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Posted July 07, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Streamwood Summer Celebration volunteers: Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26, Hoosier Grove, Streamwood. The Streamwood Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to work the chamber table in two-three house intervals from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, July 25 and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Chamber members who volunteer will be allowed to promote their business with fliers and trinkets in the goody bags. Expo tables are still available for the three-day event. Cost is $200; $250 for nonmembers. Call (630) 837-5200.

July 8

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

July 9

Coping with Job Loss: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, through Aug. 6, ECC Fountain Square Campus, room FSQ 439, 51 S. Spring St., Elgin. Free workshop teaches how to cope with the unexpected range of emotions following a job loss. Also learn about ECC and what community services and resources are available in navigating from unemployment to employment. For information, (847) 214-7399.

Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Sunrise Assisted Living, 180 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Network with member of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments serves. Hosted by the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce. (847) 541-7799.

Hanover Park Chamber Development Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, July 9, Hanover Park Fire Station, 6850 Barrington Road. Lennie Rose, of Big Ooga will discuss marketing methods and partnership strategies and how a localized presence can propel growth. $15. R.S.V.P. to (630) 372-2009.

Mount Prospect Chamber Thursday Networking Group: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, July 9, American Chartered Bank, 111 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 398-616.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.

Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, Radisson Hotel, Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Networking exclusive group of professionals that give and receive referrals to increase each others business possibilities. Call Mark Berberick, (847) 385-3086 for an interview. mhaypchef@aol.com

July 10

Buffalo Grove Chamber celebration party: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Indeck Energy building, 600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Visit with local artists and network with other Buffalo Grove businesses. Refreshments served, entertainment. $10 benefit the chamber's scholarship fund. Register by Friday, July 10. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Nonprofit networking after hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Oakton Business Institute at Oakton Community College, 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines. Fives nonprofit and community service members and opportunity to inform the members of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Oakton Business Institute about their services and programs. For current and prospective members of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry. R.S.V.P by Friday, July 10 to (847) 824-4200 or desplaineschamber.com

Identifying Transferable Skills: 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, July 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. "Moving on Down the Road: Identifying Transferable Skills" will offer information for job seekers considering retraining, refocusing or transferring their skills toward a new direction. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 11

St. Hubert Job Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, St. John the Evangelist Church, 513 Parkside Circle, Streamwood. Resume review. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by professionals. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Lets Talk Politics: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Township Democrats office, 1310 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Join fellow Democrats and Independents to discuss what you want to talk about - the economic recovery, energy policy, balancing the budget, Illinois races for governor and senator, more. (847) 397-6181 or palatinedemocrats.com.

Schaumburg Freedom Coalition: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Topic, "Home Rule Sales Tax Rollback." Adults of all ages welcome. Call Brian, (630) 589-9240.

July 13

HanDI meets: 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 13, Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Guest speaker Dr. Jose Torres, superintendent of School District U-46. Hanover Township Democrats & Independents (HanDI) is a grass-roots group whose mission is to organize local citizens to elect socially progressive, fiscally responsible and ethically committed candidates to office at all levels of government. The public is invited. Visit HanDionline.org.

Securing a Job in Today's Economy: 1-2 p.m. Monday, July 13, Student Center Alumni room, ECC main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Free workshops for people searching for jobs after being employed for long periods of time. Topics include marketability, managing electronic reputation, job search strategies, more. For information, (847) 214-7399.

St. Hubert Job Ministry: 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 13, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Chad Coe presents seminar on "Effective Networking-the Art of People-itizing." Bob, (847) 925-6005.

July 14

Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group: 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. Guests welcome. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

July 15

Connectors Networking Groups, LLC: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, LaTasca, 35 Wing St., Arlington Heights. Personal introductions to other professional business people and entrepreneurs, educational and motivational segment, connections, resources. $5 for the first meeting. Visit meetup.com/Connectors-NW-Business-Networking-Group.

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

July 16

Mount Prospect Chamber Thursday Networking Group: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, July 16, American Chartered Bank, 111 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 398-616.

Coping with Job Loss: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, ECC Fountain Square Campus, room FSQ 439, 51 S. Spring St., Elgin. Free workshop teaches how to cope with the unexpected range of emotions following a job loss. Also learn about ECC and what community services and resources are available in navigating from unemployment to employment. For information, (847) 214-7399.

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union Networking: Group one: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.

July 20

Securing a Job in Today's Economy: 1-2 p.m. Monday, July 20, Student Center Alumni room, ECC main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Free workshops for people searching for jobs after being employed for long periods of time. Topics include marketability, managing electronic reputation, job search strategies, more. For information, (847) 214-7399.

July 21

Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group: 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Transnational, 3701 Algonquin Road, suite 800, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.

Basic Training: 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Buffalo Grove Chamber of Comemrce, 50 1.2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Meeting for new members, new contacts of current members and current members, who want to brush-up on what the chamber can do for their business. Continental breakfast served. Call (847) 541-7799 to R.S.V.P.

After hours event: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Alexian Brothers Corporate Healthcare Services, 1515 W. Lake St., Hanover Park. July business after hours event sponsored by the Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce. Networking opportunities, prizes, free. R.S.V.P. to (630) 372-2009.

July 22

Business Before Hours event: 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Sam's Club, 1055 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove community. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799.

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

July 25

St. Hubert Job Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 25, Orchard Evangelical Church, 1330 Douglas, Arlington Heights. "What Must Be Said in an Interview" will be the topic. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

July 27

St. Hubert Job Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, July 27, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. "How to Talk About Your Last Employer" will be presented by Bob Podgorski. (847) 925-6005.

July 28

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. Guests welcome. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

July 29

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Mount Prospect Chamber Wednesday Networking Group: 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, chamber offices, 107 S. Main St., Mount Prospect. (847) 398-6616.

Business marketing seminar: Wednesday, July 29, AIM Headquarters, 533 N. North Court, suite 120, Palatine. The president of Accountability Information Mangement will present a "Staying in Front of Your Customers" seminar for marketing executives. Free. To register, call Bett, (847)Z 358-8558 .

Aug. 13

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.

Starting a Small Business: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. The program will cover print and electronic library resources that offer information to get small business owners started. For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.

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.