EVENT OF THE WEEK
Financial communications seminar
“Account-ability: Gaining Critical Financial Communication Skills” is a two-day seminar offered by PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) and NIRI (National Investor Relations Institute).
The first day of the event covers the basics of accounting, and the second day offers corporate communicators ways to influence value creation by working across all corporate functions.
The seminars are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Nuveen Investments, 333 W. Wacker Drive, 31st floor. The cost is $700 for one seminar and $1,300 for both for non-members.
For registration information,call800-350-0111orvisitwww.p rsa.org/(underscore)networking/fc/pdf/accountability-flyer0804.pdf.
For other information, call 312-592-5327.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Illinois Department of Human Rights International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies 56th annual conference. Expected attendance, 225.
Sheraton Chicago
Through Monday
Advanstar Communications ICCM International Call Center Management Conference and Expo. 2,500.
Navy Pier
Monday through Thursday
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective Spring 2004 Show. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Through Tuesday
National Criminal Justice Association National Forum 2004: Meeting the Challenge, Making Communities. 150.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Through Wednesday
Advanstar Communications Abilities Expo.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Wizard Entertainment Wizard World Chicago. 32,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Merchandise Mart Properties Women’s and Children’s Chicago Apparel Market Holiday/Resort Spring Show. 1,000.
Apparel Center
Saturday through Aug. 17
Walgreen’s Co. Dialogue Seminar. 900.
Hilton Chicago
Aug. 16-19
HP World 2004 Solutions and Technology Conference and Expo. 7,000.
McCormick Place North
Aug. 16-20
Sitework Associates Police Security Expo Midwest 2004. 3,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Aug. 17-18
American Bankers Association Advance Program for Trust. 120.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Aug. 19-21
The Mars Society 7th International Conference. 700.
Palmer House Hilton
Aug. 19-22
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine. 3,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Aug. 20-22
Sheet Metal Workers International Association 41st general convention. 1,500.
Hilton Chicago
Aug. 23-27
Illinois CPA Society Solutions Show. 8,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Aug. 24-26
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Making Solid and Satisfying Career Decisions: Part I–Getting the New Career Journey Started” workshop presented by the University of Illinois Alumni Career Center. $25. 312-575-7830, or careers@uillinois.edu.
Alumni Career Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, first floor
Wednesday 6 p.m.
Part II held on Aug. 18
SALES/MARKETING
What, Where, When
“Talking the Language of Customers” breakfast seminar sponsored by the Aurora University Dunham School of Business. Presentation by Derek Boundary, chairman and CEO of Personality Specialists consulting firm. Free. Shawn Green, 630-844-5527, or sgreen@aurora.edu.
University banquet hall, Alumni Hall,
1410 Marseillaise Place, Aurora
Tuesday
7:30 to 9 a.m.
“Celebrating the Journey: 50 Years of Marketing,” theme of the 49th annual meeting of the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing. $49-$54, members; $54-$59, non-members. George Buckley, 312-849-2236, ext. 25 or gbuckley@cadm.org.
The 410 Club,
410 N. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
The CenterPoint Small Business Development Center at Governors State University presents a one-day tax workshop for small-business owners taught by professionals from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Employment Services. $25. 708-534-4929, or www.centerpointgsu.com.
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
“Starting a Small Business” workshop offered by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $50. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org
Citicorp Center, Suite 1250, 500 W. Madison
Thursday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
“Garnishments Forum,” an overview of federal and state garnishment laws and their impact on the payroll process, hosted by the American Payroll Association. Advance registration is required. $329-$394. www.americanpayroll.org/garnish.html
Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
Thursday
9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“Everything You Wanted to Know About Turnarounds” program presented by Jim Seward, faculty dean at the University of Wisconsin, at the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. Christine Glatz, 815-469-2935, or cglatz@managementservices.org.
Illinois CPA Society, 550 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 900
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Cutting-Edge Health-Care Advances” presented by Thierry Emonet of the University of Chicago at a Rotary Club of Chicago luncheon. $25. Laura Campana, 312-236-7500, ext. 2131.
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave., 8th floor dining room
Tuesday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
John Norris, past chair of the Illinois State Bar Association’s state and local taxation section, will address concerns of the newly signed Alternative General Homestead Exemption Act at the monthly meeting of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. 847-593-5750 or www.reallaw.org.
ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark St., Suite 900
Wednesday 8 a.m.
Gray Hair Management structured networking breakfast. $20 in advance; $30 at the door. 847-940-2800ok, or www.grayhairmanagement.com.
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Thursday
7 to 9 a.m.
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