When Gillian Stoettner was asked to chair The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center’s 27th Annual Spring Luncheon on May 9, she knew she had to make it fun. “We haven’t been able to have this luncheon in person for two years,” explains Stoettner. “When I thought about what this event should be, happy […]
Bold, inspirational, compassionate and collaborative: these are just a few words to describe the 13 women highlighted on this list — all movers and shakers in their respective fields. And not only are these women at the top of their career game, they support and inspire the women on the rise around them. From growing […]
Bold, inspirational, compassionate and collaborative: these are just a few words to describe the 13 women highlighted on this list — all movers and shakers in their respective fields. And not only are these women at the top of their career game, they support and inspire the women on the rise around them. From growing […]
When Ari Emanuel sat down to chat with Economic Club of Chicago chair and executive chair of Ulta Beauty Mary Dillon during an Economic Club event April 19, the conversation, understandably, focused on Emanuel’s many achievements, his all-star client list – which includes Dwayne Johnson, Larry David and Martin Scorsese – and his success as […]
“My child is going to (insert college of choice): Harvard, University of Illinois, Princeton, MIT, Wisconsin, Notre Dame.” Most parents, especially those fortunate enough to be able to pay for their son or daughter’s education, beam with pride to share that news. But is a path to college the best choice for your child? If […]
“Community work isn’t a spectator sport” would be an appropriate tagline for the online presentation “We Rise Together: Accelerating Equitable Economic Recovery,” which brought together varied perspectives of Chicago business professionals who have taken a deep dive into improving economic opportunities for Black and Latinx communities and their members in Chicago. The April 13 session […]
You’ve probably heard — again and again — that it’s more important than ever to adopt a sustainable lifestyle to preserve our planet. But what does sustainability really mean? To find out, we brought together four eco-leaders from different backgrounds in one webinar, How to Lead a Sustainable Lifestyle, and asked them to share their […]
Make It Better Media Group recently hosted “Leadership Lessons,” a virtual Founder’s Fireside Chat moderated by Susan Noyes, founder of Make It Better Media Group, featuring Dorri McWhorter, president of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Michelle T. Boone, president of the Poetry Foundation. During this fireside, the two speakers gave insightful career advice and […]
Rising inflation has been headline news over the past several months. While reasonable minds may debate the causes of the recent uptick in prices or whether this is “transitory” or longer lasting, one positive outcome has been an increase in the amounts that may be gifted to family members and friends without gift or estate […]
If you care about the environment, chances are you’re bombarded by urgent pleas for money from political and environmental organizations. Donations aren’t the only way you can make a difference with your dollars, however. Here are six no-cost ways you can support the causes that matter to you by making more informed choices about what […]
