On May 22, 2020, The Executives’ Club of Chicago hosted Jeni Britton Bauer in conversation with their President and CEO, Margaret Mueller, to discuss all things ice cream – and how her business has managed to thrive through crisis (hint: it involves caring for your community). Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams was born out of a […]
When Julie Abrams was a student at St. Pius X Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she describes herself as “precocious.” In middle school she was the student, who would be taken to the nearby high school for math classes–a born leader–Julie was the captain of the swim team and constantly organized group activities. In […]
What I find most interesting about the current pandemic is its ability to convey how our actions ripple even to those we may never meet. Models and graphics presented in the media effectively illustrate this ripple effect as one person’s actions and interactions move like a wave through society. This is particularly compelling as we approach April […]
A national healthcare expert based in suburban Chicago and a “Dancing with the Stars” alum have partnered with the dance industry’s ballroom dressmakers to help hospitals get the respiratory masks healthcare workers so desperately need. Lyndean Brick, President and CEO of Advis, Inc. and Tony Dovolani, former “Dancing with the Stars” dance professional and current […]
As we’ve watched the coronavirus pandemic change everything before our eyes, businesses and organizations globally are having to be agile and adapt. Just as so many others have, the Executives Club of Chicago has canceled or postponed programming for the time being and is encouraging the community to revisit their impressive body of past content. In doing […]
As we’ve watched the coronavirus pandemic change everything before our eyes, businesses and organizations globally are having to be agile and adapt. Just as so many others have, the Executives Club of Chicago has canceled or postponed programming for the time being and is encouraging the community to revisit their impressive body of past content. In doing […]
Advocates and innovators. A local agency employee, a mother and a mayor. A scientist, an author, two recent graduates and several seasoned entrepreneurs. These 17 groundbreaking thought and action leaders have found powerful ways to influence and shift society. Their creativity and determination is changing the way we do business and the way we […]
Bob Clifford, founder of Clifford Law Offices, has built an impressive career and reputation as a leading Chicago personal injury attorney with a deep passion for fighting for his clients as well as giving back to the community. We’re delighted to share this conversation with Clifford, where we learned about how he got his start practicing law, the […]
Wags on Willow knows that once in a while, we all need a spa day. The Wags team of groomers and stylists gives every four-legged customer an unparalleled personalized experience, sending them home happy, healthy, and looking sharp! Meet Wags on Willow Owner Mary Bowler. She and her pug Sushi co-founded Wags nearly five years ago. […]
In an effort to better serve struggling urban areas, JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) aligned its corporate responsibility efforts with its foundation giving to launch AdvancingCities. The initiative leverages the bank’s many resources — people, data, connections, and strategic insights from the JPMorgan Chase Institute — to form collaborations with influential civic organizations to help transform blighted communities. […]
