Northwest 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Dec. 3

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 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, Dec. 3, 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.

Multi-chamber Holiday Boutique: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Area, Greater Lincolnshire and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area chambers. (847) 541-0170.

Jump Start Your Business: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Mount Prospect Public Library. Jp NetQuest president Norbert Barszczewski shows business owners how to make their Internet marketing stand out, successfully use social networking and stay on top of the latest and hottest online marketing techniques. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 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, Dec. 3, Franco's Cucina Italian Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. Open house and networking. Noncompete group, one member per business category, dedicated to sharing business referrals and helping its member businesses grow. (630) 837-5200. streamwoodchamber.com

CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 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, Dec. 3, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.

Dec. 5

HANDI holiday party/food drive: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food Cafeteria, 1020 S. Barrington Road, Streamwood. Celebrate the season and fill a food basket for the needy. Public invited. HanDIonline.org.

Dec. 8

ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.

BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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, Dec. 8, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

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.

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

Dec. 9

BG Chamber Home-based Business Professionals: 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Dec. 9, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

BG Chamber Lunch & Learn: Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 9, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Bring your tax and accounting question for the program, " Ask a CPA." Free to members; $10 nonmembers. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

BG Chamber Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Alden Long Grove Rehabilitation & Health CARE Center, 2308 Old Hicks Road, Long Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments served. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

Dec. 10

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 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, Dec. 10, 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.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 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.

Dec. 15

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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, Dec. 15, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Dec. 17

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Double Tree Hotel, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations, required. iaap-greaterohare.org or Pat at goc_iaap_publicity@yahoo.com.

Dec. 22

BG Networkers Group holiday meeting: 7:30-9 a.m. Village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Annual holiday meeting. Guests welcome. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

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.