Kari-Ann Ryan wins prestigious Laurie Stone Woman of the Year award at the 2019 Toast of Schaumburg Gala presented by Schaumburg Business Association

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - illiNews -- Kari-Ann Ryan has been an active and involved member of the Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) for over 10 years. As the Corporate Brand Ambassador for Mid-West Moving & Storage and Chicago Office Movers, she manages all the marketing and branding initiatives for both companies.

About the Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award

The SBA Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award was announced as a new award in December of 2017 and this year it's second ever winner. The Laurie Stone Woman of the Year award recognizes a woman who has excelled in her career, field, or passion, and whose commitment, vision, and talents make her a true leader in her community. This is awarded at the yearly Toast of Schaumburg Event.

About Kari-Ann Ryan

In the SBA, Kari-Ann has served on committees, volunteered for events, won the Ambassador of the Year award in 2012, and proved herself as a contributing member of the association. She was a founding member of the SBA's elite Ambassador Team and chaired the group for 2 years during its beginnings. Kari-Ann also started and Co-Chairs a non-compete networking group of close-knit connectors within the SBA called Power Hour Professionals. MWM and COM co-sponsor the quarterly SBA Woman In Business luncheon with Kari-Ann at the helm to host and help organize the event and speakers.

Within her community she runs the number 1 top fundraising team (Team Lost Souls) for the Northwest Suburban Walk To End Alzheimer's. She is a consistent top personal fundraiser and the Community Chairperson of this walk for the 5^th year. Kari-Ann is also the Community Outreach Coordinator for the backyard EXPERIENCE, a nonprofit in Schaumburg who inspire creativity and imagination in children of all ages and levels. She is on multiple BOD's including the SBA and the Elk Grove Village Chamber. She just completed 5 years as Cub Scout Den Leader, and runs a local food drive for Mid-West Moving & Storage partnering with Move for Hunger for the past 2 years continuing to grow it year over year.

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"I am beyond honored to be presented the Laurie Stone Woman of the Year Award from the SBA at this years Toast of Schaumburg. It is so rewarding for me to lead and encourage others by continuing to step up my game and do more and be more. I believe that being a giver with authenticity will inspire others along the way. I will continue to challenge myself to grow and empower my connections, teammates and fellow members to do the same in honor of Laurie Stone and what this award has further inspired in me." Kari-Ann Ryan

About Mid-West Moving & Storage

Mid-West Moving & Storage is a trusted moving company and relocation expert that has been serving Chicago, IL and the surrounding area since 1983. They provide a range of relocation services for homeowners and business owners including residential moving, corporate moving, long distance moving, international moving, and more.

They also offer a range of specialty services including record storage, car transport, crating services, and specialized laboratory relocation. Their team of professionals pay close attention to detail and treat their customers' belongings with respect so homeowners and business owners can have peace of mind during the moving process.

Call 888-722-6683 or visit midwestmoving.com to learn more.

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About Chicago Office Movers

The Chicago Office Movers team has over 150 years of combined experience in the moving industry. They offer the most advanced technologies and industry knowledge to provide you the best commercial relocation experience in the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Office Movers is the only certified International Office Moving Institute (IOMI) mover, Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MBE/DBE) as well as Union moving company in Chicago. They are always Moving Your Business Forward.

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About Schaumburg Business Association

The SBA aims to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Schaumburg Area. They connect members to each other and to the community and serve as the primary advocate for businesses in the region. The SBA embodies the spirit of our business community that includes a dynamic blend of corporate, commercial, retail, service and industrial businesses in the largest suburban economic center in the State of Illinois.