The Illinois Tiffany Circle, a powerful network of women leaders committed to the Red Cross mission, made a significant impact in the last several months through their generous support and innovative fundraising events for the non-profit. Their commitment has been evident in a few recent key events, culminating in their lead sponsorship of the 11th […]
Some human traits are universal — like our yearnings for love, hope, healing and to be better organized. So is our inclination to make choices that help others as well as ourselves when it is easy to do so. Therefore, in some of our recent content highlighted here, we showcase programs and advice that evoke […]
Susan B. Noyes, publisher at Make It Better Media and founder of the Make It Better Foundation, says she will continue investing in high-quality U.S.-based companies in spite of recent market volatility. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noyes appeared on CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” where she discussed the stock market with host Kelly Evans. “The S&P 500 […]
Here at Make It Better, we value your feedback! If you ever have a question or would like more information about something you read in our magazine or on our website, please send us an email at info@makeitbetter.net. We’re happy to help. Below is an email exchange between a reader and our publisher, Susan B. […]
Susan B. Noyes, Founder of Make It Better Media and the Tech Mamma Lounge, was a guest on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Friday, Feb. 27 and explained that she remains bullish on and strongly invested in tech stocks. Computers, mobile devices and the leading companies that interface with them have simply become too ingrained in […]
Barbara Timmer was the glue that kept a loving family together—an adored and vibrant wife, mother, friend and active Park Ridge volunteer. So her diagnosis and swift death from Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), one of the most common types of leukemia among adults, stunned all who knew and loved her. “We were at one of […]
A cross-section of Chicago civic leaders are so determined to restore arts education to all Chicago Public Schools that they launched “Be Creative: The Campaign for Creative Schools” through the nonprofit Ingenuity. This $38 million campaign aims to put arts education back into every CPS classroom—kindergarten through 12th grade—within the next four years. Chairing the initiative are […]
The North Shore Chambers of Commerce are enhancing their Women In Business Conference with Women In Business Leadership Awards. Best Corporate, Small Business, Entrepreneur, Nonprofit and Government Leadership Awards will be presented, followed by a panel discussion with the winners offering insight and advice for their peers. Nominations for the awards were open to the […]
As it turns out, I’m fortunate that my parents couldn’t afford new furniture for the rambling old Georgian colonial home where they raised five children.
April is home opener month for three of Chicago’s professional teams: the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky and Chicago Red Stars. These teams play a more significant role in our community than you may realize, because the team owners live here and run their franchises with North Shore values. The Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky and Chicago Red Stars are locally owned […]
