FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER WEEKLY UPDATE
Week of March 8, 2021
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Race Series with Connie Lindsey; Nick Espinosa & The 5 Laws of Cyber Security; Governance, Risk & Compliance Conference;
Virtual Public Speaking; Meet & Greet; Leadership with
Intren CEO Sherina Edwards; Trial Membership Offer!
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Share the benefits of a complimentary FEI trial membership with your Senior Finance Staff and Fellow Finance Professionals! |
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We all realize the benefits of sharing great resources with those we value and trust! Well here's a resource that is sure to be a hit when you pass it along to your finance network...
Tell them that FEI Chicago is offering a complimentary six-month trial membership to new qualifying members! It's simple to enroll. Send them the link below so they can start experiencing all of the benefits of FEI membership! Must meet eligibility requirements for trial membership.
Thanks for helping us get the word out!
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FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER RESOURCES
FROM OUR CHAPTER SPONSOR PARTNERS
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Below is an important resource from a Chapter Sponsor Partner. 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 Sikich
“The Sikich Industry Pulse surveys manufacturing and distribution executives from across the nation multiple times throughout the year, highlighting and responding to top trends as they arise. The Pulse results provide readers with real-time competitive intel to adjust and apply to their business strategies. The survey is short and sweet, taking less than two minutes of your time.
As a qualified survey respondent, you’ll receive: Exclusive early access to the results; Networking opportunities with industry peers; Optional media interview opportunities or quote features.
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FEI VIRTUAL EVENTS - ATTEND OTHER CHAPTER MEETINGS
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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.
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FEI CHICAGO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING |
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FEI Chicago Chapter IDEA Committee hosts
Uncomfortable Conversations about Race Series
With Connie L. Lindsey, EVP & Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Northern Trust, Chicago
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
4:30—6:00PM CT
Open to FEI Chicago Chapter Members, Sponsors and Their Guests
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Monday, March 8.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
FEI Chicago’s Uncomfortable Conversations about Race Series was a unique forum for honest, authentic dialogue and learning for our community in 2020. Please plan to join us virtually on March 10th as we kick-off the first session in our 2021 series. We are honored to host Connie Lindsey, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Northern Trust who will share her wisdom on deepening these important conversations and making an impact on equity, inclusion and diversity within our organizations.
Our format will remain the same – a speaker presentation followed by small group discussions. We look forward to seeing you there.
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.
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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
Thursday, March 18, 2021
4:00—5PM CT
1 CPE credit offered
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, March 17.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
"The Five Laws of Cyber Security"
Based off Nick Espinosa’s TEDx Talk and Forbes article of the same name, this presentation will dive into issues that non-technical users face and how we, as the technical community, can help create an easy framework of understanding for those we help in order to ensure their security. The Five Laws of Cybersecurity are designed to make everyone think and challenge that technology they use every day!
What you will take away 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.
Nick Espinosa is an expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure and we are thrilled to have him back as the speaker for this must attend session!
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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.
"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.
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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 many recent new members!
- Meet Chapter Leaders
- Overview of Benefits
- Questions Answered
More Details to come! All are welcome to attend!
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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.
More details to come!
Sherina Edwards is the Chief Executive Officer of INTREN, the largest WBE utility contractor in the nation. In this role, Sherina 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.
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FEI Chicago Chapter Career Management Group
“Social Responsibility through the Eyes of the CFO”
with Rick Lochner, President, RPC Leadership Associates
Held February 4, 2021
Corporate Social Responsibility is still seen as a trade-off between profit and expense. However, in the new age of B-Corporations, Social Enterprises and a younger workforce that increasingly values purpose over profit, that thinking has to change. Besides the CEO, the leader that is in the thick of these discussions is the CFO. Participants left this presentation with a clearer understanding of what social responsibility really is and how to reframe the conversation from how much it costs to how much value it provides.
Rick Lochner, President of RPC Leadership Associates led this session.
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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.
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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.
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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
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10th Anniversary Chicago
CFO of the Year® Awards
Save the Date
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Thanks to our Chicago CFO of the |
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