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NextGroup, LLC is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 22nd Annual Chicago Innovation Awards

Immediate Release                                 September 20, 2023 NextGroup, LLC is Named One of ...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Jacqueline Jean Parks

I ran the first #FierceWomanFriday last June about my mother and the impact she has had on me. On Ju...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Qin (Zheng) Coe

"This week I had the honor to spend time with a truly Fierce Woman, and while we don’t know each oth...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Amy Sullivan

"Amy Sullivan has gumption and grit, and that's what makes her a Fierce Woman this Friday! ⁠ ⁠ I met...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Tessa Flippin

Upon reading Joey Mak's recent post about the new attack on women and BIPOC entrepreneurs in the ven...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Gail Holmberg

Happy Fierce Woman Friday! Today our cofounder Candance Chow writes: "Gail Holmberg is a consummate ...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Kari Cravalho

Kari Cravalho is a trained, professional coach who helps high achieving women and moms lead more emp...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Kavita Ahuja

Kavita Ahuja is dedicated to advancing the personal growth and inner power of women in midlife. She ...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Mavis Chin

"This #FierceWomanFriday is dedicated to Mavis Chin. After advising Fortune 500 companies in managem...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Stephanie Graham

"Long-time friends and colleagues, Mavis Chin and Karen Baldeschwieler, introduced me to Steph Graha...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Kalpana (Sinha) Waikar

Born in India, raised in Cincinnati, daughter of immigrants, wife of 25+ years, Gen X mom of two Gen...

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Fierce Women Feature - The NextGroup Founders

This #FierceWomanFriday, NextGroup is celebrating some amazing women who are observing big anniversa...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Nehanda Loiseau Julot

"Starting NextGroup has led me to so many amazing Sheros and new ways of looking at the world. One o...

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Fierce Women Feature - Chicago Innovation

"This Friday, on the (high) heels of last night's Chicago Innovation event Celebrating Women in Inno...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Mara Smith

Mara Smith, the founder of Inspiro Tequila, is a former attorney, corporate strategist, and stay-at-...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Precious L. Williams

I was fortunate enough to attend yesterday's NAWBO Chicago Celebration of Achievement conference in ...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Christine Hutchinson

Christine Hutchinson is a Fierce Woman from head to heart.   Last week, I attended the 2nd Annual Ne...

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Practical Tips to Do an A+ Job on the "B" in DEIB

NextGroup is beyond excited to win the BMO Celebrating Women Grant . This recognition connects us wi...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Lisa Marsh

"Last week I attended the Women's Leadership Conference sponsored by BMO and the Illinois Diversity ...

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Fierce Woman Feature - Bich-Thuy Le

"We are all on a journey. Recently, I connected with a fellow Chicago Innovation mentor and Fierce W...

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