FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER WEEKLY UPDATE
Week of April 12, 2021
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Sherina Edwards, CEO of INTREN Talks Glass Ceilings;
Chicago CFOs Share Their Experiences with FEI's CFO Awards; Diversity as a Business Imperative; Networking Happy Hour;
Trial Membership; FEI Leadership Summit; Our Sponsors!
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SHERINA EDWARDS TAKES US ON HER JOURNEY OF BECOMING CEO OF INTREN! |
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Thursday, April 15 from 4-5:30PM CT
Sherina Maye Edwards, CEO of INTREN, the largest WBE utility contractor in the nation, discusses her path to the C-Suite, Executive Presence and shattering glass ceilings along the way. Networking Breakout rooms follow Sherina's presentation.
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CFOs SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THE CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS. YOU NEED TO SEE THIS VIDEO! |
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10th Anniversary Awards Celebration Thursday, November 18.
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Our Prestigious Sponsors: |
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Bringing the Chicago area business community together
to honor and celebrate excellence in financial leadership.
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FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER SPONSOR RESOURCE |
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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 RSM
Webcast - Update on the American Jobs Plan and the Made in America Tax Plan
Tuesday, April 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Central time)
Join RSM’s Washington National Tax group for an examination of the proposed American Jobs Plan infrastructure proposal. We’ll unpack what this plan could mean for the middle market, as well as the Biden’s tax proposal called the Made in America Tax Plan. We’ll review proposed significant changes to international tax rules and increases in individual tax rates for high earners and capital gains. Please CLICK HERE to Register. |
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Share the benefits of a complimentary FEI trial membership with your Senior Finance Staff and Fellow Finance Professionals!
FEI Chicago is currently offering a complimentary 6-month trial membership to new qualifying members. Forward this link to potential members now so they can learn more and apply: Membership - FEI
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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 "Leadership Session"
with Sherina Maye 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.
Join Sherina Maye Edwards, CEO of INTREN as she discusses her path to the C-Suite, Executive Presence, and shattering glass ceilings along the way. Following Sherina's presentation, we will break out into small group networking discussions.
Sherina Maye 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.
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FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group
“Diversity as a Business Imperative”
with Joe Frodsham, President, CMP
Thursday, May 6, 2021
8:00 - 9:00AM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, May 4.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
The Events of 2020 have heightened the demand for social justice in all aspects of our society. Companies can no longer stand-on-the-sidelines. We all must take an active role in support of equity, diversity and inclusion. As Leaders, we contribute to and create the DEI strategies, tactics and blueprint for the organizations we support. Joe Frodsham, President of CMP, will share their findings and practices for creating diverse and engaging work environments. This will include:
- Results from their December DE&I survey which included FEI Participants.
- Emerging talent practices to “turn the table” and build DE&I momentum within an organization.
- Starting from the top and inside-out: A 3-Phased approach for coaching leaders for deeper awareness and commitment to DE&I
Joe Frodsham is President of CMP, a talent management and transition firm.
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FEI Chicago Virtual Happy Hour (Come On Get Happy!)
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
5:00 - 6:00PM CT
Open to FEI Chicago Chapter Members, Sponsors and their Prospective Guests
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, May 18.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
Join us for a virtual Happy Hour, featuring smaller group breakout rooms, hosted by FEI Members. Hosts have questions to pose to the group and will see where the conversation leads. So, finish up for the day, grab your favorite beverage and a salty snack and join in.
We make it easy to network, meet new people and reconnect with friends.
We hope you can join us!
Staying connected is one of FEI’s most valued missions.
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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.
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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
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.
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CONNECT WITH FEI ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
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