Chicago CFO Award Nominations Open; Governance, Risk & Compliance Conference; Virtual Public Speaking; Membership Meet & Greet; Leadership with Intren CEO Sherina Edwards;
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10th Anniversary Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Jeff Bethke and Karen Kane receiving 2018 Chicago
CFO of the Year® Awards

The FEI Chicago Chapter is accepting nominations thru Friday, May 28, 2021 for its 10th Anniversary Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards.

To qualify, candidates must be Chief Financial Officers or the equivalent in their organization and have served in their current role for at least two years as of March 1, 2021. The candidate and his/her organization must be based in the Chicago area (counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake (IL), McHenry, and Will) and all nominations must be validated and endorsed by the nominee and the nominee's CEO. Recipients are selected by a committee of independent judges who represent top leadership in Chicago business.
Bringing the Chicago area business community together
to honor and celebrate excellence in financial leadership. 
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Welcome All Members, Sponsors and Membership Prospects!
Join us to network, meet our new and trial members, converse with Chapter Leadership and learn more about FEI Membership Benefits! Make sure you register to join us for a Zoom Call on Thursday April 8 from 8-9am!

Here's what we will cover:
  • Introduce Chapter Leaders
  • Meet and Network with New and Trial Members
  • Highlight Membership Benefits - Answer Your Questions?

We encourage you to invite eligible prospects to join us for this start-the-day gathering.

Questions? Contact Susan Gidley at info@feichicago.org or 312-263-1661.

Share the benefits of a complimentary FEI trial membership with your Senior Finance Staff and Fellow Finance Professionals! Visit: Membership - FEI (financialexecutives.org)
Must meet eligibility requirements for trial membership.
FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER RESOURCES
FROM OUR CHAPTER SPONSOR PARTNERS
Below are important resources from our Chapter Sponsor Partners. We hope this information will be helpful. FEI Chicago Chapter Sponsors can send any resources to our Sponsorship Chair, Skip Newman at skip.newman@gmail.com.

From Jones Lang LaSalle
Thought Leadership on Returning to Work – 3-minute read
Read JLL’s recent research about return to work and the future of work, highlighting the following:
·       When do Fortune 500 companies anticipate re-occupying their offices?
·       What does the evolving “Hybrid” workplace ecosystem of the future look like?
·       On average, how many days of week will employees work from home moving forward?
·       What are the “4 C’s”?
Click Here to read this informative summary

From Sikich
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Webinar Recording
The recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 iis the third major pandemic bill passed within the last twelve months, bringing the total relief to over $5 trillion. While this bill is not primarily a tax bill, about one-third of the overall bill relates to tax measures. In this webinar, the experts at Sikich will discuss several tax provisions provided in this legislation: Restaurant Revitalization Grant; Employee Retention Credit; PPP vs. ERC vs. RRG; FFCRA Leave; COBRA Subsidy; Tax-Exempt Unemployment Income for 2020; Economic Impact Payments; and Expanded Individual Credits in 2021. For questions or follow up contact Val at valerie.goldenberg@sikich.com.
FEI VIRTUAL EVENTS - ATTEND OTHER CHAPTER MEETINGS
Many FEI Chapters have opened their virtual meetings to other FEI members. Look for the "OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS" image to identify these open meetings. CLICK HERE for a listing of all FEI events, many with CPE credit.
FEI CHICAGO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
FEI Chicago Chapter Career Management Group Lunch & Learn
"Public Speaking in a Virtual World” 
with Gigi Rosenberg, Public Speaking Coach
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Webinar 12:00 - 1:00PM CT
This Lunch & Learn takes the place of our normal April CMG Breakfast.
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, March 30.
1 CPE Credit Offered.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.  
 
Click Here for a Video Message from Gigi!

"Public Speaking in a Virtual World"
In this practical and lively online event, Gigi teaches participants how to show up at your online meetings with confidence, authenticity and power. Leaders learn how to keep their audience engaged and their presentation succinct so that attendees remember the message long after they’ve clicked “end meeting.” Participants leave this workshop with:
  • Techniques for keeping the audience engaged from the moment they join.
  • Ideas for how to transfer in-person meeting skills to the virtual world.
  • Tips for looking and sounding your best on camera.
  • Tools you can use right away in your next online meeting.
  • Practical advice on how to frame yourself, use body language, maintain eye contact, relax your face and more!

Gigi Rosenberg is a public speaking coach who works with executives, nonprofit leaders and technical experts to help them connect with their audiences with clarity, authenticity and warmth. Read more about Gigi.
FEI Chicago Chapter Membership Gathering
Welcome, Meet and Learn Session
Thursday, April 8, 2021
8:00 - 9:00AM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, April 6.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.  
 
Attn: New Members, Trial Members, All Current Members, Prospects and Sponsors
Join the FEI Chicago Chapter for our Welcome, Meet and Learn Session.

