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Author Archives: Cathy Yen

Cathy Yen is the Executive Director of the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce.  She has lived in Oak Park for 21 years and done business locally, first as a retailer and then as a small business consultant.  With previous careers in large corporate finance, budgeting and strategy she brings a broad perspective to local business issues.  Cathy holds degrees from the Unversity of Chicago (MBA), UC Berkeley (MA) and Princeton (AB).  She spends her free time devoted to her husband Scott and her two children, Erin and Chris.

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It Has Been a Great Run

by Cathy Yen September 14, 2018

After five terrific years, Chamber Executive Director Cathy Yen is leaving to take a new position in the nonprofit world as Director of Operations for Beat The Streets Chicago.

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Not Every Problem Has a Villain

by Cathy Yen September 8, 2018
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Budget Season Provides Opportunity For Annual Reset

by Cathy Yen August 31, 2018
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Protection Requires Preparation

by Cathy Yen August 26, 2018January 29, 2021
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Mixing Art, Business and Patience

by Cathy Yen August 18, 2018
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Smaller Than Small

by Cathy Yen August 12, 2018January 29, 2021
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“Nobody Told Me” in the Age of Information

by Cathy Yen August 5, 2018
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Valkyries Come For Our Fallen Hero

by Cathy Yen July 29, 2018
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Eventful: From Block Parties to Golf Outings

by Cathy Yen July 22, 2018
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Local Economies Should Make the Short List

by Cathy Yen July 15, 2018

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