Events Issue: Chicago CFO Awards; 2022 Executive Compensation Trends; Monday Night Football Bears/Vikings Tailgate Party; Economic Outlook with Stu Hoffman!

The Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards honor Chicago’s finest CFO’s for their exceptional leadership.

This year's Awards Celebration will be held Thursday November 18. The in-person Awards Celebration at the Marriott on Michigan Ave. (5:30pm start time) is by invitation for Finalists and a limited number of their guests; our Chicago CFO of the Year sponsors and the FEI Chicago CFO of the Year committee and Board of Directors.

All others are invited and encouraged to celebrate our Finalist’s accomplishments via a free live stream of the awards celebration starting at 7pm. Watch Parties could be a fun and engaging way to cheer on and celebrate our Finalists and Recipients! Details on the live stream will be posted soon! Visit: www.chicagocfo.org
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10th Anniversary
Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Watch this Space
for information on watching the
Exciting Awards Celebration
live streamed on YouTube at 7pm.

FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group Session
"2022 Executive Compensation Trends"
with Linda VanDeventer of The Overture Group
Thursday, December 2, 2021
8:00-9:00 AM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to register by Tuesday, November 30
1 CPE credit Offered.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.

Linda VanDeventer will discuss 2022 salary increase trends for both executives and non-executives across several industries. She’ll also provide current pay data for CFOs and show how this varies by company size. Additionally, Linda will comment on the how COVID has impacted the labor force, pay levels and job design.

Linda is a compensation expert who counsels executives and corporations on compensation strategies. Read more about Linda.
FEI Chicago/Twin Cities Bears/Vikings Virtual Tailgate Party
Monday, December 20, 2021
6:00-7:00 PM CT  
Open to Chicago Chapter & Twin Cities Members, Sponsors and Eligible Prospective Members
Online Registration Only.
Click here to register with the Twin Cities Chapter (taking all registrations) by December 16.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this party.  

Join FEI Members and Sponsors from both the Chicago and Twin Cities Chapters for a fun tailgate party prior to the Monday Night Game between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Wear your favorite Bears or Vikings gear and grab your favorite beverage and snacks for some networking fun and friendly trash talk.  
Click here to read more about this party!
VIRTUAL RECORDINGS
FEI Chicago Panel "Tax Issues in an Uncertain Environment"
Held October 27, 2021

Learn from our expert panel about the tax updates you need to know to navigate today’s uncertain planning environment. We explored the latest on proposed tax changes in Washington, covered year-end planning strategies and more. Our expert panel included:
FEI Chicago PD “Back to the Office…Maybe/Maybe Not”
Held October 21, 2021

Gain insights from our smart panel on returning to the office after covid. Our panel includes an attorney, HR executive, real estate broker and architect discussing all aspects of the challenges facing organizations with a return to the office. Our Panel: Ellen Steinbrecher, Reologie; Scott Becker, PBD; Rae Ali, Legacy.com; Corey Siegrist, JLL; Bill Tarnow, Neal Gerber Eisenberg.
FEI Chicago A&AB Committee: “Plus Alpha: Sought After Competencies & Behaviors for Finance Professionals In The New Economy” with Carl J. Lukach
Held October 8, 2021

Carl is an accomplished public company CFO, President, and P&L leader with a strong track record of commercial achievement across industries.
FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group Session "Sincerity & the Impact of Authentic Relationships"
Held October 7, 2021

Aaron Brooks was compelled to write Sincerity because of his experience with the impact of authentic relationships both personally and professionally. The book and this session explore how we can go deeper in our daily relationships and emerge with a quality and quantity of relationships that we never dreamed of - and how we can enjoy the long-term success that often comes with these types of relationships.
FEI Chicago Virtual Professional Development Session
GAAP/Technical Accounting Update with Plante Moran
Held September 30, 2021

Although the FASB and other standard setters have issued relatively few pronouncements since last September, there are a number of disclosures potentially impacted by COVID-19 still in 2021, such as Payroll Protection Program loan forgiveness and lease modifications. 

Plante Moran Speakers: Felicia Donaldson, Kara Fahrenbach and John O’Connor
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