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.

Feb. 3Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started with Microsoft Excel, which can be used to create professional spreadsheets and charts. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7 and May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Powers Partners Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Itasca Country Club, 400 E. Orchard St., Itasca. Greater O'Hare Association host. $25-$50. greaterohare.com.Feb. 4Mount Prospect Power Net: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 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, Feb. 4, 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.CHAMP'S 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.Barrington 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.comCHAMP'S 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.St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. "Dynamic Networking" presented by Bob Podgorski. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Chocolate Champagne Networking Event: 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, $25 at the door. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org/whatshappening.Feb. 5Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Fifth annual "Taking Care of Business" Luncheon Mayor's Economic Development Update. Guest speaker Patrick marry, vice president product development, Research in Motion (RIM). $25-$40. (847) 398-3730 or rmchamber.org.Feb. 8Dynamic Professional Women's Network: 6-8 p.m. Monday Feb. 8, On Occasion Catering, 1276 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. Networking mixer, raffle. Phyllis, (847) 910-6039 or dpwomen.com.Motivation Makeover: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Av. Learn smart goals and schedules to support your job search from Roberta Glick, Jewish Vocational Service at "Motivation Makeover for Job Seekers." Register at (847) 392-0100.St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 720 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. David Scurlock, Learning and Org. development professional, presents "Focus on Your Priorities." Bob, (847) 925-6005.Feb. 9ProNet: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Ravenswood Bank, 320 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Chamber Tuesday Networking Group. (847) 398-6616.BNI: 8-9:30 a. m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 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, Feb. 9, Nest Cafe, 800 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Network and grow your business through quality referrals. For information, call Dawna Watson, (847) 917-0046. Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.CHAMP'S Networking Red Group: 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 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.BG Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast served. Guests welcome. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org. Women in Business Advisory Forum: 12:15-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Refresh School of Therapeutic Massage, 444 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. Jane Carroo, professional organizing expert, author and speaker, presents "Simplesizing Your Life." For information, Joanne, (847) 358-1413 of jsoctin@costincustom.com.Feb. 10Job Seekers Group: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Support, advice and motivation for the job seeker from licensed career counselor. (847) 827-5551 or dppl.org. Computer File Management: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to use Windows Explorer to manage files. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.BG Home-based/Sole Proprietors Professional Group: 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues that affect your business. All home-based business professionals invited. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.Lunch Learn Series: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Program, "Ask an Attorney- Their're off the Clock!" Free to Buffalo Grove Chamber members; $10 visitors. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.Greater O'Hare Association: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. Progressive Networking luncheon with a Mardi Gras twist. $27-$45. To register, (630) 773-2944. Visit or greaterohare.com.Workshop for nonprofit managers: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Jillian Walsh, director of corporate giving and community relations for Zurich North America, presents the workshop, "Navigating the Corporate Maze." For fees and registration, call The Volunteer Center, (847) 228-1320 or volunteerinfo.net/workshop.php.Feb. 11Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 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.Financial 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.Feb. 13St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park St., Arlington Heights. Resume review, bring your resume for personal evaluation by professionals. All occupations and levels. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Feb. 16Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union: Group two: 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Weichert Realtors, 1440 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows. Tony, (847) 398-1963.CHAMP'S Networking Stare and Stripes Group: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, 311 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Tony, (847) 398-1963.Greater O'Hare Association: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, GOA Office, 650 W. Devon Ave., suite 155, Itasca. Jennifer Lollino, Sikich, presents " HR 101 for Smaller Businesses." $10-$20. To register, (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com.Feb. 17Dynamic Networking: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Focus on how to turn a networking opportunity into a dynamic force at "Dynamic Networking" with Bob Podgorski. Group networking, one-on-one, social and casual networking topics are included. Free. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info. Greater O'Hare Association: 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Chamber Net sponsored by Insight Consulting. To register, (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com.Feb. 18International Association of Administrative Professionals: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Double Tree Hotel, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont. Monthly networking dinner. Reservations, required. iaap-greaterohare.org or Pat at goc iaap publicity@yahoo.com. BG Chamber Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Affinity Healthcare, 1450 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Network with member of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments served. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.The Chamber of Biz 6 Plus: 3:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Holiday Inn Express, 1550 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. "What Every Employer Needs to Know" Seminar. Representatives from I.D.E.S. and the Illinois Small Business Development Center discuss issues effecting business including being prepared for business risks and how to thrive and not just survive. $10 before Thursday, Feb. 18; $15 for late registration and at the door. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.ASQ Northeastern Illinois Section 1212: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Career Fair, bring your resume. asq1212.org or contact Bill asq1212jobs@yahoo.com.Feb. 22St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, St. Hubert Ministry Center, 7209 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Joe McLennon, principle of McLennon Associates consulting firm, presents, "Questions to Guide Your Careering. Bob, (847) 925-6005.Feb. 23Greater O'Hare Association: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, GOA Office, 650 W. Devon Ave., suite 155, Itasca. Women's Forum. Jerilyn Willin, Willin Consulting presents, "Changes-Navigate Life's Curves and Corners. $10-$20. Bring your lunch, snacks and beverages included. To register, (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com.Feb. 24Workshop for nonprofit managers: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Jillian Walsh, director of corporate giving and community relations for Zurich North America presents the workshop," Connecting Nonprofits to Corporate Responsibility." For fees and registration, contact The Volunteer Center at (847) 228-1320 or volunteerinfo.net/workshop.php.Feb. 25Greater O'Hare Association: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Pro Source Wholesale Floor, 2125 Estes Ave. Elk Grove Village. Business After Hours hosted by Pro Source Wholesale Flooring. Members free; nonmembers $25. To register, (630) 773-2944 or greaterohare.com.The Chamber of Biz 6 Plus: 3:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Holiday Inn Express, 1550 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. Representative from I.D.E.S. and the Illinois Small Business Development Center discuss issues effecting business including being prepared for business risks and how to thrive not just survive. $15 at the door. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org/whatshappening.March 3Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 3, April 7 and May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.April 7Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, April 7 and May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.May 5Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.orgOngoingMeadows 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.