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.
Nov. 4
Cut, Copy and Paste Workshop: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Gain the skills to cut, copy and paste within a document as well as between applications and on the Internet. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 5
Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 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, Nov. 5, 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, Nov. 5, 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.
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. Noncompete group, one member per business category, dedicated to sharing business referrals and helping its member businesses grow. (630) 837-5200. streamwoodchamber.com
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.
Advanced eBay Selling: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Jack Waddick, eBay University Instructor, will present advanced eBay seller tools, techniques and strategies. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Golden Corridor Chapter IAAP: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Northern Illinois University Outreacyh Conference Center, 5555 Trillium Blvd., Hoffman Estates. "Microsoft Office 2007 Tips and Tricks." $5. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 6. For information, goldencorridor.org or call Don, (847) 812-7225
Successful Time Management Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 6, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago will offer a workshop for nonprofit professionals that will focus on proven techniques and tools for maximizing productivity and establishing a healthy work/life balance. $30 for member agencies, $60 for nonmembers. A continental breakfast will be included. To register, call (847) 228-1320.
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
"The Art of Networking": 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Roberta Glick from Jewish Vocational Service offers information and techniques to help you better understand the process, improve your networking ability and increase your likelihood of success. Free, register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
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.
HanDI: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. To make the anniversary of President Obama's election the group will hold a round-table discussion of his administration thus far. For information, HanDIonline.org.
IDS interior Design Society-Chicago Suburban Chapter: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Neiman Marcus Last Call, 6108 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Featured program will be the presentation of the Horchow furniture lines. For informaiton, call Joanne (630) 289-1682 or joanne@sbcglobal.net.
Nov. 10
ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.
BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 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, Nov. 10, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.
The BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and 24, Chamber Office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast, guests welcome.(847) 541-7799 orbuffalogrovechamber.org.
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.
How to Create the Perfect Resume: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Ave., Elgin. ECC sponsored workshop. Registration required.(847) 429-4680 or gailborden.info.
Nov. 11
BG Home-Based Business Professionals Group: 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. Plan to stay for the Lunch & Learn seminar that follows. All home-based business professionals are invited. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.
Lunch & Learn Series: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. "Records & Files-What Should I Keep?" Attorney Alan Orlowsky of Orlowsky & Wilson, LLC and CPA Bennett Darcy of Kessler, Orlean, Silver & Co., PC answer questions about record keeping. Free to members. All others $10. Be sure to brown-bag your lunch and bring questions.(847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.
Veterans Day Ceremony in Hoffman Estates: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veteran's Memorial, on the grounds of the Hoffman Estates Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive. The Veterans' Memorial Commission of the Village of Hoffman Estates invites the community to join them for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military, both in wartime and peacetime. For more information, call Lt. J.C. Paez at (847) 781-2844.
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.
Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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, Nov. 12, 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, Nov. 12, 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.
Nov. 16
American Society for Quality: 5:30 p.m. pre-meeting clinic; 6:30 p.m. dinner: 7:30 p.m. presentation, Thursday, Nov. 19, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Meeting free; dinner $25. For reservations, contact asq1212reservations@yahoo.com before Monday, Nov. 16.
Nov. 17
ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.
BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 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 Chamber Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Little Italian Pizza, 1178 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments served. (847) 541-7799 orbuffalogrovechamber.org.
Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 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. 17, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.
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.
CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 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. 19, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.
Nov. 21
Survivors of Suicide Day Conference: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Renaissance Chicago O'Hare, 8500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. Greater Chicago/Illinois Chapter of AFSP host lunch buffet, networking, national Webcast, survivors panel. $20. (847) 695-6799 or afsp.org/illinois/SOS
Nov. 23
LinkedIn: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to use LinkedIn, a free, professional, Web-based networking tool. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Nov. 24
CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.
Dec. 3
Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 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, Dec. 3, Franco's Cucina Italian Bakery & Deli, 1550 Bourbon Parkway, Streamwood. Open house and networking. Noncompete group, one member per business category, dedicated to sharing business referrals and helping its member businesses grow. (630) 837-5200. streamwoodchamber.com
Multi-chamber Holiday Boutique: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Sponsored by the Buffalo Grove 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.
Dec. 10
Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 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.
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.