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By Michele Katz, 
NAWBO President
I started my law firm in March of 2012. In September of that same year, my father passed away.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. Today, though, he's especially top of mind because I can't speak about philanthropy, the topic of this blog post, without thinking of this unassuming man most people called "Sid," who gave generously in both time and money. He would tell me: You give until you feel it.
The list of things that made up his life is lengthy, and I could never do it justice. But, here are some highlights: He was a loving father and grandfather, iconic patent lawyer for 46 years, alumnus of the Illinois Institute of Technology (class of '62), college radio host for WIIT (IIT renamed the studio in his honor in 2011), international lecturer and entrepreneur, a founder of the intellectual property law firm Welsh and Katz, which grew to more than 50 attorneys and became well known worldwide, recipient of numerous legal and humanitarian awards, an honorary fellow of The Hebrew University, donor of an endowment to underwrite the A. Sidney Katz Lecture Series at George Washington University Law School (he was class of '66), and my "go to" person (as he was for the rest of the family, friends and many strangers).
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NAWBO's National Women's Business Conference
September 27 through the 29 in San Antonio, Texas
Conference includes a Leadership Boot Camp, our Annual Membership Meeting, and a 40th Anniversary Bash.
THRIVE Conference
Monday, October 5 @ The Ritz Carlton, Chicago
NAWBO - Chicago's THRIVE Conference is a dynamic workshop for enterprising women who aspire to greater levels of achievement. You will learn from, and network with, influential industry leaders and peers, and choose from nine informative seminars that focus on relevant topics essential to growth. THRIVE 2015 is not to be missed. Seize this opportunity to gain valuable insights, education and inspiration for your business to thrive.
NAWBO Chicago and the Da
ily Herald Business Ledger Team Up for the 18th Annual Influential Women in Business Awards
Nominations must be submitted online at
www.dhbusinessledger.com
by Friday, September 11, 2015, by 5 p.m. Nomination guidelines are posted on the website.
Award recipients will be notified by October 1 and will be honored at an evening reception to be held on Thursday, November 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Danada House Conference Center in Wheaton. Honorees will be profiled in a special issue of the Daily Herald Business Ledger to be published Dec. 7, 2015.
For more information about the nominations or sponsorships contact Jim Elsener, Manager of Business Development, at 630-955-3593 or by email at [email protected].
Public Policy Primer Webinar
Tuesday, September 22, 9 AM PST/ 12 PM EST
Speaker Julie Weeks, President and CEO of Womenable, will share her tips for using state-specific data to your advocacy advantage.
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1st Supplier Diversity Conference
Monday, September 14
Sponsored by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Department of Procurement/Business Diversity in partnership with SMG/McCormick Place, Office of Procurement Services
Your participation is an integral part of giving small businesses the opportunity to grow.
Harold Washington College Career Fair
Thursday, October 1, 10 am - 2 pm @ Harold Washington College
Are you looking for interns, part-time or full-time employees?
Contact: Kelly Dobbins, Director of Workforce Partnerships-City Colleges of Chicago,
[email protected]
, (312) 553-5954
Opportunity International Regional Summit
... learn about investments that fuel global innovation and job creation. Opportunity International is a non-profit that helps people in developing countries improve their lives and futures.
Opportunity International Regional Summit
Friday, October 16 @ Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Learn about investments that fuel global innovation and job creation. Opportunity International is a non-profit that helps people in developing countries improve their lives and futures.
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NAWBO 2015-2016 Video:
Video Sponsored by
Miller Cooper, Video Services Provided by
Victoria Legal + Corporate Services
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Tuesday, Nov 10
Oak Brook
Healthcare Summit at the Drury Lane Conference Center
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NAWBO Chicago
Blog Submissions:
NAWBO Chicago blogs are published monthly. Submit all stories, ideas, comments and chapter events to the bulletin editor at
[email protected].
October Blog submissions due Friday, Sept. 18.
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NAWBO Chicago Area Chapter
3332 W. Foster Ave., #121
Chicago, Illinois 60625
[email protected]
312-224-2605
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