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.

Jan.13 Get Linked in to an Effective Job Search: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Part of the free Job Seekers program. Register at ahml.info. BG Home-Based/Sole Proprietors Professional Group: 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 13, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues that affect your business. Plan to stay and attend the Lunch Learn seminar that immediately follows. All home-based business professionals are invited to attend. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org. Lunch Learn: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. "Computer Safety Security." Seminar is free to chamber members. All other pay $10. Bring your brown-bag lunch and your questions. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org. International Association of Business Communicators: Meets 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Maggiano's, 1901 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Angela Sinickas, president of Sinickas Communication, presents, "Communication Measurement of a Shoestring Budget." For information or to register, visit iabcchicago.com.Jan. 14Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 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, Jan. 14, 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, 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.Jan. 16St. Hubert Job Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, St. Raymond's Church, 301 I-Oka, Mount Prospect. Resume review, bring your resume for a personal evaluation by professionals. All occupations and levels. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Jan. 19ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.BNI: 8-9:30 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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.The Momentum Network: 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Nest Cafe, 800 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Network and grow your business through quality referrals. For information, call Dawna Watson, (847) 917-0046. Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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, Jan. 19, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.BG Chamber Basic Training: 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Buffalo Grove Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Meeting for new members, new contacts of members and current members, who want to brush-up on what the chamber can do for their business. Continental breakfast served. RSVP to (847) 541-7799.Jan. 20CPCU Society NW Suburban Chapter: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Zurich North America, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. Workshop, "Leaders and Decisions; Meeting Ethical Dilemmas Head-On," will be presented by Fred Flesch, senior training specialist for Aon Rick Services in Glenview. $75-$85, materials included. For details and registration visit, cpcusociety.org.Jan. 21CHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 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. 21, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.International Association of Administrative Professionals: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Double Tree Hotel, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations, required. iaap-greaterohare.org or Pat at goc iaap publicity@yahoo.com. Golden Corridor Chapter: Meets 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Zurich North America, 1400 American Lane, first floor cafe, Schaumburg. Golden Corridor Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations required. E-mail Don.Humphrey@motorola.com.Jan. 26CHAMPPS Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.IFDA: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Kravet Showroom, 3425 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights. Designers and trades are invited to see the newest designer fabrics and how the newest colors of 2010 will blend with the newest looks. Networking follows event. Call Pam, (847) 397-2230.Casino Night Business Mixer: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Century 21-1st Class Homes, 724 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by Jim Novak of Century 21 and Mera Cavyan of Guaranteed Rate. Business owners, sales associates, independent professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to expand their businesses through referral-based marketing at the Leads Club Schaumburg chapter mixer, casino night. $5. Visit, SchaumburgLeadsClub.com.Jan. 28Midwest Brokers and Business Intermediaries annual conference: Thursday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 29, Fountain Blue Banquet and Conference Center, Des Plaines. Event titled, "MA Toolkit for Transaction Success in 2010." For conference and registration information, visit MBBI.org or call (847) 882-8230.Jan. 30eBay Shopping Made Easy and Safe: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Learn the ins and outs of eBay. For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.Feb. 4Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 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, Feb. 4, 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.comCHAMPPS Networking Blue Group: 7:30-8:34 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 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, Feb. 4, Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 398-3730.Feb. 11Financial management workshops: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 11-March 4, Living Christ Lutheran Church, 625 E. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Seminars designed to aid people in the community who are seeking help with issues related to finances including time management, be it week to week or more long term. Open to all community residents. Free. For information/registration, call (847) 577-7133 or LivingChristLutheran.org.OngoingMeadows 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.