Each year, the Chamber presents the Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership to an individual who best embodies Daniel Burnham’s philosophy of “make no little plans”.

The 2014 recipient is Alejandro Silva, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Evans Food Group, Inc. As the leader of a global company originally founded in Saltillo, Mexico in 1979, Silva has demonstrated the Daniel Burnham vision for a Chicago business leader by growing his company into the largest producer of pork rinds in the world and one of the largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the country.

Mr. Silva invests in our community through job creation and his involvement in a variety of Chicago civic and charitable organizations, including the Renaissance Schools Fund, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Field Museum of Natural History and the Ravinia Festival.   

I encourage you to join us in celebrating Alejandro Silva’s valuable contributions to our city and region at the Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner on November 19 at the Hilton Chicago. Learn more and register here.

Theresa E. Mintle
President & CEO
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Are you feeling competitive? The Chicago Green Office Challenge is underway, and businesses across Chicago are signing up and earning points! The Challenge is an impact-driven program that encourages friendly competition among commercial offices and individuals to adopt sustainable practices at work and at home. By “playing” the Challenge, you will take concrete action to earn points for your company, earn recognition, and make our city more competitive, livable, and sustainable.

The free Challenge provides you with easy-to-use tools that allow you to run your office more efficiently, saving precious resources and money. There are also monthly networking events and brown bag lunches to learn about sustainability programs and practices you can participate in.

Register your office or building today by visiting www.chicagogoc.com, and follow the Challenge online: Facebook, @ChiGreenOffice.

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