CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Medical Association Alliance Annual Meeting. Expected attendance, 350.
Drake Hotel
June 13 through Tuesday
American Medical Association Annual House of Delegates. 4,300.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
June 13 Through Thursday
Metal Power Industries Federation Annual Conference. 1,000.
Sheraton Chicago
Monday through Wednesday
NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2004. 40,000.
Merchandise Mart
Monday through Wednesday
4th Annual International Society for Computer-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery. 400.
Westin River North
Wednesday through Saturday
The Chicago Shoe Expo. 800.
Embassy Suites Chicago
Thursday And Friday
Vinexpo Americas. 10,000.
Lakeside Center
Sunday Through June 22
Supercomm 2004. 30,000.
McCormick Place South and North
Sunday Through June 24
Modern Free and Accepted Masons of the World Inc. Annual Meeting. 800.
Holiday Inn O’Hare International
Sunday Through June 26
Computer-Assisted Radiology and Surgery Annual Meeting. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
June 23-27
International Collectible Exposition. 20,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
June 25-27
International Marine Aquarium Conference. 300.
Holiday Inn O’Hare International
June 25-27
Mid-America Coin Exposition.
Donald E. Stephens Convention
Center June 25-27
SportsFest 2004.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
June 25-27
Windy City Antique and Toy Expo.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
June 25-27
Congress for the New Urbanism Convention. 1,500.
Palmer House Hilton
June 25-28
National Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference. 400.
Westin Michigan Avenue
June 26-29
Rainbow Push Coalition Annual Conference. 1,000.
Sheraton Chicago
June 26 through July 1
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“South Africa Branding, Trade and Investment Seminar and Matchmaking Program.” Sponsored by the Chicago U.S. Export Assistance Center, World Trade Center Chicago, Illinois District Export Council, the Illinois Trade Office and others. Free. Thelma Young, 312-353-5097, or Emily Brinkmoeller, 312-467-0603.
The Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations: Building a Stronger North American Market.” Conference sponsored by the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Chapter; Bancomext; International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, and NAFTA Opportunity Center at NORBIC. Speakers include: Carlos de Icaza, ambassador of Mexico to the U.S.; Marcos de Olivera, president and director general, Ford Mexico; and Carol Garnant, staff vice president, corporate tax, International Truck and Engine Corp. $100, members of sponsoring organizations; $200, non-members. Cristina Kennedy, 312-729-1356.
Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m.
Vicente Fox Quesada, president of Mexico, will address the Augustin S. Hart Jr. lecture and luncheon, sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. $75, members; $85, non-members. 312-821-7529, or www.ccfr.org.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Grand Ballroom, East Tower
Thursday 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
“Early Stage Finance Strategies: From Raising Your Initial Capital to Crafting Your Exit Strategy.” Presented by Technology Executives Club. $65-$95. www.technologyexecutivesclub.com.
410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Thursday 1:30 to 6 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Small Business Investment Program (SBIC): Is It Right For You?” Workshop and networking reception for debt and mezzanine fund managers on the current licensing standards, presented by Alan Roth, Geoff Cockrell and Mark Kromkowski of Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon law firm. Free, but seating is limited and advance registration is required. Mark Kromkowski, 312-201-2768, or kromkowski@wildmanharrold.com, or www.sbiclaw.com.
Wildman Harrold, 225 W. Wacker Drive
Thursday 3:30 to 7 p.m.
WORKPLACE
What, Where, When
The Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois are hosting a presentation and panel discussion featuring attorney/consultant Holly English, author of ” Gender on Trial: Sexual Stereotypes and Work/Life Balance in the Legal Workplace.” $35. WBAI, 312-341-8530.
CBA headquarters, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Tuesday
5 to 5:30 p.m., reception; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., program
OTHER
What, Where, When
John A. Edwardson, chairman and CEO of CDW Corp., will address the Young Executives Club of Chicago at its June luncheon. Before joining CDW, Edwardson was chairman and CEO of Burns International Service Corp., and president and chief operating officer of UAL Corp. prior to that. $20, members; $40, non-members. 312-527-4306, or www.youngexecutivesclub.org.
Union League Club,
65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Thursday 11:30 a.m., reception; noon, luncheon
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