Category: past events

Rebuilding Post-COVID Chicago

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Rebuilding Post-COVID Chicago

In a recent guest column in Crain’s, Metropolitan Planning Council President MarySue Barrett stated: “What we do now writes the future Chicago needs.” The ravages of COVID have laid bare the racial and economic divides of our city, and calls for social justice are louder than perhaps ever before. How can innovative approaches to urban planning and neighborhood development help us seize this opportunity to rebuild a stronger and more equitable Chicago?

Moderator:
Michael Strautmanis, Executive Vice President for Civic Engagement, Obama Foundation.
Chris Crater, Community Engagement Associate, Obama Foundation
Panel:
Juatise Gathings, Regional Operations Director, Discover Financial Services
Calvin Holmes, President, Chicago Community Loan Fund
Nicholas Pryor, AICP, AIA, Urban Designer, Gensler
Kavya Shankar, Co-founder & COO, Trust Neighborhoods

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Community Conversation with Southwest Airlines

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 

Time flies when you’re democratizing the skies. Since 1971, Southwest’s purpose has been to connect People to what’s important in their lives and give them the freedom to fly through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel.

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet.

Laura Nieto and Megan Lee looked back on 50 years of upholding that purpose and shared insights into building and sustaining the organization’s legendary culture as well as how the company has connected people and championed communities. Whether in the air or on the ground, Southwest believes community is more than a place – it’s at the heart of what brings people together.

 

 

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New Ways of Partnering in the Social Impact Sector

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Successful collaborations catalyze new ideas, new efficiencies, and new solutions. Join Chicago entrepreneur Israel Idonije and Forefront President & CEO Monique B. Jones to explore the game-changing concept behind FBRK Impact House, which opened in 2020. Impact House brings together the philanthropic community by supporting a wide range of granting organizations to intentionally share ideas and resources. Here, cross-sector collaborations and partnerships can reach an entirely new level of success.

Moderated by William Blair Head of Philanthropy Strategy and ESG Integration Laura Coy, our panel of experts will share how the last year has shaped the original vision for Impact House, the new philanthropy trends they are seeing, and what innovative ideas are now emerging from this one-of-a-kind space.

Moderator:
Laura Coy, Philanthropy Strategy and ESG Integration Executive, William Blair

Panel:
Isreal Idonije, entrepreneur, humanitarian, former NFL player, and founder of iF Charities and FBRK Impact House
Monique B. Jones, President, Forefront

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The Cost of Segregation

The Cost of Segregation

Thursday, April 22, 2021

MarySue Barrett, President, Metropolitan Planning Council, and Alden Loury, Senior Editor, Race, Class and Communities at WBEZ Chicago discuss The Cost of Segregation. Systemic racism is a global problem. It is real, and there is a robust moral argument for addressing it. However, one factor that is often ignored in this critical conversation is the broader economic dimension. Because it prevents people from making the most of their economic potential, systemic racism carries significant economic costs. A less racist society can be an economically stronger one. Metropolitan Planning Council’s findings report that, if the Chicago region were less segregated, we could see $4.4 billion in additional income each year, a 30% lower homicide rate, and 83,000 more bachelor’s degrees.
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Volunteerism in the Age of COVID-19

Members-Only Community Conversation

Date:

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Schedule:

12:00pm -12:45m – Conversation

Volunteerism in the Age of COVID-19: Addressing the changing needs of nonprofit and corporate communities.

How have nonprofits evolved to meet the needs of the Chicagoland community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? How have companies met the changing needs of their workforce? How can we collaborate to create meaningful volunteer experiences for both corporate groups and nonprofits?

We’ll discuss this and more during a round-table discussion on volunteer engagement moderated by Shoshana Buchholz-Miller, Executive Director at Cradles to Crayons. Come prepared to share during this brainstorming session on the future of corporate volunteer engagement.

Location:
A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to registered attendees.

Upcoming Breakfast Event Topics:

April – The Cost of Racism

May – Urban Planning and Neighborhood Redevelopment

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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Shaping Chicago’s Post-COVID Future

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

Shaping Chicago’s Post-COVID Future
We’re excited to let you know that we’ve added a speaker to our panel!

