USO of Illinois Gets Support From Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks will wear authentic camouflage jerseys during warm-ups on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, before hosting the Calgary Flames at the United Center at 7:30 P.M. This marks the third consecutive year the Blackhawks will wear the jerseys in support of the USO of Illinois and those that serve or have served in the military. The Mission of the USO of Illinois:

The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. The USO Illinois’ mission is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities.

Learn more about the event: Click here

Co-Founder Chris Howard Makes 40 Under Forty List

A diverse group of rising leaders in Western New York were selected for the 2011 Business First 40 Under Forty class. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual program. This year's winners include attorneys, educators, real estate developers, leaders of several nonprofit agencies, and one of FiveNineGroup's own. The 2011 class will be honored at a Nov. 10 luncheon at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

“This year’s group of individuals has made it their mission to contribute in extraordinary ways to their communities and the quality of life we all enjoy in the Buffalo Niagara region,” said Jack Connors, Business First publisher and president.

"I'm extremely honored to become a part of Buffalo's Forty Under Forty Club and am very much looking forward to meeting the other members. Buffalo is a fine city with great people and I'm excited that FiveNineGroup is receiving recognition in the business community," noted Chris Howard.

Read the full 40 Under Forty list here.

Savard Golf Classic a Success!

FiveNineGroup was on hand for the 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic in La Grange, IL on Monday, July 18th. In its second year, the event drew many current NHL players including Patrick Kane, Brian Campbell, Bryan Bickell and Corey Crawford. Additionally, NHL alumni in attendance included Bobby Hull serving as the featured guest, Stan Mikita, Rick Tocchet, Gerry Cheevers and Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville. NBC color analyst Eddie Olcyzk served as the Master of Ceremonies. The event benefited the Blackhawk Alumni Association, Chicago Blackhawk Charities, LYDIA Home Association, U.S.O of Illinois and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland Northwest Indiana.

FiveNineGroup’s creative team produced a commemorative Bobby Hull video that was played in front of all guests in attendance as well as provided other various multimedia services.

Below are a few shots of the event with more to come.

The video above was edited by FiveNineGroup.

Click to view a video created by BlackhawksTV.