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The Saint Ignatius Business Society is a diverse community connected through a shared belief in the power of the Ignatius experience. Through innovative and inclusive programming it connects business leaders, professionals and students with the opportunity to network, stay involved with Saint Ignatius College Prep and collaborate with each other for the greater glory of God. Our business is to be men and women for and with others.
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Business Program
For the individuals and companies that are interested in providing long-term investment in the business program at Saint Ignatius.
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Business Society Award Recipients
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Award Recipients - Business Luncheon
Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Business2011 - Mr. Joseph B. Starshak ’63
2012 - the late Mr. Anthony J. Fornelli ‘51
2013 - Mr. James. J. O’Connor 54
2014 - Mr. Willard S. Evans, Jr. '73
2015 - Marilynn Kelly Gardner ‘84
2016 - The Moran Family: Richard ‘61, Maggie ‘87, Mike ’90, Karen ’91 & Amy ‘94
2017 - Mr. Rashod Johnson ’93
2018 - Mr. William Flood ’57
2019 - Mr. David J. Kavanaugh '57
2021 - Ms. Elizabeth Nash '95
Alumni Award for Innovation in the Field of Business
2019 - Mr. Fred J. Conforti '59
Award for Excellence in the Field of Business- Chicagoland2012 - Mr. Dana Thorne
2013 - Mr. Robert M. Burke
2014 - Mr. Thomas R. Donovan
2015 - Mr. Phil Stefani & Mrs. Karen Stefani
2016 - Mr. Anthony Leopold
2017 - Mr. Rich Parlier
2018 - Mr. Al Capitanini2019 - Mr. Calvin Jordan
2021 - Mr. Elzie HigginbottomThe Presidential Award for Distinguished Neighborhood Business Partner2012 - Fontano’s Subs
2013 - Gentile’s Wine Shop
2014 - Mario's Italian Lemonade
2015 - The UPS Store Taylor Street
2016 - Chez Joel Bistro Francais
2017 - Scafuri Bakery
2018 - Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap2019 - Bruna's Ristorante
2021 - Little Joe's
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Alumni Award for Excellence in Business at Class Reunion
2008 Mr. Edward C. Forst '78 2008 Mr. Peter B. Kain '63 2009 Mr. Marshall J. Collins, Jr. '59 2009 Mr. Hugh J. Flannery '79 2010 Mr. Joseph M. Collins '60 2011 Ms. Sheila Manning Hansen '81 2011 Mr. Robert K. Herdman '66 2012 Dr. Michael D. Doyle '77 2013 Mr. Timothy Swindle '98 2013 Mr. Gerald E. Noonan '63 2013 Mr. Richard G. Starmann '63 2013 Mr. Luis P. Nieto, Jr. '73 2013 Mr. Daniel A. Silvestri '68 2014 Mr. Peter T. Boodell '89 2014 Mr. Patrick Nash, Jr. '89 2014 Mrs. Katie O'Reilly '89 2014 Mr. John A. Ward '89 2014 The late Mr. John E. Wall '44 2014 Mr. John C. Erb '64 2014 Mr. John F. McKinney '64 2014 Mr. Joseph M. Shrader '64 2014 Mr. Matthew M. Walsh, Jr. '64 2014 The late Mr. Reynold Petravich '64 2017 Mr. Hugh Mallaney '02
Business Society
Past Event Recaps
Business Society Luncheon - 11.19.21
The 10th Annual Business Society Luncheon was held Friday, November 19th at the Union League Club of Chicago. Saint Ignatius College Prep was privileged to honor Little Joe’s, owned by alums Alex Haried ’06 and Ryan Phelan ’06, who received the Presidential Award for Distinguished Neighborhood Business Partner; Elzie Higginbottom, parent of four Alumni, for his distinguished service in business; and Elizabeth Nash ’95, who received the Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Business.
Thank you to Rev. Mark Luedtke, SJ ’86 for giving the Invocation and John Chandler for welcoming our awardees and guests. We especially thank Joe Sheils ’85, Jay Harris ’91, Karen Jones and the entire Business Society Executive Committee for coordinating such a successful event!
To become more involved, please join the Business Society today and learn more about the Entrepreneurship Program.
Speaker Series: Demystifying the Job Search 3.4.21
On March 4th, Carol Winfrey gave her insight on the best practices for a job search approach. Carol discussed career planning and finding your path to success. She asked us to look within: within ourselves to find what we are good at and enjoy, within our community to find a connection, and within the marketplace to find the right fit for our goals and strengths. Thank you Carol for the tools and tips!
You may contact Carol with any questions at cwinfrey06@gmail.com
Your Mental Health During COVID
The Saint Ignatius Business Society thanks Dr. Nneka Onyezia '99, Clinical Psychologist, for providing insights on mental health signs and solutions during COVID-19. The top themes from the discussion were: Hitting the pandemic wall and giving ourselves grace; creating a sleep schedule by working backwards from when you want to wake up and then putting down distractions 30 minutes prior; focusing on the important things instead of stressors; having shorter, more frequent Zoom or video call sessions with relatives are better; making self-care a priority; setting personal/professional boundaries; and, finding the right therapist involves asking a lot of questions to make sure you are comfortable with them. You may contact Nneka at Nneka@nnekaonyezia.com or 312-725-0225.
Thank You to Our
Business Society Sponsors
Entrepreneurship Program Sponsor
Rashod Johnson '93
Cherryl Thomas
Cherryl Thomas
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SPONSOR
EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
Ann Marie Achille '92
Libby and Ross '02 Holdren
PROFESSIONAL SPONSORS
The Staab Family – Jack '23
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