Lake Co. 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.

Nov. 11

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

BG Home-Based Business Professionals Group: 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. Plan to stay for the Lunch & Learn seminar that follows. All home-based business professionals are invited. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Lunch & Learn Series: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. "Records & Files-What Should I Keep?" Attorney Alan Orlowsky of Orlowsky & Wilson, LLC and CPA Bennett Darcy of Kessler, Orlean, Silver & Co., PC answer questions about record keeping. Free to members. All others $10. Be sure to brown-bag your lunch and bring questions.(847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Nov. 12

Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Home-Based Businesses Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A support group for owners of home-based businesses. Newcomers are always welcome. For information, call Jenny Plohr, at (847) 438-3433, or Dale Perrin, at (847) 438-5572.

Networking Workshop: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An interactive workshop on networking; find out how the first 30 seconds of an interview determine if an applicant is the right fit for a job. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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.

Online job search resources: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Learn about the variety of job search tools available on the Internet and discuss digital resumes and how to make them work. Basic knowledge of the Internet and mousing skills are recommended. Free; registration required. Register at wnpl.info. For information, call (847) 244-5150.

Nov. 13

Google Tips: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discover many of Google's most useful applications. A free lunch will be served. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce members; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Circle of Women Conference: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The Seventh Annual YWCA Circle of Women Conference and Luncheon will feature keynote speaker Nancy Andrade, president and general counsel of Mexifeast Foods Inc. $100 fee includes luncheon and choice of workshops; $150 fee also includes membership in the YWCA Circle of Women. Register at ywcalakecounty.org or (847) 662-4247, ext. 103.

Nov. 14

Panel of Experts: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Lake County Conference and Banquet Center, 248 Ambrogio Drive, Gurnee. An estate planning attorney, CPA, financial planner and insurance agent will participate in a question-and-answer session where audience members pick a topic and get answers from the professionals. Exhibits open at 10 a.m. with Q&A beginning at 11 a.m. Registration requested at (847) 578-8889.

Nov. 16

American Society for Quality: For reservations, contact asq1212reservations30 p.m. pre-meeting clinic; 6:30 p.m. dinner: 7:30 p.m. presentation, Thursday, Nov. 19, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Meeting free; dinner $25.

Nov. 17

BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 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.

BG Chamber Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Little Italian Pizza, 1178 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments served. (847) 541-7799 orbuffalogrovechamber.org.

Nov. 20

Career Coach: 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Dr. Iris Seeley of the College of Lake County will offer free individual career coaching sessions to help edit resumes, practice interview questions, write cover letters, or discuss career possibilities. Appointments required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Nov. 23

LinkedIn: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to use LinkedIn, a free, professional, Web-based networking tool. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Nov. 24

The BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Chamber Office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast, guests welcome.(847) 541-7799 orbuffalogrovechamber.org.

Dec. 10

Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Dec. 18

Career Coach: 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Dr. Iris Seeley of the College of Lake County will offer free individual career coaching sessions to help edit resumes, practice interview questions, write cover letters, or discuss career possibilities. Appointments required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Feb. 25

Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Ongoing

BNI: 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Walker Brothers, 767 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Networking group of noncompeting professionals that helps members grow their businesses through referrals. Call John Nelson, at (847) 228-5883.

Job Networking Group: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Group meets to help the unemployed stay motivated and on track during the search for a new job. No registration or payment is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com

LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.

Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

GLMVConnect/Network Group: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Elly's Pancake House, 435 E. Townline Road, Mundelein. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Weekly Business Interchange: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Restaurant, 419 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Networking 3x2: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month, TDS, 200 Fairway Drive, #176 Vernon Hills. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

Grayslake Business Breakfast Group: 7:15 a.m. every Tuesday at Whitney Street Restaurant, 30 N Whitney St., Grayslake. An opportunity to network. For more information, call Kristin Cashmore, at (847) 975-3120, or e-mail kristin@bellaviestudio.com.