I know many men who are wonderful managers who hire, respect, mentor, and promote women professionally because it’s the right thing to do and good business. But so many guys are getting accused of sexual harassment these days, it seems like some may not be aware what it actually entails. And here’s a really good […]
For Chicago’s savviest investors, there was only one place to be on Nov. 2: Chicago’s premier investment ideas conference, Invest For Kids, was held at the Harris Theater in downtown Chicago. The Invest For Kids conference brings together heavy hitters from the asset management industry from around the country to present investable ideas and broad […]
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago By Olivia Ellis and Susan B. Noyes | July 2016 Park Ridge native Hillary Clinton’s then-recent win at the 2016 Democratic Convention broke new ground in American politics, with women taking center stage. It seemed the perfect time to launch Make It Better’s inaugural list of Chicago’s most […]
Make It Better Media is seeking a full-time art director to join our collaborative, creative team. We are committed to being the most trusted, easiest-to-use community resource that helps to make our audience’s lives and the lives of those around them better. We use print and digital content, social media, video, and offline events to […]
Providing advice and support for women entering or returning to the workplace has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions. We want to make sure you get the most out of your career while also making your life a little easier. We know juggling a career and a family is challenging — being a working […]
While identity theft and financial fraud know no specific age or demographic, it is no secret that the elderly are generally more susceptible. Financial management becomes increasingly challenging with age. Whether it’s fleeting memory or constantly evolving technology, keeping up with all things financial can be difficult. For those of us with aging parents, taking […]
Nine years ago, Ron Levin and Ben Kovler formed Invest For Kids (IFK) with three goals in mind: to bring together highly regarded investment managers to present their best investable ideas, to create a community for Chicago investors, and to support under-resourced Chicago youth. Inspired by New York’s Ira Sohn Investment Research Conference, Kovler and […]
Although most parents don’t expect their children to return to the nest after obtaining a college degree, living at home is becoming an increasingly popular option. In fact, a Pew Research Center study showed that 2014 was the first time in the modern era that people ages 18 to 34 were more likely to live […]
Ann Killion shares her experience being a Bay Area sports writer.
In traditional small business loans, only $1 out of every $23 in financing goes to women-owned businesses. They comprise 36 percent of all businesses, but only receive 12 percent of the revenue. With strong interests in empowering women, Sam Letscher and Isabel Benatar saw this as a problem that they could help fix with their startup, BOSSY — […]
