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Business Society

We want all our Alumni and Friends to stay safe, so all Business Society events will be postponed until further notice. Thank you.
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 Society Members

    as of 11.02.2019
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All Contributing Membership fees directly support the Business Society Endowment for Tuition Assistance.

Business Society

Upcoming Events

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  • May
    14

    Business Society Set the World on Fire

    Save the Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020
    Food for Thought: Insights into the Restaurant Business
    Featuring James Beard Award Winners: Stephanie Izard, Rob Katz, and Kevin Boehm

Thank You to Our

Business Society Sponsors

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SPONSOR

EXECUTIVE SPONSORS

Ann Marie Achille '92


Libby and Ross '02 Holdren

PROFESSIONAL SPONSORS

Rashod Johnson '93
Cherryl Thomas
 
Willard S. Evans, Jr. '73
 
Kevin Risch
The Staab Family – Jack '23
 Karin & Dean Teglia
 
John Zumpano III '81

Business Society

Past Event Recaps

9th Annual Business Society Luncheon

On November 15th we welcomed a record crowd of almost 350 alumni, students, parents (past/present), and friends of Saint Ignatius to the Union League Club. Thank you to our sponsors and table hosts for helping to fill the room. We hope you all enjoyed the opportunity to connect with other Ignatians in a variety of fields and careers. Our four awardees shared many takeaways with us but what shined through most in their remarks was the importance of family and need for continuous innovation. Thank you for being a part of our efforts to build a strong and impactful business community at Saint Ignatius. See below for more ways to get involved.
    • The Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Business

      David Kavanaugh '57

      The Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Business

    • The Alumni Award for Innovation in the Field of Business

      Fred Conforti '59

      The Alumni Award for Innovation in the Field of Business

    • The Award for Excellence in the Field of Business

      Calvin Jordan

      The Award for Excellence in the Field of Business

    • The Presidential Award for Distinguished Business Partner

      Luciano Silvestri / Bruna’s Ristorante

      The Presidential Award for Distinguished Business Partner

Networking Happy Hour 09.04.19

Thank you for attending the Business Society Happy Hour
All who gathered at AIRE on September 4th enjoyed a memorable evening of socializing and networking. The cool evening made for a delightful occasion of new friendships to be made and enduring ones rekindled. Thank you all for coming, we hope you left ready to "Set the World on Fire

Networking Happy Hour 02.06.19

The Saint Ignatius Business Society Networking event at Roanoke on Wednesday, February 6th was enjoyed by over 50 guests who gathered for a memorable evening of socializing and networking.

8th Annual Business Society Luncheon - 11.09.18

On Friday, November 9, Saint Ignatius College Prep welcomed over 300 alumni, parents and friends of the school to the 8th Annual Business Society Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago. Thank you to all of our sponsors and congratulations to the award recipients: William Flood '57 ~ The Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Business; Al Capitanini ~ The Award for Excellence in the Field of Business - Chicagoland and Tufano's Vernon Park Tap ~ The Presidential Award for Distinguished Neighborhood Business Partner.

3rd Annual Set the World on Fire Speaker Series

On Wednesday, May 9th, 2018, Over 250 alumni, parents and friends of the school gathered to attend the 3rd Annual Saint Ignatius College Prep Business Society Set the World on Fire Speaker Series. Our esteemed speaker panel provided insightful discussion on their personal experiences in the business world, from their early education all the way through their current business successes.

Saint Ignatius is proud to offer a world class education, preparing students for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Each speaker panel member clearly embodies these values, and we thank them for their expertise, time, and commitment to Saint Ignatius College Prep. It is evident that they have made and continue to make positive impacts on those around them including their families, friends, clients, the markets they serve, the people they employ and the communities in which they live.

We hope you left the room inspired and prepared to "Set the World on Fire."
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