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.

Rolling Meadows Chamber Brown Bag Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. "Using Social Networking in the 21st Century Marketplace," presented by Johnny Campbell. Includes light lunch and refreshments. $25-$35. RSVP to (847) 398-3730 or office@rmchamber.org.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to noon and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 22

Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Radisson Hotel, Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Networking exclusive group of professionals that give and receive referrals to increase each others business possibilities.

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 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, Oct. 22, 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.

Starting a small business: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 and Dec. 8, Fox Valley University Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Learn how to utilize your skills in this "State Your Business in Illinois" workshop hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC. For information or to schedule a meeting with a business counselor, call (847) 214-7488.

Multi-Chamber Morning Networking event: 7-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Sam's Club, 1055 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Business members of Sam's Club-Wheeling and the DBR, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove and Wheeling/Prospect Heights chambers at this round-table networking event. RSVP to Sam's Club, (847) 541-9040.

Multi Chamber B2B Expo & Taste: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at the Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect; featuring the Des Plaines, Edison Park, Greater Lincolnshire, Mount Prospect, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie and Wheeling/Prospect Heights chambers of commerce. Booths available at no charge to any member restaurant, caterer, deli or banquet hall to rpovide complimentary samples of their food. Other exhibitors can still purchase a booth for $300. Expected attendance is 600 business people; attendance free with a business card.

Streamwood Chamber Business After Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Hoosier Grove Barn, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, prize for everyone in Halloween costume. R.S.V.P. to (630) 837-5200.

Oct. 23

Artist Outreach: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Village Hall Community Room, Third Floor, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Village Arts Commission. The featured speaker is Chris Benovich, who will present "Speak with Panache: Network Your Way to Creativity and Success." There will be a drawing for two tickets to a performance at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, as well as coffee and refreshments. Open to all artists and patrons of the arts. RSVP to Derek Mach, at arts@vah.com or (847) 368-5232.

Oct. 24

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, St. Matthew's Church, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six human resource, search or career counselors. Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Oct. 26

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Craig Ebbert, outplacement professional, presents, "Volunteer Work as Job Experience." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Oct. 27

ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.

BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 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.

CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Oct. 28

Business After Hours: 508 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Elgin Community College Fox Valley University and Business Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Free, no reservations required.

Advanced PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to add transitions, animation, sounds, and charts and graphs to PowerPoint presentations. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Nov. 3

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 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, Nov. 3, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Nov. 5

CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 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, NOv. 5, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.

Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 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, Nov. 5, Franco's Cucina Italian Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. Open house and networking. Non-compete group, one member per business category, dedicated to sharing business referrals and helping its member businesses grow. (630) 837-5200. streamwoodchamber.com

Nov. 5

American Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, New China Buffet, 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Northeastern Illinois Section meets to study and discuss ISO standards. Under review is ISo 2600-Fraft for Social Responsibility. Contact Dave, at kolimat@yahoo.co.

Nov. 6

Streamwood Chamber of Commerce: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Streets of Chicago Sports Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Streamwood Chamber of Commerce 2009 annual meeting and dinner. $35 per person before Friday, Nov. 6, to: Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 545, Streamwood, IL 60107. (630) 837-5200. streamwoodchamber.com.

Nov. 7

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six human resource, search or career counselors. Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Nov. 9

St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. David Valentine, professional recruiter, presents, "Deciding Factors in Job Competition." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Nov. 10

Putting on the Ritz: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber sponsors tasting stations with Restaurant Row Hospitality Group signature dishes, live and silent auctions, raffles, cash bar. $30 per person before Tuesday, Nov. 10; $40 after. For tickets, (847) 541-0170.

Nov. 12

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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.

Nov. 19

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Double Tree Hotel, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations, required. iaap-greaterohare.org or Pat at goc_iaap_publicity@yahoo.com.

Dec. 3

Multi-chamber Holiday Boutique: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audobon Way, Lincolnshire. Sponsored by the Buffalo Groe Area, Greater Lincolnshire and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area chambers. (847) 541-0170.

Dec. 8

Starting a small business: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Fox Valley University Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Learn how to utilize your skills in this "State Your Business in Illinois" workshop hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC. For information or to schedule a meeting with a business counselor, call (847) 214-7488.

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.