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Northwest suburban networking calendar

Posted October 28, 2008 11:00 pm

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Meadows Success Union: This is a networking group of business professionals sponsored by the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce who refer business to each other. Meetings are held at the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce offices, 2775 Algonquin Road. For meeting information for the various MSU groups, call (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.

Small Business Resource Group: Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce members meet on a monthly basis to provide selected business topic education to small business owners and answer questions from small business owners regarding business issues by its panel of business experts. Free to new and established business owners. For more information, 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: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Aug. 14, 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.

Oct. 29

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Oct. 30

Streamwood Chamber Power Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. Oct. 30, Franco's Cucina Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. www.powernetworking.org or streamwoodchamber.com.

Des Plaines Mayor's Prayer Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Manzo's Banquets & Catering, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. The event, hosted by Mayor Tony Arredia, will focus on the theme "Diversity." This year's guest speaker will be announced at a future date. Local clergy members representing various denominations will make individual commentaries. Tickets, are $25 per person, and are available from the Mayor's Office, 6th Floor City Hall, 1420 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL 60016. Make checks payable to the Des Plaines Ministerial Association. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come first-served basis. For reservation call (847) 391-5301.

Building Global Partnerships and Trade: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. International networking event with 30 Trade Commissioners from around the world scheduled to participate. Co sponsored by The World Trade Center-Chicago; Roosevelt University; The International Business Center; and the city of Rolling Meadows. $35. (312) 467-2924 or www.wtcc.org.

Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce and Industry: "Putting on the Ritz" event, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30; Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Specialty food and drink samples from area restaurants, auction, raffle, entertainment. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Call (847) 541-0170 or visit wphchamber.com

Nov. 1

Manners Please Tutorial Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Reed Turner Woodland, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Four course dining tutorial will include five steps to a proper introduction, party savvy, telephone etiquette, importance of Thank you notes, acts of kindness and dining skills. For ages 7-13. Cost is $65. For information, call (847) 438-4743 or visit longgroveparkdistrict.com.

Nov. 3

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Doreen Rohr, a social worker from Schaumburg Township discusses, "Dealing with Parenting Styles and the Generation Gap." Free child care. (847) 640-9590.

Nov. 4

Professional Development Workshop: 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Program on grant writing designed for the beginning and experienced grant writer. Visit volunteerinfo.net or call (847) 228-1320.

Nov. 5

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Nov 6

Veteran's job fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Companies interested in hiring veterans will accept applications and arrange interviews. Additionally, there will be a presentation on applying for federal jobs at 11:15 a.m., noon, 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. in the adult computer lab. (847) 981-7400.

Streamwood Chamber Power Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Franco's Cucina Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. powernetworking.org or streamwoodchamber.com.

Nov. 12

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Nov. 13

Streamwood Chamber Power Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Franco's Cucina Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. www.powernetworking.org or www.streamwoodchamber.com.

Nov. 19

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Nov. 20

Streamwood Chamber Power Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Franco's Cucina Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. www.powernetworking.org or www.streamwoodchamber.com.

Nov 26

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Nov. 27

Streamwood Chamber Power Networking Group: 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, Franco's Cucina Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. www.powernetworking.org or www.streamwoodchamber.com.

Dec. 3

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Dec. 10

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Dec. 17

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

Dec. 24

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.

Dec. 31

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together and promote each others businesses. For information or to join, call Kevin Welsh (847) 878-6211.