Lake County 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.

July 29

Connecters Networking Group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Stoney River Legendary Steaks, 20504 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Each event has an educational and motivational segment designed to strengthen business skills. $5 for the first meeting. For information, visit meetup.com or call Carroll Meier, at (630) 479-0547.

Small Business Owners Reception: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Arlington Heights Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel, 3400 West Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. ActionCOACH invites small business owners in Cook and Lake County to get to know their fellow business owners at a wine and cheese reception. For information or to register, call (847) 573-0298 or visit actioncoach.com.

July 30

Open "Mike" Night: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Independent candidate for governor Michael White will share his plan for the State of Illinois. For information, visit illinois2010.com.

Summer Networking Event: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, The Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Cost is $15 for advance registration, $20 at the door; to register, email nishrm@comcast.net. For information, call (847) 541-4700.

July 31

Rotation Networking Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m. or 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, July 31, Butterfields Pancake House and Restaurant, 4195 Dundee Road, Northbrook. More than 150 business professionals will gather to network and gain support. Breakfast will be served. Call (847) 205- 2588.

Aug. 3

Internet Safety: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about spyware, adware, viruses, phishing scams, and other possible online threats and how to avoid them. To reserve a spot, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 5

Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 6

Resume Review: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, Village Presbyterian Church, 1300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. Bring a resume for a personal evaluation by a human resources, job search or career counselors. A St. Hubert's Job and Networking Ministry event. For information, call Bob Podgorski, at (847) 925-6005.

Aug. 13

Home-Based Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Share ideas with other home business owners. Meetings are free but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

Ongoing

BNI: 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Walker Brothers, 767 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Networking group of noncompeting professionals that helps members grow their businesses through referrals. Call John Nelson, at (847) 228-5883.

Job Networking Group: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Group meets to help the unemployed stay motivated and on track during the search for a new job. No registration or payment is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Deerfield Park District: The Deerfield Park District offers summer positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors and other seasonal opportunities. For information, call (847) 945-0650 or visit www.dfpd.org.

Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com

LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.

Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

GLMVConnect/Network Group: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Elly's Pancake House, 435 E. Townline Road, Mundelein. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Weekly Business Interchange: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Restaurant, 419 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Networking 3x2: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month, TDS, 200 Fairway Drive, #176 Vernon Hills. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

Grayslake Business Breakfast Group: 7:15 a.m. every Tuesday at Whitney Street Restaurant, 30 N Whitney St., Grayslake. An opportunity to network. For more information, call Kristin Cashmore, at (847) 975-3120, or e-mail kristin@bellaviestudio.com.