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Message from the President
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On Jan. 21, 2021, Kathy Cole, President of DK Cole Company presented Chicago Chapter President Bill Reidinger with the 2020-2021 Chairman's Challenge Coin. Congratulations Bill!
When asked why Kathy chose Bill she said, "Bill is a long-time supporter, leader, and innovator for our chapter. To every committee he chaired, he's brought a new level of success. Now, as Chapter President, his leadership has resulted in keeping sponsors and members engaged and programs successful, during this pandemic. His many years of dedication and contribution are greatly valued and appreciated by us all."
2018-2019 CFMA Chairman Joe McLaughlin wanted to find a way to recognize members on an ongoing basis. He was reminded of the military tradition of the challenge coin - thus the Chairman's Challenge Coins were born. Each year coins are given to members of the National Executive Committee who, at their discretion, present them to chapter members to acknowledge their "service and excellence." Learn more about CFMA Challenge Coins
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Project Management Fundamentals for the CFP
Wednesday, March 3 | 8:00am - Noon CT
This 4-hour online course teaches construction financial professionals the language of construction project management, how the information available relates to each phase of the project, and provides an expert's insight on what can go wrong. This course will take you on a journey through a sample job and map it through every project phase including making adjustments and alignment of financials/data, and how to best collaborate with the project manager to deliver the most profitable results.
Instructors:
Rob Martinelli, Vice President of Pepper Construction
Tammy Kilty, CFO, All-Bry Construction
Registration Deadline is Monday, March 1 at 5:00pm.
CFMA Members: $75.00
(includes employees of CFMA represented companies)
Guest Attendees: $125.00
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Defending Your Organization Against Hackers,
Fraudsters, and Cyberthugs
Wednesday, March 24 | 3:30pm CT
Join us for an important webinar on modern cyber-attacks, how to spot fraud, and general security hygiene, especially in the era of remote work technology. Many individuals underestimate the value of their data and the role they play within their organization when it comes to keeping sensitive data safe.
Guest Speakers Sedric Louissaint, cybersecurity consultant in the CliftonLarsonAllen Specialized Advisory Services group, and Forrest Kasler, financial auditor and consultant with CliftonLarsonAllen, will share tips on how to protect sensitive data.
- Review current trends in cyber security and data privacy laws
- Discuss common ways data breaches occur
- Learn what types of data need to be protected, how to spot common social engineering attacks, and how to properly protect their data.
CFMA Members: Free of Charge
Guest Attendees: $25.00
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Intern Program Now Accepting Applications for 2021
The Intern Award Program makes a difference in a student's educational experience and career planning. This program is exclusively for employers of CFMA general members and provides the employer with support, recognition, and a financial incentive for employing a college student in an accounting or financial capacity during the summer months.
Application Guidelines
"I was so pleased with the results I was seeing that I invited the intern to stay on, on a part time basis, as she completes her senior year."
Join past employers and be part of a successful industry program.
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Have you renewed your membership with CFMA? Don't miss out on these powerful benefits:
PLUS! You could win a $400 Amazon Gift Card!
 Chicago chapter members who renew their membership by 5:00pm on Monday, March 1, will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $400 Amazon Gift Card. If you previously renewed, thank you - you are already eligible. Click here to renew.
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Philip Miller - Chubb Surety
Sara Bour - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald
Raymond Jess - Enterprise Fleet Management
Christopher Dean Kruse - Kingston Tile Company, LTD
Anthony Stephens - Arch Insurance Group
Jack Hanrahan - John Burns Construction Company
Elizabeth Admave - Livewire Construction
Kari Ann Blankenship - Continental Energy Services
Alexandra Noon - Builtech Services, LLC
This list represents new members since the last newsletter
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Save the Date! The 2021 Annual Golf Outing to Benefit the Intern Program is scheduled for Thursday, September 2 at Maple Meadows Golf Club. Mark your calendar and plan to join us on the course!
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CFMA continues to update the resource center to help CFMs navigate and access information, tools, webinars and guidance. Click here to visit the resource center on CFMA's website.
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The construction industry becomes more complex each year and the role of the construction financial manager follows that trend. The Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (ICCIFP) is dedicated to the highest standard and best practices within the construction financial profession. That's a standard we help to promote and recognize through construction accounting certification - the CCIFP credential.
Who Is a CCIFP?
The Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) is someone who has voluntarily met the required certification criteria with regard to education, experience, and a demonstrated understanding of the industry's body of knowledge. A CCIFP values and maintains the highest possible standards of knowledge, competence, and ethical behavior - as high as any other profession on which businesses and the public rely. CCIFPs are recognized as leaders within their organizations and the industry as a whole and have met rigorous standards endorsed by national professional organizations. They stand out from the crowd as professionals with a knowledge level over and above that of financial generalists.
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