Being On Time Shows Your Accountability
We all know what it feels like to have one of those days – running late to a meeting, not quite making that deadline or showing up to an event halfway through the keynote address. It doesn’t feel good to… Read more→
Welcome, Michelle! CFBC’s New Student Aide
Michelle Caperelli, CFBC Student Aide 1. What year are you in school? What is your major? I am currently a junior year student at DePaul University, accelerating my graduation date. I am studying Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship…. Read more→
Empathy is in the Eye of the Beholder
Shared experiences and clarifying questions are two aspects that demonstrate the empathy within a Forum meeting. CFBC members say that joining a Forum improved their Emotional Intelligence, empathetic nature and bettered all aspects of their lives. But can empathy really… Read more→
The New Math of Estate Planning
by Cray, Kaiser Ltd. Estate tax planning looks much different than it did in the past. In prior years, estate planning often focused on minimizing taxpayer’s estates as exemptions were low and federal estate tax rates were as high as… Read more→
National Parking Association Honors Mike Weiler
Congratulations to CFBC member Mike Weiler of Rydin Decal for being honored by the National Parking Association (NPA) as one of the industry’s most influential young professionals. This is the NPA’s inaugural 40 Under 40 class within the parking industry…. Read more→
President’s Message – The Four Ws in Every Business Plan
Have you recently challenged your key leadership team to explore the who, what, why and how questions surrounding your business, team, services and products? Taking a moment out of each day to reflect on what you do can be a… Read more→
The Power of a Shared Experience
Have you ever wondered why we don’t give advice at the CFBC? Well, the Dilbert cartoon that CFBC member Brent Ogle recently sent me explains better than I can – plus it made me laugh! One of the hardest things… Read more→
The Employee Value Proposition Impacts Recruiting and Hiring
By Leora Baumgarten of NewHire The employment market continues to heat up. Gone are the days when every recruitment ad attracted hundreds of applicants. While no one is sorry to see the recession in the rearview mirror, the growing economy… Read more→
“I’m Sorry, But You Just Don’t Meet Our Underwriting Standards”
“I’m Sorry, But You Just Don’t Meet Our Underwriting Standards” This phrase is: A banker’s favorite saying, or What an informed business should be able to say to a bank. The answer is B. Now more than ever, it is… Read more→