FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER WEEKLY UPDATE
Week of May 3, 2021
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FEI In-Person Arlington Park Race Track 7/23 & Golf Outing 8/27; CFO Award Nominations thru May 28; Diversity as a Business Imperative; Networking Happy Hour; Mission-Critical Leadership |
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Many thanks to our members for sharing their thoughts on FEI In-Person Events. While we all feel it important to continue to be vigilant in fighting this pandemic, many are ready for an outdoor event with the proper precautions, following CDC recommendations and state guidelines. So, we are working on plans for two outdoor events later this summer. Details to come, save the dates! |
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Arlington Park Race Track
Outside Marquee Tents
Friday, July 23, 2021
2:00-6:00pm
Details and Pricing to Come
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Golf Outing at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills
Friday, August 27, 2021
Timing TBD
Details and Pricing to Come
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· The event and its value to the CFO and your organization
· Eligibility Guidelines and online Nomination Form
· Prior Event Highlights
Nomination Deadline is Friday, May 28, 2021
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Our Prestigious Sponsors: |
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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
RSM’s 2021 Cybersecurity Special Report is now available. Executives provided insight into an unprecedented level of cybersecurity attacks, while also detailing ongoing concerns and the evolving controls and strategies employed to address cyber threats. 28% of middle market executives claimed that their company experienced a data breach in the last year, a sharp rise from 18% just last year. Larger middle market organizations were most at risk, as 42% of executives at such companies reported a breach, compared to 16% at smaller counterparts.
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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 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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FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group
“Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead
Well in All Directions”
Jon Lokhorst, Leadership Coach, Corporate Trainer and Author
Thursday, June 3, 2021
8:00 - 9:00AM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, June 1
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
Most leadership development focuses on a single direction within the organizational hierarchy: downstream to subordinates. While it is important to be a good boss, leadership is much more than that. The best leaders learn to lead well in all directions. They lead upward to superiors and across among peers throughout the organization. And it all starts with self-leadership. This often overlooked or misunderstood leadership principle is essential to build a thriving and productive organizational culture. This presentation is based on Jon’s new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions.
Jon Lokhorst, CPA, PCC, is a leadership coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker and the author of Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. He works with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, build teams no one wants to leave, and deliver exceptional results. Read more about Jon.
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FEI Chicago Chapter Webinar
"Leadership Session"
with Sherina Maye Edwards, CEO of INTREN
Held April 15, 2021
Sherina Maye Edwards, CEO of INTREN candidly and authenetically shared her path to the C-Suite and her thoughts on Executive Presence and much more!
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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WATCH PAST FEI CHICAGO PROGRAMS ON YOUTUBE |
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full-length videos from past presentations and highlight video clips from special events.
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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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We look forward to connecting with you on social media! |
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