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CFMA Chicago Newsletter
November 2020  
Message from the President 
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Annual Economic Update 
November 18, 2020 | 9:00am CT

Join CFMA Chicago for a virtual Economic Update with a unique midwest perspective.  
Guest speaker, Katherine Judge, Economist with CIBC Capital Markets, will assess where the US and Midwest economies are in the economic recovery and their prospects in 2021, including the risks materializing from the recent rise in new Covid-19 cases, and the impact of any expected post-election policy changes. She will also address the implications for interest rates and exchange rates.



Holiday Party at Topgolf 
December 3, 2020 | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Join CFMA Chicago for a Holiday Party at Topgolf Naperville. Enjoy a socially distanced event with food, drink and fun, in a combination of indoor and outdoor space. You do not need to be a golfer to enjoy the fun of Topgolf!

Registration for this event is limited to 50 attendees and open to CFMA Members only until Wednesday, November 18. One registration per member. At that time non-members may register. Once capacity is reached a wait list will be established.

Cost: $65 per person will be invoiced prior to the event.
 
Take the Pledge! 
There are approximately three jobsite fatalities in construction every day and an estimated 10 to 12 suicides among construction workers. In the construction industry, mental health awareness and suicide prevention are just as important as job safety issues. 
Now is the time for the industry to STAND up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority by creating safe cultures, providing training to identify and help those at risk, raising awareness about the suicide crisis in construction, normalizing conversations around suicide and mental health, and ultimately decreasing the risks associated with suicide in construction.

Contractors, unions, industry associations, industry service providers and project owners must work together. Click here to Take the Pledge to STAND up for suicide prevention today!
 
CFMA is dedicated to serving the needs of construction financial managers through the power of education, networking, and information. Take advantage of the 12+ Membership Offer. Join today and enjoy membership through March 31, 2022! By joining CFMA you will:
  • Connect with Peers & Service Providers
  • Learn from Industry Experts & Fellow CFM's
  • Discover the Latest News & Info
  • Generate New Ideas & Ways of Doing Things

CFMA provides members with powerful tools and benefits. Learn more today! 
CFMA has compiled a variety of tools to help CFMs navigate and access resources available to them and their companies. Click here to access updates, resources, webinars, and guidance.
 
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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