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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Syscon Founder Named to Twenty Influential Women in Business for 2008October 16, 2008, Hinsdale - Catherine Wendt, Vice President and co-founder of Syscon, Inc. has been named as one of the twenty “Influential Women in Business” for 2008 by The Business Ledger of Suburban Chicago. This is the 11th “class” of women to be recognized by the newspaper and its partner in the event, the National Association of Women Business Owners, Chicago Area Chapter, since the program’s inception in 1998. (The Business Ledger) About Catherine Wendt Catherine Wendt is a truly unique and multi-dimensional individual that has significantly impacted the local business community with over 20 years of service. She is an active owner and executive in two successful businesses, a professional musician, an entrepreneur, a trusted advisor for many local businesses, and a philanthropist. Catherine is the Executive Vice President of Syscon, Inc., a technology consulting firm in Hinsdale, Illinois. As a business consultant, Catherine has brought many local businesses successfully into the computer age – a difficult proposition 20 years ago. Specializing in construction, Catherine earned the respect of tough construction business owners who viewed women in construction as a novelty. Catherine became a trusted advisor and colleague that owners consider an essential resource to run their businesses successfully. As the owner of a music production firm, Realmusic, Inc. Catherine has produced numerous commercial albums, one being nominated for a Grammy Award. Catherine spent five years singing with the Chicago Symphony chorus and in 1999 she became the “Artist in Residence” at Hubbard High School in Chicago. At Hubbard, Catherine was the professional vocal coach working directly with hundreds of students of one of the most successful high school choirs in the United States under the direction of William T. Wilson. Catherine established the William T. Wilson scholarship in 2001 to assist students with college expenses. The William T. Wilson scholarship is funded entirely from Catherine’s company, Realmusic, Inc. and to date has provided over 30 scholarship awards. Catherine is currently the conductor of the Elmhurst Männerchor, a German Men’s chorus that has been in continuous existence for 101 years. Catherine Wendt is one of those remarkable people with the gift of teaching. She has intimately and significantly touched more lives in 20 years than many of us do in a lifetime. ### Labels: catherine wendt, influential women in business
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Syscon, Inc. President Joins Board of ASA ChicagoOctober 1, 2008, Hinsdale - Larry Wendt, President and co-founder of Syscon, Inc. has recently been named to the Board of the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago. Syscon has been a member of ASA Chicago since 2001 and Wendt has been the chairman of the ASA Chicago Technology Committee for the last three years.“I am honored to be asked to join the board of this excellent organization,” said Wendt. “This is one of the few associations that really makes an impact to the local construction business community year after year. I am looking forward to serving for the next three years.” About ASA Chicago ASA Chicago is located in DesPlaines, Illinois and serves over 400 subcontractors, material suppliers, and associate members in the six county Chicago metropolitan area. ASA Chicago represents all trades, both union and open shops, by providing information and education on such business issues as: retainage, contracts, prompt payments, lien rights, and bidding practices. About Syscon, Inc. Syscon, Inc. is based out of Hinsdale, Illinois and services Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the Milwaukee areas. Syscon provides technology solutions to the AEC (Architect, Engineering, and Construction), non-profit, manufacturing, and service markets. As an independent consulting firm, Syscon concentrates on bringing best-of-breed solutions to its clients. In addition, Syscon has extensive expertise in providing IT infrastructure support, consulting, training, and integration services to support their clients who have made an investment in technology. More information about can be found at www.syscon-inc.com. ### Labels: asa chicago, association, board, construction, larry wendt
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