BUSINESS WEEK A SERIES OF VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL EVENTS FOR STUDENTS
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THE 42ND ANNUAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS WEEK
A SERIES OF VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL
EVENTS FOR STUDENTS
If you would like information about being a part of the 2022 Business Week Team,
contact any 2021 Business Week team member, or complete an application at:
Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek
@BusinessISU
A S E R I E S O F V I R T UA L P R O F E S S I O N A L E V E N TS F O R S T U D E N T S
ABOUT
BUSINESS
WEEK
Since its founding in 1979, Business Week has
been the heart of professional development
in the College of Business at Illinois State.
Business Week is a week-long series of engaging 2 021 B U S I N E S S W E E K
professional development opportunities for CO R P O R ATE PARTN ERS
students of all ages. It encourages personal
interaction between students, alumni, potential
employers, and industry leaders. Through this,
students foster soft skills that are essential for
P L ATI N U M PA R TN E R S
success in the professional world.
This week-long series of interactive events
COUNTRY Financial
includes discussions of leadership, business
etiquette, effective networking, goal setting,
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communication, and career management by
Illinois State University alumni. We are proud
to represent the College of Business and are
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looking forward to celebrating many more years
of helping students develop personally and
professionally.
Archer Daniels Midland
Proof of attendance will be
Enterprise
available at the conclusion of:
March 22, 2021
Professional Development Dinner
F E ATU R E D PA R TN E R S
March 23, 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DINNER
Transition Seminars
March 24, 2021
Nicor Gas
Diversity and Inclusion Night
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
March 25, 2021
Keynote Address COUNTRY Financial
African American Human Resources Chicago chapter. She is also a Steering Committee
member for Financial Services Pipeline Initiative (FSP) and sits on the Board of Directors
M O N DAY for Illinois Diversity Council..
MARC H 2 2 Fellicia is an Illinois State alum and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration. While attending ISU, she was a former President
of the Black Student Union and Student Government Association affinity leader. In
P RO F E S S I O N A L 2015, the Illinois State Division of Student Affairs awarded her the Redbird Proud Young
D E V E LO P M E NT D I N N E R
Alumni Award and in 2016, the State Farm College of Business named her an Early
Zoom Virtual Event
Career Achievement Award recipient. Fellicia currently serves on the Board of Directors
6:00pm - 6:30pm | Networking
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Ettiquette and Keynote Presentation for the ISU Alumni Association. She was named BMO’s Best of the Best 2019, “40
Game Changers Under 40” by the Urban Roundtable in 2020, and “Top 40 under 40” by
Collaborate Magazine Illinois in 2014. Fellicia was recently featured in Savoy Magazine
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
through her published article “Turning the Page – the Next Chapter in Diversity and
FELLICIA FOSTER
Vice President and Head of Inclusion and Diversity Inclusion”.
BMO Harris Bank
Professional Business Attire is recommended.
Fellicia Foster is Vice President and Head of Inclusion & Diversity Register at:
Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek/Prof_Dev/
at BMO Harris Bank where she leads an international directive to develop diversity
talent strategies while breaking down barriers to equity and inclusion in the
workforce, communities and for BMO’s customers. Fellicia joined BMO Harris
Bank in June 2010 as a Project Manager and executive assistant and has held
progressive leadership roles over her multi-year tenure. Prior to her current role,
Fellicia served as the Head of Diversity Recruitment - North America where she
led a mandate to attract and select diverse talent. From this background, she
has amplified BMO’s market position in diverse communities and enhanced the
experience of inclusivity for its customers.
Prior to joining BMO, she was a Computer Software Trainer at Skyward Inc. in
Bloomington, Illinois. Before Skyward, she was an Inclusion Analyst for PepsiCo
Beverages. She is the Immediate-Past President of the National Association for
TR A N S ITI O N TO P I C S
TU E S DAY
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1 No Debt About It (Personal Finance)
Student loans, car payments, credit card bills, rent; how in the world does
a “20-something” year-old person handle all of these expenses while also
investing in their future? Financial experts will be able to guide you on how to
not only have fun with your money, but also make sure you are prepared for
adult life’s payments and investments.
