Events

• The PMI Chicagoland June 8th dinner meeting is being offered both in-person and via Zoom
• In-person: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm - networking and dinner
• Business meeting: 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
• Program presentation: 6:30 pm - 7:30pm

To celebrate our 45th year anniversary, we are extending complimentary registration for members to both the business meeting and the June monthly speaker presentation. Please use coupon codes: PMIC45_JUNEMTG_ON (Onsite) and PMIC45_JUNEMTG_RE (Remote) at checkout. Nonmembers can use the coupon code for a discounted registration.

Bernard J. Deir, MBA | PMP
President Midwest Business Consulting

Bio:
Bernard started Midwest Business Consulting as a veteran-owned small business (VOSB) in 2012 with the vision of providing small and medium-sized clients with a value-based option for world-class business and project-based consulting services. Bernard is an operations and project management professional with more than 20 years of experience successfully building world-class operations in various industries, including commercial aviation, government, manufacturing, maintenance, security, and personal consumer products. He has managed operations at all levels - most recently holding titles of Director of Operations and Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Director. He specializes in turnaround consulting, developing, and mobilizing new business divisions, operations improvement, and optimizing maintenance programs.

Prior to starting Midwest Business Consulting, Bernard was the Chief Executive in charge of two airline consortiums and was responsible for the oversight of 400+ employees and more than $320 Million in facilities, airline equipment, and fuel storage and distribution systems at Chicago Midway International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Prior to working in aviation management, Bernard proudly served his country, operating and maintaining weapons systems and missile launching equipment in the US Navy. Bernard graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lewis University with a Masters of Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. He completed his undergraduate degree at Lewis, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Project Management. Bernard is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Accredited LEED Green Associate, Six Sigma Black Belt Professional, and Agile Project Management, Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

Topic: Business Acumen: Why It Matters More Today
To be competitive, and differentiate yourself, you must have a good business sense and hone the right skills. These are keys to success, good decision-making, and upward mobility.  

Triangle topic: Business Acumen

Contact the Director of Registration with questions ([email protected]).