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President’s Message: The School of Hard Knocks

Posted on February 4th, 2019

I started my company, MKD Electric, 23 years ago. We’re an electrical contracting business located in Elgin, IL. I’ve been in the electrical business since I was 19 starting with my first job at Cal’s Electric in Wood Dale. I had… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged entrepreneur, MKD Electric, President's Message, wgn, wintrust business lunch
Mark Wesa MKD Electric

May President’s Message – Passing the Proverbial Baton

Posted on May 3rd, 2018

Picture this: It’s a bone-chilling spring Friday evening at a high school track meet. One fan is not dressed for 35 degrees, rain and 30 MPH winds (me). A second fan (wife) is dressed in proper winter garb but still… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged leadership development, President's Message, Sean Hoffman
Sean Hoffman, Nuance Solutions

November President’s Message – Evolve by Getting Involved

Posted on November 9th, 2017

As we head into the holiday season (please tell me you are not listening to 93.9 WLIT yet), I just wanted to share a few experiences along the message of “evolve by getting involved.” Last year, I attended Roots: A Course for… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged CFBC President, President's Message
Sean Hoffman, Nuance Solutions

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

President’s Message: Looking forward to new opportunities

Posted on December 7th, 2015

The EFBC also had a great year as we entered our 21st year as an organization. We hosted some excellent programs including the management workshop in March with Dr. Rubin of DePaul University and Family Business Day in May when… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged 2015, 2016, Business Families Foundation, CFBC, Gina Krusinski, President's Message
Gina Krusinski, Krusinski Construction Company

President’s Message – New Journey as the EFBC President

Posted on July 6th, 2015

It is my privilege to begin this yearlong journey as the EFBC President. Those before me accomplished a long list of goals and thus I have a great expectation to make a mark. I have accepted the challenge and I… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged CFBC President, Gina Krusinski, Krusinski Construction Company, President's Message, Tau Forum

President’s Message – It Has Been a Wonderful Journey

Posted on June 10th, 2015

I’d like to share my observations from my year as EFBC’s President which comes to a close on June 30th. The EFBC is in better shape than we were a year ago. In fact, we’re in great shape. Without the… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Bob Carmody, CFBC, CFBC President, Diana's Bananas, Diverse Forums, forum, President's Message

President’s Message – April 7th, 2015

Posted on April 6th, 2015

This is a bit of a divergence for me and this space, but I’m compelled to share this. We are blessed to have within our ranks many people that volunteer their time and experience to our working committees, the success… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Bob Carmody, CFBC Mission, CFBC President, Committees, Diana's Bananas, Mission Statement, President's Message

President’s Message – Do You Know What You Don’t Know?

Posted on March 2nd, 2015

Do you agree with the following statement? “You don’t know what you don’t know – and that can bite you very hard.” Worse is when you think you know and you’re wrong. Have you ever been in that situation? I’ve… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Bob Carmody, CFBC President, Diana's Bananas, forum, President's Message, Strategic Partner

President’s Message – Prayers For Positive Energy

Posted on February 2nd, 2015

At EFBC, we’re all about shared experiences, right?  This month I’m sharing one of my personal experiences, the prayers that I keep with me all the time. I wish that I knew who wrote it first, but I don’t know… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Bob Carmody, CFBC, CFBC President, chicago family business council, Diana's Bananas, President's Message, Sharing Experiences

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