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Save the date! Join us virtually via Zoom on January 23rd at 12pm for our first Leadership Development Series of 2025. In this 60 minute introductory conversation you’ll get a taste of the theory and practices of Conscious Leadership. We’ll explore how leaders unknowingly get stuck in unhelpful patterns with their teams, clients and partners, and practice techniques to “wake up” and create better results. It’s fun, it’s eye opening, and if you’re open to it, you’ll learn a lot about yourself! Register now: https://bit.ly/3Vc3EJo Speaker Clay Stelzer, Founder and CEO - 15sixty #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

LAST chance to register — you don't want to miss out this virtual session with Bob Lindeman, Managing Director at The Overture Group, LLC!: https://bit.ly/4dKsR4k Agenda: - Trends in Long-Term Incentives: Key shifts over the past 5, 10, and 20 years - Types of Long-Term Incentive Plans: Overview of the most common types of plans (e.g., stock options, phantom stock, restricted stock units, profit-sharing) - Participation and Considerations: Typical participants & considerations for eligibility, - Impact on employee motivation - Income and Wealth Potential: Analysis of income and wealth potential associated with different types of plans - Key Design Considerations for New Plans: Aligning incentives with company goals & employee performance, as well as Legal and tax implications - Evaluating Existing Plans: Criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of current plans - Success and Failure of Plans: Best practices for improving plan outcomes #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Celebrate the holidays in style with FEI Chicago! We'd hate for you to miss out on our evening of holiday fun with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and great company on December 12 🎅 There is still time to register!: https://bit.ly/3XDjEos #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Boost motivation, retain talent, and drive success with insights into long-term incentives! Explore trends from stock options to profit-sharing, align plans with company goals, motivate employees, and build wealth potential—all while managing legal and tax considerations. Success starts with smart planning! Register now: https://bit.ly/4dKsR4k Speaker Bob Lindeman, Managing Director - The Overture Group, LLC #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Hello FEI Chicago Community! This month we hosted our prestigious Chicago CFO of the Year Awards! It was great to see so many of you there. Congratulations to all 25 of our talented Finalists, and the 6 Recipients of this year’s Awards! One week ago, FEI Chicago hosted 820 attendees of our local FEI Chicago community at what was another outstanding event. Thank you to Diane Buckley, CPA and her committee for all their hard work preparing for and executing on an amazing night. And to Landon Lukasik and team for the flawless execution. It is a privilege to get to celebrate our finance community and elevate the finance profession on what truly has become one of the best nights of the year! Another premier night of celebration in the books; well done everyone! As we head into December, we have a virtual Leadership Development Series event scheduled for December 5th on the topic of long-term incentives in privately held companies; check it out. And mark your calendars! Our annual holiday party is December 12th at One North State, in Chicago! You can find out more about it, and other events on our website here: https://bit.ly/3tr18i7 As always, please reach out if you have a question or concern – info@feichicago.org. As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I am grateful for our FEI Community. Happy Thanksgiving! Mary Cook FEI Chicago President

New members bring fresh perspectives! Please join us in welcoming Hector Rubalcava, MBA, CPA, FPAC to FEI Chicago. Hector is a Fractional FP&A Consultant at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Thank you for becoming part of our community, Hector! #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Build your bridge to leadership with our $175 annual subscription! Designed for college students and early-career professionals, this program offers benefits to help you thrive and prepare for executive opportunities. Learn more!: https://bit.ly/4aWZ6f8 #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

The holidays are all about making memories—and a bold fashion statement! 🎉 Join FEI Chicago on December 12 for our Holiday Party and bring your festive A-game for the attire contest. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and sweet treats while networking with the best in the business. Who will take home the prize for best dressed? Maybe YOU! 🎁 Register: https://bit.ly/3XDjEos #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Become a part of FEI Chicago and enjoy free or discounted access to: 🎓 CPE opportunities 📅 Local and national events 🌐 FEIconnect community 📈 Leadership development Ready to join Chicago’s award-winning financial executive network? Learn more: https://bit.ly/39MYqeR #FEIChicago #FinanceLeaders #CFO #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Leadership! 🌟 Last night, FEI Chicago hosted its annual CFO of the Year Awards, and what an incredible evening it was! With over 800 attendees, we came together to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Chicagoland’s financial leaders. A huge congratulations to Susan Kreh of Oil-Dri Corporation for winning in the Mid-Size Publicly Traded Company category and Dirk Locascio of US Foods for taking home the award in the Large Publicly Traded Company category. Your leadership, vision, and contributions to your organizations and the broader business community are truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate these amazing CFOs and the critical role they play in driving success. It was a night filled with energy, inspiration, and appreciation for the exceptional talent in our community. Here’s to continued success and innovation in Chicagoland finance! 🏆 Diane Buckley, CPA Mike Senko