Established in 1941 as a family-run artisanal producer of fine leather goods, the company has grown to more than 500 corporate-owned stores in North America, plus a sizable international presence. The company’s headquarters are still in the original Manhattan loft that used to house the workrooms, and their success is based on interpreting classic […]
Starting with an iron foundry in Sheboygan, Wis., John Michael Kohler founded Kohler Co. in 1873. He began a legacy of community enrichment, which was followed by his son, Walter Kohler, who not only served as President of the company, but also as Governor of Wisconsin. His motto was the words of John Ruskin, “Life […]
This 175-year-old company started as a stationery and fancy goods company. Charles Lewis Tiffany changed the store’s direction when he purchased a cache of diamonds in the 1840s from French aristocrats who needed cash more than jewels as they fled turmoil in their home country. He was dubbed “the king of diamonds,” and the company’s […]
In 1985, the Staglin family bought a Rutherford Bench estate and established their winery. The entire family—Garen and Shari, with children Shannon and Brandon—own and operate the company. They farm the land organically, and use 100 percent solar power at the vineyard. “Our family vineyard motto is ‘Great Wine for Great Causes,’ and we absolutely […]
Harry Winston opened his doors in 1932 and began transforming diamonds in a modern way. Mr. Winston’s most famous act of philanthropy is his donation of the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Winston purchased the legendary stone from the estate of Evalyn Walsh McLean in 1949—previous owners included Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV—and […]
Join the Wilmette Rotary Club for their premier annual benefit, “Wine and Dine Around the World,” to support their service projects. When: Friday, Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Kenilworth Club (410 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, IL) Registration: Tickets are $65 and are available here. The Wilmette Rotary Club has sponsored service projects for nearly 90 years. […]
Check out Center for Independent Futures (CIF) Story Pirates event as an easy and fun way to enjoy live theatre and support a great cause! When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202 Cost: Purchase tickets online, $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. […]
Make It Better has a quick and easy way to help Northwestern Settlement raise funds for its programs. Simply sign up for the Make It Better email newsletter (it’s free!) and Make It Better will donate $5 to Northwestern Settlement. You’ll get a weekly newsletter filled with fun, ideas, and events around the Chicago North […]
Project Pink, a noncompetitve 5K walk, will take over Westfield Old Orchard shopping center at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Project Pink is one of more than 250 nationwide events that aim to show support for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. Project Pink […]
Lake County YMCAs are no longer able to operate long-term and are scheduled to close October 31, unless the appropriate funds can be raised. Anne Veit, a Board member, says, “We now face a significant challenge. We need to raise $5 to $8 million by October 31 to stay open. The Board has pursued community […]
