NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Dec. 9

BG Chamber Home-based Business Professionals: 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Dec. 9, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

BG Chamber Lunch & Learn: Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 9, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Bring your tax and accounting question for the program, " Ask a CPA." Free to members; $10 nonmembers. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

BG Chamber Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Alden Long Grove Rehabilitation & Health CARE Center, 2308 Old Hicks Road, Long Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments served. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

Tutor. Com: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn how the library's Tutor.com web-based service can help find a job, prepare for an interview, and revise resumes. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 10

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 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, Dec. 10, 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.

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.

Dec. 12

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 12, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Lyndy Nierman executive coach, SSP-BPI Outplacement Services, presents, "Using the Holidays for Market Advantage." Call Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Dec. 14

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Preholiday social. Refreshments, chat with core team members and guests and socially network. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Dec. 15

The Momentum Network: 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Nest Cafe, 800 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Network and grow your business through quality referrals. For information, call Dawna Watson, (847) 917-0046.

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

BNI: 7-8:30 a. m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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.

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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, Dec. 15, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber holiday lunch: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Wyngate by Wyndham, 600 Milwaukee Ave., Prospect Heights. Lunch buffet, entertainment, raffles, Community Enhancement Awards. $25 for members; $35 nonmembers. (847) 541-0170.

Dec. 16

Advanced volunteer management workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 16, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Workshop, " Integrating Skilled Professionals and Volunteer Leaders." $30 for members; $60 for nonmembers. Continental breakfast, seating limited. For course registration or information, (847) 228-1320 or volunteerinfo. net. workshops. php.

Dec. 17

Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 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. 22

ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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, Dec. 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, Dec. 22, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.

BG Networkers Group holiday meeting: 7:30-9 a.m. Village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Annual holiday meeting. Guests welcome. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Jan. 7

Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 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, Jan. 7, 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

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

Jan. 14

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 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.