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September 14, 2022 On November 18th, IVCA presented its 4th in the series for the IVCA Diversity Program Series. If you missed them, we have the recordings and handouts HERE! In an effort to develop a common language for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in our industry, IVCA is offered an educational event per quarter through 2022.  The…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, September 14, 2022 CRIME CONTROL Television ads and press conferences focused on crime and violence in Chicago are driving the campaign for Governor at this stage in the race. Republican State Senator Darren Bailey is challenging incumbent Governor JB Pritzker with charges that…

September 14, 2022 Registration is open for the 4th and last in our Diversity Series “Inclusion in Action”! On November 18 via Zoom, IVCA presents “Strategies for Survival: Cultivating Mentors and Allies for Success “Date:  Thursday, November 18, 2022 Location:  IVCA Webcast via Zoom Time: 12:00noon – 1:30pm CST  To Register: We know that when people are…

The University of Chicago Gleacher Center450 N. Cityfront Plaza DriveChicago, IL United States Thursday, October 20, 20228:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Category: IVCA Events Finance Professionals and staff, please join us for the 2022 IVCA CFO Summit presented by PwC! To Register: Certified for 8 CPE creditsDate: Thursday, October 20, 2022Time:8:00am – Continental Breakfast8:30am – 4:30pm…

September 14, 2022One of the harbingers that summer is over is that the Techstars Class of 2022 has “graduated” after pitching their companies on Demo Day, which took place on September 1st at the 1871 Incubator in the Merchandise Mart. The IVCA was there, and has some perspective below from a participant in the program…

September 14, 2022 Registration is open for the 4th and last in our Diversity Series “Inclusion in Action”! On November 18 via Zoom, IVCA presents “Strategies for Survival: Cultivating Mentors and Allies for Success”Date:  Thursday, November 18, 2022Location:  IVCA Webcast via ZoomTime: 12:00noon – 1:30pm CST  To Register: We know that when people are showing up to…

September 14, 2022 Being proficient at managing remote employees requires a mental leap, especially for traditionally minded managers. Business leaders who are used to monitoring productivity based upon workers’ “desk time” and visible activity levels may find a shift to remote work foreign and unwieldy. Employees, too, may feel out of sorts as they adjust…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, August 31, 2022 ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S RACE The contest of Governor between Governor Pritzker and challenger State Senator Darren Bailey dominates the political conversation in Illinois. Bailey is a conservative from downstate who has argued that the city of Chicago is a “hell-hole,” which has earned him stiff rebukes from…

August 31, 2022 IVCA is pleased to announce that this year’s class of IVCA Scholars completed their program on Friday, August 19th. Another year “in the books” and we gear up for the 2023 Scholar Program which will run from August 12, 2023 through August 18, 2023.  More information is available HERE! IVCA thanks all those who participated…

August 31, 2022 Registration is available below for our next Series of “Inclusion in Action” program! On September 8 via Zoom, IVCA presents “How To Be Authentic at Work, Especially in Uncertain Times“ We know that when people are showing up to work in their authentic selves, they are more productive, more successful, more resilient,…