Networking

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Resume Writing and Interview Skills: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 1; Forest View Educational Center, A 217, 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Three-part workshop on resume writing, interviewing skills and tips on online job searching skills. Cost is $39. Register Online at www.ce214.org or call (847) 718-7700.

Expo and Business after Hours: 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17; Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Admission is $10 includes appetizers, drinks. Hosted by Buffalo Grove Chamber. Call (847) 541-7799.

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Resume Writing and Interview Skills: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 1; Forest View Educational Center, A 217, 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Three-part workshop on resume writing, interviewing skills and tips on online job searching skills. Cost is $39. Register Online at ce214.org or call (847) 718-7700.

Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council #4486: Open house 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18; Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N Hickory, Arlington Heights. Refreshments will be served. Call Ed Smetana, (847) 253-9419.

Streamwood Chamber Power Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. Sept. 18, Franco's Cucina Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. powernetworking.org or streamwoodchamber.com.

LeTip of Schaumburg ice cream social: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Mini business expo with over 40 business displaying services and products. Giveaways, open to the public. Free. (847) 878-6211.

Palatine township GOP/Topper: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Vittotio de Roma, Smith Street and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Guest speaker, Doug Whitley, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. $9; $13, nonmembers. (847) 359-5212.

"A Better Day 2008": 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 North Smith Road, Palatine. Conference aims to foster grass roots efforts toward peace, justice and the environment. Speakers, an exhibit of local organizations and breakout sessions are planned. A $10 suggested donation is requested. For details, visit better-day.info or call (224) 678-6188.

Palatine township GOP/Topper: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Vittotio de Roma, Smith Street and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Guest speaker, Doug Whitley, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. $9; $13, nonmembers. (847) 359-5212.

Buffalo Grove Area Chamber: Home based business group meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24; Chamber Office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Call (847) 541-7799.

Chamber of Commerce consumer expo: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25; Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce CHAMPPS Networking Group. Learn about local businesses and how to save on services and products. Open to the public. Prizes will be awarded. (847) 398-1963.

MS support group: Meet and talk with others with Multiple Sclerosis at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.

CHAMPPS: This is a networking group of business professionals who refer business to each other. Meetings are held at the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce offices, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road. For meeting information for the various CHAMPPS groups, call (847) 398-1963.

Dynamic Link: Professional women who meet to share new leads, networking opportunities and valuable business tips, meet at Egg Harbor Cafe in Arlington Heights 7:15-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Call Margaret Hay, (847) 895-8022 or mhaypchef@aol.com.

LeTip International: Meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Omega, 9100 W. Golf Road, Niles. Professionals seeking new leads, networking opportunities and valuable business tips are invited. Call (815) 728-1483 or e-mail jvhansen@letip.com or www.LeTip.com.

Advantage Networking Group: Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Networking on the second Thursday of every month. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.