- Welcome and introduce our recent new and trial members! 
- Meet Chapter Leaders
- Overview of Benefits
- Questions Answered
-Networking Session
FEI Chicago Chapter Webinar
"Leadership Session" with Sherina Edwards, CEO of Intren 
Thursday, April 15, 2021
4:00 - 5:30PM CT
4-5PM – Leadership Presentation; 5-5:30PM – Small Group Networking Discussions
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, April 13.
1 CPE Credit Offered.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.  
 
Please join us for a Leadership discussion with Sherina Edwards, CEO of Intren. Following Sherina's presentation, we will break out into small group networking discussions.

Sherina Edwards is the Chief Executive Officer of INTREN, the largest WBE utility contractor in the nation. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic direction, human resources, marketing, operations and financial performance of a US $550M private-equity owned utility contractor with 2000 employees and 14 regional offices throughout the United States.  Read more about Sherina.
VIRTUAL RECORDINGS
FEI Chicago Chapter Professional Development Session
"What You Need to Know About the Latest PPP/ERC Changes"
With Damien Martin of BKD's National PCS Group
Held February 24, 2021

The latest round of COVID-19-related relief made significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employee Retention Credit allowing previously ineligible employers to qualify and retroactively receive additional relief – do you know what these changes mean for you and your business? Damien Martin of BKD CPAs & Advisors shared practical insights, offered the latest updates, and answered our burning questions:
  • Identify the effect of changes to the Paycheck Protection Program under the latest COVID-19 relief package
  • Recognize how to take advantage of extended and expanded tax credits
  • Discuss the interplay between the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employee Retention Credit and related planning opportunities.
FEI Chicago Chapter Annual Student Awards Celebration
Held February 25, 2021
 
The FEI Chicago Chapter hosted its Annual Student Awards Celebration on Thursday, February 25. Each year, our Chapter gives out student awards to the best and brightest from our partner universities. This year we hosted our celebration virtually on Zoom with the presentation of the Awards followed by networking breakout rooms.
FEI Chicago Chapter Career Management Group
"Managing Stress and Burnout as a Leader"
with Dr. Donna Marino, Psychologist, Executive Coach, Speaker, & Author
Held March 4, 2021
 
In her work with high-achieving corporate leaders and business owners, Dr. Donna Marino discovered a collection of characteristics common among this group, that she came to term High Achievers Syndrome™ (HAS). When in balance these characteristics allow the high-achiever to thrive in their success, but when left unchecked high achievers can find themselves spiraling into exhaustion, health issues, and disrupted family relationships; all symptoms leading to burnout. In this one hour webinar, Dr. Donna shared how to:
  • Identify the characteristics of HAS ™ that makes high achievers more susceptible to burnout and the ability to identify employees that may need additional support
  • Understand the role and impact of current issues such as COVID-19 on the potential for burnout
  • Know the 3-pronged approach for preventing and recovering from burnout
  • Learn practical strategies to implement this approach on a daily basis 
Uncomfortable Conversations about Race Series
With Connie L. Lindsey, EVP & Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Northern Trust, Chicago
Held March 10, 2021

The first session in our 2021 series featured Connie Lindsey, who shared her wisdom on deepening these important conversations and making an impact on equity, inclusion and diversity within our organizations.  Listen to this must hear session!

Through our “Uncomfortable Conversations about Race” series, FEI Chicago is proud to support our members with resources and forums that better equip you to lead your business and serve your community on the important topics of equity, economic inequality, and racial injustice.
FEI Chicago Chapter Webinar
"The Five Laws of Cyber Security"
with Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, CIO, Speaker, Columnist, Author, Radio Host, Forbes Tech Council
Held March 18, 2021

Based off Nick Espinosa’s TEDx Talk and Forbes article of the same name, this presentation dove into issues that non-technical users face. The Five Laws of Cybersecurity are designed to make everyone think and challenge that technology they use every day!
 
What we took from this session:
  • Just how prolific hacking and data exposure is
  • Why we need to reframe our thinking and approach to technology
  • Real life examples of serious flaws in products we know and love
  • Five easy to remember laws that will make you safer in whatever you do.
WATCH PAST FEI CHICAGO PROGRAMS ON YOUTUBE
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CONNECT WITH FEI ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Our chapter is active on many different social channels. So, you can pick the one that works the best for you! Here is a quick rundown of where you can find us and what you can expect from each channel:
Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates from the chapter and opportunities to interact with fellow chapter members. Visit www.linkedin.com/company/fei-chicagoto follow our main page andwww.linkedin.com/groups/1508727/to join our private LinkedIn group!
Follow us on Twitter for daily FEI updates and news relevant news articles from top publications, like Forbes and USA Today. Visit www.twitter.com/FEIChicago to follow our Twitter page.
Follow us on Instagram for photos from past events and updates on the latest FEI news. Visit www.instagram.com/feichicago/ to follow our page.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full-length videos from past presentations and highlight video clips from special events. Visit www.youtube.com/FEIChicagoto view our channel!
Like us on Facebook for daily updates on the latest FEI news and upcoming events. We also post photos and video clips from past events as well as clips highlighting our sponsors. Visit www.facebook.com/FEIChicagoto like our page!
We look forward to connecting with you on social media!
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