Lake Co. 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.

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.

Library Resources for Small Business Owners: Noon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Librarian Terry Mills feeds your entrepreneurial spirit by providing his picks on the best business books and references available at the library while you brown bag lunch. Part of the Lunch and Learn Series. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.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.

Business Before Hours: 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Baskin Robbins, 1172 Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove community. Breakfast and ice cream will be served. Bring business cards. For information, call (847) 541-7799.

Business Expo and Networking Extravaganza: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 1090 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Professionals and students can network for business development and job opportunities. Professional attire required. $20 in advance by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 5; $25 at the door. For reservations, call (847) 903-0793.

Aug. 7

12 Key Attributes Employers Evaluate: 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn about 12 criteria employers evaluate to help determine what attributes to market during a job search, and hear how psychological tests are used in the selection process. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Aug. 10

Something Missing In Your Formula For Success?: 10:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. The program is intended to help participants develop the attitudes and habits that affect their success. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Aug. 11

BG Networkers: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 and 25, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast will be served. Bring business cards. For information, call (847) 541-7799.

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.

Making Connections/Gathering Information: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn to connect with and engage others in gathering information to further a job search. Bring resumes, handbills, and business cards. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Employment Rights, Options and Opportunities: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss employment rights, options and opportunities and get information regarding discrimination, the Civil Rights Acts, government agencies and other protection workers get. To reserve a spot, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 12

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Indian Trial Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Home-Based Business Professionals Group Meeting: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 12, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based professionals. For information, call (847) 541-7799.

Business and Baseball Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center, One Lake Front Drive, Zion. The Lake County Fielders Baseball Organization and the Zion Area Chamber of Commerce invite representatives of local businesses to come hear how the new Lake County Fielders will affect area businesses. RSVP to Megan at meganosterhout@gmail.com.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Instructive lessons on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

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.

10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn 10 ways to boost energy. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Aug. 25

BG Networkers: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast will be served. Bring business cards. For information, call (847) 541-7799.

Sept. 9

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Instructive lessons on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.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.

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.