Hedy M. Ratner

Welcome to Executives Exchange, a podcast to explore the ideas and issues shaping Chicago and the world beyond it.

Today, I'm joined by a Chicago legend, Hedy Ratner, who is 85 years young and is celebrating a 40-year milestone in economically empowering women through her role as the co-founder and co-president emeritus of the Women's Business Development Center.

Hedy, I am so excited to have you here.

I'm just gonna let the audience know right now that I'm just gonna be crushing on you a lot-

I mentioned, of course, Kirk Dillard, who has done so much for our wonderful city.

And then there is one and only Hedy Ratner who is here.

Hedy, thank you for all that you've done for our city and especially for the women in our city who have become the leaders that you all are.

We appreciate you at City Club and all of you for being here.