A historic downtown university, National Louis University is ranked second best "bank for the buck" in the Midwest, Lisa Fielding reports. @NLU_Alumni audacy.com/wbbm780/news/l…

Serge Khalimsky, senior general manager of WestfieldOldOrchard, talked about the life and times of the successful Skokie mall with Bob Phibbs from BobPhibbs,RetailDoc on the podcast, Tell Me Something Good About Retail. Listen to the story here: bit.ly/3Dkzj3o

Ahead of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s 2022 Chicago Teal Lights Cruise this Friday, ovarian cancer survivor, Jenn Szwajkowski, and UChicago Medicine’s, Dr. Nita K. Lee, talked w/ FOX 32 News on the importance of raising awareness. To learn more, watch: bit.ly/3qy064G

Many have had to rearrange their financial plans & goals following fluctuating lifestyles & habits over the last few years. Craig Bolanos, CEO of @investwithwmg, talked w/ WBBM Newsradio to share insights on better managing financial details. Listen here: bit.ly/3qyiiuS

Expecting to shop discounts during the holidays? Mike Abt, Co-President of Abt Electronics, spoke to the New York Post on impacts on the shopping season’s from rising inflation. For all the details, check out the article here: nypost.com/2022/10/09/inf…

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by stopping in to the Fifty/50 Sports Bar to purchase a Jalapeño Strawberita during October! Fifty/50 will donate $1 from every purchased drink to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation. Aly Walansky alywalansky.substack.com has the details. forbes.com/sites/alywalan…

Impact XM’s Francesca Gangitano shared 5 key elements every company should consider when planning a successful live event with Authority Magazine. Check it out here: medium.com/authority-maga…

Chicago-based Workbox announced it is heading to the Twin Cities. Their newest coworking location is set to open in Downtown Minneapolis on November 2nd. For all the details, check out Coworking Insights: coworkinginsights.com/workbox-announ…

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Chicago Lights is seeking tutors to support students through a holistic one-on-one approach. For more information read Citizen Newspapers: citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2022/oct/…

For the first time since 2019, Chicago Scholars’ Onsite College and Leadership Forum was back in-person! High school seniors interviewed with over 140 universities and students were offered admissions and scholarships on the spot. Full story ABC 7 Chicago abc7chicago.com/amp/chicago-sc…

Nivine Megahed, Ph.D., President of National Louis University, provided meaningful insights on how smaller colleges can help advance underrepresented students to succeed in higher education and beyond. For all the details, read Crain's Chicago Business chicagobusiness.com/opinion/small-…

Struggle to stay active during the winter months? Christian Koshaba, founder of Three60fit, shared the best methods and practices with Community Health to help people stay in shape even during the colder season. Get the tips here communityhealthmagazine.com/health_content…

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery is coming to Chicago’s West Loop! The taproom will offer more than a dozen rotating beers inspired by all 77 Chicago neighborhoods, along w/ a restaurant & the first-ever full-service Guinness bakery. More info NBC Chicago nbcchicago.com/news/local/gui…

Chi-town summer is around the corner - mark your calendars for #HydeParkSummerFest, kicking off June 17th with iconic hip-hop duo Clipse, Tity Boi (2 Chainz), TobeNwigwe, Waffles🐉, Shooter Ready Out Now, Vic Mensa and more. brittishdaviarfields has the details: chicagostarmedia.com/arts_and_enter…

Looking for Easter Sunday dining plans? Book a reservation at Scratchboard Kitchen! The restaurant is open from 8am to 3pm for brunch w/ a la carte specialties like carrot cake scones, or for dinner enjoy some Berkshire ham! For more info Chicago Food Mag bit.ly/3KhqhXS

We are honored to have been selected as a Next Gen Honoree by The PR Net! This honor celebrates the agencies & leaders representing the next generation of public relations. CEO Michelle Mekky & Vice President, Carleigh, accepted the honor in New York City.

If you are hosting Easter this year and want to prepare a delicious feast, head to Scratchboard Kitchen! You can pick up items like their carrot cake scones, a bone-in ham or bloody mary mix on Saturday from 1-2:30 pm! Read Chicago Tribune for more info chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food…

Check out our CEO’s new blog for Forbes Agency Council councils.forbes.com/profile/Michel…

"My food is better than my English," joked the Bologna native bringing authentic Italian cuisine to a new pasta lab in Chicago. And his English is pretty good. chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/st…

Here are some of the things you can do as a leader to go from being a day-to-day manager to a strategic thinker and long-term planner. Read more: hubs.li/Q02Y7LGP0 Written by @mekkymedia of @mekkymedia