Laura Bianchi

2 months ago | mgmagazine.com | Laura Bianchi |Justin Brandt

In the dynamic cannabis industry, disputes are not uncommon, but traditional litigation often proves too lengthy, costly, and adversarial to meet the needs of business owners. Faced with such obstacles, many are turning to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a more suitable pathway for resolving disagreements. ADR methods like mediation and arbitration can save time, money, and stress while also preserving relationships essential in the tightly networked cannabis community.

Dec 12, 2024 | chicagobusiness.com | Laura Bianchi

A native of France, Delphine Pontvieux is the founder of and designer at Chicago's Nyet Jewelry, as well as an actor, artist and author. Recently she won the Creative Innovation Award from Fashion Group International of Chicago for her handmade statement jewelry. Pontvieux and her husband live in Ukrainian Village, where they tend two Nigerian dwarf goats, 14 chickens and a rooftop, hydroponic tower vegetable garden. Are you a Renaissance woman?

Nov 26, 2024 | chicagobusiness.com | Laura Bianchi

Dr. Michael Adkesson is president and CEO of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, where he's leading the organization's ambitious 15-year Next Century Plan. Already completed is the $10 million renovation of the Seven Seas dolphin habitat. In progress is the $66 million Tropical Forests, scheduled to open next year with four new outdoor habitats for gorillas, orangutans and monkeys; a new Gorilla Conservation Center; and the new home to the King Conservation Leadership Academy for youth.

Sep 30, 2024 | chicagobusiness.com | Laura Bianchi

Karen Murphy is the chief operating officer and executive vice president of stadium development for the Chicago Bears, overseeing the team's proposed nearly $5 billion lakefront stadium campus. The plan calls for a domed stadium and 14 acres of public athletic fields and park space. Murphy lives in Wilmette with her daughter, 19, and son, 17. How do you feel about running point on the stadium project? I am thrilled and honored.

Sep 10, 2024 | chicagobusiness.com | Laura Bianchi

Eric Lazar, a Marine Corps veteran, is president and owner of Speed Pro, a large-format printing franchise he opened in Chicago's Loop after working 13 years in TV sales and launching a startup mobile tech company. Last year Speed Pro recorded $1.7 million in revenue, a 106% two-year growth spurt. For the Democratic National Convention held in the city in August, Lazar's firm provided fabric back walls, table graphics and other printed materials for several delegations and political organizations.