Northwest suburban networking calendar

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.

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.

Execunet: Meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Thursdays; Radisson Hotel, Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Networking exclusive group of professionals that give and receive referrals to increase each others business possibilities. Call Mark Berberick, (847) 385-3086 for an interview. mhaypchef@aol.com

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.

CHAMPPS: 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.

LeTip International: Meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Omega, 9100 W. Golf Road, Niles. Professionals seeking new leads, networking opportunities and valuable business tips are invited. Call (815) 728-1483 or e-mail jvhansen@letip.com or www.LeTip.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. second Thursday of the month; Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. No cost. Includes continental breakfast.

Jan. 5

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Friendship and support for grandparents raising or baby-sitting their grandchildren. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

Jan. 6

EAlliance meets: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Hyatt Place, 1851 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Business networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Jan. 13

Hanover Park Chamber business after hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Time Out West Sports Pub, 1130 E. Lake St., Hanover Park. (630) 372-2009.

Jan. 15

Multi-chamber progressive luncheon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Han. 15, Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale. Call Hanover Park Chamber of Comemrce, (630) 372-2009.

Jan. 20

Wheeling and Palatine Township Democrats: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20; village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Watch the inauguration festivities. Cost $10 entrance fee for hot appetizers and a ticket for door prizes. Cash bar, poetry slam. Bring your favorite poem or put on a skit with friends, wear Obama gear and pins. R.S. V.P. To wheelingtownshipdems@yahoo.com

Jan. 23

Finding Your Financial Footing in 2009: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29; Cafe La Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Hosted by Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing/NORBIC. Speaker is Jack Ablin, Harris Bank executive vice president and chief investment officer. Cost is $60 per person or $600 for table of 12 for Alliance/NORBIC members; $70/$720 for nonmembers. Deadline for reservations is Jan. 23. Call (773) 594-9292, ext. 232 or e-mail cseeds@illinoismanufacturing.com.

Feb. 2

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Friendship and support for grandparents raising or baby-sitting their grandchildren. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.