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President’s Message – How to Thrive: Get Involved

Posted on September 1st, 2017

My son Jimmy and I were watching a series on Netflix called World War II in Color (we both love history). At one point, Winston Churchill came on the screen and the narrator was, of course, quoting him. It made… Read more→

Posted in Blog, News
Sean Hoffman, Nuance Solutions

President’s Message – the “Rule of Three”

Posted on July 6th, 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR EFBC! As we journey into the 2017-18 fiscal year, I would like to keep the message simple: 1. Give thanks: Gina Krusinski, thank you for your four years of service to the EFBC. You have been, and continue… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged CFBC President, Nuance Solutions, Sean Hoffman
Sean Hoffman, Nuance Solutions

Chicago Family Business Council Promotes Elizabeth Fidanovski to Assistant Director

Posted on July 5th, 2017

The Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University (CFBC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Elizabeth Fidanovski to Assistant Director. Previously the CFBC’s Program Coordinator for four years, Fidanovski stepped into the Assistant Director role, a new position within… Read more→

Posted in Blog, News

Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!

Posted on May 22nd, 2017

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the Chicago Family Business Council! Since 1994, we’ve educated and empowered the people of entrepreneurial and family businesses through impactful programs and a unique community of peer… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Boller Construction, CFBC Members, family business, Platt Luggage, small business
Welcome New CFBC Members

President’s Message – May 9th

Posted on May 2nd, 2017

“If I were giving a young man advice as to how he might succeed in life, I would say to him, pick out a good father and mother…”  WILBUR WRIGHT I know it’s baseball season and the Cubs are in… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged CFBC President, forum, Jeff Conner, liners direct
Jeff Conner, Liners Direct

Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!

Posted on September 22nd, 2016

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the Chicago Family Business Council! We are honored to welcome these companies into the council and look forward to learning from them and growing stronger as a community…. Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged 2XL Corp, CFBC Members, family business, FPE Automation, NOW Foods, Perma-Seal Basement Systems, small business
Welcome New CFBC Members

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – SEPTEMBER 6TH

Posted on September 5th, 2016

I had an idea to use this space to share an update in the format of CFBC’s Forum monthly updates. For those unfamiliar with Forum, an update is a quick recap of three recent or upcoming events: the best, the… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged CFBC President, Jeff Conner
Jeff Conner, Liners Direct

ODEA Testimonial by Neil Houtsma

Posted on September 1st, 2016

My initial exposure to Patty Rioux and ODEA came about because two of my Forum members had worked with her. They were very happy with their work and recommended ODEA to me. We knew we needed to update and upgrade… Read more→

Posted in Blog, News, ODEATagged Marketing, Nuance Solutions, Odea
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President’s Message – EFBC 2017 Accomplishments

Posted on August 8th, 2016

Earlier this month the EFBC Executive Committee met offsite to review the recent member satisfaction survey and to agree on our Committee’s direction for the 2017 fiscal year.  As usual, I walked away that day amazed at how easy my… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged CFBC President, family business, Family Charter, Family Meetings, forum, Jeff Conner, Roots
Jeff Conner, Liners Direct

President’s Message – Thank You for the Opportunity to Serve

Posted on July 11th, 2016

Welcome to a new (fiscal) year for EFBC! As the incoming President, I will speak for the entire Board in saying that we are truly excited about where we are as an organization and where we’re headed this year. I’ve… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged CFBC President, chicago, family business, Jeff Conner, President's Message
Jeff Conner, Liners Direct

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