Networking

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Outdoor Design and Living: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12, Grove Redfield Estate, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. International Furnishings and Design Assoc. invites designers and design-related business owners to "All About Outdoor Design and Living." With speaker Diane Smith from Perennial Professionals and vendors to show outdoor kitchens and accessories. $10 for members, $25 for nonmembers, includes a continental breakfast, mimosas, and other refreshments. To RSVP or for information call Pam at (847) 397-2230.

2008 Illinois Road Show: 12:30 p.m. June 12; CoCo Key Water Park, 3400 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights Deputy Director Jan Kostner and other IBOT representatives discuss economic and social benefits of Illinois' travel and tourism industry. Open to local tourism industry members including government officials, hotel, restaurant and attraction representatives. Call (847) 695-7540.

Business roundtable: 8-10 a.m. June 30, Motorola, 1295 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, Schaumburg Business Association, Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce, Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce and Motorola. Includes continental breakfast from 7:30-8 a.m. For information or to register, call (630) 372-3340.

The Department of Commerce and Opportunity will provide a presentation on grants; Central Management Services will inform businesses on how to become vendors to the state; and the Business Enterprise Program will be discussed. Visitors enter at Entrance A, off Algonquin Road, Door 60.