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. 29
ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 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. 29, 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.
The Momentum Network: 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Nest Cafe, 800 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Network and grow your business through quality referrals. For information, call Dawna Watson, (847) 917-0046.
Jan. 5
Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 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, Jan. 5, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.
Jan. 6
Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Understand the Windows Graphical User Interface, and obtain mouse, keyboard, file management and printing skills. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 7
Jan. 7
Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 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, Jan. 7, 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, Jan. 7, 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, Jan. 7, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.
Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 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, Jan. 7, 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.
Jan. 12
CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.
Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. The second and firth Tuesday of each month. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 14
Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 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.
Jan. 21
International Association of Administrative Professionals: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Double Tree Hotel, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations, required. iaap-greaterohare.org or Pat at goc_iaap_publicity@yahoo.com.
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.