EVENT OF THE WEEK
Emphasis on minority enterprise
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency and the Chicago Minority Enterprise Development Council are sponsoring the 22nd annual Minority Enterprise Development Week celebration.
The theme is “Forward to the Future: Minority Business Enterprise, the National Priority,” and the event will take place Wednesday through Friday at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. King Drive.
Workshop topics include global trade, accessing capital, taking advantage of government financing programs and free-trade services, and using e-commerce to grow business.
A reception and awards dinner will cap off the events on Friday in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Tickets for the gala are $100.
For information, call 312-353-0182 or visit www.medweek.gov.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Sheet Metal Workers International Association 41st General Convention. Expected attendance, 1,500.
Hilton Chicago
Monday through Friday
Illinois CPA Society’s 24th Business & Technology Solutions Show. 4,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday and Wednesday
Society of Critical Care Medicine Multidisciplinary Critical Care. 350.
Fairmont Hotel
Tuesday through Friday
American Craft Exposition 20th Anniversary
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Northwestern University
Friday through Sunday
American Association of Tissue Banks Annual National Conference. 350.
Sheraton Chicago
Saturday through Aug. 31
Polish Legion of American Veterans 37th Biennial National Convention. 300.
Holiday Inn Select Naperville
Saturday through Aug. 31
United Auto Workers/General Motors Sub Council. 450.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through Sept. 2
Virgo Publishing The Channel Partners Conference and Expo. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. 800.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Aug. 30-Sept. 3
McFadden Protech Publishing Chicago Pizza Expo 2004. 2,000.
Navy Pier
Aug. 31-Sept. 1
McFadden Protech Publishing Fiesta! Hispanic Food and Beverage Show. 2,000.
Navy Pier
Aug. 31-Sept. 1
Muslim American Society Annual Convention. 10,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sept. 1-6
American Political Science Association 100th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. 7,000.
Palmer House Hilton, Hilton Chicago
Sept. 2-5
International Gem and Jewelry Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Sept. 3-5
Association of Fundraising Professionals 2004 Midwest Conference on Philanthropy. 1,000.
Hilton Chicago
Sept. 7-9
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Networking Tips and Tools: The Basics and Beyond” workshop presented by the University of Illinois Alumni Career Center. Registration is required. $25. 312-575-7830, or careers@uillinois.edu.
University of Illinois
Alumni Career Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, first floor
Wednesday
6 p.m.
“Job Strategies That Really Work” workshop presented at the Career Resource Center Inc. 847-295-5626.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Thursday
10 a.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Chile/U.S. and Singapore/U.S. Free Trade Agreements” program sponsored by NORBIC, College of DuPage, Chicago Export Assistance Center, Illinois Small Business Development Center Network. Presentation by attorney Michael Roll of KMZ Rosenman. $50, members; $65, non-members. Heather Cluck, 773-594-9292, ext. 221.
Ramada O’Hare, 6600 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont
Monday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Japan’s Economic Recovery, Business Opportunities, and the Midwest” luncheon program sponsored by the Economic Development Council. Presentation by Tomoharu Washio, chief executive director, JETRO Chicago. $35, members; $50, non-members. 773-279-8787.
The Tower Club,
20 N. Wacker Drive, 39th floor
Wednesday
noon
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Business Insurance and Taxes” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $35. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250
Tuesday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Business Plan: How to Write a Successful One” 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.
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
“Using Business Intelligence Systems to Improve Profitability” panel discussion featuring business intelligence experts from Computer Associates, ShopperTrak, Greenbrier & Russel, and National Opinion Research Center. The event is sponsored by Technology Executives Club. Tina Janczura, 312-970-5841 or www.technologyexecutivesclub.com.
410 Club,
410 N. Michigan Ave.
Thursday
7:30 a.m.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
What, Where, When
The Investor Capital Economic Education Seminar sponsored by the finance department of DePaul University’s College of Commerce, the Securities Industry Association Central States District, and The Illinois Council on Economic Education. The seminar will cover the basics of investing, capital markets and business ethics for Chicago-area high school teachers of social studies, business, commerce, economics and economic history. 877-436-3266.
DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005
Saturday
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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