 

Speakers

  • Xavier Ramey, CEO, Justice Informed
  • Joey Mak, Executive Director, Chicago:Blend
  • Maija Renko, Professor, Coleman Chair of Entrepreneurship and Director, MS in Entrepreneurship Program, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, DePaul University

The Coronavirus pandemic brought historical change to the way we live, work and play. Individuals changed their daily habits — from where they source their meals to where they work. And just the same, businesses were forced to rethink their entire operations and investments. But as we begin to see the light at the end of this year-long tunnel, what will the future of Chicago look like post-COVID? You’ll hear key findings and takeaways from COVID-19 that could shape the future of Chicago, and what your organization can do to be part of these long-lasting efforts.

Location:

A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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Creating an Environment Where Everyone Can Thrive

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

Creating an Environment Where Everyone Can Thrive
Each and every workplace has policies that support its culture and overall success of the organization. As we all know, organizations that have placed an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion are more likely to thrive. But with an ever-evolving landscape for employers as a result of COVID-19, how can we continually support employees — from the challenges that marginalized communities are having to new ways of working to the policies that foster a positive work environment? In summary: how do we rethink our approach to HR, not just in the HR department but for each of us?
Speakers:

Location:

A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

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The CMO’s Guide to Rebranding Our City

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

The CMO’s Guide to Rebranding Our City:
Chicago’s Focus for 2021 – COVID-19 Recovery, Chicago Brand and Social Impact Issues

Just announced: The conversation with Michael Fassnacht, first-ever Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and Interim President & CEO of World Business Chicago, will be moderated by Chris Cancilla, Chief Creative Officer, Arc Worldwide. Join us for an intimate look into the city’s COVID-19 recovery effort, the evolution of the Chicago brand, and how the city is addressing social impact issues. During this hour you will also learn about creative marketing and communication initiatives like “By Chicago. For Chicago.” which brings local citizens and organizations together in innovative ways. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what the city is planning to achieve – and how your organization can engage and align with these opportunities.

Location:

A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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What We Learn from Change: A Conversation on the Future of Our Work

Inaugural Members-Only Event!

Date:

Monday, December 14, 2020

Schedule:

12:00pm-12:45m – Conversation

What We Learn from Change:
A Conversation on the Future of Our Work

Many people have been personally and professionally impacted by the global pandemic. As we near the end of 2020 – a year of extraordinary change and challenge – the CR Group of Chicago invites you to this inaugural members-only event to reflect on and share how your work has adapted in response to COVID-19. During the conversation, we’ll connect with our fellow social impact professionals to discuss our experiences.

A brief case study presented by special guest, Chicago Public Library Acting Commissioner Mary Ellen Messner, will start us off before we break into groups to explore what learnings we might all carry forward. Join us for this energetic lunchtime conversation and networking program!

This conversation is the first in a new series of events the CR Group is launching. These events will be open only to CR Group representatives and colleagues from our member corporations and nonprofit organizations.

Location:
A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to registered attendees.

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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COVID-19, Our Economy, and the Necessary Evolution of Learning and Education Systems

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Schedule:

9:00am-10:00am – Program

Education is consistently an issue on the minds of American citizens and a front and center issue for all organizations as they consider their talent pipeline and skills needed for the 21st Century economy. There is general recognition that changes are needed in the education system in the U.S.  Further, to have the societal and economic impact the current U.S. population demands, these changes must benefit all students.  Inequities have always existed in our educational system, to such an extent that the educational achievement gap already costs the U.S economy up to $700 billion in lost productivity per year.  But that cost figure was pre-COVID – this health crisis has severely exacerbated inequities in education, and the need to consider change now more than ever.

According to a very recent McKinsey & Co report:
  • only 60% of low-income students are consistently logging in for remote instruction, compared to 90% of their high-income peers.
  • the average black or Hispanic student remains roughly 2 years behind the average white one, and low-income students continue to be underrepresented among top performers.

Our panelists will share their perspectives on the challenges our system of education faces and what changes could help to reduce inequities.

Moderator: 

Dr. James H. Moore, Principal, Economic & Valuation Services, KPMG LLP. Dr. Moore has 25 years of public-sector experience in labor economics; prior to joining KPMG in 2018, he held multiple government roles at the federal, state, and local levels.

Panelists:

  • JD Hoye, CEO of NAF who embraces and promotes college and career preparation initiatives at local, regional, state, federal and now national levels; she is driven by the incredible impact public-private partnerships can have on young people and their futures.
  • John B. King Jr., President and CEO, The Education Trust, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to identify and close opportunity and achievement gaps, from preschool through college. Dr. King served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education.
  • Derek Neal, The William C. Norby Professor in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago, who studies labor, black-white wage inequality, economics of crime, and education policy.

