Mesirow Financial Named One of Chicago's Best Places to Work
CHICAGO, March 3, 2008 — Mesirow Financial is proud to announce its ranking as one of "Chicago's Best Places to Work" by Crain's Chicago Business. The firm has been recognized for several key aspects, including its entrepreneurial environment, which makes it a top destination for talented professionals.
"We are honored to be named one of the best companies to work for in Chicago," says James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial. "This award is reflective of our culture, which provides our employees with a strong sense of commitment and fulfillment."
Mesirow Financial's one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial environment can be seen in all aspects of its daily operations. As a diversified financial services firm, Mesirow Financial's six divisions have varying needs in order to provide superior service to clients. The firm is structured to provide support and resources to accommodate those requirements, including customized workspaces to accommodate their unique needs. Additionally, the firm's flat organizational structure affords even greater flexibility to best serve clients.
"We give a voice to each employee and empower our sales force to do what's best for their clients," explained Tyree. "We have exceptional employee retention because each business line has the opportunity to control their destiny." Within the last 15 years alone, Mesirow Financial has made 50 acquisitions, with all of the principals from those acquisitions still active in the business.
Mesirow Financial hosts a number of social events to facilitate interaction and maintain camaraderie, including: holiday parties, networking events and employee outings. It also has a number of initiatives that foster creativity and fuel innovation, including: monthly lunch and learn meetings that teach young professionals about firm capabilities; proactive employee communication through e-mail and the company's Intranet; employee-driven community affairs and going green initiatives; a service recognition program; and a yearly award program that recognizes exemplary performance in a variety of disciplines.
"At Mesirow Financial, we are ultimately in the business of people", said Richard S. Price, president and chief operating officer. "We recognize that our 1,100 employees are the backbone of our business and they all have a need to be heard, acknowledged and valued. As a result," he explains, "employees are passionate about the work they do and providing exceptional service to our clients."
Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1937, it is an independent, employee-owned firm with $31.4 billion in assets under management and more than 1,100 employees in 30 locations across the country and in London. With expertise in Investment Management, Investment Services, Insurance Services, Investment Banking, Consulting and Real Estate, Mesirow Financial strives to meet the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the firm posted $451 million in revenue, with more than $238 million in capital. For more information about Mesirow Financial, visit its Web site at www.mesirowfinancial.com.
For more information, please contact: Debbie Krieps, Mesirow Financial, 312.595.6260.
The Mesirow Financial name and logo are registered service marks of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., © 2007, Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily complete and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. It should not be assumed that any recommendations incorporated herein will be profitable or will equal past performance. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment vehicle(s).
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