Posted by Patrick I on Feb 3rd, 2010 | 3 comments 
After countless hours of coding, testing, scripting and editing, I proudly present the new Connect Work Chicago website. With scant sleep accrued in the past 2 days, the synapses in my brain are firing like a damp spark plug.However, I wanted to unveil the site with a little context, so I hope this is all makes sense.
Notwithstanding a few tweaks that need to be taken care of, the site is looking...
Posted by Patrick I on Sep 10th, 2009 | 0 comments
I am pleased to announce Phil Roth as the newest addition to the OWC Expert Panel. Phil will be serving as our Networking Expert and it is only fitting that we have a subject matter expert on hand at our events to assist our audience with maximizing thier networking potential.
If you are out of work, Phil has been in your shoes…laid off, fired, reorganized and included in a reduction in force....
Posted by admin on Aug 26th, 2009 | 2 comments
It is with great excitement that we announce the newest member of the Out of Work Chicgao team: Amy Zagroba. As our new Operations Director Amy will have a heavy hand in improving and expanding our events and driving organizational growth initiatives. A veritable who’s who in the Chicagoland networking community, Amy has garnered a solid reputation for her genuine concern in helping...
Posted by Patrick I on Jul 6th, 2009 | 1 comment
Erik and I had the opportunity today to to a LIVE interview on WGN’s midday news today; perfect timing to shine the spotlight on our upcoming event this Wednesday. Being the first time doing a live interview was a somewhat nerve-racking experience, but it it went pretty well. I likened today’s experience to a really scary roller coaster ride. The tension mounts as you inch closer to...
Posted by Patrick I on Jun 17th, 2009 | 1 comment
Stephanie Safran & Claire Bushey
Reporting for Crain’s Chicago Business, Claire Bushey attended our networking event on June 3rd. Here is her ensuing article:
Laid-off Chicagoans are confronting the daunting job market by banding together to win concrete benefits like access to recruiters and free advice from job search experts.
There’s more available at the Northwest Suburban...
