Posts by Kathy Pyne

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, December 4 2024 MADIGAN TRIAL NEARS CONCLUSION The closely watched trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has often been an eye-opener on how things did and did not get done in Illinois government and politics. The federal government is…

December 4, 2024 IVCA Profile: Walter Florence, Managing Partner of Frontenac, 2024 First Time Promoting Diversity Award Recipient at the IVCA Awards Dinner The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the first time recipient of the newly developed IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award is Managing Partner…

December 4, 2024 The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Stephen S. Beitler Award (formerly known as the Fellows Award) is Managing Director James “Jim” Macdonald of First Analysis Venture Capital. In submitting Mr. Macdonald’s name for the honor, IVCA Executive Director…

December 4, 2024 The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Richard J. Daley Award is Mitchell A. Petersen, Glen Vasel Professor of Finance and Director of the Heizer Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital at the Kellogg School of Management at…

December 4, 2024 Join us for an insightful panel discussion that will dive into the impacts of the recent presidential election on the private equity and venture capital sectors. This event will offer a unique opportunity to explore how the new administration’s policies and priorities will shape the investment landscape.The 2024 Presidential Election has ushered…

Last week, the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner honorees were named, along with the announcement of a new name designation for the Fellows Award and the establishment of a brand new honor … the IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award. In anticipation of the Awards ceremony, the following feature article will provide what each Award represents (including…

Last week, the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner honorees were named, along with the announcement of a new name designation for the Fellows Award and the establishment of a brand new honor … the IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award. In anticipation of the Awards ceremony, the following feature article will provide what each Award represents (including the…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, November 20, 2024 IVCA WORK ON QIP CONTINUES The IVCA is in ongoing discussions with the Illinois Department of Revenue and other stakeholders regarding the decision by the department to deny a Foreign Tax Credit to some taxpayers as the result of the…