TR A N S ITI O N S E M I N A R S
Zoom Virtual Event 6:00pm - 8:00pm
5:45pm | Check-in / Log onto Zoom 2 Landing Your Dream Job (Networking)
Networking plays a more critical role today in finding jobs than ever before.
With so many different strategies for networking, it is sometimes hard to find
6:00pm - 6:45pm • Session 1
the one that works best for you. Listen to and visit with Human Resource
7:00pm - 7:45pm • Session 2 (followed by a quick group closing) professionals as they share advice on what you can do today to help yourself
network and get in contact with the right people for your future during a
The transition from college to professional life can be daunting, but with well- pandemic.
directed guidance from experienced professionals, students can successfully
adapt to the change. The topics covered in each seminar were chosen to
better prepare students as they enter their prospective industries. Each
seminar is constructed to provide unique insights that students would not
3 Women in the Workplace (Diversity in the Workplace)
Women are continuously taking steps to better themselves and their
workplace. Do you want to learn more about how to do this? Listen to, and
otherwise gain. To help ease the transition, distinguished College of Business visit with, female professionals as they speak on how they have thrived in their
positions. From leadership and management skills to professionalism, all your
alumni will be returning to campus to share their experiences. The alumni
questions will be discussed.
chosen are masters in their specific fields of expertise and will be providing
valuable perspectives.
The Transition Seminars are free, however; registration is required.
Students needing proof of attendance slips will be required to attend two
4 Business Moving Forward -
The Digital World and How COVID Set a New Tone
With everything so unsure in the world today with companies working from
seminars. All seminar options will be repeated during the second session,
home and businesses closing, the future is up in the air for many professionals
allowing students to participate in several discussions.
experienced in their fields and for students hoping to join the workforce soon.
Come hear professionals talk about how they believe businesses will change
moving forward and the best ways to start your careers.
Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.
REGISTER AT:
Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek/Transition/ 5 How to Build a Brand (Entrepreneurship)
You’ve always wanted to create and run your own business, but where do
you begin? Come listen to successful entrepreneurs share their business
tips about getting funding, making decisions, and adjusting to unforeseen
circumstances. These professionals will share things they wish they knew
when they were starting such as building your own personal brand and
expanding your resources.
6 Generational Differences in the Workforce
With Baby Boomers, Generation X’ers, and Millenials working together in
today’s workplace (and Generation Z on its way), how do you communicate
best with your peers and higher ups? What are some things that influence
other generations and what life experiences make each generation different?
Discuss with different professionals about the generational gap at work. This
seminar will prepare you for good communication with your coworkers of all
ages, which is necessary for all careers.
WE D N E S DAY
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D IV E R S IT Y A N D I N C LU S I O N
EVENING
Fireside Chat with
State Farm
Chief Diversity Officer
Victor Terry
Zoom Virtual Event 7:00pm - 8:30pm
GUEST SPEAKER
VICTOR A. TERRY, CLU, ChFC, CLF
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President - Public Affairs
Victor A. Terry is the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice
President of Public Affairs for State Farm. He assumed
his current responsibilities in 2020. In addition to overseeing efforts to cultivate a work
and learning environment that fosters greater diversity and inclusion, Victor leads the
company’s communications and media relations teams.
He has been with State Farm for over 20 years. Prior to his current role he was
exclusively in sales or sales leadership. He has led teams in Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.
Victor is from Birmingham and is a graduate of Samford University. He is also a
graduate of the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. He and his
wife, Terryce, have two teenage daughters.
Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.
REGISTER AT:
Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek/D-and-I/
TH U R S DAY
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BUSINESS WEEK
K E Y N OTE S P E A K E R
Zoom Virtual Event | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Please use the Zoom code:
https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/92906587881
JIM JACOBS
Chief Executive Officer | COUNTRY Financial
Jim Jacobs has served as the Chief Executive Officer of
COUNTRY Financial® since 2019. He previously served
as General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer for
COUNTRY Financial, Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) and other
affiliated companies since February 2008. He joined IFB in
2005 in the Office of General Counsel.
