2007 News

12/21 Conlon Public Strategies is proud to announce that Kate Bensen has joined the firm as a Vice President.  Kate has broad-based experience in non-profit organizational development, growth, and positioning that she uses to assist clients with strategic planning, visibility, governance, board development, and fundraising matters.

11/28 Conlon Public Strategies hosts Celebrate Chicago, an event that celebrates the spirit of volunteering and service in Chicago. Presentations were delivered by local unsung heroes and by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, which seeks to honor ordinary people who do extraordinary things to improve the quality of life in their communities.

11/15  WBEZ City Desk recognizes former Conlon Public Strategies client, Safer Foundation, for its work to help formerly incarcerated individuals find jobs and transition into a new life.

11/15 Will Burns, the newest addition to Conlon Public Strategies, is highlighted in Crain's Chicago Business as one of Crain's People on the Move.

10/22 The New York Times spotlights a young resident of Teen Living Programs, one of Conlon Public Strategies' clients.

10/8 Will Burns, is featured in the Chicago Sun-Times for his policy expertise and commitment to activism.

10/2 Monica Metzler, founder of the Illinois Science Council, is quoted in the Chicago Tribune.  The Illinois Science Council's "Science Talks" take place October 2-11 in different venues around the city. All events are free and open to the general public.

8/14 Kevin Conlon hosted Senator Hillary Clinton at his home on August 7.  To see photos from the event, and order copies, visit photographers Carol Battrell (event code "Hillary08") and Todd Bannor.

8/3  Monica Metzler serves as President of the non-profit Illinois Science Council which, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Environment, will screen An Inconvenient Truth in Grant Park on August 22nd.

4/13   Conlon Public Strategies client Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of 14 grant recipients to benefit form The MacArthur Foundation's increased commitment to Chicago arts and culture.

4/9   Kevin Conlon will teach a 5-part lecture series by satellite link for students at the University of Chile, in cooperation with the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago.  Conlon will use politics as a frame of reference for public policy campaigns.

2/19   Kevin Conlon will participate in The University of Chicago's '06-'07 Discussion Series focusing on Corporate Politics and Policy on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

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