2020 marked CFE's 40th anniversary. Founded in 1980 with 50 members, CFE is an invitation only organization of senior women leaders in finance across Chicago's public, private, and non-profit business community. Today, CFE provides an integrated offering of professional and networking events on critically relevant topics to more than 200 members. CFE has been named one of Chicago's eight most exclusive business clubs by Crain's Chicago Business.
Our Mission
Chicago Finance Exchange (CFE) is a community of women leaders in
finance dedicated to exchanging ideas, experiences and expertise for the
success of our members, and the betterment of our community and the
global marketplace.