EVENT OF THE WEEK
Annual small-business forum
The Office of the City Treasurer is sponsoring its third annual small-business expo, titled “A New Day for Chicago Small Business.”
The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Chicago Circle Center, 750 S. Halsted St., 2nd floor.
Expo session topics include: how to write a business plan, effective marketing, small-business growth, obtaining financial capital, and survival strategies. The city’s Department of Planning and Development also will present a workshop on its new Small Business Assistance Center.
Exhibitors will include representatives from lending institutions, local government and business assistance groups.
The expo is free to attendees and includes lunch. For information, call 312-744-EXPO (3976) or visit www.chicagocitytreasurer.com.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Correctional Association 134th Congress of Correction. Expected attendance, 5,000.
Navy Pier, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Through Thursday
Association for Telecommunications Professionals. ACUTA 33rd Annual Conference & Expo. 900.
Sheraton Chicago
Through Thursday
American Healthcare Institute. Annual Regional Symposium. 600.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Monday through Wednesday
Property Loss Research Bureau. Regional Adjuster Conference. 800.
Indian Lakes Resort
Monday through Wednesday
Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers. Midwest ACE. 500.
Hyatt Regency Oak Brook
Monday through Thursday
I-CAR International Annual Meeting–25th Anniversary Celebration. 650.
Fairmont Hotel
Wednesday through Sunday
Cognitive Science Society. Annual Cognitive Science Conference. 500.
Westin River North
Thursday through Sunday
National Peace Corps Association’s 25th Anniversary Conference. 1,500.
Palmer House Hilton
Thursday through Sunday
Illinois Department of Human Rights. International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies’ 56th Annual Conference. 225.
Sheraton Chicago
Thursday through Aug. 9
Fellowship of Independent and Global Churches and Ministries Inc. 2,500.
Ramada Hotel O’Hare
Friday through Sunday
National Criminal Justice Association. National Forum 2004: Meeting the Challenge, Making Communities. 150.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Saturday through Aug. 11
Merchandise Mart Properties. Chicago Men’s Wear Collective — Spring 2004 Show. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Sunday through Aug. 10
Advanstar Communications Abilities Expo.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Aug. 13-15
Wizard Entertainment. Wizard World Chicago. 32,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Aug. 13-15
Merchandise Mart Properties. Women’s and Children’s Chicago Apparel Market Holiday/Resort Spring Show. 1,000.
Apparel Center
Aug. 14-17
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“U.S.-Saudi Relations” presented by Les Janka, president of the Council on American-Saudi Dialogue, at a luncheon sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chicago. $25. Laura Campana, 312-236-7500, ext. 2131, or lcampana@chicagoathletic.com.
Chicago Athletic Association,
12 S. Michigan Ave., 8th floor dining room
Tuesday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Resume Preparation and Presentation” program presented by Melissa Jensen, former training and development manager for Grainger, at the Career Resource Center. 847-295-5626.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105,
Lake Forest
Monday
10:15 a.m.
“Make Your First Impression Positively Powerful,” and “Intellectual Property for Consultants” programs at the Midwest Society of Professional Consultants’ monthly meeting. $40-$45, members; $50-$55, non-members. 312-201-0596.
East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St.
Wednesday
5 to 9 p.m.
“The Art and Skill of Job Interviewing” presented by career counselor Arlene S. Hirsch. $50. Enrollment limited to 10 participants. 312-461-1065 or www.arlenehirsch.com.
Arlene S. Hirsch and
Associates, 431 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1202
Saturday
9 to 11:30 a.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Learn to Write a Solid Business Plan: The Road Map to Success” workshop offered by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $35. 312-353-7724 or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, Suite 1250, 500 W. Madison St.
Tuesday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Market Research for the Entrepreneur” workshop presented by the Women’s Business Development Center. $45. 312-853-3477, ext. 0.
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.
OTHER
What, Where, When
Rebecca L. Sherrick, president of Aurora University, will discuss leadership at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Focus: Women in Business breakfast. $25, members; $35, non-members. 630-355-4141 or www.naperville.net.
Holiday Inn Select, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville
Wednesday
8 to 9 a.m.
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