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.
Golf committee: The Streamwood Chamber of Commerce golf committee is looking for a few good men and women to lend a hand and its 23rd annual golf outing being held Wednesday, July 8, at Villa Olivia Country Club in Bartlett. To volunteer, call (630) 837-5200.
May 20
LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.
Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 21
Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council: 8 a.m. Thursday, May 21, Embassy Suites Hotel, Schaumburg. Ann K. Brennan, Executive Capital Resources, will speak on business succession planning.
May 26
Buffalo Grove Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, Buffalo Grove Chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799.
May 27
St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 720 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. "The Dynamic Job Search," by Peter Cahill. Formal networking follows. Bob, (847) 925-6005.
LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.
Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.
Internet Safety: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about spyware, adware, viruses, phishing scams, and other possible threats to the online experience and how to avoid them. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 30
St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 30, St. Isidore Church, 432 Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Bob Podgorski talks about "Consulting as a Career Option." (847) 925-6005.
June 3
LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.
Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.
June 10
LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.
Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.
June 11
Business before hours event: Thursday, June 11, Sam's Club Streamwood. Streamwood Chamber of Commerce business before hours event. For information, (630) 837-5200.
June 15
Multi-chamber legislative event: 7:30-9 a.m. Monday, June 15, Schaumburg Flyers Clubhouse, Alexian Field Stadium, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. "How Will the Obama Economic and International Trade Policies Affect Your Business?" and ": What is the State of Illinois Doing to Help/Hurt the Business Community?" $20 for Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park and Streamwood chambers of commerce members; $25 nonmembers.
June 17
LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.
Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.
June 18
10-Chamber Progressive Networking Breakfast: 7:15 a.m. Thursday, June 25, Rolling Meadows Holiday Inn, 3405 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. The Chamber of the Biz 6 Plus Group host multi-chamber progressive networking breakfast. $20 members; $40 nonparticipating chamber members; $150 exhibit tables. Reservation before June 18 to Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, P.O. box 545, Streamwood, IL 60107 or (630) 837-5251. For questions, call (630) 837-5200.
June 19
Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing: Friday, June 19, Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. $115. (847) 541-7799 before Friday, June 12.
June 24
LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.
Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.
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.
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.