Vanille – Baking Up Success with French Delicacies
First-ever female Tyree Award winner remains committed to Chicago Chamber members may remember Sophie Evanoff as the first female winner of the James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. When receiving the award, the Chamber noted that Sophie is “a passionate
Emerging Leaders Fireside Chat with David Ritter and Sophie Evanoff
A one-on-one with David Ritter, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP The Fireside Chat Series provides an exclusive opportunity for Emerging Leaders to learn from savvy business professionals; sharing tips, lessons learned, insights to the industry, and some personal mantras. Each
Vanille Patisserie Announces Expansion and Business Catering Line
2016 James Tyree Award recipient Sophie Evanoff, President and CEO of Vanille Patisserie, was recently featured as a guest on WGN-AM Wintrust Business Noon Hour discussing what's next for the Chicago-based French pastry shop business. One of the exciting announcements
Chamber Celebrates Europe Day with 5th Annual EU Forum
Chicago, IL – On May 9, 1950 French foreign minister Robert Schuman first proposed his momentous idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe. Today, May 9 is known as Europe Day, which recognizes Schuman’s historical declaration as
Panel: Technology and Innovation Play Major Role in Ireland and Chicago
Left to Right: Seán Sherlock TD, Ireland’s Minister of State for Research & Innovation; John Tolva, President of PositivEnergy Practice; Lisa Russell, Co-founder of Ms. Tech; Aidan Cronin, Irish Consul General; Graham Paul, French Consul General; and Theresa E.