Location:

A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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The Time Is Now: Taking Action on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

The Time Is Now:
Taking Action on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

As leaders in Corporate Responsibility we are tasked with elevating and taking action on the most important issues in our communities. While the struggle to overcome systemic racism has been around since the founding of our country, the urgency to address this issue head on has reached a critical point.  It will take all of us, bringing our experiences, perspectives, and commitment to take action, to overcome this issue.  Hear more from a game changing artist, a pioneering foundation executive, a non-profit trailblazer, and a nationally recognized media leader who are redefining how we address and respond to systemic racism – and actions we can take to drive change.

Moderator:

Natalie Moore, WBEZ Race, Class and Communities reporter and author of The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation.

Panelists:

Location:

A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

 

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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Vote 2020

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

Vote 2020

Moderator

Steve Johnson, Founder & Principal, SJConnects Communications

Panel:

No matter how you cast it, voting is essential to our democracy. It is also dependent on everyone’s ability to access both trusted information and the ballot box. How can you become more informed? How can communities support their members and companies support their employees? Find out by joining our conversation led by those who are passionate about the upcoming election at the national and local level, and to explore the impact of the 2020 election on the City of Chicago.

Location:

A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

 

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CR Group 2020 Annual Meeting Press Release

CR GROUP ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS


CHICAGO, July 30, 2020 — The Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago (CR Group) announced the appointment of its 2020-2021 Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on July 29, 2020. Also during the Annual Meeting, CR Group recognized outgoing Board member Claudia Freed, President & CEO, EALgreen, who during her tenure served as a Director and President.

“It has been a great honor to serve alongside Claudia, and we are grateful for her role as a Director and former President of the CR Group,” said Laura Freveletti, Past-President, CR Group. “Under Claudia’s leadership, the CR Group increased membership and provided exceptional programming for our member companies that strengthened our ties to the City of Chicago and placed the organization on a trajectory for sustained success.”

During the Annual Meeting, Freveletti introduced incoming President, Brian Starr, who will serve a one-year term as the chief executive of the organization. Also joining Starr as Officers of the CR Group for a one-year term are:

  • Brandon Davis, who serves as President-Elect
  • Anne Gross, who serves as Vice President, Treasurer
  • Jake Gross , who serves as Vice President, Secretary & Membership

“I am honored to be elected as the new President and look forward to working with my Board colleagues to advance the CR Group’s mission and vision forward,” Starr said.

Joining CR Group’s Board of Directors are corporate responsibility and community leaders from organizations with roots in Chicago. The new Directors join a dynamic, passionate Board who represent a continuum of nonprofit organizations and corporations, and will work to elevate the CR Group as Chicago’s premier destination for community impact and corporate responsibility education, news and information.

New members appointed to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors include:

  • Damion Heron, Vice President, Community Involvement, JPMorgan Chase
  • Julia Hynes, Director of Corporate Relations, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
  • Kate Nardin, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Chicago Public Library Foundation
  • Monica Tijerina, Director, Global People Strategy, McDonald’s Corporation

The full list of CR Group Board members for the 2020-2021 term are:

  • Brandon Davis, Director of Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility, CNA
  • Patricia Harris, Manager, Social Impact, Best Buy
  • Damion Heron, Vice President, Community Involvement, JPMorgan Chase
  • Julia Hynes, Director of Corporate Relations, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
  • Laura Freveletti, Senior Program Officer, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate Insurance Company
  • Anne Gross, Senior Director, Community Impact, KPMG, LLP
  • Jake Gross, Vice President, CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Officer, Byline Bank
  • Cynthia “CJ” Jones, Associate Director, Corporate Social Responsibility USA, Astellas US LLC
  • Michelle Mahoney, Vice President, Director of Social Impact, Leo Burnett Chicago
  • Sean Moloney, Senior Corporate Relations Specialist, Exelon Corporation
  • Daniel Moss, Consultant
  • Kate Nardin, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Chicago Public Library Foundation
  • Brian Starr, Director, Inspired Engagement, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
  • Monica Tijerina, Director, Global People Strategy, McDonald’s Corporation

“I am thrilled to congratulate our newly elected Directors and extremely pleased the CR Group is being led by a diverse group of leaders who represent Chicago’s corporate and nonprofit community,” Starr added.

 

About Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago

Since 1973 the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago (CR Group) has promoted and celebrated strong, flexible partnerships between businesses and private, public, and civil society participants that create a stronger civic culture.

