Happy New Year and New Decade, EFBC! Holy smokes, it’s 2020 already! I thought we were all supposed to be living in outer space and traveling the galaxy like in Star Trek or Lost in Space (Sci-Fi TV shows, for… Read more→
Holiday Traditions and Memories with EFBC Leadership
Happy Holidays from us at the Entrepreneur and Family Business Council! We asked EFBC Executive Director, Liz Fidanovski, and President, Mark Wesa, questions about their favorite holiday traditions and memories. What is your favorite holiday tradition with family? Liz:… Read more→
The Illinois Tax Exodus: Stay Or Leave?
Do you know people who have moved out of state to save on taxes? Have you wondered whether a tax-saving change of residence might make sense for you? There’s a lot to consider, and it’s definitely not “one size fits… Read more→
President’s Message – Two Kinds of Family
Many of us ask ourselves this question every year: “Holy cow! Where did the summer go?” Now the holidays are right around the corner. First up— Thanksgiving— the eating fest that I love! I can’t wait for Turkey and mashed… Read more→
The 10 Words That Can Jumpstart Innovation
“Some people see the future and see a threat. Innovators see the same future and see an opportunity.” These are the words of Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert Jim Carroll. For 20 years, Carroll has been studying what makes companies… Read more→
5 Tips to Beat Stress
Did you know 80 percent of Americans feel stressed at work? Chances are you do too. Stress can present itself in many ways, like through insomnia, headaches and depression. Learning to identify the signs of stress is the first step… Read more→
Cobots Could Help Boost Manufacturers’ Productivity and Profits
If your company could adopt automation that heightened productivity and profitability, enhanced safety and paid itself off within months, would you invest in it? Cobots and their related technology – cobotics – are delivering those benefits for manufacturers. In fact,… Read more→
Introducing Gen Z
THE FOUR GENERATION WORKFORCE Baby Boomers 1940-59 • Idealism • Revolutionary • Collectivist • Ideology • Vinyl and movies Gen X 1960-79 • Materialistic • Competitive • Individualistic • Status • Brands & cars • Luxury articles Gen Y… Read more→
President’s Message – More Change to Come
You may have noticed a few things changing with the EFBC lately, and the truth is that one more change is on it’s way. As some of you know, the current EFBC Executive Director and my friend Judy Hogel will… Read more→
Want a Little R&R?
Who’s on your bus? Does your bus have the right people in the right seats? Do you clearly know what seats must be filled in support of larger departmental and organizational objectives? If not, recruitment efforts will have very limited… Read more→
