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.

Sept. 2

Streetwise Marketing: 8-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, ActionCOACH Training Facility, 800 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 155, Libertyville. Free seminar will discuss how to gauge a business's current success and achieve goals. To reserve a spot, call (847) 573-0298.

Sept. 3

American Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, New China Buffet 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The ISO group of the Northeastern Illinois ASQ Section 1212 will meet to continue their review of ISO 14971 standard. An buffet will be served for $5 (free for members searching for a position). The public is invited to discuss quality management standards. For information, e-mail Dave Taylor, at kolimat@yahoo.com.

Hidden Interview Skills: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discover the hidden skills that can set one apart from the competition when interviewing for a job. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Franchise seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Hampton Inn and Suites, 21660 W. Lake Cook Road, Deer Park. Tom Sagehorn, president of The Franchise House, Barrington, presents a seminar on how to assess and determine the best career directions and whether self-employment or owning a franchise are viable options. For information, (847) 921-8188.

Sept. 8

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to help members improve their speaking skills. All are welcome. Call Glen, at (847) 936-1366, or Craig, at (847) 304-2345, or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 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.

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

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.

Sept. 10

Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Writing Your Resume: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn how to compose an effective resume, and the importance of a well-written cover letter. Participants will be invited to return a week late to receive input on their finished resumes. Registration is required for this free program. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.

Sept. 22

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Sept. 24

Build a Business Network: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Participants can learn how to develop a network of people who can help them find a job or advance their careers, and learn social skills to help them connect and keep in touch with their networks. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Sept. 27

Wine and cheese party: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area will hold a wine and cheese party for Barrington area residents to meet their elected officials. All are welcome. Free. Call Edith Maynard for details and to RSVP at (847) 304-6746.

Nov. 7

Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Business and Craft Expo Exhibit. Admission is free to the public. For information, call Nora, at (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.

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.

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.