Advancing Women's Leadership
The Chicago Network believes strongly that increasing the representation of women in the executive suites and on boards of directors in Chicago's companies and nonprofits is important and necessary. More . . . .
Women on Boards
The Chicago Network’s Women on Boards Committee works closely, on a gratis basis, with retained search firms, private equity firms and boards of private and public companies to identify Network members who meet the given board search criteria. More . . . .
2012 Women in the Forefront Luncheon
Mark your calendars for April 27, 2012 - the date of The Chicago Network's 23rd annual Women in the Forefront Luncheon at the Chicago Hilton and Towers with guest speaker Irene Rosenfeld. This always sold-out event draws more than 1,300 of Chicago's leaders and is the city's premier networking luncheon. It's a wonderful opportunity to entertain clients and colleagues while hearing from one of the country's most prominent business leaders.
Registration for sponsor tables is now open for TCN members and non-members. Individual ticket sales will open on February 1st. Please join us for this extraordinary event!
2011 Census Report
The 14th Annual Census Report has been released and the results are in! There is much good news, but there is still much to do. Click here to read the summary and full report, or click on the links below to read the press coverage:
Press Release
The Chicago Tribune
Today's Chicago Woman
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Radio Clip: Kate Bensen on Vocalo 89.5
Network News
- Lori Healey was featured on the front page of this week's Crain's for her executive directorship on the Chicago G8 NATO Host Committee. Read more...
- Laura Washington was interviewed by ABC7 Chicago for her take on President Obama's State of the Union address. Watch the interview...
- The Joyce Foundation President Ellen Alberding released a statement Tuesday commending President Obama's commitment in his State of the Union address to community colleges and skills training programs. Read more...
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana CEO Maria Wynne was featured in an article by the Chicago Tribune. Read more...
- GATX SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Deborah Golden was profiled in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Read more...
- Carrie Nahabedian's restaurant NAHA received the AAA Four Diamond Award for 2012.
