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SEKO Logistics announces new senior vice president, Global Ecommerce
Jan 26, 2023 2:56 PM - SEKO Logistics (SEKO), the leader in end-to-end global logistics, today announced its latest advancement in its global ecommerce business with the appointment of Richard MacLaren as the new senior vice president, Global Ecommerce. MacLaren will be responsible for enhancing and executing the overall strategy and structure for the "SEKO Ecommerce" business. He will lead the SEKO team in delivering high-velocity ecommerce logistics solutions for clients to excel global supply chain growth, quickly and sustainably. Richard brings over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, contract logistics, ecommerce, and cross-border ecommerce to this position. Prior to joining SEKO, Richard was the global senior vice president for consumer goods and ecommerce at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann). Richard led teams across the world, including Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. He was also part of the global leadership team reporting into Hellmann's supervisory board in Germany. Following an early career in finance, Richard transitioned into sales and commercial roles followed by a leadership role involving the creation of a North American third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain consultancy business. -
Saint Viator production of 'Cinderella' breathes new life into classic love story
Jan 26, 2023 9:48 AM - A handsome prince, a fairy godmother, and a royal kingdom. Saint Viator High School's presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" has all the elements of the beloved fairy tale, but with some surprising twists. -
Neighbors in the news: Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein named hospital's orthopedic chairman
Jan 26, 2023 6:00 AM - Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein, an Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) orthopedic surgeon, was appointed chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
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North Shore resident, opera star Susan Platts performs with Chicago Philharmonic Feb. 4
Jan 25, 2023 9:13 AM - The Chicago Philharmonic Society returns to the North Shore with "Songs of a Wayfarer," a program including music by Gustav Mahler, Robert Schumann, and Libby Larsen featuring the North Shore's own international opera star mezzo-soprano Susan Platts; one night only, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. -
Lavelle Law Attorneys Host Event for Small Business Owners Focused on Finding Retail Space
Jan 25, 2023 9:00 AM - Lavelle Law attorneys Kelly Anderson and Frank Portera, along with Benna Hermanson of BRH Real Estate Consulting, will be hosting a seminar entitled, "Your Small Business: Finding the Best 'Brick and Mortar' Location," at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library on March 1 at 7:00 p.m. This free hour-and-a-half event will focus on important purchasing, leasing, operational, and legal considerations for small business owners looking to lease or buy a new space, or relocate their brick and mortar store. Anderson and Portera will share insights and answer attendees' questions about finding and securing the perfect space for their business. -
Cozen O'Connor attorney Anna Wermuth named one of Crain's 2022 "Notable Women in Law"
Jan 24, 2023 7:11 PM - Anna Wermuth, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's national Labor and Employment Department, has been named to the 2022 list of Chicago's "Notable Women in Law" by Crain's Chicago Business. -
Glenview's own Oil Lamp Theater wins two BroadwayWorld Chicago AwardsJan 24, 2023 10:27 AM - BroadwayWorld, the leading theater news website in the United States, announced that local Glenview theater icon Oil Lamp Theater won 2 BroadwayWorld Awards and 8 runner-up citations out of a staggering 25 nominations spread over four productions for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards.
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'I am there for our community': Trailblazing Schaumburg trustee will attend first board meeting Tuesday
Jan 27, 2023 1:06 PM - Esha Patel, who recently was sworn in as a Schaumburg village trustee, is the first Indian-American woman on the panel.
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St. Emily School PK3 and Third Graders work on STEM project
Jan 24, 2023 9:35 AM - The St. Emily School Pre-Kindergarten 3-year-old students celebrated Winter Animal Week by building igloos. -
Hersey student in the fast lane to success through apprenticeship
Jan 24, 2023 9:21 AM - Abraham Lopez is the latest in a long line of District 214 students to pursue their career interest at Arlington Heights Ford.
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