Hinshaw Deal Maker Economic Forum
Event
Jul 24, 2024
Hinshaw is excited to bring together a distinguished panel of business leaders for our annual Deal Maker Economic Forum on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Co-sponsored by Hinshaw’s Women’s Affinity Network, the forum aims to provide a platform for founders, business leaders, executive officers, consultants, investors, and advisors to enhance their entrepreneurial drive and business acumen. Join us for a day of inspiration, connections, and camaraderie.
Our all-women panel will examine the mid-year market conditions, the business initiatives utilized by for-profit and not-for-profit executive officers in the current economic environment, and the opportunities and challenges business leaders anticipate having to address while operating and growing their businesses in the coming years.
Program Host and Moderator
- Connie Mayer, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
- Megan Mathias, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Featured Speakers
- Kristen Freund, Managing Director and Group Head, CIBC US
- Dorri C. McWhorter, Chief Executive Officer, YMCA
- Katherine M. Scherer, Chicago Office Managing Partner, Deloitte
Agenda
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration | Check-In
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Deal Maker Mid-Year Analysis and Outlook Program
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception
Event Information
Chicago, Illinois
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