Prior to joining IFB, Jacobs was a litigation attorney in Louisiana for 14 years and a
partner in the New Orleans law firm of Murphy, Rogers, Sloss and Gambel.
Jacobs holds a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-
Salem, North Carolina, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville in
Indiana. He is a member of the state bars of Louisiana and North Carolina.
Jacobs currently serves his community as a board member for Special Olympics of
Illinois. He also has served as a tutor for STAR Literacy and as a past member of the
board of directors for Heartland Head Start.
Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.
No registration is needed to attend this event.
PRE B U S I N E S S WE E K E VE NTS
D IV E R S IT Y A N D CO R P O R ATE
I N C LU S I O N E V E NT SOC IA L R E S P O N S I B I LIT Y
The CROWN Act and CA S E CO M P E TITI O N
Natural Hair in the Workplace Zoom Virtual Event | Friday, February 12
Zoom Virtual Event | Tuesday, January 26
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the initiative to embrace
responsibility for a company’s actions and encourage a positive
impact on society through activities involving consumers,
employees, communities, stakeholders, and the environment.
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CSR
CSR goes beyond what is required by regulators and promotes the
The betterment of business practices for sustained positive change
ROWN
for consumers, employees, communities, and stakeholders.
This year, Business Week’s CSR Case Competition, although
held in a virtural setting, still served as an opportunity for
students to apply research, analytical, and presentation skills.
Teams of two to five students were tasked with developing
& solutions to a real-life business problem within a two-hour time-
Natural Hair in the frame, and then presented their solutions to a panel of judges
consisting of COUNTRY Financial professionals. The competition
WORKPLACE was then narrowed to three teams that presented again to
a larger panel of judges in competition for a cash prize split
A PRE-BUSINESS WEEK amongst the top teams.
VIRTUAL ZOOM PANEL EVENT
Discussing the CROWN Act and addressing
the biases associated with cultural hairstyles in
the workplace.
TUESDAY• JANUARY 26, 2021
6:30PM
PANELISTS:
• Shavonda Mitchom (ISU Alumna, B.S. in Math and Economics)
• Destinee Guice (ISU Graduate Student)
• Dr. Ashley Hicks (Assistant to Dean of Student Services)
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek
| #BWISU2021 A S E R I E S O F V I R T UA L P R O F E S S I O N A L E V E N TS F O R S T U D E N T S
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Zoom Virtual Event
Wednesday, February 24
In February, the Business Week team
proudly presented its annual INSPIRE:
Trivia Night. Trivia Night was an
entertaining event where students and
staff were invited to form teams and
compete for exciting prizes. Teams of 5-8
people answered questions in a variety
of categories as well as compete in
various mini-games throughout the night.
It’s 2021, so the Business Week
team presented VIRTUAL Trivia
Night. This year we incorporated a
fun virtual environment with music
and entertainment. Teams of 5-8
competed at a small cost of $10 per
team. Prizes were earned from the
overall competition and mini-games
in-between rounds. Additionally, we
held a team themes contest, so we
encouraged everyone to dress up and
have fun.
We also welcomed back our
fantastic host, Dr. Terry Noel! Dr. Noel
is an Associate Dean for the College of
Business and a distinguished professor
with a background in improvisation.
Guests also were visited by Illinois State’s very own Reggie Redbird!
If you missed this year’s most enjoyable Zoom event in the COB, look
next year, as the Business Week tradition of friendly competition returns!
TH E B U S I N E S S WE E K
M ENTOR PROG R AM
Most Fortune 500 companies have an established mentor program, including Google, Caterpillar,
and General Electric (GE), to name a few. The Business Week Mentor Program helps students
develop the professional skills necessary to succeed in their career paths. At Illinois State University,
the College of Business aims to help provide guidance for students in the early stages of their career.
