CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Gift and Home Market. Expected attendance, 25,000.
Merchandise Mart
Through Wednesday
University of Illinois at Chicago 30th International Symposium on Combustion. 1,500.
UIC-Circle Center
Through Friday
4Imprint/Adventures in Advertising 9th Annual Convention. 550.
Palmer House Hilton
Wednesday through Friday
Society of the First Infantry Division 86th Annual Reunion. 1,000.
Palmer House Hilton
Wednesday through Sunday
American Towman Expositions. 3,000.
Pheasant Run Resort
Thursday through Saturday
National Court Reporters Association Annual National Convention. 1,800.
Hilton Chicago
Thursday through Sunday
American Correctional Association 134th Congress of Correction. 5,000.
Navy Pier, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Saturday through Aug. 5
Association for Telecommunications Professionals ACUTA 33rd Annual Conference & Expo. 900.
Sheraton Chicago
Aug. 1-5
American Healthcare Institute Annual Regional Symposium. 600.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Aug. 2-4
Property Loss Research Bureau Regional Adjuster Conference. 800.
Indian Lakes Resort
Aug. 2-4
Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers Midwest ACE. 500.
Hyatt Regency Oak Brook
Aug. 2-5
I-CAR International Annual Meeting–25th Anniversary Celebration. 650.
Fairmont Hotel
Aug. 4-8
Cognitive Science Society Annual Cognitive Science Conference. 500.
Westin River North
Aug. 5-8
National Peace Corps Association 25th Anniversary Conference. 1,500.
Palmer House Hilton
Aug. 5-8
Illinois Department of Human Rights International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies 56th Annual Conference. 225.
Sheraton Chicago
Aug. 5-9
Fellowship of Independent and Global Churches and Ministries Inc. 2,500.
Ramada Hotel O’Hare
Aug. 6-8
National Criminal Justice Association National Forum 2004: Meeting the Challenge, Making Communities. 150.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Aug. 7-11
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective Show. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Aug. 8-10
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Your Employment Offer” seminar outlining a five-step process for ensuring the offer meets your needs, presented by Mike Caver, retired partner at Heidrick & Struggles. 847-295-5626.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Monday
10 a.m.
“Effective Presentations: Tips and Tricks to Hit Your Mark” workshop presented by the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. $20 members; $40 non-members. www.chicagolandchamber.org.
Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce, Boardroom, 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2800
Tuesday
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
“How to Make Great Career Choices at Any Age,” 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
Wednesday
7 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
Second Annual Chicago NFA (National Funding Association) Summer Soiree, an evening of food, drink, networking and fun, sponsored by the National Funding Association. $40-$50, members; $60-$70, non-members. George Garrod, 312-697-4588, or Ggarrod@websterbcc.com.
East Bank Club, rooftop, 500 N. Kingsbury St.
Wednesday
6 to 8:30 p.m.
David Edward Miller, president of the Illinois Biotechnology Organization (iBIO), will address the Economic Development Council at a luncheon program. IBIO is organizing “Bio 2006,” an international conference to be held in Chicago and expected to draw thousands of scientists, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and others interested in the business and development opportunities available with new biotech firms. $35, members; $50, non-members. Lewis F. Matuszewich, 773-279-8787.
Tower Club, 20 N. Wacker Drive, 39th floor
Wednesday
noon
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
Human Resources Roundtable of the Chicago Software Association with a presentation by Jan Chirchirillo, senior consultant at Blue Prairie Group. 847-358-0567 or www.csa.org.
Lakeview Technology,
1901 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 600, Oakbrook Terrace
Tuesday
8:30 to 10 a.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Business Insurance and Taxes” half-day workshop offered by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. Federal, state and local tax basics will be covered. $35. 312-353-7724.
Citicorp Center, Suite 1250, 500 W. Madison St.
Tuesday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Before You Start Your Business” workshop presented by the Women’s Business Development Center. $45. 312-853-3477.
WBDC Offices, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400
Wednesday
5:45 to 8:45 p.m.
or
Thursday
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
“Branding by the Book,” presented by Sally Duros, a writer, editor, writing coach and communications consultant, at the American Business Women’s Association Chicago Express Network meeting. Duros will discuss how she works with individuals to express their personal brands through the process of developing books and other media. 866-281-2143.
Metropolitan Club, Sears Tower, 67th floor, 233 S. Wacker Drive
Tuesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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