses. This will allow for approximately 230,000 additional night stays for pediatric patients and their families each year, helping RMHC Chapters to meet increasing demand and serve more families.
"Our donation is grounded in the shared belief that families should have the necessary resources to care for a hospitalized child, along with the support to strengthen their well-being and resiliency during a challenging time," said Laura Schumacher, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, AbbVie.
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 MACARTHUR FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS IN CHICAGO
MacArthur Foundation (Julia Stasch) is investing more than $26 million to support organizations that foster economic opportunity and equity and increase peace and safety in Chicago. The community-driven organizations, collaborations, and initiatives are centered in neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment, segregation, and isolation.
"A more peaceful city requires urgent attention to people and places that are most affected by violence. It also demands long-term investment in organizations and efforts that get at the root causes of violence, including racial and economic inequity, disinvestment, and isolation," MacArthur President Julia Stasch said. "We want to help local leaders, organizations, and networks across the city that are tackling both, with passion, persistence, creativity, and effectiveness." Read more...
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CRAIN'S 2018 TECH 50 LIST
Crain's released its 2018 Tech 50 list and this year it features all women -- from
founders, leaders, technologists, investors, connectors and mentors in tech. The following Chicago Network members were featured on the list:
- Linda Jojo, Chief Digital Officer, United Airlines
- Caralynn Nowinski Collens, CEO, UI Labs
- Maura O'Hara, Executive Director, Illinois Venture Capital Association
- Kristi Ross, Co-CEO and President, Tastytrade
- Karen Sauder, Vice President, Sales; Site Leader, Google
- Pallavi Verma, Senior Managing Director for the Midwest, Accenture
To view the full list, click
here!
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TWO NEW BUILDINGS FOR MCDONALD'S IN CHICAGO
DEMONSTRATE NEW DESIGN DIRECTION FOR THE FAST-FOOD CHAIN
Carol Ross Barney, President, Ross Barney Architects, and Gensler (
Nila Leiserowitz), were highlighted in a
Metropolis article that featured Carol's design of the River North
McDonald's flagship restaurant and Gensler's design of the
new corporate headquarters for McDonald's in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
Both the new restaurant and corporate offices in the West Loop mark the beginning of a new chapter for the corporation.
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CHICAGO RANKS THIRD IN THE NATION FOR FAST GROWING BUSINESSES NAMED TO INC. 5000
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago (
Andrea L. Zopp
) recently
announced that Chicago ranks third in the nation in the number of fast growing small businesses according to the annual Inc. 5000 list.
"Chicago is a city of innovators and creators where new ideas are encouraged and embraced. Our entrepreneurs have the tools to succeed and grow their ideas into viable businesses. Small businesses across Chicago provide the framework to make Chicago a global economic leader," said Andrea Zopp, President & CEO, World Business Chicago.
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CHICAGO NETWORK MEMBERS FEATURED ON 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN HEALTHCARE 2018 LIST
Modern Healthcare's 17th annual ranking of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare aims to reflect the changes that are taking place across the industry. The executives chosen
have disrupted other industries and aren't waiting for change to come to them, rather they are forcing the industry to take a long hard look in the mirror.
The following Chicago Network members were featured on the list:
- Gail Boudreaux, President & CEO, Anthem
- Deborah Bowen, President & CEO, American College of Healthcare Executives
- Debra Cafaro, Chairman & CEO, Ventas, Inc.
To view the full list, click
here!
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WSLS CELEBRATES NEW BUILDING WITH CEREMONIAL GROUND BREAKING
On Thursday, August 16, the Virginia-based TV station broke ground for a brand-new station in Roanoke, VA.
Emily Barr, CEO of WSLS' parent company Graham Media said, "I am very excited. The first time I walked into the old building, which is, let's be honest, it's kind of past its useful life, I was looking and hoping that we could do this for you, so to get started and dig up the first mound of dirt -- it's really exciting."
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 SCIENTISTS SEEK TO ADDRESS GLOBAL DISPARITIES IN BREAST CANCER MORTALITY, DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTING WOMEN OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY
The first study of its kind applying modern genomics technology to DNA contributed by Sub-Saharan African women has shown they are more likely than women of other ancestries to develop and to die from triple-negative breast cancer. Dr. Funmi Olopade, Associate Dean for Global Health, University of Chicago, is an author of the the study.
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EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES ADDS GLAMPING TO RV PARKS
Equity LifeStyle Properties (
Marguerite Nader) will now let you stay in a tepee or yurt for just $69 a night. The company created the brand Petite Retreats last year and added glamping sets to 15 of its parks across the United States.
