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.

Jan. 20CPCU Society NW Suburban Chapter: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Zurich North America, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. Workshop, "Leaders and Decisions; Meeting Ethical Dilemmas Head-On," will be presented by Fred Flesch, senior training specialist for Aon Rick Services in Glenview. $75-$85, materials included. For details and registration visit, cpcusociety.org. Job Seekers Group: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Advice, support and motivation for job seekers. (847) 827-5551 or dppl.org. Chamber Net: 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. GOA/EGC hosts morning networking event sponsored by ITT Technical Institute. Reservations appreciated. $7-$14. (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com.Jan. 21Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 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. 21, 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.CHAMPPS 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. Golden Corridor Chapter: Meets 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Zurich North America, 1400 American Lane, first floor cafe, Schaumburg. Golden Corridor Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations required. E-mail Don.Humphrey@motorola.com. Career counseling: 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Get help with your resume, cover letters, interview preparations and job search and networking strategies. Sign up at (847) 376-2787 or in person at the registration desk. ASQ Northeastern Section 1212: 5:30 p.m. (pre-meeting), 6:30 p.m. (networking/dinner), 7:30 p.m. (main meeting) Thursday, Jan. 21, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road at Buffalo Grove Road (across from Dominick's), Buffalo Grove. Dinner is free. Reserve in advance at asq1212reservations@yahoo.com.Buffalo Grove Area Chamber: 7:15-9:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Sam's Club, 1055 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Formal networking and a hot breakfast buffet. For informaiton, (847) 541-7799.Jan. 23St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 23, St. Marcelline's Church, 822 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Learn about Green Jobs, what they are and where they are at from John Perricone, program manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Informal networking follows presentation. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Jan. 25St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Cayyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Jeff Mitchell, DeVry College presents, "Using Social Netowkring in Job Search." Bob, (847) 925-6005.Jan. 26ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 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. 26, 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. 26, 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. 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. The International Furnishings and Design Association invites designers and trades 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.Casino Night Business Mixer: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Century 21-1st Class Homes, 724 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by Jim Novak of Century 21 and Mera Cavyan of Guaranteed Rate. Business owners, sales associates, independent professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to expand their businesses through referral-based marketing at the Leads Club Schaumburg chapter mixer, casino night. $5. Visit, SchaumburgLeadsClub.com.Streamwood Chamber after-hours: The Streamwood Chamber of Commerce invites members to its business after hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the chamber office, 22 W. Streamwood Blvd. Networking, progressive jackpot, 50/50 pool and business card exchange. RSVP to the chamber at (630) 837-5200 by Jan. 22, or e-mail to staff@streamwoodchamber.com.Women's Forum: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Greater O'Hare Association office, 650 E. Devon Ave., #155, Itasca, enter at Door B. "New Year, New Attitude" presented by Olivia Shelkey, Mentors for Change. Simple way to change your life by adopting a new attitude, taking a more objective view and reclaiming your joy. Bring lunch $10-$20. (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com. Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant, 583 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Netwokring with the Buffalo Grove and Wheeling Prospcet Heights business communities. Refreshments served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.Jan. 28Midwest Brokers and Business Intermediaries annual conference: Thursday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 29, Fountain Blue Banquet and Conference Center, Des Plaines. Event titled, "MA Toolkit for Transaction Success in 2010." For conference and registration information, visit MBBI.org or call (847) 882-8230.Lake County Young Professionals: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire. Network with other young professionals, ages 40 and under, from several Lake County chambers of commerce and the College of Lake County. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Register at buffalogrovechamber.org.Jan. 30eBay Shopping Made Easy and Safe: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Learn the ins and outs of eBay. For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.INSPRA annual conference: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Aramark Building, 2300 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove. Illinois Chapter of the National Public Relations Associaion host the annual Midwest Education Foundations Conference. Deadline to register is Saturday, Jan. 30. (815) 464-3275 or inspra.org. Candlelight Bowl: 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Jan. 30, Elk Grove Bowl, 53 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Join the GOA/EGC for bowling, dinner, raffles and more. $30-$60 per couple. Register at (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com.Feb. 2Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 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, Feb. 2, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.Feb. 3Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started with Microsoft Excel, which can be used to create professional spreadsheets and charts. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.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.Feb. 10Job Seekers Group: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Support, advice and motivation for the job seeker from licensed career counselor. (847) 827-5551 or dppl.org. Computer File Management: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to use Windows Explorer to manage files. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 11Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 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.Financial management workshops: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 11-March 4, Living Christ Lutheran Church, 625 E. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Seminars designed to aid people in the community who are seeking help with issues related to finances including time management, be it week to week or more long term. Open to all community residents. Free. For information/registration, call (847) 577-7133 or LivingChristLutheran.org.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.