MADEINC.
The unforgettable VIP dining experience
hosted by former professional basketball player
Steve Bardo with a Q&A with former professional NFL player Israel Idonije was created
for and in Chicago to welcome the newest class
of NFL players during draft week. Draft week
returned to Chicago and the private dinner was
an opportunity to hear from a legendary retired
NFL icon and entrepreneur, with an intimate
conversation about Idonije’s local rise to greatness, his time in the NFL and his philanthropic
work through the Israel Idonije Foundation
inspired attendees. The unforgettable evening,
held at the exclusive Soho House Chicago,
included bespoke cocktails, delicious cuisine
and a distinctive group of attendees including
Idonije, Les Coney, Kevin Williams of BMW
and Kenny Johnson as well as other former
Chicago Bears and various influencers from
around the city. The dinner hosted 40 select
guests.
What BMW has done with their commitment to exellence is exciting,
setting the standard in their redefinition of the Sports Car. Whether its
development of a super car like the i8, building a new business, or even in
just tackling a new challenge in your life. The principals to WINNING in
anything are the same. It was an honor to share some my lifes story and
journey through sport and business along side a leading brand like BMW.”
- Israel Idonije
Steve Bardo, former professional basketball
player, made a slam-dunk impression on guests
at the Ultimate Dinner Series, where BMW
donated $5,000 to the Elton Brand Academy.
During the event, Steve Bardo interviewed Elton
Brand on how he achieved greatness as well as
how he intended on continuing to live a life of
excellence. Guests enjoyed light fare food and
cocktails during an intimate conversation in the
Soho District.
icon of progress — an extraordinary
evolution of The Ultimate Driving Machine®.
As a revolutionary plug-in hybrid, this sports car
uses eDrive technology to combine the ef ciency
of an all-electric motor and the power of a TwinPower Turbo engine for an exhilarating driving
experience that’s every bit BMW. ◊
Both events allowed guests the opportunity to
see the BMW i8, BMW’s latest innovation,
disguised as a sports car. The i8 is described as
no ordinary sports car. Like Israel Idonije, it’s an
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