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College of DuPage is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Serving approximately 25,000 students each term, College of DuPage is the largest public community college in the state of Illinois. The College grants seven associate degrees and offers more than 170 career and technical certificates in over 50 areas of study. From our faculty […]
Jack LavinJack Lavin is the sixth President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce since the organization’s founding in 1904. He has more than thirty years of financial and management experience in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Jack has focused on economic and business development in order to create […]
Anticipate What’s Going To HappenThe Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education is a private family organization that mentors students, young professionals, and leaders who have access to college institutions and programs. Dawn Reese, director of strategy, sits down to discuss the importance of integrity and being innovative and forward thinking when it comes to setting an example. Watch the full […]
Here’s A Life Raft, Jump In And SwimLegat Architects design healthcare through education, hospitality, and commercial work. Steve Byle, design creative director, discusses how he started in the industry from a young age, virtual reality, and some of the challenges he’s faced when it comes to sustainability in larger buildings. Watch the full BizCastHQ video to see how he competes in the […]
Daniel CageBusiness Leadership Daniel Cage is an American businessman and leader in the fintech industry. He currently serves a Managing Partner of the The Cage Group, an advisory firm and incubator dedicated to serving highly impactful companies and government agencies focused on efficiency, lowering business costs and/or creating new revenue streams through the utilization of commerce […]
Dawn ReeseDawn Frances Reese is the Director of Strategy for the Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education, The CAFE. The CAFE supports and mentors underserved Chicago students & professionals by investing in organizations focused on college access and career success. Dawn Frances brings vast career experience spanning start-ups in advocacy, venture capital, and higher education focused on […]
Steve Blye, AIA, LEED APSteve Blye, AIA, LEED AP, is the Associate Director of Healthcare and Senior Design Director at Legat Architects. Steve applies his boundless energy and enthusiasm to projects for hospital systems around the country. He quickly transforms client goals into descriptive drawing concepts, leading design teams through all project phases and ensuring concepts compliance through the […]
It Takes Time To Craft A Strategic SolutionJennifer Nemec is the Principal of Ideation Studio, a company that merges graphic design and architecture to design creative spaces for other companies. Some of the challenges that she talks about encountering in her career are lack of education from clients and the steady increase of industry wages while projects remain constant. Nemec discusses how […]
Christopher HouseFounded in 1906, Christopher House is closing the opportunity gap through a continuum of personalized education with immersive family support starting at birth. Through this innovative approach, Christopher House is creating a national model for helping low-income, at-risk children and their families achieve success in school, the workplace, and life. In the 1960’s, Christopher House […]
ClearbrookIt started as a dream for five families nearly 60 years ago. A chance for education. A way to connect with their peers. A path to self-sufficiency. A focus on ability – not disability. Today, Clearbrook is the largest provider in the state of Illinois of services, programs and support for children and adults with […]