CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Association of Tissue Banks Annual National Conference. Expected attendance, 350.
Sheraton Chicago
Through Tuesday
Polish Legion of American Veterans’ 37th Biennial National Convention. 300.
Holiday Inn Select Naperville
Through Tuesday
United Auto Workers/General Motors Sub Council. 450.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Through Thursday
Virgo Publishing. The Channel Partners Conference and Expo. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
Monday through Wednesday
The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. 800.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Monday through Friday
McFadden Protech Publishing. Chicago Pizza Expo 2004. 2,000.
Navy Pier
Tuesday and Wednesday
McFadden Protech Publishing. Fiesta! Hispanic Food and Beverage Show. 2,000.
Navy Pier
Tuesday and Wednesday
Muslim American Society’s Annual Convention. 10,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Sept. 6
American Political Science Association’s 100th Annual Meeting and Exhibition. 7,000.
Palmer House Hilton, Hilton Chicago
Thursday through Sunday
International Gem and Jewelry Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Association of Fundraising Professionals. 2004 Midwest Conference on Philanthropy. 1,000.
Hilton Chicago
Sept. 7-9
NRS Corp. Satisfaction Solutions Summit. 300.
Sofitel Chicago O’Hare
Sept. 8-9
Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses’ Annual Meeting. 680.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sept. 8-12
Association for Manufacturing Technology’s International Manufacturing Technology Show. 85,000.
McCormick Place
Sept. 8-15
Chicago Men’s Apparel Group. The New Niles Men’s Apparel Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Sept. 9
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Job Search Strategies: Energize Your Resume” workshop presented by A Better Resume Service. $49. 773-348-8120 or www.discoverycenter.cc
Discovery Center, 2940 N. Lincoln Ave.
Monday
7:30 to 10 p.m.
“Networking Session” workshop on learning effective networking techniques presented 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.
MARKETING/SALES
What, Where, When
“How to Use Free Publicity to Promote Yourself as an Expert” program presented at the Midwest Society of Professional Consultants’ meeting. $40-$45, members; $50-$55, non-members. 312-201-0596.
Clarion Barcelo Hotel O’Hare, 5616 N. Cumberland Ave.
Wednesday
5 to 9 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
The Rotary Club of Chicago will discuss its newly adopted community service project to provide job training and placement for youth in conjunction with the City of Chicago. Mayor Richard Daley is expected to attend. $25. lcampana@rotaryone.org
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Bruce Rauner, chairman of GTCR Golder Rauner LLC, a private equity and venture capital firm, will address the Young Executives Club at their August CEO luncheon. $20-$30, members; $40-$50, non-members. 312-527-4306 or meg@tabservice.com
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson
Tuesday
11:30 a.m., reception; noon, luncheon
“Skills to Improve Cross-Cultural Communications” presented by Sandee Kastrul, founder and director of i.c.stars, an organization offering technology-based career training for inner-city youth, at the Camp Monadnock Summer Session Workshop. www.campmonadnock.com
Monadnock Building, 53 W. Jackson, Suite 802
Wednesday
6 to 9 p.m.
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