EVENT OF THE WEEK
E-commerce needs to be aired
The Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce will sponsor “Using Technology to Gain a Competitive Advantage,” its Second Annual Technology Conference and Trade Show.
The event, which is geared toward the e-commerce needs of small and medium-size companies, takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Hyatt McCormick Conference Center, 2233 S. King Drive.
Scheduled speakers include Senate President Emil Jones Jr.; Chris O’Brien, chief technology officer for the City of Chicago; Leroy Wright of the Wright Group technology firm; John Maxson of the Illinois Coalition; and Dennis Sienko of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
It is sponsored by U.S. Cellular Corp., The Illinois Coalition and the U.S. Postal Service.
Tickets are $75 for chamber members and $100 for non-members.
For information, call 312-786-0212, or visit www.cchamber.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Merchandise Mart Properties–Women’s and Children’s Chicago Apparel Market Holiday/Resort Spring Show. Expected attendance, 1,000.
Apparel Center
Through Tuesday
Walgreen Co. Dialogue Seminar. 900.
Hilton Chicago
Monday through Thursday
HP World 2004 Solutions and Technology Conference and Expo. 7,000.
McCormick Place North
Monday through Friday
Sitework Associates Inc. Police Security Expo Midwest 2004. 3,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday and Wednesday
American Bankers Association–Advance Program for Trust. 120.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday through Saturday
The Mars Society 7th International Conference. 700.
Palmer House Hilton
Thursday through Sunday
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine. 3,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Friday through Sunday
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
Society of Critical Care Medicine Multidisciplinary Critical Care. 350.
Fairmont Hotel
Aug. 24-27
American Craft Exposition 20th Anniversary
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Northwestern University
Aug. 27-29
American Association of Tissue Banks Annual National Conference. 350.
Sheraton Chicago
Aug. 28-31
Polish Legion of American Veterans–37th Biennial National Convention. 300.
Holiday Inn Select Naperville
Aug. 28-31
United Auto Workers/General Motors Sub Council. 450.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Aug. 29-Sept. 2
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Online Job Search: Zap Your Way to a New Career” workshop, presented by Bill Potter and Rose Coppola-Conroy of A Better Resume Service. $15, registration required. 773-348-8120, or www.discoverycenter.cc.
Discovery Center, 2940 N. Lincoln Ave.
Monday
7 to 10 p.m.
“Staying Motivated During Your Job Search” presented by Conor Cunneen of Grow Foodservice Profit, at the 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.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Financial Basics for Running a Business” workshop covering cash flow, income statements, balance sheets and obtaining working capital, offered by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $35. 312-353-7724 or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, Suite 1250, 500 W. Madison
Tuesday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Financial Analysis II” workshop for prospective entrepreneurs presented by the Women’s Business Development Center. $45. 312-853-3477
WBDC,
8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400
Wednesday
5:45 to 8:45 p.m.
or Thursday
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Good Governance and Good Management: Finding Solutions” seminar covering the post-Sarbanes environment for private businesses and providing legal and accounting perspectives on potential pitfalls for businesses. Sponsored by Quarles & Brady law firm. Free. Catherine Cioffi, 312-715-5221, or ccioffi@quarles.com
Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Tuesday
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
“Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks” small-business workshop and legal clinic sponsored by the Hull House Association Small Business Development Center and the Community Economic Development Law Project. Free. 773-561-3500.
Uptown Center Hull House, 4520 N. Beacon
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Community Service” program presented by Barry Krause, chairman of J. Walter Thompson, at the Rotary Club of Chicago luncheon. 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.
“Safety in the Workplace” program at the National Association of Women in Construction O’Hare Suburban Chapter #193 August meeting. $30, members; $40, non-members. Claire Ranieri, 630-530-0055, or claire@vistapm.com.
Prairie Rock Brewery, 1385 Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
Tuesday
6 p.m.
The WE DECIDE! National Luncheon, the second event in the WE DECIDE! National Voter Registration Drive, launched by Office Depot and Women Impacting Public Policy. $40. 888-488-WIPP or pwoo@wipp.org.
Wyndham Northwest Chicago, 400 Park Blvd.
Wednesday
Noon to 2 p.m.
“How to Love Networking” interactive workshop presented by Gail Sussman Miller, founder of Inspired Choice. $15. Pre-registration is required and attendance is limited to 15. John Kennedy, 847-791-1825, or www.campmonadnock.com.
Monadnock Building, 53 W. Jackson, 8th floor conference room
Wednesday
6 to 9 p.m.
“Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: Harnessing the Power of Your Mind Through the Art of Hypnosis” presented by certified hypnotherapist Wendy Kerr at the West Suburban Women Entrepreneurs’ monthly meeting. Free, members; $25, non-members. Dolores Misasi, 708-354-2262, or dolmisasi@aol.com, or www.wswe.org.
Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge, 5901 S. County Line Rd., Hinsdale
Thursday
8 a.m.
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