When: 27 Aug 2010 - 7:30am - 12:00pm America/Chicago
Where: Maggiano's - 516 North Clark St., Chicago, IL, Chicago IL

Join us at iOpener 2010 to learn what a wide range of companies are doing that’s innovative, what jobs are being created that didn’t exist 3 years ago and how other companies of all sizes are recruiting staff with innovative DNA.

Hear how the workforce is evolving and see how companies are training and, in some cases, retraining their employees to stay on the leading edge of their industries.

Who’s Attending?

i.c. stars is inviting 120 CIO’s from Fortune 500 and middle market companies to participate in facilitated round table discussions where insights on these critical areas will be shared.

Participants are also encouraged to “Bring their CEO to Breakfast.” Those not paired with a CEO will be matched with an entrepreneur.

Special Guests:

Lance Pressl, President of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, will kick off the conference. The Chamber Foundation is a catalyst for business innovation in the region contributing to this year’s workforce development topic. Tom Kuczmarski, co-founder of the Chicago Innovation Awards, will lead participants through the brainstorming session. As in past years, i.c.stars interns and alums will welcome participants and facilitate networking and introductions.

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with CIOs and entrepreneurs, to gather new ideas for your business and to learn about the emerging trends in work force development.

See you at iOpener 2010!

A Measurable Impact

Initial placement rate:
95%
Industry retention rate:
81%
College attendance rate:
44%
Alumni actively engaged in their communities:
70%
Average 12-month earnings before program:
$9,000
Average 12-month earnings after program:
$31,000