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What propelled Barry Hersh, Head of Schack's MSRED Program, to receive two lifetime achievement awards? Gain insights into the distinguished career of Barry Hersh, renowned for his contributions to brownfield development, as he discusses the accolades, his journey, and the lasting impact on real estate education and sustainability at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate. Read more on the Lifetime Achievement Interview with Barry Hersh in this article by Jake Granoff.

Front and Center is our Vice President, Dori Blitzstein. Please read the insights of top distribution leaders on page 18 and then the nice remarks about Dori by Publisher and Editor in Chief, Amy Rush-Imber, in her article, Change of Scenery, on page 42!

Senior Vice President of the WBC Research Center, Robin Ficke, shares key facts about Chicagoland's Economic Growth in 2023, including why Chicago's economy is the most diverse in the U.S. and how growth in professional and business services, coupled with significant growth in manufacturing, is fueling the region's $847B GRP. Read the recently published Chicago Business Bulletin, Year in Review 2023, here: https://bit.ly/433MpwC #chicagonews #economicdevelopment #chicagoland #economicgrowth

How often do we get the opportunity to absorb industry knowledge from a leader in the construction industry? This short and sweet session will provide you with invaluable examples of how to be successful in todays era. Registration details below. Hope to see you there! #abc

The Invest Northern Ireland Operational Excellence support helps companies improve their competitive advantage by increasing profitability and productivity. Read more below, to see if this would help your business in 2024!

Networking to follow after this informative DEI panel event!

Networking to follow after this informative DEI panel event!

At this year's LeadingAge annual meeting, expert Nicole Howell said that the staffing challenges affecting the senior living industry have reached "epic proportions." The good news? LeadingAge has created plans to implement changes by building relationships and promoting ideas that address people, processes, and payments. Learn more about the proposals and initiatives that LeadingAge is using to target these problems: https://bit.ly/49taNe5

On this last day of Women's History Month we want to introduce you to Courtney Hartnett, MBA, CCIFP. A member of @CFMA for ten years, Courtney is an active leader at the National level and in the CFMA Chicago Chapter where she is the current president-elect for 2024-2025. Q: Tell us a little bit about your career path.  A: I started working part time for my aunt who owned a road construction subcontractor company that specialized in traffic control and pavement marking. At that time, I thought it would be a summer job until I finished high school, at which point I planned to go to college and major in architecture. I quickly realized that was not what I wanted to do, so I transitioned to a full-time role with my aunt's company, and the rest is history. I worked while I went to college and majored in business and accounting. After working with my family for many years and going through two sales of the company I switched roles and moved to the vertical construction world and worked for a series of general contractors. Last year, my career came full circle when I was asked to join my family once again in the traffic control business. Q: Why CFMA?  A: I was introduced to CFMA through Kathy Cole. She had connected me with one of my former employers, and shortly after that, she brought me into CFMA. I was quickly involved in committees and then the board and learned that you get way more out of CFMA the more you put into it. I have made so many friends and have a great network of colleagues that I have turned to more times than I can count. I can confidently say that had it not been for my involvement in CFMA I would not be where I am today with my career. Q: Why should other women consider a field in construction/finance? A: Today, we are learning more and more how diversity can improve any company, industry, or other institute. I would tell women who want to get into this industry to be strong, and if you need some help with that, then find a network of women and men who can help! This industry can be tough, but it can also be very rewarding, and leading with confidence and strength will help you overcome potential obstacles. #cfma #constructionfinance #womenshistorymonth #leadership