Category Archives: Economic Development
The Day Virgin Airlines Was Born
In 1979, British Airways made a tiny mistake that cost them $5 billion. They canceled one man’s flight.He took it very personally. So personally, that he launched his own airline just to compete with them. What followed became one of … Continue reading
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees is ready for the governor’s signature
A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. The “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” guarantees up to 40 hours of paid leave … Continue reading
Gerald Smith, a Northwestern University Classmate to Remember
Gerald Smith is the director of the Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering. In this role, Smith oversees and conducts outreach to underrepresented students who might consider a UIC education, plans programs to … Continue reading
A Question, We Should All Consider is “When Should You Step Down Or Move On ?
The mainstream conversation about aging politicians remaining in office causes me to ponder why people retain leadership positions for too long. Be it politicians or CEOs of companies, what is the thought process of remaining for a considerable amount of … Continue reading →