Networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Feb. 11

Home-Based Business Professionals Group: 11:30-noon Wednesday, Feb. 11, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. For details, call the chamber office, at (847) 541-7799 or visit buffalogrovechamber.org.

Lunch and Learn Series: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. The program will be "Ask An Attorney." Free to members of the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; all others pay $10. Bring a lunch. For details, call the chamber office, at (847) 541-7799 or visit buffalogrovechamber.org.

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Feb. 12

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 395 E. Dundee Road, #450, Wheeling.

Feb. 17

Hanover Park Chamber business after hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Data Mart, 6405 Muirfield Court, Hanover Park. (630) 372-2009.

Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, The Sign Advantage, 1286 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove and Palatine business communities. For details, call the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, at (847) 541-7799 or visit buffalogrovechamber.org.

Feb. 18

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Power Networking Workshop: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Market Square Restaurant, 600 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Interactive workshop teaches practical and powerful alternative approaches to traditional networking techniques. $10; $20 nonmembers at the door.

Feb. 19

Interactive presentation: "What Every Business Leader Show Know: Evaluating the Changes in Today's Commercial Credit Market," 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Meeker-Magner Company, Des Plaines. Sponsored by the President's Advisory Committee, First Chicago Bank & Trust and Meeker-Magner Company. Free. Barb, (630) 306-0323.

Feb. 21

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, St. Marcelline Church, 822 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Resume review, bring your resume for a personal evaluations by career counselors. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Feb. 23

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 7-9:15 p.m. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. "Career Communications," improve your career communication to effectively attract an employer. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

Feb. 24

BG Networkers: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. The BG Networkers Group will meet. Continental Breakfast will be served. For details, call the chamber office, at (847) 541-7799 or visit buffalogrovechamber.org.

Feb. 25

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Business professionals meet to work together to promote each others businesses. Kevin, (847) 878-6211.

Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Networking Group: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Philly G's, 1252 E. Highway 45, Vernon Hills. Network with members, bring a business neighbor, expand your base of leads and contacts. $17 includes lunch. Reservations to (847) 793-2409.

Feb. 26

Celebrate Palatine 2009: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26, Durty Nellie's Band Room, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Palatine business expo, raffle, entertainment. (847) 217-1845 for information or booth space.

Feb. 27

Legislative Networking Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, The Meadows Club, 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Guest speakers are political reporter Dick Kay and Matt Davis from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. $25 for Chambers of Biz 6 Plus members registered by Feb. 20, and $35 for nonmembers, late registrations, and at the door. For a reservation form, call (847) 541-7799 or register at buffalogrovechamber.org. For details, call the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, at (847) 541-7799.

Feb. 28

St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 28, St. James Church, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. "Stretching Your Finances in a Job Search." Reduce outlay and increase the amount of time available to reach your next career objective. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

March 2

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

March 3

EAlliance meets: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Hyatt Place, 1851 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Business networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

March 12

Multi-Chamber luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Abbington Distinctive Banquets, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Keynote address by Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and chief executive officer, Chicago 2016. Topic: "Chicago 2016-Olympic Impact on West Suburban Businesses." $35-$50. (630) 372-2009 or plang@hanoverparkchamber.com.

March 25

Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Networking Group: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Philly G's, 1252 E. Highway 45, Vernon Hills. Network with members, bring a business neighbor, expand your base of leads and contacts. $17 includes lunch. Reservations to (847) 793-2409.

April 6

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Friendship and support for grandparents raising or baby-sitting their grandchildren. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

April 7

EAlliance meets: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Hyatt Place, 1851 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Business networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the lower level conference room of Lutheran General Hospital's Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. Co-sponsored by Advocate Medical Group and the Alzheimer's Association. Meetings are free and no registration is required. Call (847) 318-2501

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.

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.

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.