Northwestern suburban networking calendar
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Networking" in the subject line.
MS support group: Meet and talk with others with Multiple Sclerosis at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.
Creating a Career Portfolio: St. Francis de Sales Ministry Center, 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Bob Podgorski, coordinator, St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry provides a guided tour of the developing of a career portfolio. For information, call (847) 925-6005.
Critical Thinking in your Job Search: 7-9:15 p.m. Aug. 25, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Learn how important a tool critical thinking can be to the process of finding a job and reaching success. For information, call Bob at (847) 925-6005.
Banker's Breakfast: 8-9:30 a.m. Sept. 9, Elgin Community College, University and Business Center, dining room, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Elgin Community College. Speakers include: Steve Konkle, Small Business Administration; Ray Graves, SomerCor 504 Inc.; Steve Bob, Fox Valley Microloan Fund; and Kriss Knowles, Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC. Free, registration required before Sept. 2. (847) 214-7488.
Surviving Life's Transitions: 7-9:15 p.m. Sept. 8, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. Cari Paterno and her husband will take you through how to survive and thrive during life's most traumatic moments. Paterno is an instructor in psychology at Harper College and works with her husband in a consulting proactive. Formal networking will follow the presentation. For information, call Bob at (847) 925-6005.
Woodfield Women's Connection: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Prospect Heights. Spend a casual evening networking with your peers. Free, refreshments served. For details, e-mail womenconnections@gmail.com or call Micky at (847) 490-9881.
Association of Christian Therapists conference: Sept. 11-15, St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein. International conference, "Healing the Shattered Soul; Restoring Hope to Those Impacted by Trauma," for Christian health care professionals and associates in the physical, mental and spiritual health care disiplines. www.actheals.org. or call (703) 556-9222.