How do you make a significant impact on the community and regional economy?
For the legions of Chicago improv artists and comedians who are waiting tables and filling temp jobs to make ends meet, Jellyvision provides hope: there is a place on the shore of Lake Michigan where they can ply their talents, actually get a real salary, medical insurance and a 401(k) plan and, as a bonus, be treated with endless respect. Do you have any idea how much creative ability is given birth in this city? Go to Los Angeles: more than half the people there with real talent come from Chicago. Jellyvision contributes to the second city by hiring some of our best and brightest and keeping them away from ‘the great sucking sounds’ of the east and west coasts. Moreover, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Improv Festival and was a mentor to start ups in Chicago’s accelerator program, Excelerate.
How to reach: Jellyvision Lab, www.jellyvision.com
In October 2010, Smart Business and U.S. Bank recognized nine business leaders for their commitment to business excellence and the impact their organizations make on the regional community. Treated to a keynote address by Middleby Corp. Chairman and CEO Selim Bassoul, these nine leaders composed the honor roll:
Nancy Ruscheinski
Bill Skeens
Dave Brittsan
Amanda Lannert
Scott Morey
Joel Fruendt
Jason Beans
Jim Signorelli
Larry Neibauer
