Construction has begun on a 61,000-square-foot office, showroom and manufacturing facility for Marble Works, 1601 N. LaFox St., South Elgin. The company makes bath and kitchen countertops, whirlpool tubs, shower walls and bath accessories for residential and commercial markets. Completion is expected in December.
Talk set on college cost
A.G. Edwards & Sons in Lisle will hold a free seminar, “Understanding the New 529 College Savings Plan,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at 1026 Ogden Ave. To register call 630-353-1611.
Party to benefit kids
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will hold a benefit party for Healing the Children, a non-profit volunteer group that provides donated medical care to children in need, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Butterfield and Naperville Roads in Wheaton. The cost is $10 or $25 a family.
Flags to aid firefighters
Commercial printer Graphicraft Inc. in Addison will donate 20 percent of proceeds from sales of two U.S. flag decals to a New York firefighters relief fund. The minimum order is 100. Call 630-628-0771.
Arrow Gear to chip in
Arrow Gear Co. in Downers Grove is donating $10,000 to a New York firefighters relief fund. Company employees also will forgo their annual service awards dinner and a donation equal to the cost of the event will be made to the fund.
Financial workshop set
Edward Jones investment representative Jennifer Wilken will hold a five-week financial workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m. one night a week through Oct. 31 in the Marion Hills Recreation Center, 133 Plainfield Rd., Darien. For details call Kim Peters at 630-435-5432.
O’Hare group to meet
The Greater O’Hare Association of Industry and Commerce will hold a progressive networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at Avalon Banquets, 1905 Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village. The cost is $25 in advance for members, $28 for walk-ins and $35 for non-members. Call Vicki Shea at 630-350-2944.
Safety, peace forum set
John Greene Realty in Naperville will hold a free public program on safety, justice and peace, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Naperville, from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Monday at 1111 S. Washington St. Constructive ways of dealing with feelings of fear, anger, depression or being overwhelmed after the terrorist attacks will be discussed.
Alternative financing
Alternative financing will be discussed at a Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association meeting from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday in the Wyndham Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd., Lisle. The cost is $10. Call 630-584-7730.
401(k) seminar offered
A free seminar for bankers interested in presenting a 401(k) plan to customers will be presented from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Wolf Financial Group Conference Center, 2100 Clearwater Drive, Oak Brook. For reservations call Gail Joyce at 630-545-4501.
Investor to share tips
A free program on investing successfully will be presented by Bob Malone, assistant vice president of investments at A.G. Edwards & Sons, at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 9 in Room 307 of the Downers Grove Park District’s Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. For reservations call 312-648-5326 or 800-888-4299, ext. 5326.
Dreyer clinic growing
Dreyer Medical Clinic will break ground on a new addition and oncology expansion at noon Oct. 10 at the clinic’s Mercy Campus, 1221 North Highland Ave., Aurora.
Business expo planned
The Oak Brook Area Association of Commerce and Industry’s annual business expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Drury Lane Theater and Convention Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Admission and parking are free.
Health care open house
The Advocate Good Samaritan Professional Building will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at 15900 W. 127th St., Lemont. Tenants include Advocate Good Samaritan Physical Medicine Services, M&M Orthopedics, Midwest Heart Specialists, Midwest Digestive Disease Specialists, Lemont Medical Group and Oak Brook Allergists.
Chamber plans events
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau will have a business after-hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in Neuro Spinal Center, 528 N. Cass Ave. Also, the chamber’s business luncheon will be hosted by Phoenix China Buffet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at 6200 S. Cass Ave. Greg King will speak on the power of procrastination. The cost is $15. For reservations call 630-834-6060.
Ameritech exec to talk
Carrie Hightman, president of Ameritech Illinois, will give an update on her company’s service improvement plan and its efforts to enhance telecommunications in DuPage County at a DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 in Dunham Woods Riding Club, 33W333 Army Trail Rd., Wayne. The cost is $30 for conference members, $35 for government and non-profit organizations and $45 for others. The registration deadline is Oct. 10. Call 630-693-7509.
Lt. Gov. Wood to speak
Illinois Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood will speak at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s fall luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Midwest Conference Center, 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. The cost is $30. To reserve by Oct. 12, call 630-834-6060.
Web skills to be taught
The College of DuPage’s Business and Professional Institute e-Business Information Center will present “Effective Web Searching: (I) Beyond Search Engines and (II) Additional Web Search Tools,” a taped downlink, from 7:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 in Room 106 of the OCC Building at the college, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The $40 cost includes a continental breakfast and materials. Call Maureen Becker at 630-942-4607.
Scholarships available
The Valley Industrial Association, a trade association for manufacturers in Kane, Kendall, DeKalb and western DuPage Counties, has established a scholarship fund for member companies’ employees and their children. The five $500 scholarships will be available for the 2002-03 academic year. Call 630-896-7800.
