The Business Ledger - Recognition Events

RECOGNITION EVENTS

Recognition events honor outstanding companies, organizations and individuals who have achieved excellence in their business, profession or industry.

Annual Awards for Business Excellence –

Presented to approximately 20 companies in several categories of competition. A recognition reception is held and a special supplement is published in the spring.

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including profiles of 2008 honorees. Click Here



Sponsors of this year's event are AM560 WIND, Arends, AT&T, Benedictine University, B.Gunther & Company, Inc., Business initiative of Itasca Bank & Trust Co., and Tasty Catering

Best Places to Work in Illinois –

This statewide program will identify the best palces to work in Illinois for the benefit of the state's businesses and workforce.

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including profiles of this year's honorees. Click Here

For additional details on the Best Places to Work in Illinois program,
please visit our web site at www.BestPlacesToWorkIL.com

Event sponsors include AT&T; Leaders Bank; The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; B.Gunther & Company, Inc.; Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort; Scot Press; LeaderBoard Tournament Systems; Thomas Interiors Systems, Inc. and AM560 WIND Radio

Event partners include The Illinois Chamber of Commerce; Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Illinois State Council; and GlenHill Graphic Design.



Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards –
Presented to executives who have achieved prominence in both their professional and personal lives. A reception is held and a special supplement is published in the early fall.

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including profiles of 2007 honorees. Click Here

Event Date – Wednesday, September 17, 2008
                         4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
                         Danada House
                         3 S 501 Naperville Road
                         Wheaton

Publication Date – October 27, 2008

Click Here for a 2008 Event Registration Form.



Influential Women in Business –

Honorees include 25 outstanding women business executives. A recognition luncheon is held and a special supplement is published in late fall. Event presented by The Business Ledger in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners - Chicago Chapter (NAWBO).

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including profiles of 2007 honorees. Click Here

Click Here for a 2008 Nomination Form.

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Event sponsorship isn’t just about putting your company’s name and logo in front of people - it’s about building relationships with successful companies and the executives who make them successful.

Event sponsorship offers sponsors the opportunity to meet face-to-face with this dynamic segment of the business community that has growing needs for professional services and products.

These are the companies and individuals who are leaders in our business community.

Recognition Events Presented Annually By The Business Ledger Honoring Outstanding Companies and Executives:

Annual Awards for Business Excellence – Presented to approximately 30 companies in 10 categories of competition. A reception is held and a special supplement is published in the spring.

Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards – Presented to entrepreneurs who have created a successful company or organization, have shown themselves to be risk takers and visionaries in both their professional and personal lives. A reception is held annually in the early fall.

Influential Women in Business – Honorees include 25 outstanding women business executives. A recognition luncheon is held and a special supplement is published in late fall.

Event sponsorship includes:

Advertiser’s logo on all house advertising promoting the event.
Advertiser’s name on all press releases, invitations and e-mail blasts.
Ten complimentary tickets to the event.
Recognition from the podium at the event.
Participation in the awards program.
Company profile in event program and supplement publication.
Full page, four color ad in supplement publication.
Opportunity to distribute promotional material.
Display table.
Database of nominees, honorees and event attendees.
Industry exclusivity.
Right of first renewal for following year.

For additional information on sponsorship opportunities,

contact The Business Ledger at 630-428-8788.