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Onion, Inc. President to Speak at Lunch Forum
On Wednesday, March 26, Mike McAvoy, president, Onion, Inc. will keynote a luncheon hosted by the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (Chicago/Midwest TMA). The program takes place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago.
McAvoy will provide an engaging presentation about the impact of the restructuring of his Chicago-based company and that the shift to a 100% digital format has set his positioned it for immediate and long-term growth. He will also share some entertaining thoughts consistent with his organization's lighthearted media content.
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McAvoy has been president of The Onion since 2008. In this role he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of both The Onion and its sister publication, The A.V. Club. Other responsibilities include direct oversight of the company’s advertising, product development, technology and finance departments, and The Onion’s in-house creative services department, Onion Labs.
Program cost for members is $55; nonmembers may attend for $85; NextGen or Young Professionals, and students for $20. Register online at www.tmachicagomidwest.org or call the chapter office at (815) 469-2935. Lunch is included.
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TMA members include turnaround professionals, accountants, attorneys, brokers, investment bankers, private equity firms, valuation firms, private investors and business consultants.
About TMA Chicago/Midwest
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of The Turnaround Management Association is one of the largest chapters of the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Incorporated in 1991, the award-winning 1,000-member Chicago/Midwest Chapter is celebrating its 23rd year of serving its community. Its active membership participates in more than 30 events annually, including educational workshops, networking programs, forums, and conferences. For more information about the organization and membership, visit www.tmachicagomidwest.org.