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CR Group Annual Meeting

By Invitation Only

 

The Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago
Virtual Annual Meeting

 

Wednesday, July 29th

3:30pm – 4:30pm

 

Welcome the Officers and Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 year and celebrate the successes of the past year, as we look forward to the new program year!

Take a look at our press release for today’s event!

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inclusion, diversity & equity on nonprofit boards

By Invitation Only: Virtual Meeting

Date:

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Schedule:

8:21am-8:30am – 8m:46s Silence
8:30am-9:30am – Program

CR Group’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity on Nonprofit Boards = More Moments of Lift will begin at 8:21 a.m. CT with 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence to honor George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Moderator:
Renetta McCann, Chief Inclusion Experience Officer, Publicis Groupe

Panel:

  • Corey Flournoy, Head of Inclusion and Diversity, Groupon
  • Dorri McWhorter, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
  • Jessica Sarowitz, Managing Family Director, Julian Grace Foundation

Inclusion and diversity are top of mind for most businesses as they seek to attract and retain top talent. In her recent book, Moment of Lift, Melinda Gates argues that it is essential for those developing AI to be representative of our total population, otherwise these systems will be built based upon the bias of those most represented. Increasingly, nonprofit boards are recognizing the need and significance of diverse thinking so that they can operate with greater inclusion and equity.  In this session, we will discuss some of the actions that both for-profit and nonprofit boards are taking to increase the diversity of their boards and cultural changes being made to create an inclusive environment.

As the CR Group indicated in a recent statement, we will work to break down the barriers that exist for minorities and people of color; we will continue to provide programs that challenge the flawed societal norms; we will continue to learn, listen and collaborate; we will continue to take a stand for diversity and inclusion; and we will continue to make our collective voices heard to integrate healing justice.
This conversation is just one action we are taking as part of our responsibility. And we commit to doing more.
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corporate partnerships in the arts

By Invitation Only


VIRTUAL MEETING

Date:

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

Corporate Partnerships in the Arts

 

The arts and arts organizations play a key role in the growth of our city, the development of our young people, the health of our communities, and the expression of our identity. Whether performed onstage, displayed in galleries, or now experienced virtually, great art inspires us, moves us, challenges us, and unites us. Arts organizations also generate $2.25 billion in economic impact each year in Chicago alone.

None of this would be possible without corporate partners who recognize the value of arts organizations – and play a key role in their service to society. Join us for an inspiring panel conversation led by Arts Alliance Illinois Executive Director Claire Rice. Our three distinguished panelists share a passion for the arts and bring unique perspectives on corporate partnerships:

Location:


A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

 

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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closing the educational opportunity gap

By Invitation Only


VIRTUAL MEETING

Date:

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap

Moderator:

  • Brandon Davis, Director, Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility, CNA.

Panel:

The gap in academic achievement in the United States is a persistent and costly challenge.  One study showed, even prior to March 2020, the ongoing academic achievement gap in the United States has cost the U.S. economy as much as $2.3 trillion in economic output.

Join us in a discussion of how non-profit organizations, through their unique programs, are addressing this critical issue.  Also, learn how corporations and other organizations can help to address this sharply increasing critical issue.

The onslaught of COVID-19 has added fuel to the importance of this issue.  Learn also how this pandemic has impacted non-profit organizations and their diligent attempts to bring those funds back to the US economy.  What could be next in this current climate?

Location:


A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.


Upcoming Breakfast Programs

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Topic: Corporate Partnerships in the Arts

Moderator:

  • Claire Rice, Arts Alliance Illinois, Executive Director

Panel:

  • Julie Chavez, Bank of America, Illinois Market Manager
  • Rosemary Matzl, ITW, Vice President Community Affairs
  • Eric Smith, BMO Harris Bank, Vice Chair

Location: Virtual Meeting

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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the climate is changing. are you?

By Invitation Only


VIRTUAL MEETING

Date:

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Schedule:

8:30am-9:30am – Program

The Climate is Changing.  Are You?

Moderator:

  • Sean Moloney, Senior Corporate Relations Specialist, Exelon Corporation

Panel:

  • Simone Gourguechon, Global Sustainability Strategy Manager, McDonald’s
  • Anne Munaretto, Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young
  • Michael Nicholus, Global Environment Director, Accenture

We can point fingers all day, but the reality is that each of us are playing a role in Earth’s rapidly increasing temperature.  It’s a global issue.  Environmental catastrophes range from water shortages, heatwaves, and droughts to plant and animal extinctions, acidic oceans, and coral reef degradation.  Companies are being forced to find creative ways to remain competitive as 60% are at risk from climate change.  It’s important to highlight companies and individuals that are transparent in their efforts to mitigate our changing climate.  This transparency improves market efficiency and will lead to economic and environmental resiliency.  Our panel will discuss the business value of addressing climate change, what we should be prioritizing, how to influence and engage key stakeholders and the workforce, and how companies are being impacted by climate change.

