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NW suburban networking

Posted July 28, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

July 29

Sales Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Prudential Start Realtor, 300 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 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, July 29, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

Business marketing seminar: Wednesday, July 29, AIM Headquarters, 533 N. North Court, suite 120, Palatine. The president of Accountability Information Management will present a "Staying in Front of Your Customers" seminar for marketing executives. Free. To register, call Bett, (847) Z 358-8558.

Connecters Networking Group LLC: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Stoney River Legendary Steaks, 20504 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Upbeat, social atmosphere networking group. Carroll, (630) 479-0547.

Small Business Owners Reception: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Arlington Heights Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel, 3400 West Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. ActionCOACH invites small business owners in Cook and Lake County to get to know their fellow business owners at a wine and cheese reception. For information or to register, call (847) 573-0298 or visit actioncoach.com.

July 30

BizNet Council educational luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 111 Grille, 200 Applebee St., Barrington. Topic: "Shaking Out Business Opportunities from a Shaky Economy." For women business owners. $15. barringtonchamber.com.

Summer Networking Event: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, The Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Cost is $15 for advance registration, $20 at the door; to register, email nishrm@comcast.net. For information, call (847) 541-4700.

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

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursdays, American Chartered Bank, 111 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Thursday Networking Group. (847) 398-616.

Coping with Job Loss: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 6, ECC Fountain Square Campus, room FSQ 439, 51 S. Spring St., Elgin. Free workshop teaches how to cope with the unexpected range of emotions following a job loss. Also learn about ECC and what community services and resources are available in navigating from unemployment to employment. For information, (847) 214-7399.

July 31

Rotation Networking Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m. or 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, July 31, Butterfields Pancake House and Restaurant, 4195 Dundee Road, Northbrook. More than 150 business professionals will gather to network and gain support. Breakfast will be served. Call (847) 205- 2588.

Fifth Friday at Butterfield's: 7 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. seating Friday, July 31, Butterfield's Pancake House and Restaurant, Northbrook. Rotation Networking breakfast. (847) 205-2588.

Aug. 3

Securing a Job in Today's Economy: 1-2 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 10, Student Center Alumni room, ECC main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Free workshops for people searching for jobs after being employed for long periods of time. Topics include marketability, managing electronic reputation, job search strategies, more. For information, (847) 214-7399.

St. Hubert Job Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 10, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. "How to Talk About Your Last Employer" will be presented by Bob Podgorski. (847) 925-6005.

Aug. 4

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Weichert Realtors, 1440 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

CHAMPPS Networking Stars and Stripes Group: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

TVC Volunteer Management Training Series: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Thursday Aug. 6, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Volunteer management training will be offered by the Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago. Participants will get a course workbook, online resources, and networking opportunities which will help them get certified as a nonprofit worker. For details, visit volunteerinfo.net or call the Volunteer Center, (847) 228-1320.

ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.

CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Aug. 5

Rolling Meadows Chamber 2009 golf event: 7 a.m. Rolling Knolls Country Club, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. $100 per golfer. Call (847) 398-3730.

Aug. 6

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union Networking: Group one: noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Resume Review: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, Village Presbyterian Church, 1300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. Bring a resume for a personal evaluation by a human resources, job search or career counselors. A St. Hubert's Job and Networking Ministry event. For information, call Bob Podgorski, at (847) 925-6005.

Aug. 13

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.

Starting a Small Business: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. The program will cover print and electronic library resources that offer information to get small business owners started. For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.

Aug. 31

Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Makray Golf Club, 800 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Leslie Roberts of Carlisle Collection is featured guest. $35 for members; $40 for guests. R.S.V.P. to Claudia Stearns at (847) 439-5155 before Monday, Aug. 31.

Sept. 3

Sept. 16.

Hanover Park Chamber's golf outing: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. $125, golf, cart, dinner; $40 dinner only. Sponsorships available, call (630) 372-2009.

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.

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.