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Lake Co. networking calendar

Posted February 03, 2009 10:00 pm

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. 4

Introduction to E-mail: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to set up a Yahoo e-mail account and compose an HTML e-mail with attachments. Bring an e-mail address of a friend. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Study Abroad Fair: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, Library Atrium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Information and displays about CLC's study abroad trips to China, Spain/Portugal, Peru, Jamaica, England, Austria and Costa Rica. For more information on field study trips at CLC, visit www.clcillinois.edu/credit/academics/fieldstudytrips.asp or call Dr. Li-hua Yu, at (847) 543-2741.

Feb. 5

Chocolate and Champagne Networking: 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Hilton Chicago/Northbrook Hotel, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. A chance for the women of several area chambers of commerce to network. Cost to attend is $20 at the door. For details, call the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, at (847) 541-7799 or visit buffalogrovechamber.org.

Job Search 2.0: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss the tools and techniques for an effective and successful job search in this economic climate. For information or to register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Feb. 6

Overview of Project Management: 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 6, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. "Overview of Project Management: Why Does It Matter?" is designed to help participants understand what project management is and how it can benefit an organization. The cost is $79 per person, which includes course materials and a continental breakfast. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

Love is Murder: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 6-8, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling. The 11th Annual Midwest Mystery, Thriller, Romantic Suspense and Dark Fiction Conference. Writers and Readers are invited to meet authors, publishers, crime experts and more. For registration forms, admission prices and a schedule of events, visit loveismurder.net.

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East, 557 W. Main St., Lake Zurich.

• Feb. 6: Business/committee meeting.

• Feb. 13: General meeting, guest speaker: David Mulligan on Microlending.

• Feb. 20: General meeting.

• Feb. 27: General meeting, guest speaker: Tony Tolbert, chairman of Rotary Foundation District 6440.

Feb. 10

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.

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Club meets to help members improve their speaking skills the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, CDW, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills. IAAP Lake County Chapter meeting. For information, contact Cristi at ccadek@aol.com.

Feb. 11

Coaching for Performance: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Participants will learn how to improve employee performance through coaching. The is $30 per person, which includes participant guide, lunch and beverage. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

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.

Job search seminar: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Career Resource Center, Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. "The New Economy: How To Handle Finances and Protect Yourself During Job Search" is free for first time attendees of a CRC program. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or go to careerresourcecenter.org.

Feb. 14

Manage Your Career: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course is intended to help participants develop insight into which career direction to pursue and develop a -formulated career plan. For adults ages 16 and up. Cost is $26 for Grayslake residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information and to register, call (847) 223-7529.

Feb. 17

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. 19

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Governing board meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Laremont School gymnasium, 18182 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

Feb. 24

Feb. 25

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 25 and March 25, Philly G's, 1252 E. Highway 45, Vernon Hills. The Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Networking Group meets the last Wednesday of every month. $17 includes lunch. RSVP by calling (847) 793-2409 or visit lincolnshirechamber.org.

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. Informal Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and program at noon. $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.

March 25

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Philly G's, 1252 E. Highway 45, Vernon Hills. The Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Networking Group meets the last Wednesday of every month. $17 includes lunch. RSVP by calling (847) 793-2409 or visit lincolnshirechamber.org.

Ongoing

Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com

LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.

Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

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