Networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Jan. 15

Multi-chamber progressive luncheon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale. Call Hanover Park Chamber of Comemrce, (630) 372-2009.

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

LeTip International: Meets at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 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.

Jan. 20

Wheeling and Palatine Township Democrats: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20; Village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Watch the inauguration festivities. Cost $10 entrance fee for hot appetizers and a ticket for door prizes. Cash bar, poetry slam. Bring your favorite poem or put on a skit with friends, wear Obama gear and pins. R.S.V.P. To wheelingtownshipdems@yahoo.com

Jan. 23

Finding Your Financial Footing in 2009: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29; Cafe La Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Hosted by Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing/NORBIC. Speaker is Jack Ablin, Harris Bank executive vice president and chief investment officer. Cost is $60 per person or $600 for table of 12 for Alliance/NORBIC members; $70/$720 for nonmembers. Deadline for reservations is Jan. 23. Call (773) 594-9292, ext. 232 or e-mail cseeds@illinoismanufacturing.com.

Jan. 26

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Bob Podgorski presents "The Purpose Drive Job Search."Formal networking follows the presentation. For information, (847) 925-6005.

Conference on manufacturing and community colleges: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Chandler's Chophouse, Schaumburg Golf Course, Schaumburg. Western Suburban Chapter of the ACMRC hosts the conference on manufacturing and community colleges featuring world-class educational models from around the country that are meeting the work force needs of advanced manufacturing. Keynote speaker is U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean of the 8th District. $35 registration includes breakfast and lunch. For information or to register, call (847) 781-8960.

Jan. 31

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 31, Itasca Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Bob Podgorski presents, "Confidence in Your Job Search." Informal networking follows the event. (847) 925-6005.

Feb. 2

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Friendship and support for grandparents raising or baby-sitting their grandchildren. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

Feb. 3

EAlliance meets: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Hyatt Place, 1851 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Business networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Feb. 7

Resume Review: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7; St. James Church, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, search, or career counselor who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Call Bob Podgorski, (847) 925-6005.

Feb. 17

Hanover Park Chamber business after hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Data Mart, 6405 Muirfield Court, Hanover Park. (630) 372-2009.

March 2

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Friendship and support for grandparents raising or baby-sitting their grandchildren. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

March 3

EAlliance meets: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Hyatt Place, 1851 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Business networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

April 6

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Friendship and support for grandparents raising or baby-sitting their grandchildren. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

April 7

EAlliance meets: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Hyatt Place, 1851 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Business networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Ongoing

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.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the lower level conference room of Lutheran General Hospital's Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. Co-sponsored by Advocate Medical Group and the Alzheimer's Association. Meetings are free and no registration is required. Call (847) 318-2501

Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursdays; Radisson Hotel, Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Networking exclusive group of professionals that give and receive referrals to increase each others business possibilities. Call Mark Berberick, (847) 385-3086 for an interview. mhaypchef@aol.com

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.

CHAMP'S: 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 CHAMPS 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.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. second Thursday of the month; Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.