The document discusses running a business in Illinois and describes it as a tough job, citing a 2012 ranking that placed Illinois 48th out of 50 states for past economic performance and future outlook. It then provides information about Vistage, an organization that connects business leaders through peer advisory groups and coaching to help them make better decisions and achieve better results for their companies.

1. As the owner, CEO, or President of a
business you know running a business has
always been a tough job, and that is
especially true in Illinois.
In March 2012, the Illinois Policy Institute
ranked Illinois 48 out of the 50 states based
on past economic performance and future
economic outlook. Read more
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2. As Chief Executive of Your Company...
1 What keeps you awake at night?
2 What is the cost of a wrong decision?
3 Who questions your answers?
15,000 Executive Leaders Can’t Be Wrong.
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3. Don’t Go Through It Alone
Your peers empower you and provide insight and
perspective you can’t get on your own.
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4. Top Three Challenges CEOs Face
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5. Get an edge?
In a recent national study,
•75% of peer group CEOs say their
sales revenue will increase in the next
12 months.
•60% of peer group CEOs expect their
firm’s profitability to improve during the
next 12 months
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6. Vistage member companies outperform the
D&B U.S. companies average
Comparison of Vistage CEO member companies who joined in 2006-2008 vs. D&B U.S. companies based on revenues in 2005-2009. For more
detailed disclosures, see www.vistage.com/media/pdfs/BrandClaim.pdf.
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7. Learn how Vistage can help you become a
Better Leader, make Better Decisions and
achieve Better Results.
• Who We Are, Why We Do It
• Experience an Executive Session
• See if Vistage Is the Right Fit
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8. Experience The Value of Vistage
Your group is your trusted “board of advisors”
Your Chair provides one-to-one Business
Coaching and Mentorship
Expert Resource Speakers provide new
ideas and best practices
Your Community gives you access to over
15,000 members – online and at regional events
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9. Vistage members tackle pressing issues
relevant to their business.
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10. Vistage Chairs lead group meetings and
provide one-to-one sessions with each member
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11. Do you want to be a
better leader who makes
better decisions and
gets better results?
A peer advisory group can provide both the resources and
feedback leaders value most in taking their business to the
next level.
Discover how executive peer advisory groups can provide:
•Real-world perspectives
•Honest advice from seasoned executives
•Help with critical business decisions
•Lasting results for your business
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12. A new executive peer
group* is being formed in
the greater Chicago area.
Is a Peer Advisory Group the Right Fit
for You and Your Business?
If you answer yes to these questions...
•Are you a chief executive, business Want to know
owner or president?
•Does your company generate at least more?
$5 million in annual revenue and Call Joe Veltri at
employ at least 20 people? 847-344-2813 or
•Are you committed to raising the Email us at
standard for your business? joe.veltri@comcast.net
*Limited memberships are available only to CEO's, Presidents, and Business Owners, who
desire to expand their wisdom, improve their decision making and become significantly
more successful in business and inVistage International.
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13. LEADERSHIP.
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