NW suburban 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.

Oct. 7

Sales Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 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, Oct. 7, 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, Oct. 7, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started making spreadsheets and charts with Microsoft Excel. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Social media marketing workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. "Social Networking-Online Resources" discusses the latest strategies and tools being used by nonprofits for marketing and fundraising on the Internet. $30-$60. (847) 228-1320.

Oct. 8

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Rise 'N Dine Cafe, 102 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Hosted by the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce. No cost to attend-free coffee. Breakfast optional individual checks off the menu. (847) 541-0170 or info@whphchamber.com.

Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Radisson Hotel, Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Networking exclusive group of professionals that give and receive referrals to increase each others business possibilities.

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, American Chartered Bank, 111 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Thursday Networking Group. (847) 398-616.

Luncheon Networkers of Schaumburg: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Pilot's Pete's, 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. BNI affiliated group provides a structured and supportive system of business relationships. Visitors welcome. RSVP to Norb, (847) 359-3900. networkingatlunch.com.

Progressive Networking Luncheon: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. $25 members. Reservations due Thursday, Oct. 8. (847) 541-0170 or info@whphchamber.com.

Biz 6 Plus": 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Progressive networking lunch with member of nine chambers at three different table seatings. $25-$50. Reservations before, Oct. 8, to (847) 541-7799.

Northwest Business Builders After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine. Joint networking group sponsored by the Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Rolling Meadows chambers. $10 per person. RSVP to Jim Ferber, (847) 567-2818.

Oct. 9

Job Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Annual free fair sponsored by the Harper College Career Center host more than 50 companies representing a variety of career fields including health care, sales, financial services, more. harpercollege.edu.

Oct. 10

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Universalist Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six human resource, search or career counselors on hand. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Oct. 11

Northwest Suburban Women Democrats: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Kenneth Young Center, Elk Grove Village. Progressive Democratic women leaders tea commemorates the 125th birthday of Eleanor Roosevelt. Free. RSVP to Ellen Karpel, (312) 607-6833 or Julie Sass, (847) 364-4678.

Oct. 12

HanDI: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Discussion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with special guest Professor Samuel Rosenberg of Roosevelt University. HanDIonline.org.

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Jerry Aurigemma presents, "SMART Networking." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Business Development orientation meeting: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Rolling Meadows City Hall, 3600 Kirchoff Road. Businesses in Rolling Meadows are invited to expand their business development connections and obtain an overview of the many coast and time effective business-building programs available. RSVP before Monday, Oct. 12 to (847) 398-3730.

Oct. 13

ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.

BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Walker Brothers, 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Networking group of noncompeting professionals that help members grow their business through quality referrals. Call John, (847) 228-5883.

CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 and 27, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Oct. 14

Home-Based Business Professionals Group: 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, Buffalo Grove Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. Lunch and learn seminar follows. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

BG Chamber Lunch and Learn series: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Buffalo Grove Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. "Setting Your Business Goals for 2010" presented by Sid Rothenberg of Let's Set a Goal and Nels Flatebo of The Leaders. Free to members, nonmembers $10. (847) 541-7799; buffalogrovechamber.org. From 11 a.m.-noon, the chamber's Home-Based Business Professionals Group will meet. All home-based business professionals invited to attend.

Oct. 15

CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union Networking: Group one: noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.

Progressive Networking Luncheon: 11:15 a.m. registration: Thursday, Oct. 15, Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. RSVP to (847) 398-3730 or e-mail office@rmchamber.org. .

Streamwood Chamber business after hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Hostoric Hoosier Grove Barn, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, networking, fun. Prize for everyone in a Halloween costume. RSVP before Thursday, Oct. 15, to (630) 837-5200 or Mary O at (630) 483-3164.

Oct. 17

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 9-10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, St. Marcelline Church, 822 S. Springinsguth, Schaumburg. Jack Chapman, author and salary expert presents, " Negotiating Salary for More-Even in Tough Times." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Oct. 20

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Weichert Realtors, 1440 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

CHAMPPS Networking Stare and Stripes Group: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Basic training for new chamber members: 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. For new members, new contacts of current members and current members who want to brush up on what the chamber can do for their business. (847) 541-7799 to reserve a seat.

Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Buca di Beppo, 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove and Wheeling/Prospect Heights business communities. (847) 541-0170 or info@whphchamber.com.

Oct. 21

Rolling Meadows Chamber: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. "Using Social Networking in the 21st Century Marketplace," presented by Johnny Campbell. Includes light lunch and refreshments. $25-$35. RSVP to (847) 398-3730 or office@rmchamber.org.

Oct. 22

Starting a small business: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 and Dec. 8, Fox Valley University Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Learn how to utilize your skills in this "State Your Business in Illinois" workshop hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC. For information or to schedule a meeting with a business counselor, call (847) 214-7488.

Multi-Chamber Morning Networking event: 7-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Sam's Club, 1055 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Business members of Sam's Club-Wheeling and the DBR, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove and Wheeling/Prospect Heights chambers at this round-table networking event. RSVP to Sam's Club, (847) 541-9040.

Putting on the Ritz: Thursday, Oct. 29, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Raffle, food and beverage tastings, live and silent auctions, live music, more. Hosted by the Restaurant Row Hospitality Group Wheeling?prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce. $30 per person before Thursday, Oct. 22. (847) 541-0170 or wphchamber.com.

Oct. 24

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, St. Matthew's Church, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six human resource, search or career counselors. Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Oct. 26

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Craig Ebbert, outplacement professional, presents, "Volunteer Work as Job Experience." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Oct. 27

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Oct. 28

Business After Hours: 508 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Elgin Community College Fox Valley University and Business Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Free, no reservations required.

Nov. 5

Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 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.

Power Networking Group: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Franco's Cucina Italian Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. Open house and networking. Non-compete group, one member per business category, dedicated to sharing business referrals and helping its member businesses grow. (630) 837-5200. streamwoodchamber.com

Nov. 7

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six human resource, search or career counselors. Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Nov. 9

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. David Valentine, professional recruiter, presents, "Deciding Factors in Job Competition." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Dec. 8

Starting a small business: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Fox Valley University Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Learn how to utilize your skills in this "State Your Business in Illinois" workshop hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC. For information or to schedule a meeting with a business counselor, call (847) 214-7488.

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.