The business has been booming and the revenue from Equity LifeStyle's RV parks rose 7.6 percent in the first half of the year. "I don't see a slowing of demand," said
Marguerite Nader
, CEO, Equity LifeStyle Properties.
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 KATHRYN LIPUMA ELECTED TO CHAIR OF THE THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP BOARD
Kate Lipuma, Executive Director, Writers Theatre, has moved from Vice Chair to Chair of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) board.
"Over the past 20 years, I have been a proud member of TCG. I believe so strongly in its mission and value, both personally and professionally, its services, programs, and commitment to the field. I look forward to working with the amazing staff and fellow board members to continue this organization's important and inspiring work and being a part of its exciting future," said Kate Lipuma. Read more...
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 CHRISTIE HEFNER TO MODERATE NACD'S 'IMPLICIT BIAS AND #METOO ISSUES IN THE BOARDROOM' PANEL
Join the
National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD's) "Implicit Bias and #MeToo Issues in the Boardroom" program, which will feature a panel discussion moderated by
Christie Hefner
, Chairman, Hatch Beauty.
Tuesday, September 11
7:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Sidley Austin Conference Center
1 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
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NACD'S DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES LUNCHEON FEATURING ILENE S. GORDON
 What is the role of the board in leading and driving change to enhance long-term shareholder value?
At the National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD's) distinguished speakers series on September 28, l
earn from Ilene S. Gordon who was CEO and Chairman of Ingredion for almost nine years, and Executive Chairman until August 1, 2018. Ilene has been an agent of change her entire career, and shareholders have been greatly rewarded by her leadership. She has been serving on boards for almost 25 years and will share her perspective on the changing role of board directors as valued advisors to the CEO for the ultimate benefit of the shareholders
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Donna Zarcone
, President & CEO, The Economic Club of Chicago, will facilitate the conversation with Ilene.
Friday, September 28
11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
University Club
76 E Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
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ANGELIQUE POWER TO BE HONORED AT SEE CHICAGO DANCE'S ANNUAL GALA
Angelique Power, President,
The Field Foundation, will be honored at See Chicago Dance's Annual Gala, taking place on September 25. She will receive the Distinguished Service to the Dance Field Award, which recognizes outstanding philanthropic leadership and honors someone who has made tremendous contribution to the health and vibrancy of the Chicago dance sector.
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THE ONE HOPE UNITED BOARD CELEBRATES TONI SMITH'S 20 YEARS OF BOARD LEADERSHIP
The One Hope United board celebrated
Toni Smith and her 20 years of leadership by naming a wing of the facility and creating a scholarship in her name. Pictured is Toni with Alderman Harry Osterman at One Hope United's Edgewater Early Learning Center.
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ELAINE MAIMON CALLS ON COLLEGES TO STOP THE SNOBBERY IN NEW BOOK
Elaine Maimon, President, Governors State University, published her new book,
Leading Academic Change: Vision, Strategy, Transformation (Stylus Publishing). In the book, Elaine implores campus leaders not to forget about the less pressing, but still paramount, issues in higher education today, such as improving pathways from community colleges to universities, reforming teaching and learning, and getting underrepresented students across the finish line.
"People ask me, how did you write this book while the budget crisis was going on?" says Elaine Maimon. "It became a necessity to write the book, because it kept my eyes on the big picture." Drawing on three decades as a senior administrator, she outlines - with "missionary zeal" - what she believes educators should do about those core problems.
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 LOYOLA SEEKING EARLY CAREER STUDENT MENTORS
The Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago (Jo Ann Rooney) is seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for early career professionals to serve as mentors to talented students who are pursuing career futures in social impact, social enterprise, and social responsibility. Mentors agree to attend a series of dinners over the course of one-year where they can participate in professional development conversations and where they share their experiences and early career wisdom with students. If you are interested in learning more or in nominating yourself or a peer, please email
BaumhartCenter@luc.edu
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NEW ALBUM FEATURING CIVITAS ENSEMBLE RELEASED
The new album released on August 17, Alla Zingarese, features exhilarating music performed by Civitas (
Yuan-Qing Yu) and the Gipsy Way Ensemble. The project is the outgrowth of the enduring friendship between Civitas violinist Yuan-Qing Yu and Prague-based violinist Pavel Sporcl dating back to their student days. The Chicago Tribune found it "unique" and "exhilarating." Chicago on the Aisle called it "a trip through musical history . . . and a venture into new musical territory with surprises aplenty." Alla Zingarese was also chosen as "Album of the Week" by two California radio stations.
To learn more about the evolution of the album,
click here!
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