TESTIMONIALS

My ATHENAPowerLink® panel made all the difference in taking Sublime Promotions to the next level. The advisors were dedicated in helping my Sublime Promotions team through defining niche clients and reorganizing our corporate structure. As a result, we achieved amazing revenue growth of over 60% in less than a year!

• — Sarah Stopek Hirsch, Sublime Promotions, Inc., 2007 ATHENAPowerLink® - Chicago Area Business of the Year

Maureen Prochenski (National City Bank, third from left), Laura Bilas (Foley & Lardner, fifth from left), and Jasmine Moore (CEC, sixth from left) congratulate the 2007 ATHENAPowerLink – Chicago Area Business of the Year & Advisory Panel of the Year Honorees. (L to R): Tom Caprel (Breakthrough Consulting), William Hanekamp (The Well Advertising), Sarah Stopek Hirsch (Sublime Promotions; Business of the Year Honoree), Kristine Gross (K.G. Consulting, Inc.), and Scott Issen (Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center). – June 2007

ATHENAPowerLink® helped us increase our revenue by showing us how to define our core competencies, develop a new business strategy and formalize and streamline our internal operations.

• — Terri Scales, The Tercet Group, 2006 ATHENAPowerLink® - Chicago Area Business of the Year

Laura Bilas (Foley & Lardner, far left) and Joseph Gregoire (National City Bank) congratulate the 2006 ATHENAPowerLink – Chicago Area Business of the Year Honorees, The Tercet Group. (L to R): Aimee Floto, Terri Scales and Pam Helminski Devitt.

I've always believed in the value of advisors and mentors, and welcomed opportunities to help colleagues and friends by offering guidance and support. But, it was when I went into business for myself and joined the CEC's ATHENAPowerLink® program that I truly experienced how critical mentors and advisors can be. The expert advice that I have received has helped BrightStar Healthcare reach target goals in months rather than years and has renewed my commitment to aiding others in their business endeavors.

• — Shelly Sun, 24-7 BrightStar Healthcare, 2005 ATHENAPowerLink® - Chicago Area Business of the Year