This informal social gathering of NIRI-Chicago members just before the opening of the NIRI Annual Conference is always a lively networking event.
NIRI Annual Conference
Grand Hyatt Seattle (Portland Room*)
Seattle, WA
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
*the Portland Room is on the main floor of the Grand Hyatt right off of the lobby. (more info)
Join us as we celebrate the end of our programming year and meet your new Board.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration & Networking
Chicago (more info)
NIRI-Chicago members are invited to join the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals-Chicago Chapter at Hamburger University in Oak Brook for an interactive presentation on various disclosure issues facing publicly traded companies, including practice points in dealing with Regulation FD in an era of increased engagement with investors and other stakeholders. The guest speaker is Janet (more info)
As a leading provider of independent investment research, Morningstar, Inc., offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors and institutions. Hear from Morningstar founder, Chairman and CEO Joe Mansueto what he v (more info)
Cash balances at the S&P 500 companies are at historic highs. What are the best uses of this cash today? How should companies think about allocating current and future cash flow? And what are the implications for IR? Learn today's thinking about cash allocation strategies, the trade-off (more info)

Investor Relations Trends, Challenges, Peer Networking The Focus of NIRI-Chicago's 2011 IR Workshop

The equity research team of (L-R) Richard Hilgert, Keith Schoonmaker, and Adam Fleck, gave insight on modeling and valuation at our morning workshop hosted by Morningstar

Attendance was strong and interest was high for our workshop on financial modeling and valuation

Keith Schoonmaker, Director of Industrials Equity Research, led a compelling explanation of how stock valuations are reached

Adam Fleck, Associate Director, Industrials Equity Research, shares the key metrics Morningstar uses to value a stock

NIRI-Chicago Board Member Christine Hanneman introduces our February “IRO of the Future” program

Pepper Binner, senior client partner, corporate affairs, Korn/Ferry International, and Elizabeth Higashi, president Higashi Advisors, drove the discussion

Attendance was strong at our “IRO of the Future” program and attendees found time to share ideas

Attendance was strong at our “IRO of the Future” program and attendees found time to share ideas

Attendance was strong at our “IRO of the Future” program and attendees found time to share ideas

David Wessel, WSJ Economics editor, shared his insider, unvarnished view of the financial collapse and what the future might bring

(L - R) Steve Carr, NIRI-Chicago president, Barbara Gasper, NIRI-National Board, Jeff Morgan, NIRI-National president and CEO

A Diverse Audience: (L - R) Patty Paul, NIRI-Chicago board, Peter Cook, CFA Society member, Lisa Ciota, NIRI-Chicago board, Derek Cole, NIRI-National board chair

Lisa Meers, NIRI-Chicago board, shares a laugh with Bob Burton

(L - R) Mark Donohue, Michelle Moreno, Larry Larsen

Guest speaker David Wessel, WSJ Economics Editor, and Elizabeth Higashi

(L - R) Barbara Gasper, Mary Beth Kissane, Nicole McIntosh, Janine Warell, Debbie Koopman

Eric Fogel enjoys a conversation with Deborah Pawlowski

(L -R) Michele Levine Schwartz and Jane Okun Bomba

(L - R) Eric Welt, Michael Steele, NIRI-Chicago Board, and Shawn Alcaraz

Tom Ball, Morrow & Co., and Keith Gottfried, Blank Rome, engaged in a lively debate during our New Lessons for Proxy Season program

The line up before a friendly proxy debate: Tom Ball (left), Morrow & Co., Keith Gottfried, Blank Rome, Steve Carr, NIRI-Chicago president

NIRI-Chicago members at NIRI 2011 conference

Incoming chapter president Steve Carr thanks Maryellen Thielen for her leadership for the 2010-2011 program year

Good food and great company were enjoyed by all at our Annual Meeting event

Enjoying the conversation at our 2011 Annual Meeting cocktail event

A toast to a great program year at the 2011 Annual Meeting

NIRI-Chicago members Lisa Ciota and Brad Wilks share a laugh at our Annual Meeting cocktail event

Mixing and mingling at our NIRI in Your Neighborhood Downtown Networking Reception

NIRI members enjoy the relaxed breakfast setting at Morningstar headquarters

Patty Paul (left), NIRI-Chicago board chairman, and Cindy Shiao, director of IR JBT Corporation, enjoying coffee and conversation at our Morningstar event

Mixing and mingling at our NIRI in Your Neighborhood Downtown Networking Reception

Mixing and mingling at our NIRI in Your Neighborhood Downtown Networking Reception

NIRI event attendees gain insight on timely topics and find time for casual networking

Brian Lehman, Mike Chialdikas, and Scott Schweinfurth advise on how to turn cash into a higher stock valuation

Golf outing: Jimmy Kissee and Dave Bonkosky

Golf outing: Pam Weaver, Steve Eschbach

Golf outing winners Lisa Ciota, Ken Zak, Matt Boulin

Two former SEC chairmen, Harvey Pitt (1991-93; second from left) and David Ruder (1987-89; second from right), at the Reaction or Overreaction luncheon

CBOE Chairman & CEO Bill Brodsky addresses attendees at the Options Strategies luncheon

2011 Workshop attendees Linnae Golla, Al Treft

Taking a coffee and chat break at our 2011 Workshop

Great conversation adds more value to our 2011 Workshop

Tara Dziedzic and Bob Block say cheers to another great event

Debra Robinson talks it up with reps from TalkPoint

Workshop attendees Donna Lipira DeRosa, Linda Wieczorek

Robbine Kim, Christine Hanneman find camaraderie at our recent Workshop

DeVry CFO Rick Gunst shares lively views on IR Dos

Belia Ortega, Phillip Kranz, Donna Lipira DeRosa, Rick Gunst

Engaging Workshop roundtable conversation

Engaging Workshop roundtable conversation
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About NIRI-Chicago
NIRI-Chicago works to advance the practice and visibility of investor relations in the Chicago area, primarily through professional development and networking opportunities. We’re one of the largest (and friendliest) NIRI chapters in the United States. We welcome new members and guests.