In the next few months, the Hotel Sax Chicago will unveil the completion of the widely anticipated $25 million transformation of the House of Blues Hotel into the Hotel Sax Chicago. The overhaul began in January of 2007 and introduced new state-of-the-art guestrooms, a gleaming lobby area, attached bar, Crimson Lounge, and unexpected technology surprises. The complete renovation has secured the Hotel Sax’ position as one of the most sought after luxury destinations in the city. 
We’ve known how great the hotel was for a long time but recently, the New York Times gave the hotel a great review in the Sunday Travel section and now New Yorkers, along with the rest of the country can see just how great the Hotel Sax is too.
February 22, 2008
NY TIMES & HOTEL SAX
February 12, 2008
SIZZLING SEASON
It may be below zero degrees outside but the folks at Sports Illustrated are already thinking about the sizzling summer season with the release of their 2008 Swimsuit Issue hitting and heating-up newsstands today. If you are dreaming about the warmer temps but not ready to don the daring bikinis, maybe splurging on some savvy jewels from K.Amato might make you forget it is the dead of winter. Featured in the 2008 SI Swimsuit issue, the Clark necklace from K.Amato is on page 212 (and below) on model Jeisa Chiminazzo.
Kiran Advani
Group Director, Lifestyle
February 5, 2008
TALKING ECONOMY WITH THE PRESIDENT
With the recent economic downturn, most of that national public policy debate has revolved around the economy. This culminated with the President’s State of the Union Address where he focused on ways to kick into gear the struggling economy.
A few weeks ago, the President visited Chicago to discuss the economy with business leaders. One of the fortunate people who attended these events was Sandra Westlund-Deenihan, President, of Quality Float Works, Inc. located in Schaumburg, Illinois. Sandy is a third generation manufacturer whose company has been experiencing record revenue growth in the midst of the lagging economy. Sandy was one of the few small businesses and woman owned businesses who had the opportunity to share her views with the President.
In and interview with the Daily Herald following her visit, Sandy shared her unique experience with the paper. The next morning, Sandy was a guest on WLS-AM Don Wade & Roma Show where she praised the President for his leadership on economic issues, but also outlined her concerns with the growing skills gap manufacturers – and all businesses – continue to face.
As Sandy said, she was the voice of small business and took this opportunity to carry the message to the President. When you think of the number of businesses that exist in the suburbs, you can understand her enthusiasm for this once in a lifetime opportunity. You also can think they must be doing something right at Quality Float Works, Inc.
