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Turn the Page: Discover What It Takes to Be an IRO of the Future

Feb 8, 2012
4:00 PM CT (Add to Outlook)

Over the past 25 years Investor Relations has evolved to be a key function in many companies. What does the future have in store? Please join us to hear the views of three seasoned professionals who have worked in the IR arena in various capacities to hear what they think the IRO of the future will need to bring to the table. Our panelist will be Lou Thompson, founder and principal at Thompson Value Cre (more info)


NIRI in Your Neighborhood: Downtown Networking Reception

Feb 16, 2012
5:30 PM CT (Add to Outlook)

Network and build relationships with your peers at this reception designed to help you meet and interact with other investor relations professionals.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration & Networking (more info)


NIRI in Your Neighborhood: Western Suburbs Networking Reception

Feb 23, 2012
5:30 PM CT (Add to Outlook)

Network and build relationships with your peers at this reception designed to help you meet and interact with other investor relations professionals.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration & Networking (more info)


Featured Events

2011 IR Workshop


Lessons From the Pros – Joe Mansueto, CEO Morningstar

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)


Got Cash? - Leveraging Cash Flow and Enhancing Valuation

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)


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


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

  • NIRI-Chicago members Debra Robinson and Lisa Ciota catch up after 'the great proxy debate' 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.