Specifically, mentors will serve as role models who:
• Teach proper business professional attire, etiquette, interaction, and networking
• Create dialogue about courses, internships, and career preparation essentials
• Reinforce the importance of active participation in registered student organizations
• Provide service-leadership opportunities
Since its formation in 2011, the Mentor Program has increased in prestige and design. Mentors
are selected based on proven academic success and extracurricular involvement, coupled with
recommendations from the College of Business faculty. Mentors are dedicated to providing their
assigned mentee(s) with the best possible Business Week experience.
Mentor/Mentee pairs get acquainted with one another through multiple pre-Business Week
events designed by the Business Week Team. In addition, prior to Business Week, the pairs attend
training sessions led by alumni Eric Hoss ’87, MBA ’90, and Tim Pantaleone ’07. To conclude their
participation in the program, the pairs attend Business Week events together, making use of the
skills developed throughout their mentorship, and close out the week with an Induction Ceremony at
the conclusion of all events.
STUDENT MENTORS BUSINESS WEEK 2021
Gregory Batson Logan Flesch Cheyanne Kreush Kiara Rodriquez
Kwame Blankson Jerome Gilmore Skylar Loos Nicole Sabin
Sunshine Bobnick Monica Goedert Claire Meyer Kayla Sallenger
Katie Brozny Lauren Hamlin Sarah Milcarek Emily Ullsmith
Ryan Carlin Samantha Harmon Haley Moore Allison Vilayphanh
Ellie Carrier Braeden Honeysett Nicholas Mugavero Brian Weber
Cade Clodi Reid Johnson Mattie Neeble Mila Wendt
Catherine Coffey Ellie Kerkove Benjamin Prendergast Brianna Wilkens
Thomas DePauw Zach Kietzmann Brendan Radecky
Joey Elwood Katie Kranich Daisy Rodriquez
J O I N TH E TE A M
B US I N E S S WEEK
If you are serious about building real-world skills, making valuable
contacts with alumni and industry leaders, and are ready to create amazing
opportunities for your peers, think about applying to be on the 2022 Business
Week Team.
The Business Week Team consists of an elite group of students selected
through an application and interview process in the spring. Members Top Row: Maggie Hutchison, Amanda Anderson, Dani Tomasik, Trevor Bond, Blythe Neese
work in direct partnership with the College of Business Dean’s Office and 2nd Row: Peter McElmeel, Weronika Rybarska, Callie Gorney, Kai Johnson, Ashley Garrett
3rd Row: Adrian Kuzbik, Nick Koutris, Lauren O’Donnell, Bayley Holmes, Tori Poska
spend the fall semester brainstorming and organizing a powerful week of
4th Row: Tyrah Sexton, Dani Gearhart, Steve Vandiver
interactive events designed to help students build essential soft skills and
professional understandings. A small team also manages the Business Week
Mentor Program, where members promote individual and registered student B U S I N E S S WE E K 2 021
organization involvement, handle registration, run all Business Week events, TE AM M EM B ERS
and analyze the outcomes.
Information about joining the 2022 Business Week Team can be found Executive Team Transition Seminar Coordinators
at Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek or in the Dean’s Office on the Amanda Anderson, President Tori Poska
fourth floor of the State Farm Hall of Business. From underclassmen to Adrian Kuzbik, Vice President Dani Tomasik
graduate students, all business majors are welcome to apply for this premier Maggie Hutchison, Vice President of Logistics
Diversity and Inclusion
leadership opportunity at Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek. Danielle Gearhart, Vice President of Marketing
Kai Johnson
Marketing Coordinator Lauren O’Donnell
Ashley Garrett
Mentor Program Coordinators
Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator Nick Koutris
Bayley Holmes Peter McElmeel
Trivia Night Coordinators Weronika Rybarska
Trevor Bond Advisor
Tyrah Sexton Steve Vandiver
Professional Development Dinner Coordinators
Callie Gorney
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