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. 21
Jump Start Your Business: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Brian Simmons, village of Mount Prospect's deputy community development director discusses the demographic information of most value to local business owners and entrepreneurs. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
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. 27
Business Survival seminar: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts John Delany, founder and president of Giraffe, LLC, presenting,"Embracing 2009: Seven Fundamentals to Help You Get to 2010." $125 per person or $600 for a corporate table of five. To register, (847) 381-2525 or barringtonchamber.com.
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. 6
Life Coaching Group for mothers: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Ammemarie Husser will facilitate the group which is based on the book, "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal" by Renee Trudeau. Lean how to rejuvenate and re-balance your life. Fee required. Annemarie, (708) 287-9393 or e-mail annemariehusser@yahoo.com.
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.
Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Jerry Koncel presents, "Your Circle of Support." Help develop a strong circle of support surrounding your in your job search. Bob, (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.
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 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.
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. second Thursday of the month; Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.