Location:


Skype Link will be sent to all registered attendees.


Upcoming Breakfast Programs


Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Topic: Closing the Opportunity Gap Education

Speakers:

  • Imran Khan, EMBARC, Inc., CEO
  • Desiree Pepper-Vanzant, HF’s Chicago Scholars, Executive Director
  • Paige Ponder, One Million Degrees, CEO

Location: CR Group Member – Leo Burnet

 

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Topic: Corporate Partnerships in the Arts

Moderator:

  • Claire Rice, Arts Alliance Illinois, Executive Director

Panel:

  • Julie Chavez, Bank of America, Illinois Market Manager
  • Rosemary Matzl, ITW, Vice President Community Affairs
  • Eric Smith, BMO Harris Bank, Vice Chair

Location: CR Group Member – Lyric Opera of Chicago

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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sustainable business strategies

By Invitation Only

Date:

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Schedule:

8:00am-8:30am – Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30am-9:30am – Program

 

Sustainable Business Strategies: Aligning Your Business with the U.N. SDGs

 

Speakers:

 

  • Bruce Alexander, Senior Manager, Strategic Environmental Analysis, Exelon Corporation
  • Michele Wucker, Founder, Gray Rhino & Company, and Best Selling Author.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations member states in September 2015. These goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.  Successfully accomplishing this bold plan requires the participation and input of government, business, and civil society.
Our speakers will discuss why corporate leaders are integrating social and environmental strategies into their operations, products, and services and how corporations measure risk beyond financial results. They will also share practical approaches to risk mitigation and assessments in the era of environment, social and governance outcomes.

 

Location:

CR Group Member: KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP
Aon Center
200 East Randolph Street
#5500
Chicago, IL 60601

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Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar

By Invitation Only

Date:

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Schedule:

8:00am-8:30am – Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30am-9:30am – Program

Program:

We invite you to join the CR Group of Chicago on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, to hear from Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar about the top priorities of Mayor Lightfoot’s administration, Chicago neighborhood development plans, and ways in which for-profit and nonprofit organizations can support the administration’s priorities and neighborhood development.

Samir Mayekar was appointed by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot as Deputy Mayor for Neighborhood and Economic Development in May 2019, after significant experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Samir previously served in the Obama administration in the White House and at a federal infrastructure finance agency. As co-founder and CEO of NanoGraf Corporation, Samir built a green energy company that continues to grow in Bronzeville. Fluent in Spanish, Samir has deep neighborhood roots in Chicago, having served as board chair for a community-engaged youth theater in Albany Park and a GRAMMY-winning music ensemble serving the Back of the Yards.

Location:

CR Group Member: Chase Bank

Chase Tower
21 South Clark Street
57th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

 

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ABCs and 123s – prioritizing community assets over needs

By Invitation Only

Date:

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Schedule:

8:00am-8:30am – Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30am-9:30am – Program

 

ABCs and 123s – Prioritizing Community Assets over Needs

Speakers:

Assets are the primary building blocks of sustainable community development, but oftentimes, we focus on the deficiencies and needs of people and communities rather than the assets and capacities.  Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is an approach for building sustainable community-driven development.  The premise is that communities drive development processes themselves by identifying and mobilizing existing, but often unrecognized and untapped assets.  ABCD builds on existing assets found in the community and mobilizes individuals, associations, and institutions to create positive neighborhood and social change.

  • Learn the principles of Asset-based Community Development (ABCD)
  • Gain an understanding of the key tools utilized in the ABCD model
  • Identify opportunities of ABCD application through case studies of residents in urban neighborhoods

Location:

CR Group Member:

Leo Burnett
35 West Wacker Drive
Floor 21 – Burnett Room Medium
Chicago, IL 60601

NOTE:  Upon arrival, check in at the security desk in the main lobby.  You’ll need to show your ID to receive your name badge.  Please take the elevator to the 21st floor.

 

If your corporation or organization is interested in learning more about the Corporate Responsibility Group of Greater Chicago, please visit our contact page.

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