Ronald Gidwitz
Chairman at CONTINENTAL MATERIALS CORPORATION
Network origin in Ronald Gidwitz first degree
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The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 120 |
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Private Company | Other Consumer Services | 109 |
Brown University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 53 |
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
 Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 43 |
| Private Company | Industrial Machinery | 28 | |
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC
 Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners LLC (Bespoke Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Robert L Berner and Mark W B Harms. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with an additional offices in the United States.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 22 |
| Subsidiary | Pulp & Paper | 17 | |
Chicago Central Area Committee
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| Non-Profit Organization | 2 | |
Prairie Packaging, Inc.
 Prairie Packaging, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Prairie Packaging, Inc. manufactures foodservice and consumer disposable tableware products. The company's products include foam, hard plastic & plastic dinnerware, drink & hot cups, carry-out, cutlery & kits and portion cups & lids. It was founded by Earl Shapiro in July 1987 and is located in Bedford Park, IL.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 2 |
Helene Curtis, Inc.
 Helene Curtis, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets personal care products. Its products include shampoo, conditioners, hand and body lotions, deodorants, and antiperspirants. The company was founded by Gerald S. Gidwitz and Louis Stein in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Extinct | Household/Personal Care | 2 |
GCG Partners LLC
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| Subsidiary | 1 | |
Illinois State Board of Education (United States)
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| Government | General Government | 1 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ronald Gidwitz via their personal network
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Ariel Investments LLC
 Ariel Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ariel Investments LLC (Ariel) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John W. Rogers, Jr. in 1983 and is a subsidiary of ACMI, Inc. Ariel provides investment management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients in the US. The firm also serves institutional separate account clients in Canada and offers certain separate account products to professional investors in Australia and Asia. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Commonwealth Edison Co.
 Commonwealth Edison Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Commonwealth Edison Co. engages in the provision of electric utility services. It focuses on the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity. It also involves in the transmission and distribution of electricity to retail customers. The company was founded in September 1907 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION | Property/Casualty Insurance | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Chief Investment Officer | |
Allstate Insurance Co.
 Allstate Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Chief Investment Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Allstate Investment Management Co.
 Allstate Investment Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Allstate Investment Management Co. (AIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc., which is owned by The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL). AIMCO provides investment advice to pension/profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, non-domestic insurance companies, corporations and/or other business entities. The firm acts as managing member and investment manager for the Allstate Short Term Pool and as a collateral manager for various collateralized debt obligation trusts. | Investment Managers | Chairman Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
Allstate Life Insurance Co.
 Allstate Life Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Allstate Life Insurance Co. engages in provides life insurance voluntary accident and health insurance services. It offers term, whole, interest-sensitive, and variable life insurance. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EXELON CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The University of Chicago Medical Center
 The University of Chicago Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The University of Chicago Medical Center includes a primary adult care hospital, a children's hospital, a women's health and maternity facility, an outpatient care center, a network of area physicians and a home health care organization. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| Northern Illinois University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Executives Club of Chicago
 The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Rush University Medical Center
 Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director-Back Office Operation | |
The Big Shoulders Fund
 The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
 Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
The Chicago Urban League
 The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Chicago Club | Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Merrick Ventures LLC
 Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures LLC (Merrick Ventures ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Michael W. Ferro. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
After School Matters, Inc.
 After School Matters, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services After School Matters, Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens. It offers teen innovative out-of-school activities through science37, sports37, tech37, words37, and gallery37 programs. The company was founded by Maggie Daley and Lois Weisberg in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
New Schools for Chicago
 New Schools for Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services New Schools for Chicago operates as a school. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Daniel Anello. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Wrapports LLC
 Wrapports LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Wrapports LLC publishes daily and weekly newspapers. The firm looks at underperforming businesses, underserved markets and opportunities to disrupt legacy media business models. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/
 Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. | Beverages: Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| United States | 51 |
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| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Commercial Services | 15 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Utilities | 4 |
| Health Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 645 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 148 |
| Chairman | 145 |
| President | 95 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 84 |
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| Gregory Wasson | 41 |
| John Rowe | 40 |
| Jon Fyrwald | 35 |
| Larry Richman | 33 |
| Mellody Hobson | 33 |
| Eric Lefkofsky | 32 |
| David Vitale | 32 |
| Gail Boudreaux | 30 |
| John A. Canning | 30 |
| Leo Mullin | 30 |
| Michael W. Ferro | 29 |
| Ruth Ann Gillis | 28 |
| Michael Sacks | 25 |
| Patrick Ryan | 24 |
| Thomas Ricketts | 24 |
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