CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission National Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference. Expected attendance, 400.
Westin Michigan Avenue
June 26 through Tuesday
American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education Summer Symposium. 200.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
June 26 through Wednesday
Institute of Management Accountants Annual Conference and Exposition. 1,300.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
June 26 through Wednesday
Rainbow Push Coalition Annual Conference. 1,000.
Sheraton Chicago
June 26 through Thursday
Friends Research Institute Conference and Workshop. 300.
Fairmont Hotel
June 27 through Wednesday
American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society SUR/FIN/INTERFINISH World Congress 2004. 2,000.
Navy Pier
Monday through Thursday
National Association of Pastoral Musicians Regional Conference. 900.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Monday through Friday
American Physical Therapy Association PT 2004: The Annual Conference and Exposition. 4,500.
Lakeside Center
Wednesday through Saturday
American Teluga Association 8th ATA Conference. 6,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association Annual Conference. 300.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Sunday through July 7
American Health Information Management Association All-Region Team Talks and Leadership Conference. 150.
Hotel Inter-Continental
July 8-10
Transworld Exhibits 66th Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show. 25,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
July 8-12
Most Worshipful National Grand Lodge/Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. 600.
Radisson Hotel O’Hare
July 8-13
Transworld Exhibits 117th Chicago Summer Merchandise and Gift Show. 5,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
July 9-12
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 2004 National Leadership Meeting. 5,000.
Navy Pier
July 11-15
HEALTH CARE
What, Where, When
“Health Care Cost Containment: Strategies for 2005 and Beyond,” a seminar on predictive modeling, disease management and consumer-driven plans for human resources managers and directors, chief financial officers and business owners. Presented by Willis of Illinois Inc. Free. 312-621-4998.
10 S. LaSalle St., Suite 3000
Tuesday 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“How to Choose a College Major” workshop presented by Career Vision. Free, but seating is limited. 630-469-6270, or www.careervision.org
Career Vision,
800 Roosevelt Rd., Building E, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn
Monday 7 to 8:30 p.m.
“Networking Session” workshop on learning effective techniques and expanding your knowledge of forums for networking presented by human resources consultant Tony Malloy at Career Resource Center. 847-295-5626.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus,
40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Tuesday 7 p.m.
“The Five O’Clock Club Approach to Job Search” presented by The Five O’Clock Club Executive Job Search Group. $50. 773-784-1528.
Robert Morris Center,
401 S. State St., Room 211
Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“The Effect of Fuel Prices on the Economy,” part of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leaders Breakfast Series. Panel of industry insiders discusses facts of energy supply, demand and pricing. $40. 312-494-6709.
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 111 W. Grand Ave.
Tuesday 7:45 to 9 a.m.
WEEK AHEAD
What, Where, When
“Business Plan Fundamentals: The Road Map to Success” half-day workshop presented by SCORE, counselors to America’s small business. $35. Space is limited. 312-353-7224, or www.scorechicago.org.
SCORE/SBA offices, Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 250
Tuesday, July 6
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Incorporating in Illinois,” a class covering the paperwork and recordkeeping requirements to become and operate as a “S” or “C” corporation. $40. 708-974-5468.
Moraine Valley Community College, 10900 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills
Wednesday, July 7
9 to 11:15 a.m.
“Starting a Small Business” full-day workshop presented by SCORE, counselors to America’s small business. Teaches fundamentals of business ownership. $50. Space is limited. 312-353-7224, or www.scorechicago.org.
SCORE/SBA offices, Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 250
Thursday, July 8
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TWO WEEKS AHEAD
What, Where, When
“Experts for Free: 20 Tips for Success” an hour of entrepreneurial tips sponsored by Chicagoland Chamber featuring Neil Anderson of The Courage Group. Free. 312-494-6709 or www.chicagoland chamber.org.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2800
Tuesday, July 13
10 to 11 a.m.
“Market Your Business Successfully” half-day workshop presented by SCORE, counselors to America’s small business. Learn how to find prospects and keep them as customers. $35. Space is limited. 312-353-7224, or www.scorechicago.org.
SCORE/SBA offices, Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 250
Tuesday, July 13
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Membership Development Breakfast, overview of chamber program and services. Free. 312-494-6709 or www.chicagolandchamber.org.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2800
Wednesday, July 14
7:45 to 9:15 a.m.
“We Have Answers: Monopolize Your Marketplace,” featuring Rick Martin and Steve Fortman of Explicit Marketing. $20-$40. 312-494-6709 or www.chicago landchamber.org.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2800
Thursday, July 15
9 to 11 a.m.
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