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.

Jan. 6Introduction 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. Register at (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 7Barrington 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.comCHAMPPS 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. 9St. Hubert Job Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Resume review, bring your resume for a personal evaluation by professionals. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Sell Yourself in Any Interview: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Free Job Seekers program is part of a four-month series offered at the library through a $2,000 grant from Rotary Club of Arlington Heights. To register, visit ahml.info.Jan. 11St. Hubert Job Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Bob Podgorski presents, "Lightening Strike Your Career Search." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.Jan. 12ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.BNI: 8-9:30 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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, Jan. 12, Nest Cafe, 800 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Network and grow your business through quality referrals. For information, call Dawna Watson, (847) 917-0046. 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. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.IFDA: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Terrazzo Barble Supply, 77 S. Wheeling Road, Wheeling. Designers and trades-related to the business are invited to hear Mary Hoffman of Benjamin Moore present, "Color Pulse 2011,"and show how to use color through natural stone and other stone products to bring out the best in every installation. Networking after the event. Call Pam, (847) 397-2230.Jan. 13Get Linked in to an Effective Job Search: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Part of the free Job Seekers program. Register at ahml.info.Jan. 14Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 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. 14, 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, 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. 16St. Hubert Job Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, St. Raymond's Church, 301 I-Oka, Mount Prospect. Resume review, bring your resume for a personal evaluation by professionals. All occupations and levels. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Jan. 19ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.BNI: 8-9:30 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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, Jan. 19, Nest Cafe, 800 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Network and grow your business through quality referrals. For information, call Dawna Watson, (847) 917-0046. Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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. 19, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.Jan. 21CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 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. 21, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.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.Jan. 26CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 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. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.IFDA: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Kravet Showroom, 3425 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights. Designers and trades are invited to see the newest designer fabrics and how the newest colors of 2010 will blend with the newest looks. Networking follows event. Call Pam, (847) 397-2230.Feb. 4Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 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, Feb. 4, 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.comCHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 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, Feb. 4, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.OngoingMeadows 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.